(1) In addition to the conditions specified in sub-rule (8) of rule 3 of the General Grading and Marking Rules, 1988, every authorized packer shall follow all instructions prescribed by Agricultural Marketing Adviser from time to time.
(2) The authorized packer shall either set up his own laboratory manned by a qualified chemist approved by the Agricultural Marketing Adviser or an officer authorized by him in this behalf in accordance with rule 9 of the General Grading and Marking Rules, 1988 for testing the quality of Amla dried and its powder or has access to the State Grading Laboratory or Private Commercial Laboratory approved for the purpose;
(3) The premises for processing, grading and packing shall be maintained in perfect hygienic and sanitary conditions. The personnel engaged in these operations shall be in sound health and free from any infectious, contagious or communicable diseases.
(4) The premises shall have adequate storage facilities with pucca floor and ventilation for light and air and free from rodent and insect infestation.
* The date of packing shall be the date of completion of the analysis of the sample.
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SCHEDULE – I {See rule – 3} DESIGN OF THE AGMARK INSIGNIA CA No.
NAME OF THE COMMODITY………………………………………… GRADE…………………………………………………………………..
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SCHEDULE – II (See rules 4 and 5) Grade designation and quality of Amla dried
1. Amla dried shall be obtained from Emblica officinalis of family Euphorbiaceae..
2. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:-
(i) Amla dried shall have the colour and characteristic of the commodity.
(ii) It shall be,
(a) sound and clean;
(b) free from any visible foreign matter;
(c) free from insect infestation, live insect , dead insects, insect fragments, larvae, rodent hair and excreta;
(d) free from fermentation, rancid taste and musty odours;
(e) free from extraneous matter, added colouring matter and other harmful matter;
(f) free from any fungal or bacterial contamination.
(iii) The taste and smell of Amla dried shall be characteristic of the commodity.
(iv) It shall comply with restrictions in regard to Metallic contaminants (rule- 57), Crop contaminants (rule 57-A), Naturally occurring toxic substances (rule 57-B), Insecticide and Pesticides (rule 65) and other food safety parameters and other provisions prescribed under the Prevention of Food Adulteration Rules, 1955.
(v) Amla dried shall comply with residue levels of Heavy metal, insecticide or pesticide residue and other food safety parameters as laid down by the Codex Alimentarius Commission for exports.
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3. Criteria for grade designation:
Grade designation Characteristics Moisture, per cent by mass Loose seeds, per cent by mass on dry basis Organic extraneous Matter, per cent by mass on dry basis Inorganic extraneous Matter, per cent by mass on dry basis Damaged and insect bored, per cent by mass on dry basis Vitamin C(ascorbic acid) content, mg./100gm on dry basis Maximum Maximum Maximum Maximum Maximum Minimum 1 2 3 4 5 6 7.
Special 10.0 2.0 0.5 0.5 1,0 150 Standard 11.0 4.0 1.0 0.5 2.0 100 General 12.0 6.0 2.0 1.0 3.0 80
4. OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
The condition of the Amla dried shall be such as to enable them, -
(1) to withstand transport and handling and
(2) to arrive in satisfactory condition at the place of destination.
Explanation:
1. Organic extraneous matter means vegetable matters of the plants other than Amla fruit.
2. Inorganic extraneous matter means sand, stones, dirt, pebbles, lumps of earth, clay, mud, etc.
3. Damage and insect bored fruit means fruit having visible fungus infestation and damaged by weevils and having bores.
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SCHEDULE – III (See rules 4 and 5) Grade designation and quality of Amla Powder
1. Amla powder shall be obtained by grinding clean, mature and dried fruit of Emblica officinalis of family Eupherbiaceae
2. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:-
(i) Amla Powder shall be, -
(a) free of any visible foreign matter;
(b) free from insect infestations, live insect , dead insects, insect fragments, mould, mites, larvae, rodent hair and excreta;
(c) free from fermented and musty odours;
(d) free from dirt, extraneous matter like added colouring matter and other type of adulterants;
(e) free from any fungal or bacterial contamination.
(ii) The taste and smell of Amla powder shall be characteristic of the commodity.
(iii) It shall comply with restrictions in regard to Metallic contaminants (rule- 57), crop contaminants (rule 57A) naturally occurring toxic substances (rule 57-B), insecticide and Pesticides (rule 65) and other food safety parameters and other provisions prescribed under the Prevention of Food Adulteration Rules, 1955.
(iv) It shall also comply with residue levels of Heavy Metals, insecticides residue and other food safety parameters as laid down by the Codex Alimentarius Commission for export.
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3. Criteria for grade designation:
Grade designation Special Characteristics Moisture, per cent by mass (Maximum) Total ash, per cent by mass on dry basis (Maximum) Acid Insoluble ash, per cent by mass on dry basis (Maximum) Crude fibre, per cent by mass on dry basis (Maximum) Retention on 500 micron sieve, per cent by mass (Maximum) Vitamin C(ascorbic acid) Content, mg./100 gm. On dry basis.
(Minimum) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Special 8.0 5.0 0.5 10.0 1.0 200 Standard 9.0 6.0 1.0 14.0 2.0 150 General 10.0 7.0 1.5 18.0 3.0 100
4. OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
The condition of the Amla powder shall be as to enable it,-
(1) to withstand transport and handling and
(2) to arrive in satisfactory condition at the place of destination.
Explanation:
(i) Organic extraneous matter means vegetable matters of the plants.
(ii) Inorganic extraneous matter means sand, stones, dirt, pebbles, lumps of earth, clay, mud, etc.
` (F.No 18011/24/2007-M-III) (JIJI THOMSON) Joint Secretary (Marketing) To The Manager, Govt. of India Press, Maya Puri, Ring Road, New Delhi.