[feb]Agmark Flashcards
1
Q
what?
A
-certification mark that assures conformity to set of standards approved by Government agency Directorate of Marketing and Inspection.
2
Q
Statutory backing?
A
Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) Act of 1937 (amended in 1986).
3
Q
Scope?
A
The present AGMARK standards cover quality guidelines for 205 different commodities spanning variety of cereals, pulses, vegetable oils, essential oils, fruits & vegetables, and semi-processed products like vermicelli.
4
Q
why term Agmark?
A
The term agmark was coined by joining the words ‘Ag’ to mean agriculture and ‘mark’ for certification mark
