HOW TO Spot Genuine Organic Products in India

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Organic foods come from farming practices that focus on biodiversity, healthy soil, and chemical-free methods, all while taking an environmentally and socially responsible approach. 

Tips for avoiding misleading “organic” claims from uncertified brands and identifying genuine organic products:

1. Check the logo - Only certified organic foods can carry it.

The FSSAI “Jaivik Bharat” initiative provides a unified certification and logo for organic foods in India, based on the Food Safety and Standards (Organic Foods) Regulations, 2017 [^PDF]. 

Green circular mark with “Jaivik Bharat” tagline symbolizes compliance with national organic standards.

The Food Safety and Standards (Organic Foods) Regulations, 2017 recognize two systems of certification i.e. Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) implemented by Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) implemented by Ministry of Commerce and Industry

2. Look for certification details - Packaging should feature the logo of the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) or the PGS‑India certification (Participatory Guarantee System), depending on which body has certified it.

Any of the 28 (down from 32 in 31-05-2022) Accredited Certification Bodies under NPOP can certify an organic food product.

Participatory Guarantee System (PGS-India) is based on the standards of NPOP but is distinct in its certification procedures. There are 562 Regional Councils (RC’s) under PGS-India that can certify. 

Multi-ingredient organic products labeled as “Certified Organic” must contain at least 95% of ingredients from certified organic sources.

3. Verify online - Use the official Jaivik Bharat portal to validate product/company details.

4. Cross‑check FSSAI license - Every packaged food must carry an FSSAI license number; organic products must comply with both FSSAI and organic regulations.

As per the Jaivik Bharat FAQ published on its website, if a consumer wants to get a certified organic food product analyzed, the purchaser has to pay the cost of the sample and analysis. If the report of the Food Analyst shows that the article of food is not in compliance with the Act or the rules or regulations made there under, the purchaser shall be entitled to get refund of the fees paid by him. 

A 2026 academic analysis ranks India first in the world in terms of total number of organic producers/farmers, followed by Uganda and Thailand. 

Despite the huge number of producers, India contributes only about 2.59% (1.5 million hectares) of the world's total organic cultivation area. This is because the average Indian organic farmer cultivates less than two hectares of land — these are mostly small, marginal farmers rather than large commercial operations. For total organic land area, countries like Australia, Argentina, and various European nations rank much higher

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