(1) The grade designation mark shall be securely affixed to or clearly and indelibly printed on each container.
(2) In addition to the grade designation mark, the following particulars shall be clearly and indelibly marked on each package, namely:-
(a) Name of the commodity;
(b) variety (optional);
(c) grade designation;
(d) lot or Batch Number;
(e) name and address of the packer;
(f) net Weight;
(g) storage condition, if any;
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(h) Country of origin;
(i) date of packing; *
(j) BEST BEFORE DATE;
(k) maximum retail price (inclusive of all taxes); and (l ) any other particulars as may be specified by the Agricultural Marketing Adviser.
(3) The ink used for marking on packages shall be of such quality which may not contaminate the product.
(4) The authorized packer, may, after obtaining prior approval of the Agricultural Marketing Adviser or an officer authorised by him in this behalf, mark his private trade mark or trade brand on the graded packages provided that the same do not indicate quality other than that indicated by the grade designation mark affixed to the graded packages in accordance with these rules.
8. Amla dried and powder may be graded and marked as per buyer’s requirements for export provided minimum requirements specified in the relevant Schedule are met under non-specified grade.