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Prepared by,Vibin A SMBA(ABM)2011-31-101
AGMARKis acertification markemployed on agricultural products
inIndia, assuring that they conform to a set of standards approved
by theDirectorate of Marketing and Inspection, an agency of
theGovernment of India.
AGMARK: Derived from Agricultural marketing.
The Directorate of Marketing and Inspection enforces the
Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marketing) Act, 1937.
Under this Act Grade standards are prescribed for agricultural
and allied commodities. These are known as Agmark' standards
It is a Central Sector Scheme
It Ensures quality and purity.
Directorate has its Head office at Faridabad and Branch office
at Nagpur
Definition : Agmark grading means grading, of an article in
accordance with the grade standards prescribed under the provision
of the ActAGMARK is a Quality Certification Mark of the Government
of India.
OBJECTIVES
Promotion of Grading and Standardisation of Agricultural and
allied commodities under Agricultural Produce (grading and marking
)Act, 1937
Grade designation marksGrade designation marks shall consist of
Agmark labels of different types, namely, tie-on-labels,
paste-on-labels, Banderol labels, etc. Each Agmark label shall
carry letters indicating series and serial number.
Salient features Quality standards for agricultural commodities
are framed based on their intrinsic quality. Food safety factors
are being incorporated in the standards to compete in World trade.
Standards are being harmonized with international standards keeping
in view the WTO requirements. Certification of agricultural
commodities is carried out for the benefit of producer/manufacturer
and consumer.Certification of adulteration prone commodities viz.
Butter, Ghee, Vegetable Oils, Ground-Spices, Honey, Wheat Atta etc.
is very popular. Blended Edible Vegetable Oils and Fat Spread are
compulsorily required to be certified under Agmark. Facilities for
testing and grading of Cotton for the benefit of cotton growers is
provided through six cotton classing centers set up in cotton
growing belt in the country. Check is kept on the quality of
certified products through 23 laboratories and 43 offices spread
all over the country. ELIGIBILITY
Parties desirous to grade their commodities under Agmark have to
obtain Certificate of Authorization
For the purpose, they Should have adequate infrastructure to
process the commodity and access to an approved laboratory for the
determination of quality and safety factors
Procedure to apply Interested parties have to apply in
prescribed proforma along with prescribed documents to the nearest
office of the Directorate. Parties have to give details of
infrastructure, processing facilities, details of laboratory etc
for obtaining Certificate of Authorisation. Person to be contacted
Agricultural Marketing Adviser to the Govt. of India. Directorate
of Marketing & Inspection,Head Office, N.H.IV, FaridabadQUALITY
ASPECTS
Different areas of production.Cleanliness.Shape, Variety,
size.Weight, density.Colour, flavor. Moisture, fat content.Chemical
and physical parameters.
Three main purposes of AGMARK
Protects the producer from exploitation.
Describes the quality of commodities.
Ensures quality to consumers.Grant of Certificate of
Authorization
Any person or body of persons desirous of being authorized to
grade and mark an article under the provisions of the Act shall
apply to the Agricultural Marketing Adviser or any other officer of
the Central or State Government authorized by the Agricultural
Marketing Adviser.
An application for authorization shall be accompanied by
Proprietorship declaration or partnership deed or Memorandum and
Articles of Association
Blue print of the premises proposed to be used to grade and mark
the commodity
Ownership declaration on non-judicial stamp paper about the
premises or the consent of the owner of the premises
Consent of approved laboratory, grinding mill etc., wherever
applicable
Prescribed fee
Renewal of Certificate of Authorization
Valid for a period of five years from the date of issue
Renewed on the basis of grading performance and on application
by the packer, for subsequent financial years.
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