India, Australia ink MRA to boost organic products export

New Delhi: India and Australia Wednesday signed a mutual recognition arrangement (MRA) to facilitate trade of organic products including wine and agri produce in each other’s countries, the commerce and industry ministry said.

Under the MRA, both will recognise each other's organic standards and certification systems. The arrangement covers organic products that are grown and processed in the two countries and includes unprocessed plant products, processed foods and wine.

“The MRA...is expected to boost India's organic exports further by reducing barriers, ensuring certification equivalence, and supporting more organic products and producers,” it said.


The implementing agencies for the MRA are India's Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), and the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF), Government of Australia.

India’s organic exports to Australia reached $8.96 million in FY25 with a total export volume of 2,781.58 metric tonnes, led by psyllium husk, coconut milk and rice.