Indian Oilseeds & Produce Export Promotion Council (IOPEPC) is a nodal body, appointed by Government of India, for developmment and promotion of exports of oilseeds and oils.
Besides focusing on exports, the Council also works for strengthening of domestic supply chain by encouraging farmers, shellers, processors, surveyors and exporters to enhance quality of oilseeds.
IOPEPC acts as Competent Authority for issuing Health Certificate for sesame seed exports to EU as required by DG SANTE.
The Council has been organising participation in International Trade Fairs, Exhibitions & Conferences, Buyer-Seller Meet, visit of Indian delegation.
IOPEPC defends Interests of member exporters in Global Markets. Due its intervention, Codex is establishing standards for ready to eat groundnuts.
It has developed film on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Agriculture Practices (GAP) also published a book “Groundnut at a Cross Road in India” covering aspects of Indian Groundnuts