Preamble - AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE (PULSES GRADING AND MARKING) RULES, 2019

AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE (PULSES GRADING AND MARKING) RULES, 2019

PREAMBLE

Whereas, the draft of the Pulses Grading and Marking Rules, 2018 was published as required by section 3 of the Agricultural Produce Grading and Marking Act 1937 (1 of 1937) in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub section (i) vide notification number G.S.R. 597(E), dated the 27th June, 2018 for inviting objections and suggestions from all person likely to be affected thereby within forty five days from the date on which copies of the said notification were made available to the public;

And, whereas, copies of the said notification were made available to the public on 29th June, 2018;

And, whereas, no objections or suggestions have been received from the public in respects of the said rules;

Now, therefore, in the exercise of the powers conferred by the section 3 of the Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) Act, 1937 (1 of 1937) and in supersession of the Pulses Grading and Marking Rules, 2003, except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the Central Government hereby makes the following rules, namely:-

Rule 1 - Short title, application and commencement

(1) These rules may be called the Agricultural Produce (Pulses Grading and Marking) Rules, 2019.

(2) They shall apply to whole, with husk and without husk form of pulses- Urd or Black gram (Vigna mungo Linn. Hepper), Moong or Green gram (Vigna radiata Linn. Wilczek), Masoor or Lentil (Lens culinaris Medik), Arhar or Tur/Red gram (Cajanus cajan Linn. Millsp), Kabuli chana (Cicer arietinum Linn.), Chana/Bengal gram (Cicer arietinum Linn.), Matki / Moth (Vigna aconitifolia Jacq Marechal), Peas (Pisum sativum Linn.), Rajma (Phaseolus vulgaris Linn.), Lobia or Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata Linn. Walp) intended for human consumption.

(3) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the official Gazette.

Rule 2 - Definitions

(1) In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires,-

(a) " Act" means the Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) Act, 1937 (1of 1937) ;

(b) " Agricultural Marketing Adviser" means the Agricultural Marketing Adviser to the Government of India;

(c) "Authorised packer" means a person or a body of persons who had been granted a certificate of authorisation to grade and mark the Pulses in accordance with the grade standards and procedure specified under these rules;

(d) "Schedule" means a Schedule appended to these rules.

(2) The words and expressions used in these rules and not defined but defined in the Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) Act, 1937 and General Grading and Marking Rules, 1988 shall have the same meanings respectively assigned to them in the said Act and the rules.

Rule 3 - Grade designation mark

The grade designation mark shall consist of "AGMARK insignia" consisting of a design incorporating the certificate of authorisation number, the word "AGMARK", name of commodity and grade designation resembling the design as specified in Schedule-I.

Rule 4 - Grade designations

The grade designations to indicate the quality of Pulses shall be as specified in Schedule-II to Schedule-XIX relating to column of criteria for grade designation.

Rule 5 - Method of packing

(1) Pulses shall be packed in new, clean and dry containers made of jute or cloth, poly woven bags with inner lining of food grade material or poly pouches, high density poly ethylene bags of food grade material or any other packing material as approved by the Agricultural Marketing Adviser.

(2) The packing material shall be clean, sound, free from insect, fungal infestation which shall safeguard the hygienic, nutritional and organoleptic qualities of the Pulses.

(3) The containers, including packaging material, shall be made of such substances which are safe and suitable for their intended use and they shall not impart any toxic substance or undesirable odour or flavour to pulses.

(4) Pulses shall be packed in pack sizes in accordance with the provisions of the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011 made under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 (1 of 2010) and in accordance with the instructions issued by the Agricultural Marketing Adviser from time to time.

(5) Each package shall contain pulses of the same type and of the same grade designation.

(6) Each package shall be properly and securely closed and sealed.

Rule 6 - Method of marking

(1) The grade designation mark shall be securely affixed to or printed on each package in a manner approved by the Agricultural Marketing Adviser or an officer authorised by him in this behalf in accordance with the provision of rule 11 of the General Grading and Marking Rules, 1988 made under the Act.

(2) In addition to the grade designation mark, the following particulars shall be clearly and indelibly marked on each label or package, namely :-

(a) Name of the commodity;

(b) Place of packing;

(c) Lot or batch number;

(d) Date of packing;

(e) Grade;

(f) Net weight;

(g) Maximum Retail Price (inclusive of all taxes);

(h) Best before date month year;

(i) Name and address of the authorised packer;

(j) any other information specified under the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011,made under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 (1 of 2010) the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (34 of 2006) or instructions issued by the Agricultural Marketing Adviser or any officer authorised by him;

(k) Crop year or season (optional); and

(l) Country of origin or Origin of produce or Geographical region (optional).

(3) The ink used for marking on packages shall not contaminate the product.

(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 does not indicate quality other than that indicated by the grade designation mark affixed to the graded packages in accordance with the provisions of these rules.

Rule 7 - Special conditions of certificate of authorisation

In addition to the conditions specified under the sub-rule (8) of rule 3 of the General Grading and Marking Rules,1988, the following shall be the special conditions for every certificate of authorization issued for the purpose of these rules, namely:-

(a) the authorised packer shall either set up his own laboratory as per the specified norms 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 regard in accordance with rule 9 of the General Grading and Marking Rules, 1988 for testing the quality of pulses;

(b) the premises shall be maintained in perfect hygienic and sanitary conditions with proper ventilations and well lighted arrangement and the personnel engaged in these operations shall be in good health and free from any infectious, contagious or communicable diseases;

(c) the premises shall have adequate storage facilities with clean and proper pucca flooring and free from rodent and insect infestation; and

(d) the authorised packer and the approved chemist shall observe all instructions regarding testing, grading, packing, marking, sealing and maintenance of records which may be issued by the Agricultural Marketing Adviser or any other officer authorised by him in this regard from time to time.

Schedule 1 - SCHEDULE 1

SCHEDULE-I

(See rule 3)

(Design of Agmark insignia)

 

Name of Commodity?????????

Grade???????????????

Schedule 2 - SCHEDULE 2

SCHEDULE-II

(see rule 4)

Grade designation and quality of Urd whole (Black gram)

1. Urd whole (Black gram) shall be dried and mature seeds of pulse Vigna mungo Linn. Hepper.

2. Minimum requirements :

(i) Urd whole shall be,-

(a) sweet, sound, clean, wholesome and free from admixture of unwholesome substances;

(a) uniform in size, shape and colour;

(b) free from rodent hair and excreta, moulds, living and dead insects, insect fragments, harmful bacteria, fungal infestation, mould growth, webs, parasites, larvae and mites;

(c) free from obnoxious smell, discolouration and all other impurities except to the extent as specified in this schedule;

(d) free from added colouring matter, admixture of deleterious substances;

(e) free from toxic or noxious seeds such as Crotalaria (Crotalaria spps.), Corn cockle (Argrostemma githago Linn.), Castor bean (Ricinus communis Linn.), Jimson weed (Datura stramonium), and other seeds that are commonly recognized as harmful to health; and

(f) free from abnormal taste, flavour and odour.

(ii) It shall comply with the restrictions in regard to the limits for metallic contaminants, crop contaminants, naturally occurring toxic substances, insecticides and pesticides residue, microbial requirements and other food safety requirements specified under the Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residue) Regulation, 2011 and the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulation, 2011 made under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (34 of 2006) for domestic trade.

(iii) It shall comply with the residual limits of heavy metals, pesticides and other food safety requirements as laid down by the Codex Alimentarius Commission, or importing countries requirement for exports.

3. Criteria for grade designation

The criteria for grade designation for the Urd whole (Black gram) shall be as under -

Note.- In foreign matter, the impurities of animal origin shall not be more than 0.10 percent by weight provided that the total of foreign matter, other edible grains and damaged grains shall not exceed nine percent by weight.

Schedule 3 - SCHEDULE 3

SCHEDULE-III

(see rule 4)

Grade designation and quality of Urd or (Black gram) split (without husk)

1. Urd split (without husk) shall be dried split seeds of pulse Vigna mungo Linn. Hepper.

2. Minimum requirements:

(i) Urd split (without husk) shall be.-

(a) sweet, sound, clean, wholesome and free from admixture of unwholesome substances;

(b) without husk, split, uniform in size, shape and colour;

(c) free from rodent hair and excreta, moulds, living and dead insects, insect fragments, harmful bacteria, fungal infestation, mould growth, webs, parasite, larvae and mites;

(d) free from obnoxious smell, discolouration and all other impurities except to the extent as indicated in this schedule;

(e) free from added colouring matter, admixture of deleterious substances;

(f) free from toxic or noxious seeds such as Crotalaria (Crotalaria spp.), Corn cockle (Agrostemma githago Linn.), Castor bean (Ricinus Communis Linn.), Jimson weed (Datura stramonium), and other seeds that are commonly recognized as harmful to health; and

(g) free from abnormal taste, flavour and odour.

(ii) It shall comply with the restrictions in regard to the limits for metallic contaminants, crop contaminants, naturally occurring toxic substances, insecticides and pesticides residue, microbial requirements and other food safety requirements as specified under the Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residue) Regulation, 2011 and the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulation, 2011 made under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (34 of 2006) for domestic trade.

(iii) It shall comply with the residual limits of heavy metals, pesticides and other food safety requirements as laid down by the Codex Alimentarius Commission, or importing countries requirement for exports.

3. Criteria for grade designation

The criteria for grade designation for Urd or (Black gram) split (without husk) shall be as under-

Note:- In foreign matter the impurities of animal origin shall not be more than 0.10 percent by weight provided that the total of foreign matter, other edible grains and damaged grains shall not exceed eight percent by weight.

Schedule 4 - SCHEDULE 4

SCHEDULE-IV

(see rule 4)

Grade designation and quality of Urd or (Black gram) split (with husk)

1. Urd split (with husk) shall be dried split with husk seeds of pulse Vigna mungo Linn. Hepper.

2. Minimum requirements:

(i) Urd split (with husk) shall be -

(a) sweet, sound, clean, wholesome and free from admixture of unwholesome substances;

(b) with husk, split, uniform in size, shape and colour;

(c) free from rodent hair and excreta, moulds, living and dead insects, insect fragments, harmful bacteria, fungal infestation, mould growth, webs, parasite, larvae and mites;

(d) free from obnoxious smell, discolouration and all other impurities except to the extent as indicated in this schedule;

(e) free from added colouring matter, admixture of deleterious substances;

(f) free from toxic or noxious seeds such as Crotalaria (Crotalaria spps.), Corn cockle (Agrostemma githago Linn.), Castor bean (Ricinus communis Linn.), Jimson weed (Datura stramonium), and other seeds that are commonly recognized as harmful to health; and

(g) free from abnormal taste, flavour and odour.

(ii) It shall comply with the restrictions in regard to the limits for metallic contaminants, crop contaminants, naturally occurring toxic substances, insecticides and pesticides residue, microbial requirements and other food safety requirements as specified under the Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residue) Regulation, 2011 and the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulation, 2011 made under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (34 of 2006) for domestic trade.

(iii) It shall comply with the residual limits of heavy metals, pesticides and other food safety requirements as laid down by the Codex Alimentarius Commission, or importing countries requirement for exports.

3. Criteria for grade designation.- The criteria for grade designation for the Urd or (Black gram) split (with husk) shall be as under-

Note:- In foreign matter the impurities of animal origin shall not be more than 0.10 percent by weight provided that the total of foreign matter, other edible grains and damaged grains shall not exceed eight percent by weight.

Schedule 5 - SCHEDULE 5

SCHEDULE-V

(see rule 4)

Grade designation and quality of Moong whole (Green gram)

1. Moong whole (Green gram) shall be dried and mature seeds of pulse Vigna radiata Linn. Wilczek.

2. Minimum requirements:

(i) Moong whole shall be -

(a) sweet, sound, clean, wholesome and free from admixture of unwholesome substances;

(b) uniform in size, shape and colour;

(c) free from rodent hair and excreta, moulds, living and dead insects, insect fragments, harmful bacteria, fungal infestation, mould growth, webs, parasite, larvae and mites;

(d) free from obnoxious smell, discolouration and all other impurities except to the extent as indicated in this schedule;

(e) free from added colouring matter, admixture of deleterious substances;

(f) free from toxic or noxious seeds such as Crotalaria (Crotalaria spps.), Corn cockle (Agrostemma githago Linn.), Castor bean (Ricinus communis Linn.), Jimson weed (Datura stramonium), and other seeds that are commonly recognised as harmful to health; and

(g) free from abnormal taste, flavour and odour.

(ii) It shall comply with the restrictions in regard to the limits for metallic contaminants, crop contaminants, naturally occurring toxic substances, insecticides and pesticides residue, microbial requirements and other food safety requirements as specified under the Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residue) Regulation, 2011 and the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulation, 2011 made under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (34 of 2006) for domestic trade.

(iii) It shall comply with the residual limits of heavy metals, pesticides and other food safety requirements as laid down by the Codex Alimentarius Commission, or importing countries requirement for exports.

3. Criteria for grade designation.- The criteria for grade designation for the Moong whole (Green gram) shall be as under-

Note:- In foreign matter the impurities of animal origin shall not be more than 0.10 percent by weight provided that the total of foreign matter, other edible grains and damaged grains shall not exceed nine percent by weight.

Schedule 6 - SCHEDULE 6

SCHEDULE-VI

(see rule 4)

Grade designation and quality of Moong (Green gram) split (without husk)

1. Moong split (without husk) shall be dried split seeds of pulse Vigna radiata Linn. Wilczek.

2. Minimum requirements:

(i) Moong split (without husk) shall be -

(a) sweet, sound, clean, wholesome and free from admixture of unwholesome substances;

(b) without husk, split, uniform in size, shape and colour;

(c) free from rodent hair and excreta, moulds, living and dead insects, insect fragments, harmful bacteria, fungal infestation, mould growth, webs, parasite, larvae and mites;

(d) free from obnoxious smell, discolouration and all other impurities except to the extent as indicated in this schedule;

(e) free from added colouring matter, admixture of deleterious substances;

(f) free from toxic or noxious seeds such as Crotalaria (Crotalaria spps.), Corn cockle (Agrostemma githago Linn.), Castor bean (Ricinus communis Linn.), Jimson weed (Datura stramonium), and other seeds that are commonly recognised as harmful to health; and

(g) free from abnormal taste, flavour and odour.

(ii) It shall comply with the restrictions in regard to the limits for metallic contaminants, crop contaminants, naturally occurring toxic substances, insecticides and pesticides residue, microbial requirements and other food safety requirements as specified under the Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residue) Regulation, 2011 and the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulation, 2011 made under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (34 of 2006) for domestic trade.

(iii) It shall comply with the residual limits of heavy metals, pesticides and other food safety requirements as laid down by the Codex Alimentarius Commission, or importing countries requirement for exports.

3. Criteria for grade designation.-The criteria for grade designation (Green gram) split (without husk) shall be as under-

Note:- In foreign matter, the impurities of animal origin shall not be more than 0.10 percent by weight provided that the total of foreign matter, other edible grains and damaged grains shall not exceed eight percent by weight.

Schedule 7 - SCHEDULE 7

SCHEDULE-VII

(see rule 4)

Grade designation and quality of Moong (Green gram) split (with husk)

1. Moong split (with husk) shall be dried split seeds of pulse Vigna radiata Linn. Wilczek.

2. Minimum requirements:

(i) Moong split (with husk) shall be -

(a) sweet, sound, clean, wholesome and free from admixture of unwholesome substances;

(b) with husk, split, uniform in size, shape and colour;

(c) free from rodent hair and excreta, moulds, living and dead insects, insect fragments, harmful bacteria, fungal infestation, mould growth, webs, parasite, larvae and mites;

(d) free from obnoxious smell, discolouration and all other impurities except to the extent as indicated in this schedule;

(e) free from added colouring matter, admixture of deleterious substances;

(f) free from toxic or noxious seeds such as Crotalaria (Crotalaria spp.), Corn cockle (Agrostemma githago Linn.), Castor bean (Ricinus communis Linn.), Jimson weed (Datura stramonium), and other seeds that are commonly recognized as harmful to health; and

(g) free from abnormal taste, flavour and odour.

(ii) It shall comply with the restrictions in regard to the limits for metallic contaminants, crop contaminants, naturally occurring toxic substances, insecticides and pesticides residue, microbial requirements and other food safety requirements as specified under the Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residue) Regulation, 2011 and the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulation, 2011 made under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (34 of 2006) for domestic trade.

(iii) It shall comply with the residual limits of heavy metals, pesticides and other food safety requirements as laid down by the Codex Alimentarius Commission, or importing countries requirement for exports.

3. Criteria for grade designation.- The criteria for grade designation for Moong (Green gram) split (with husk) shall be as under-

Note:- In foreign matter, the impurities of animal origin shall not be more than 0.10 percent by weight provided that the total of foreign matter, other edible grains and damaged grains shall not exceed eight percent by weight.

Schedule 8 - SCHEDULE 8

SCHEDULE-VIII

(see rule 4)

Grade designation and quality of Masoor (Lentil) whole

1. Masoor (Lentil) whole shall be dried and mature seeds of pulse Lens culinaris Medik.

2. Minimum requirements:

(i) Masoor whole shall be.-

(a) sweet, sound, clean, wholesome and free from admixture of unwholesome substances;

(b) uniform in size, shape and colour;

(c) free from rodent hair and excreta, moulds, living and dead insects, insect fragments, harmful bacteria, fungal infestation, mould growth, webs, parasite, larvae and mites;

(d) free from obnoxious smell, discolouration and all other impurities except to the extent as indicated in this schedule;

(e) free from added colouring matter, admixture of deleterious substances;

(f) free from toxic or noxious seeds such as Crotalaria (Crotalaria spps.), Corn cockle (Agrostemma githago Linn.), Castor bean (Ricinus communis Linn.), Jimson weed (Datura stramonium), and other seeds that are commonly recognized as harmful to health; and

(g) free from abnormal taste, flavour and odour.

(ii) It shall comply with the restrictions in regard to the limits for metallic contaminants, crop contaminants, naturally occurring toxic substances, insecticides and pesticides residue, microbial requirements and other food safety requirements as specified under the Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residue) Regulation, 2011 and the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulation, 2011 made under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (34 of 2006) for domestic trade.

(iii) It shall comply with the residual limits of heavy metals, pesticides and other food safety requirements as laid down by the Codex Alimentarius Commission, or importing countries requirement for exports.

3. Criteria for grade designation.- The criteria for grade designation for the Masoor (Lentil) whole shall be as under -

Note:- In foreign matter, the impurities of animal origin shall not be more than 0.10 percent by weight provided that the total of foreign matter, other edible grains and damaged grains shall not exceed eight percent by weight.

Schedule 9 - SCHEDULE 9

SCHEDULE-IX

(see rule 4)

Grade designation and quality of Masoor (Lentil) split (without husk)

1. Masoor split (without husk) shall be dried split seeds of pulse Lens culinaris Medik.

2. Minimum requirements:

(i) Masoor split (without husk) shall be -

(a) sweet, sound, clean, wholesome and free from admixture of unwholesome substances;

(b) without husk, split, uniform in size, shape and colour;

(c) free from rodent hair and excreta, moulds, living and dead insects, insect fragments, harmful bacteria, fungal infestation, mould growth, webs, parasite, larvae and mites;

(d) free from obnoxious smell, discolouration and all other impurities except to the extent as indicated in this schedule;

(e) free from added colouring matter, admixture of deleterious substances;

(f) free from toxic or noxious seeds such as Crotalaria (Crotalaria spps.), Corn cockle (Agrostemma githago Linn.), Castor bean (Ricinus communis Linn.), Jimson weed (Datura stramonium), and other seeds that are commonly recognized as harmful to health;

(g) free from abnormal taste, flavour and odour.

(ii) It shall comply with the restrictions in regard to the limits for metallic contaminants, crop contaminants, naturally occurring toxic substances, insecticides and pesticides residue, microbial requirements and other food safety requirements as specified under the Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residue) Regulation, 2011 and the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulation, 2011 made under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (34 of 2006) for domestic trade.

(iii) It shall comply with the residual limits of heavy metals, pesticides and other food safety requirements as laid down by the Codex Alimentarius Commission, or importing countries requirement for exports.

3 Criteria for grade designation.- The criteria for grade designation for the Masoor (Lentil) split (without husk) shall be as under-

Note:- In foreign matter, the impurities of animal origin shall not be more than 0.10 percent by weight provided that the total of foreign matter, other edible grains and damaged grains shall not exceed seven percent by weight.

Schedule 10 - SCHEDULE 10

SCHEDULE-X

(see rule 4)

Grade designation and quality of Arhar or Tur (Red gram) whole

1. Arhar/Tur whole shall be dried and mature seeds of pulse Cajanus cajan (Linn.) Millsp

2. Minimum requirements:

(i) Arhar/Tur whole shall be.-

(a) sweet, sound, clean, wholesome and free from admixture of unwholesome substances;

(b) uniform in size, shape and colour;

(c) free from rodent hair and excreta, moulds, living and dead insects, insect fragments, harmful bacteria, fungal infestation, mould growth, webs, parasite, larvae and mites;

(d) free from obnoxious smell, discolouration and all other impurities except to the extent as indicated in this schedule;

(e) free from added colouring matter, admixture of deleterious substances;

(f) free from toxic or noxious seeds such as Crotalaria (Crotalaria spp.), Corn cockle (Agrostemma githago Linn.), Castor bean (Ricinus communis Linn.), Jimson weed (Datura stramonium), and other seeds that are commonly recognized as harmful to health; and

(g) free from abnormal taste, flavour and odour.

(ii) It shall comply with the restrictions in regard to the limits for metallic contaminants, crop contaminants, naturally occurring toxic substances, insecticides and pesticides residues, microbial requirements and other food safety requirements as specified under the Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residue) Regulation, 2011 and the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulation, 2011 made under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (34 of 2006) for domestic trade.

(iii) It shall comply with the residual limits of heavy metals, pesticides and other food safety requirements as laid down by the Codex Alimentarius Commission, or importing countries requirement for exports.

3. Criteria for grade designation.- The criteria for grade designation for the Arhar or Tur (Red gram) whole shall be as under-

Note:- In foreign matter, the impurities of animal origin shall not be more than 0.10 percent by weight provided that the total of foreign matter, other edible grains and damaged grains shall not exceed twelve percent by weight.

Schedule 11 - SCHEDULE 11

SCHEDULE-XI

(see rule 4)

Grade designation and quality of Arhar or Tur (Red gram) split (without husk)

1. Arhar/Tur split (without husk) shall be dried split seeds of pulse Cajanus cajan (Linn.) Millsp.

2. Minimum requirements:

(i) Arhar or Tur split (without husk) shall be.-

(a) sweet, sound, clean, wholesome and free from admixture of unwholesome substances;

(b) without husk, split, uniform in size, shape and colour;

(c) free from rodent hair and excreta, moulds, living and dead insects, insect fragments, harmful bacteria, fungal infestation,mould growth, webs, parasite, larvae and mites;

(d) free from obnoxious smell, discolouration and all other impurities except to the extent as indicated in this schedule;

(e) free from added colouring matter, admixture of deleterious substances;

(f) free from toxic or noxious seeds such as Crotalaria (Crotalaria spp.), Corn cockle (Agrostemma githago Linn.), Castor bean (Ricinus communis Linn.), Jimson weed (Datura stramonium), and other seeds that are commonly recognized as harmful to health; and

(g) free from abnormal taste, flavour and odour.

(ii) It shall comply with the restrictions in regard to the limits for metallic contaminants, crop contaminants, naturally occurring toxic substances, insecticides and pesticides residues, microbial requirements and other food safety requirements as specified under the Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residue) Regulation, 2011 and the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulation, 2011 made under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (34 of 2006) for domestic trade.

(iii) It shall comply with the residual limits of heavy metals, pesticides and other food safety requirements as laid down by the Codex Alimentarius Commission, or importing countries requirement for exports.

2. Criteria for grade designation.- The criteria for grade designation for the Arhar or Tur (Red gram) split (without husk) shall be as under -

Note:- In foreign matter, the impurities of animal origin shall not be more than 0.10 percent by weight provided that the total of foreign matter, other edible grains and damaged grains shall not exceed six percent by weight.

Schedule 12 - SCHEDULE 12

SCHEDULE-XII

(see rule 4)

Grade designation and quality of Kabuli chana

1. Kabuli chana shall be dried and mature grains of gram Cicer arietinum Linn.

2. Minimum requirements:

(i) Kabuli chana shall be.

(a) sweet, sound, clean, wholesome and free from admixture of unwholesome substances;

(b) uniform in size, shape and colour;

(c) free from rodent hair and excreta, moulds, living and dead insects, Insect fragments, harmful bacteria, fungal infestation, mould growth, webs, parasite, larvae and mites;

(d) free from obnoxious smell, discolouration and all other impurities except to the extent as indicated in this schedule;

(e) free from added colouring matter, admixture of deleterious substances;

(f) free from toxic or noxious seeds such as Crotalaria (Crotalaria spps.), Corn cockle (Agrostemma githago Linn.), Castor bean (Ricinus communis Linn.), Jimson weed (Datura stramonium), and other seeds that are commonly recognized as harmful to health; and

(g) free from abnormal taste, flavour and odour.

