APEDA

  • January 5, 2021
  • Posted by: OptimizeIAS Team
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APEDA

Subject : National Organisations

Context : Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has removed the word ‘halal’ from its ‘Red Meat Manual’.

Concept :

  • APEDA clarified that Halal Certification agencies are accredited directly by respective importing countries. No government agency has any role in this.

About APEDA :

  • The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) was established by the Government of India under the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority Act 1985.
  • The Authority replaced the Processed Food Export Promotion Council (PFEPC).
  • APEDA, under the Ministry of Commerce and Industries, promotes export of agricultural and processed food products from India.
  • APEDA is mandated with the responsibility of export promotion and development of the following scheduled products.

Administrative Structure :

  • Chairman – Appointed by the Central Government.
  • Director – Appointed by APEDA.
  • Secretary – Appointed by the Central Government.
  • Other Officers and Staff – Appointed by the Authority.
APEDA National Organisations