Export of Basmati Rice (Quality Control and Inspection) Rules, 2003 (Notification No. 68). Country/Territory India Document type Regulation Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Cereals/grains/rice Food quality control/food safety International trade Hygiene/sanitary procedures Processing/handling Transport/storage Inspection Agricultural commodities Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Entry into force notes These Rules enter into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract These Rules lay down standard specifications for the production, handling, storage, packaging, etc. of basmati rice intended for export. A certificate of conformity to standard specifications shall be issued by the Agency after having undergone inspection at the exporter’s premises. Full text English Website www.eicindia.org References - Legislation Implements Export (Quality Control and Inspection) Act (Act No. 22 of 1963). Legislation | India | 1963 (1984) Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, International trade, Inspection, Standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Export of Basmati Rice (Quality Control Inspection) (Amendment) Rules, 2006. Legislation | India | 2006 Keyword: Cereals/grains/rice, Food quality control/food safety, Inspection, Agricultural commodities Source: FAO, FAOLEX