(ii) It shall comply with the restrictions in regard to the limits for metallic contaminants, crop contaminants, naturally occurring toxic substances, insecticides and pesticides residue, microbial requirements and other food safety requirements as specified under the Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residue) Regulation, 2011 and the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulation, 2011 made under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (34 of 2006) for domestic trade.

(iii) It shall comply with the residual limits of heavy metals, pesticides and other food safety requirements as laid down by the Codex Alimentarius Commission, or importing countries requirement for exports.

3. Criteria for grade designation.- The criteria for grade designation for the Kabuli chana shall be as under-

Note:- In foreign matter, the impurities of animal origin shall not be more than 0.10 percent by weight provided that the total of foreign matter, other edible grains and damaged grains shall not exceed nine percent by weight.

Schedule 13 - SCHEDULE 13

SCHEDULE-XIII

(see rule 4)

Grade designation and quality of Chana whole (Bengal gram)

1. Chana whole shall be dried and mature grains of gram Cicer arietinum Linn.

2. Minimum requirements:

(i) Chana whole shall be.-

(a) sweet, sound, clean, wholesome and free from admixture of unwholesome substances ;

(b) uniform in size, shape and colour;

(c) free from rodent hair and excreta, moulds, living and dead insects, insect fragments, harmful bacteria, fungal infestation, mould growth, webs, parasite, larvae and mites;

(d) free from obnoxious smell, discolouration and all other impurities except to the extent as indicated in this schedule;

(e) free from added colouring matter, admixture of deleterious substances;

(f) free from toxic or noxious seeds such as Crotalaria (Crotalaria spps.), Corn cockle (Agrostemma githago Linn.), Castor bean (Ricinus communis Linn.), Jimson weed (Datura stramonium), and other seeds that are commonly recognized as harmful to health; and

(g) free from abnormal taste, flavour and odour.

(ii) It shall comply with the restrictions in regard to the limits for metallic contaminants, crop contaminants, naturally occurring toxic substances, insecticides and pesticides residue, microbial requirements and other food safety requirements as specified under the Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residue) Regulation, 2011 and the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulation, 2011 made under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (34 of 2006) for domestic trade.

(iii) It shall comply with the residual limits of heavy metals, pesticides and other food safety requirements as laid down by the Codex Alimentarius Commission, or importing countries requirement for exports.

3. Criteria for grade designation.- The criteria for grade designation for the Chana whole (Bengal gram) shall be as under-

Note:- In foreign matter, the impurities of animal origin shall not be more than 0.10 percent by weight provided that the total of foreign matter, other edible grains and damaged grains shall not exceed nine percent by weight.

Schedule 14 - SCHEDULE 14

SCHEDULE-XIV

(see rule 4)

Grade designation and quality of Chana (Bengal gram) split (without husk) or chana Dal

1. Chana split (without husk) shall be obtained from dried and mature grains of gram Cicer arietinum Linn.

2. Minimum requirements:

(i) Chana split (without husk) shall be -

(a) sweet sound, clean, wholesome and free from admixture of unwholesome substances;

(b) without husk, split, uniform in size, shape and colour;

(c) free from rodent hair and excreta, moulds, living and dead insects, insect fragments, harmful bacteria, fungal infestation, mould growth, webs, parasites, larvae and mites;

(d) free from obnoxious smell, discolouration and all other impurities except to the extent as indicated in this schedule;

(e) free from added colouring matter, admixture of deleterious substances;

(f) free from toxic or noxious seeds such as Crotalaria (Crotalaria spps.), Corn cockle (Agrostemma githago Linn.), Castor bean (Ricinus communis Linn.), Jimson weed (Datura stramonium), and other seeds that are commonly recognized as harmful to health; and

(g) free from abnormal taste, flavour and odour.

(ii) It shall comply with the restrictions in regard to the limits for metallic contaminants, crop contaminants, naturally occurring toxic substances, insecticides and pesticides residue, microbial requirements and other food safety requirements as specified under the Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residue) Regulation, 2011 and the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulation, 2011 made under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (34 of 2006) for domestic trade.

(iii) It shall comply with the residual limits of heavy metals, pesticides and other food safety requirements as laid down by the Codex Alimentarius Commission, or importing countries requirement for exports.

3. Criteria for grade designation.- The criteria for grade designation for the Chana (Bengal gram) split (without husk) or Chana Dal shall be as under-

Note:- In foreign matter, the impurities of animal origin shall not be more than 0.10 percent by weight provided that the total of foreign matter, other edible grains and damaged grains shall not exceed seven percent by weight.

