(1) The grade designation mark shall be securely affixed to or clearly and indelibly printed on each container in such manner as approved by the Agricultural Marketing Adviser or an officer authorized by him in this behalf.
(2) In addition to the grade designation mark, the following particulars shall be clearly and indelibly marked on each container, -
(a) Name and address of the packer;
(b) Place of packing or Manufacturing;
(c) Date of packing; *
(d) Best before…………;
(e) Batch number;
(f) Grade;
(g) Net weight;
(h) Maximum retail price (inclusive of all taxes);
(i) Ingredients used in descending order weight/weight;
(j) Such other particulars as may be specified by the Agricultural Marketing Adviser;
(k) Any other requirement of Prevention of Food Adulteration Rules; 1955 and
(l) Storage condition, if any.
(3) The ink used for marking on packages shall be of the quality which shall not contaminate the product.
(4) The authorized packer shall, after obtaining prior approval of the Agricultural Marketing Adviser or an officer authorized by him in this behalf, mark his private trade mark or trade brand on the graded packages provided that the same does not indicate quality other than that indicated by the grade designation mark affixed to the container in accordance with these rules.