OUR STORY

ASSOCIATIONS & COMPLIANCE

Associations

Cashew Export Promotion Council of India (CEPCI)

The Cashew Export Promotion Council of India (CEPCI) was established by the Government of India in the year 1955, with the active cooperation of the cashew industry with the object of promoting exports of cashew kernels and cashewnut shell liquid from India. By its very set up, the Council provides the necessary institutional frame-work for performing the different functions that serve to intensify and promote exports of cashew kernels and cashewnut shell liquid.

Association of Food Industries, United States of America (AFI USA)

The Association of Food Industries, Inc., is a nonprofit trade association incorporated since 1906 in New York State. It pursues the diverse interests of the membership, which includes the Importers of Nuts & Agricultural Products and their Suppliers abroad.

United Nations Global Compact

UN Global Compact is the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative, with thousands of business participants and other stakeholders from civil society, labour and government based in over 160 countries.

Cochin Chamber of Commerce & Industry

The Cochin Chamber of Commerce and Industry was established in the year 1857. Having completed 162 years of service to the region’s commerce, industry and trade the Cochin Chamber of Commerce and Industry is the oldest Chamber of Commerce in the State of Kerala and one amongst the oldest in the country. 

Sustainable Nut Initiative

The Sustainable Nut Initiative (SNI) is a cooperation platform for the nut sector. All links of the supply chain are represented. SNI’s aim is to bring the nut sector to a higher level in terms of professionality, sustainability and quality. With the support of IDH and FairMatch Support, SNI was founded in 2015 by a number of front running private sector parties. They shared the deep-rooted desire to improve the circumstances in nut producing countries and work towards sustainable supply chains.

Compliance

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has been established under Food Safety and Standards , 2006 which consolidates various acts & orders that have hitherto handled food related issues in various Ministries and Departments. FSSAI has been created for laying down science based standards for articles of food and to regulate their manufacture, storage, distribution, sale and import to ensure availability of safe and wholesome food for human consumption.

Food and Drug Administration (FDA), United States of America

The Food and Drug Administration is the oldest comprehensive consumer protection agency in the U. S. federal government. FDA’s modern regulatory functions began with the passage of the 1906 Pure Food and Drugs Act. It is responsible for protecting the public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, and medical devices; and by ensuring the safety of our nation's food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation.

Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Programme, Government of India

AEO is a programme under the aegis of the World Customs Organization (WCO) SAFE Framework of Standards to secure and facilitate Global Trade. The programme aims to enhance international supply chain security and facilitate movement of legitimate goods. AEO encompasses various players in the International supply chain. Under this programme an entity engaged in international trade is approved by Customs as compliant with supply chain security standards and granted AEO status & certain benefits. 

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