When you buy a product marked with a Geographical Indication (GI) tag, you’re buying more than an item you’re buying a place, tradition, and a reputation built over generations. A GI tag certifies that a product originates from a specific geographical location and that its quality, reputation or other characteristics are essentially attributable to that origin.
Why GI tags matter for organic products
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Assured origin and authenticity. A GI tag links a product’s special characteristics to its region for organic goods this doubles down on provenance: where it was grown/produced and how.
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Protection for traditional producers. GI registration protects local producers from imitation and helps ensure that economic benefits flow back to the region.
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Stronger buyer trust when combined with organic certification. When a product carries both a GI tag and government-recognized organic certification (like FSSAI/NPOP/PGS in India), customers can trust both origin and production standards.
GI vs other labels how they complement each other
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GI = where and why (geography + reputation).
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Organic certification (FSSAI/NPOP/PGS) = how (production system & safety standards).
Together they form the strongest provenance story for a food or craft product.
Why Oqart focuses on GI-tagged, 100% certified organic products
At Oqart we only allow sellers with validated FSSAI/organic certification and, when applicable, GI provenance documentation. This creates a marketplace where buyers can trust what they buy whether it’s Kashmiri saffron, Darjeeling tea, or a GI-tagged craft product. The combination of GI and organic certification helps preserve cultural heritage while offering traceable product integrity.
Sell at Oqart — Register your GI/organic product.
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