(1) In addition to the conditions specified in sub-rule (8) of rule 3 of the General Grading and Marking Rules, every authorised packer shall follow all instructions specified by the Agricultural Marketing Adviser from time to time.
(2) The authorised packer shall either set up his own laboratory or have access to an approved State Grading Laboratory or cooperative or association laboratory or a private commercial laboratory manned by a qualified chemist approved by the Agricultural Marketing Adviser or an officer authorised by him in this behalf in accordance with rule 9 of the General Grading and Marking Rules for testing the quality of Chironji.
(3) The premises shall be maintained in hygienic and sanitary conditions with proper ventilations and well lighted arrangement and the personnel engaged in these operations shall be in sound health and free from any infectious, contagious or communicable diseases.
(4) The authorised packer shall have storage facilities with pucca floor and free from rodent and insect infestation.
(5) The authorised packer and the aforesaid approved chemist shall comply with all instructions regarding testing, grading, packing, marking, sealing and maintenance of records which may be issued by the Agricultural Marketing Adviser or an officer authorised by him in this behalf in accordance with the General Grading and Marking Rules from time to time.
SCHEDULE I (See rule 5) (Design of Agmark insignia) CA N o.
Name of the commodity__________________________ Grade_________________________________________
SCHEDULE II (See rules 3 and 4) (Grade designation and quality of Chironji)
1. Chironji is a kernel obtained from the dried fruit of the plant Buchanania lanzan Spreng of the family Anacardiaceae for human consumption.
2. Minimum requirements:
(i) Chironji kernel shall be –
(a) mature and clean ;
(b) wholesome;
(c) of characteristic taste and flavour;
(d) free from living and dead insects, insect fragments;
(e) free from fungus infestation and moulds;
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(f) free from added colouring matter;
(g) free from rodent hair and excreta;
(h) free from rancidity and mustiness;
(i) free from any other edible and non-edible seeds.
(ii) Chironji kernel shall not emit foul odour, or found deformed due to moist condition.
(iii) Chironji shall comply with the restrictions in regard to residual levels of metal contaminants, insecticides and pesticides residues, microbial requirements, crop contaminants, naturally occurring toxic substances and other food safety requirements as specified under the Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residues) Regulations, 2011 and the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2011 for domestic trade.
(iv) Chironji shall comply with the residual limits of heavy metals, pesticides and other food safety requirements as laid down by the Codex Alimentarius Commission, or as per the requirements of the importing countries.
3. Criteria for grade designation and quality of Chironji:
TABLE Grade designation Organic foreign matter, percent. by mass (maximum) Moisture, per cent.
by mass (maximum) Damaged and discoloured kernels, per cent.
by mass (maximum) Broken kernels, per cent.
by mass (maximum) Protein content, per cent.
by mass (minimum) Total soluble solids, per cent.
by mass (minimum) Oil content, per cent.
by mass (minimum) Acidity of extracted fat expressed as Oleic acid (maximum)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) Special Standard General Nil
0.1
0.2
5.5
6.0
6.5
1.0
1.5
2.0
1.0
2.0
3.0
24.0
22.0
19.0
10.0
8.5
7.5
54.0
52.0
48.0
10.0
12.0
14.0
4. Other requirements:
(i) The condition of the Chironji shall be such so as to enable it -
(a) to withstand transport and handling; and
(b) to arrive in satisfactory condition at the place of destination.
(ii) Chironji shall be stored in cool and dry place; maintained in a clean and hygienic condition.
Explanations. – For the purpose of this Schedule,-
1. “Organic matter” means stalks, pieces of shells and other vegetable matters of the plant.
2. “Broken kernels” means pieces of Chironji kernels.
3. “Damaged or discoloured” means Chironji kernels affected by sunburn, scars, mechanical injury, discolouration and insects.
[F. No.18011/1/2015-M.II] K. S. SRINIVAS, Jt. Secy. (Marketing) Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064 and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054.
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