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General Grading and Marking Rules, 1988.

Country/Territory
India
Document type
Regulation
Date
1988 (2009)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development
Keyword
Agricultural commodities Authorization/permit Internal trade Certification
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 provide for the process of certification of authorization. The Rules state that any person or body of persons desirous of being authorised to grade and mark an article under the provisions of the Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) Act of 1937 shall apply to the Agricultural Marketing Adviser or any other officer of the Central or State Government authorised by the Agricultural Marketing Adviser. The Rules also mention the criteria for the approval by the Agricultural Marketing Adviser of testing laboratories and chemists appointed for grading and marking of articles.

Full text
English
Website
www.lawsofindia.org

References - Legislation

Implements

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

Legislation | India | 1937 (1986)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX