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Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) Act, 1937 (Act No. 1 of 1937).

Country/Territory
India
Document type
Legislation
Date
1937 (1986)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the grading and marking of agricultural and other produce.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Agricultural commodities Food quality control/food safety Internal trade International trade Packaging/labelling Standards
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Abstract

This Act empowers the Central Government to prescribe grade standards indicating the quality of articles included in the schedule and specify grade designation marks to represent particular grades or qualities.

Full text
English
Website
www.indiacode.nic.in

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Organic Agricultural Produce Grading and Marking Rules, 2009.

Legislation | India | 2009

Keyword: Agricultural commodities, Food quality control/food safety, Internal trade, International trade, Packaging/labelling, Standards, Ecological production/organic production, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

General Grading and Marking Rules, 1988.

Legislation | India | 1988 (2009)

Keyword: Agricultural commodities, Authorization/permit, Internal trade, Certification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX