(1) Certified organic agricultural produce shall be packed in accordance with the provisions made in the National Programme for Organic Production as published in the said notification and such packing may be done in gunny bags or jute bags, cloth bags or other suitable eco-friendly packages which shall be clean, sound, free from insects, fungal infestation and the packing material shall be of food grade quality as permitted under the Prevention of Food Adulteration Rules, 1955 made under section 23 of the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954 (37 of 1954).
(2) Only approved additives under the National Programme for Organic Production as published in the said notification shall be used in manufacturing the packaging films used for packaging of organic foodstuff.
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(3) The materials used shall not affect the organoleptic character of the product or transmit to it any substances in quantities that may be harmful to human health.
(4) Containers and packaging material shall be made of substances which are safe and suitable for their intended use and they should not impart any toxic substance or undesirable odour or flavour to the produce.
(5) Certified Organic Agricultural Produce shall be packed in pack sizes as per the instructions issued by the Agricultural Marketing Adviser from time to time.
(6) Each package shall contain Certified Organic Agricultural Produce of the same type and of the same grade designation or standards.
(7) Graded material of small pack sizes of the same lot or batch and grade may be packed in a master container with complete details thereon along with grade designation mark.
(8) Each package shall be securely closed and sealed in a manner approved by the Agricultural Marketing Adviser.