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Eligibility
Who is eligible?
A license to use the logo is available only after obtaining certification through an accredited Certification Body. The following entities are eligible:
Producers
Manufacturers
Processors
Exporters
National Programme for Organic Production
The India Organic
Logo
Guidelines for the use of the India Organic mark on certified organic products.
MSOCB01 / 04
Usage & Licensing
Who can use
the India Organic logo?
The India Organic Logo may only appear on products certified under NPOP by an accredited Certification Body — confirming that produce was grown, processed, packed, and handled to NPOP standards.
Approved Mark
The official
India Organic mark.
The mark identifies products certified under the National Programme for Organic Production.
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India Organic Logo
For products certified under NPOP. Owned by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry and used for domestic and export markets.
Certified use only
02 — 05Important rules for logo usage
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Logo requirement
Certification is mandatory
A product may be marketed or exported as organic under NPOP only if it carries valid certification from an authorized Certification Body. No certification, no logo — without exception.
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Logo requirement
The logo belongs to the Government of India
The trademark "India Organic" is the exclusive property of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Users receive only a revocable license to use it. Ownership is never transferred, under any circumstance.
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Logo requirement
Use only on certified products
The logo may only appear on products covered by the certification scope, approved packaging, and promotional or advertising material related to certified products. It cannot appear on any uncertified product.
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Logo requirement
Logo placement requires approval
The manner of display — position, size, and context on packaging — must be approved by the Certification Body beforehand. The logo must be clearly visible and restricted to product categories covered by the active license.
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Special exception
Black and white version
A black-and-white version of the logo is permitted only as a narrow exception. All four conditions below must be satisfied simultaneously.
All conditions required
- Only at the primary production level
- Only when colour printing is not feasible
- Prior written permission from the Certification Body is required
- Permission applies only to approved products and scope
Misuse & Penalties
Offences under NPOP
Misuse of the India Organic Logo
Up to₹2,00,000
Misuse of the India Organic Logo is explicitly listed as an offence under NPOP. Using the logo on any product not certified under NPOP may result in a penalty.
The license may also be suspended or cancelled if:
- The product does not meet NPOP standards
- The logo is used on non-compliant products
- The licensee violates any license condition
- The Certification Body identifies misuse of the mark