The PGS-India logo is what a buyer actually sees, so the rules around it are strict. Chapter 7 of the official guidelines sets out who may use it, on what, and which of the two logos applies.
Logo essentials
- 2 logosPGS-Organic for organic products; PGS-Green for products in conversion
- UID codeMust be printed with the logo — the logo alone is not allowed
- 12 monthsScope certificate validity, from the date the RC approves the decision
- Certified qtyThe logo may go only on the quantity approved by the RC
Which Logo Applies
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Products granted PGS-Organic certification use the PGS-India Organic logo. Products still in conversion and granted PGS-Green certification use the PGS-Green logo — and may not be claimed as organic; only the indication "Under Conversion to Organic" may be used.
Conditions for Using the Logo
| Condition | What it means |
|---|---|
| Packed under supervision | Only when packed under the supervision of a registered PGS operator — a farmer group, certified farmer or off-farm processor |
| Certified quantity only | Only on the quantity certified in the scope certificate and the yield or production approved by the RC |
| Unique ID code | Use of the logo without the unique ID code is not allowed |
| Separate logos | Organic and in-conversion products must carry their separate logos |
| Non-transferable | The right to use the logo rests with the registered group, farmer, or processing and handling operator — not transferable unless the last point of the value chain before the consumer is covered by traceability and approved by PGS-NEC |
The UID code is how a buyer checks you. Entering it in the consumer verification window on the PGS-India website shows the authenticity of the certificate and the name and address of the last-end handler. For full traceability of the value chain, consumers contact the Regional Council with the UID — and RCs are duty-bound to provide that record on request.
The Scope Certificate Behind the Logo
Once approved by the Regional Council, a Local Group may use its scope certificate for publicity, trade enquiries and trade literature, and may use the granted logo. The certificate carries a unique number identifying the RC, the Local Group and its farmers, and lists the area, crops and products certified during the year as an annexure.
It is valid for 12 months from the date of decision approval by the RC, and is issued by season — kharif, rabi and zaid — subject to timely peer appraisal summary sheets and the other requirements such as group meetings and trainings.
What Else the Label Must Carry
- Clear and accurate information about the product's organic status.
- The name and address of the company legally responsible for processing and packing.
- Optionally, the logo of the government programme involved, such as PKVY or MOVCDNER.
- Compliance with the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labelling) Regulations 2011 and the Food Safety and Standards (Organic Food) Regulations 2017, and the general requirements of the FSS Act 2006 as notified by FSSAI.
Misuse of the PGS-India logo is a ground for complaint by anyone — consumers, traders, retailers — to the Zonal Council or Regional Council. For multi-ingredient products, whether the word "organic" may appear at all depends on the composition thresholds covered in the 95% rule.