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Organic textiles gets certification standards

A certification standard for organic textiles has been launched by the Agricultural and Processed Foods Export Development Authority (APEDA). Its aimed at boosting demand in major markets, including Europe and Japan. As a part of the certification process under NPOP (National Programme for Organic Productions), a legal regime administered by...

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Organic textile exports to rise by 50%, says APEDA

India’s organic textile exports are expected to rise by 50 per cent to about Rs 1,500 crores in 2012-13 with the introduction of a new national certification standard, according to Agricultural and Processed Foods Export Development Authority (APEDA). During 2011-12, these exports were Rs 1,027 crores, according to the data provided by the...