Schedule 15 - SCHEDULE 15

SCHEDULE-XV

(see rule 4)

Grade designation and quality of Matki or Moth (Whole)

1. Matki / Moth (whole) shall be dried and mature seeds of pulse Vigna aconitifolia Jacq Marechal.

2. Minimum requirements:

(i) Matki / Moth (whole) shall be.-

(a) sweet sound, clean, wholesome and free from admixture of unwholesome substances;

(b) uniform in size, shape and colour;

(c) free from rodent hair and excreta, moulds, living and dead insects, insect fragments, harmful bacteria, fungal infestation, mould growth, webs, parasite, larvae and mites;

(d) free from obnoxious smell, discolouration and all other impurities except to the extent as indicated in this schedule;

(e) free from added colouring matter, admixture of deleterious substances;

(f) free from toxic or noxious seeds such as Crotalaria (Crotalaria spps.), Corn cockle (Agrostemma githago Linn.), Castor bean (Ricinus communis Linn.), Jimson weed (Datura stramonium), and other seeds that are commonly recognized as harmful to health; and

(g) free from abnormal taste, flavour and odour.

(ii) It shall comply with the restrictions in regard to the limits for metallic contaminants, crop contaminants, naturally occurring toxic substances, insecticides and pesticides residue, microbial requirements and other food safety requirements as specified under the Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residue) Regulation, 2011 and the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulation, 2011 made under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (34 of 2006) for domestic trade.

(iii) It shall comply with the residual limits of heavy metals, pesticides and other food safety requirements as laid down by the Codex Alimentarius Commission, or importing countries requirement for exports.

3. Criteria for grade designation.- The criteria for grade designation for the Matki or Moth (whole) shall be as under-

Note:- In foreign matter, the impurities of animal origin shall not be more than 0.10 percent by weight provided that the total of foreign matter, other edible grains and damaged grains shall not exceed twelve percent by weight.

Schedule 16 - SCHEDULE 16

SCHEDULE-XVI

(see rule 4)

Grade designation and quality of Matki or Moth split (without husk)

1. Matki / Moth split (without husk) shall be obtained from dried and mature seeds of pulse Vigna aconitifolia Jacq Marechal.

2. Minimum requirements:

(i) Matki or Moth split (without husk) shall be-

(a) sweet sound, clean, wholesome and free from admixture of unwholesome substances;

(b) without husk, split, uniform in size, shape and colour;

(c) free from rodent hair and excreta, moulds, living and dead insects, insect fragments, harmful bacteria, fungal infestation, mould growth, webs, parasite, larvae and mites;

(d) free from obnoxious smell, discolouration and all other impurities except to the extent as indicated in this schedule;

(e) free from added colouring matter, admixture of deleterious substances;

(f) free from toxic or noxious seeds such as Crotalaria (Crotalaria spps.), Corn cockle (Agrostemma githago Linn.), Castor bean (Ricinus communis Linn.), Jimson weed (Datura stramonium), and other seeds that are commonly recognized as harmful to health; and

(g) free from abnormal taste, flavour and odour.

(ii) It shall comply with the restrictions in regard to the limits for metallic contaminants, crop contaminants, naturally occurring toxic substances, insecticides and pesticides residue, microbial requirements and other food safety requirements as specified under the Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residue) Regulation, 2011 and the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulation, 2011 made under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (34 of 2006) for domestic trade.

(iii) It shall comply with the residual limits of heavy metals, pesticides and other food safety requirements as laid down by the Codex Alimentarius Commission, or importing countries requirement for exports.

3. Criteria for grade designation.- The criteria for grade designation for the Matki or Moth split (without husk) shall be as under-

Grade designation	Maximum limit of tolerance (percent by weight)						Weevilled grains (percent by count) (Maximum)
	Moisture	Foreign matter		Other edible grains	Damaged grains	Broken and fragments grains
		Organic	Inorganic
(1)	(2)	(3)	(4)	(5)	(6)	(7)	(8)
Special	11.0	0.10	0.05	0.2	0.5	2.0	1.0
Standard	12.0	0.20	0.10	0.5	1.0	3.0	2.0
General	16.0	0.75	0.25	6.0	5.0	5.0	10.0

Note:- In foreign matter, the impurities of animal origin shall not be more than 0.10 percent by weight provided that the total of foreign matter, other edible grains and damaged grains shall not exceed twelve percent by weight.

Schedule 17 - SCHEDULE 17

SCHEDULE-XVII

(see rule 4)

Grade designation and quality of Peas (whole)

1. Peas (whole) shall be dried and mature seeds of Pisum sativum Linn.

2. Minimum requirements:

(i) Peas (whole) shall be.

(a) sweet sound, clean, wholesome and free from admixture of unwholesome substances;

(b) uniform in size, shape and colour;

(c) free from rodent hair and excreta, moulds, living and dead insects, insect fragments, harmful bacteria, fungal infestation, mould growth, webs, parasite, larvae and mites;

(d) free from obnoxious smell, discolouration and all other impurities except to the extent as indicated in this schedule;

(e) free from added colouring matter, admixture of deleterious substances;

(f) free from toxic or noxious seeds such as Crotalaria (Crotalaria spps.), Corn cockle (Agrostemma githago Linn.),Castor bean (Ricinus communis Linn.), Jimson weed (Datura stramonium), and other seeds that are commonly recognized as harmful to health; and

(g) free from abnormal taste, flavour and odour.

(ii) It shall comply with the restrictions in regard to the limits for metallic contaminants, crop contaminants, naturally occurring toxic substances, insecticides and pesticides residue, microbial requirements and other food safety requirements as specified under the Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residue) Regulation, 2011 and the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulation, 2011 made under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (34 of 2006) for domestic trade.

