India-Taiwan Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) for Organic Products
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Agreement | India-Taiwan Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) for Organic Products |
| Effective Date | July 8, 2024 |
| Implementing Agencies | India: Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) |
| Taiwan: Agriculture and Food Agency | |
| Objective | Enhance bilateral trade by allowing certified organic products to enter each other's markets |
| Indian Organic Products | Aromatic and Medicinal Plants, Rice, Herbal Tea (must meet NPOP standards) |
| Taiwanese Organic Products | Certified organic products permitted in India under similar conditions |
| NPOP | National Programme for Organic Production promotes chemical-free farming and organic certification |
| India's Ranking | Among the world's largest producers of organic products |
| Major Organic Farming States in India | Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Sikkim |
| India-Taiwan Relations | No formal diplomatic relations; India maintains a representative office in Taipei |
| Taiwan Overview | |
| Official Name | Republic of China (ROC) |
| Capital | Taipei |
| Currency | New Taiwan Dollar (TWD) |
| Government | Unitary semi-presidential republic |
| President | William Lai Ching-te |
| Population | Approximately 23.5 million |
| Official Language | Mandarin Chinese (also Taiwanese Hokkien, Hakka) |
| Economy | Advanced industrial economy; known for electronics, technology, and manufacturing |
| International Relations | Maintains separate political identity from mainland China; limited formal recognition |