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India’s IRCC Issuance

April 3 , 2026 14 hrs 0 min 41 0

India emerged as the global leader in issuing Internationally Recognized Certificates of Compliance (IRCCs) under the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS).
India has issued 3,561 IRCCs, which is more than 56 percent of the total certificates issued worldwide.
IRCCs (Internationally Recognized Certificates of Compliance) confirm Prior Informed Consent and Mutually Agreed Terms for use of genetic resources.
The Nagoya Protocol ensures fair and transparent sharing of benefits from biological resources.
India’s performance is supported by the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 and a strong implementation system.
National Biodiversity Authority, State Biodiversity Boards, and Biodiversity Management Committees help in compliance.
Only 34 out of 142 countries have issued IRCCs, with India leading globally.