The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) Act of 1985 entrusts various functions to the Authority aimed at enhancing the export of agricultural and processed food products. Notably, several key functions are prescribed under this Act. Another integral function of the Authority is to establish standards and specifications for scheduled products, which includes: Quality Assurance: Fixing the necessary standards and specifications ensures that exported products meet international quality requirements, thus enhancing their global marketability. These functions are essential in promoting India’s agricultural exports and developing the sector to meet international demand effectively
