Market access to the US of 24 identified food crops from India will be hampered due to non-GMO certification requirement

게시됨 2021년 11월 27일

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The US has raised concerns at the India-US Trade Policy Forum about India's requirement for non-GM origin and GM-free certification for the import of 24 food crops, arguing that it is hindering market access for agricultural items. The US has suggested exploring alternatives, while India has justified its stand by reiterating that GM food is not allowed in the country. The Food Safety Authority of India has released draft regulations requiring food companies to obtain prior approval for food products without GM certification. The US and India have decided to revive working groups to explore enhanced market access for agricultural products, but the US has expressed that the mandatory GM-free certification requirement may limit actual exports.

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Recently a source said that “The US has raised fresh concerns over the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) order mandating non-GM origin and GM-free certification for import of 24 identified food crops, including apples, pineapples and wheat, and has argued that this was impeding joint efforts to increase market access for agricultural items.” At the recent India-US Trade Policy Forum (TPF) meet, India justified its stand and requirement on non-GMO certification by re-emphasizing that GM food was not allowed in the country but it was insisted by Washington that there should be more discussions on the matter and exploration of alternatives. The source added that “The TPF joint statement does not specifically mention non-GMO certification as India did not want to give any commitments. Instead, it talks about exchanging information on standards and conformity assessment procedures to ensure the requirements are no more trade-restrictive than necessary and are in line ...

출처: Krishi Jagran