(1) Only sound, clean and dry containers which are suitable for the purpose and are free from any undesirable smell and from any insect infestation or fungus contamination shall be used for packing.
(2)The container shall be securely closed and sealed in a manner approved by the Agricultural Marketing Adviser.
(3)Packing material, if used, shall be clean, dry, sweet smelling and free from any taint liable to impart any objectionable flavor to the table eggs.
(4)Table eggs of different grades shall be packed separately, as far as possible, and, if table eggs of more grades than one are packed in one container, a layer of clean paper or clean straw shall be placed between the different grades and separate label of appropriate co lour shall be attached to the containers giving the particulars in respect of the table eggs of each grade packed in the container.
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SCHEDULE I (See Rule 5) Map of India
SCHEDULE II (See Rules 3 and 4) Grade designation and definition of quality of table eggs produced in India.
Grade Weight Weight Weight Shell Air Cell White Yolk (individual) (per (per in gms. dozen) unit of in gms. ten) in gms.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 A. Extra 60 and 715 and 596 and Clean, unbroken Up to 4 mm. in Clear reasona- Fairly well centred Large above above above and sound shape depth practically bly firm practically free from normal regular or better defects, outline A. Large 53-59 631-714 526-595 indistinct.
A. Medium 45-52 535-630 446-525 A. Small 38-44 456-534 380-445 B. Extra 60 and 715 and 596 and Clean to moderately 8 mm. in depth, Clear, may be May be slightly off Large above above above stained, sound may be free and slightly weak centered, out line B. Large 53-59 631-714 526-595 and slightly slightly bubbly slightly visible B. Medium 45-52 535-630 446-525 abnormal B. Small 38-44 456-534 380-445 2