Consider the following statements:1. Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) is implemented by APEDA, under the Ministry of Commerce & Industries.2. Under National Programme on Organic Production (NPOP), the certification for organic product is carried out by local groups consisting of producers and consumers and is based on trust. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) is implemented by APEDA, under the Ministry of Commerce & Industries.
2.Under National Programme on Organic Production (NPOP), the certification for organic product is carried out by local groups consisting of producers and consumers and is based on trust.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: D

Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 and 2 are incorrect. PGS is implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. The PGS ensures that organic product production adheres to quality standards. NPOP is implemented by APEDA, under the Ministry of Commerce & Industries. It involves accreditation of Certification Bodies and sets standards for organic production. Its Standards have been recognized by the EU, Switzerland, and the US.

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