(1) The grade designation mark shall be securely affixed to or printed on each package in a manner specified by the Agricultural Marketing Adviser or an officer authorised by him in this behalf in accordance with rule 11 of the General Grading and Marking Rules, 1988.
(2) In addition to the grade designation mark, following particulars shall be clearly and indelibly marked on each package.-
(a) Name and address of the packer;
(b) Place of packing or processing;
(c) Date of packing;
(d) Variety or trade name (optional);
(e) Crop year (optional);
(f) Grade;
(g) Net weight;
(h) Maximum retail price (inclusive of all taxes);
(i) Best Before__________Month______Year;
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(3) The ink used for marking on packages shall be of such quality which shall not contaminate the Puwad seeds.
(4) The authorised 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.