Buying genuine GI-tagged and organic items online takes a bit of know-how. Below is a simple checklist to help you shop confidently especially on marketplaces like Oqart that specialize in 100% certified goods.
1) Look for official certification marks
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Organic: In India, look for FSSAI/Jaivik Bharat identity marks and mentions of NPOP or PGS certification. FSSAI’s Organic Foods Regulations define the certification requirements and approved systems.
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GI: A registered GI product will appear on the government/official GI register (India publishes a list of registered GI products). You can often verify registration via the IP India portal or official GI lists.
2) Check seller documents and product pages
Good product listings will:
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State the GI registration number or mention the GI and region.
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Display organic certification details (certifying body, license number).
On Oqart we require sellers to add such documents to their store pages so buyers can verify authenticity before purchase.
3) Ask for traceability info
Genuine GI + organic products often include traceability: producer/estate name, harvest date, and batch info. Ask sellers directly if you need more detail — reputable sellers will be transparent.
4) Recognize common red flags
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Vague claims like “made with ingredients from X” without GI details.
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Missing certification numbers or unverifiable certificates.
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Prices that are extremely low compared to market rates for GI/organic items.
5) Use platform guarantees
On Oqart we only onboard sellers who present government-issued organic and FSSAI paperwork; for GI products we encourage sellers to disclose GI registration details. That reduces the verification work for buyers and increases trust.
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