(iii) It shall comply with the residual limits of heavy metals, pesticides and other food safety requirements as laid down by the Codex Alimentarius Commission, or importing countries requirement for exports.

3. Criteria for grade designation.- The criteria for grade designation for the Peas (whole) shall be as under-

Note:- In foreign matter, the impurities of animal origin shall not be more than 0.10 percent by weight provided that the total of foreign matter, other edible grains and damaged grains shall not exceed twelve percent by weight.

Schedule 18 - SCHEDULE 18

SCHEDULE-XVIII

(see rule 4)

Grade designation and quality of Rajma

1. Rajma shall be dried and mature seeds of Phaseolus vulgaris Linn.

2. Minimum requirements:

(i) Rajma shall be.-

(a) sweet sound, clean, wholesome and free from admixture of unwholesome substances;

(b) uniform in size, shape and colour;

(c) free from rodent hair and excreta, moulds, living and dead insects, insect fragments, harmful bacteria, fungal infestation, mould growth, webs, parasite, larvae and mites;

(d) free from obnoxious smell, discolouration and all other impurities except to the extent as indicated in this schedule;

(e) free from added colouring matter, admixture of deleterious substances;

(f) free from toxic or noxious seeds such as Crotalaria (Crotalaria spps.), Corn cockle (Agrostemma githago Linn.), Castor bean (Ricinus communis Linn.), Jimson weed (Datura stramonium), and other seeds that are commonly recognized as harmful to health; and

(g) free from abnormal taste, flavour and odour.

(ii) It shall comply with the restrictions in regard to the limits for metallic contaminants, crop contaminants, naturally occurring toxic substances, insecticides and pesticides residue, microbial requirements and other food safety requirements as specified under the Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residue) Regulation, 2011 and the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulation, 2011 made under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (34 of 2006) for domestic trade.

(iii) It shall comply with the residual limits of heavy metals, pesticides and other food safety requirements as laid down by the Codex Alimentarius Commission, or importing countries requirement for exports.

3. Criteria for grade designation.- The criteria for grade designation for the Rajma shall be as under-

Note:- In foreign matter, the impurities of animal origin shall not be more than 0.10 percent by weight provided that the total of foreign matter, other edible grains and damaged grains shall not exceed twelve percent by weight.

Schedule 19 - SCHEDULE 19

SCHEDULE-XIX

(see rule 4)

Grade designation and quality of Lobia (Cowpea)

1. Lobia shall be dried and mature seeds of Vigna unguiculata Linn. Walp.

2. Minimum requirements:

(i) Lobia shall be.-

(a) sweet sound, clean, wholesome and free from admixture of unwholesome substances;

(b) uniform in size, shape and colour;

(c) free from rodent hair and excreta, moulds, living and dead insects, insect fragments, harmful bacteria, fungal infestation, mould growth, webs, parasite, larvae and mites;

(d) free from obnoxious smell, discolouration and all other impurities except to the extent as indicated in this schedule;

(e) free from added colouring matter, admixture of deleterious substances;

(f) free from toxic or noxious seeds such as Crotalaria (Crotalaria spps.), Corn cockle (Agrostemma githago Linn.), Castor bean (Ricinus communis Linn.), Jimson weed (Datura stramonium), and other seeds that are commonly recognized as harmful to health; and

(g) free from abnormal taste, flavour and odour.

(ii) It shall comply with the restrictions in regard to the limits for metallic contaminants, crop contaminants, naturally occurring toxic substances, insecticides and pesticides residue, microbial requirements and other food safety requirements as specified under the Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residue) Regulation, 2011 and the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulation, 2011 made under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (34 of 2006) for domestic trade.

(iii) It shall comply with the residual limits of heavy metals, pesticides and other food safety requirements as laid down by the Codex Alimentarius Commission, or importing countries requirement for exports.

3. Criteria for grade designation.- The criteria for grade designation for the Lobia (cowpea) shall be as under-

Note:- In foreign matter, the impurities of animal origin shall not be more than 0.10 percent by weight provided that the total of foreign matter, other edible grains and damaged grains shall not exceed twelve percent by weight.

Explanations:

(1) "Foreign matter" includes inorganic and organic matter. The inorganic matter shall include sand, gravel, dirt, pebbles, stones, glass and metallic pieces, lumps of earth, clay and mud. Organic matter shall include husk, chaff, straw, weed seeds, fragments, bran and other inedible grains. Paddy shall be considered as foreign matter in commodities other than paddy.

(2) "Other Edible Grains" means any edible grains (including oil seeds) other than the one which is under consideration;

(3) "Damaged Grains Kernels" are pieces of kernels that are sprouted or internally damaged as a result of heat, moisture, weather or microbes.

(4) "Broken and Fragments" are pieces of sound kernels that are less than three-fourth of the size of the full kernels. In case of dals, pieces that are less than the size of three-fourths of the split pulses shall be considered as brokens.

(5) "Weevilled Grains" are grain kernels that are partially or wholly bored by insects injurious to grain but do not include germ-eaten grains and egg-spotted grains.