AGMARK Compliances in India

AGMARK Complainces

✅ AGMARK Compliances in India

(As per Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) Act, 1937)

AGMARK is not just a certification—it is a quality assurance system. Once a business is certified under AGMARK, it must follow certain ongoing compliances to maintain credibility and authorization.

📌 Use of AGMARK Label

Only authorized packers can affix AGMARK labels.
Labels must clearly display:

AGMARK insignia
Grade designation (e.g., AGMARK Grade I, II)
Lot number, pack date, and net quantity
Commodity name as per prescribed standards

📋 Packaging & Grading Standards

The packaging material must:

Be food-grade and tamper-proof
Prevent contamination and spoilage

Commodities must be graded as per the AGMARK standards of quality (available from DMI).
Each lot must be tested in an AGMARK-approved lab before packing.

🧪 Laboratory Testing Requirements

Every AGMARK-certified packer must:

Have access to a government-recognized lab or in-house lab with an AGMARK-qualified chemist
Submit product samples regularly for testing
Maintain lab reports and analysis records

🗃️ Record-Keeping

Authorized packers are required to maintain:

Daily production logs
Sales and dispatch registers
Sample testing logs and lab reports
Details of inspection visits by DMI officers

These records must be available for audit by DMI authorities.

🔁 Renewal of Authorization

AGMARK Certificate of Authorization (CoA) must be renewed every 5 years
Renewal application (Form A 4) to be submitted 3 months prior to expiry
Renewal is subject to:

Performance review
Compliance audit
Updated infrastructure, lab reports, and fees

🔍 DMI Inspections

Periodic inspections are conducted by DMI field officers
They check:

Lab hygiene
Grading process
Records and packaging line

Non-compliance can lead to:

Suspension or cancellation of CoA
Legal penalties under the AGMARK Act

⚠️ Penalties for Non-Compliance

Violations include:

Misuse of AGMARK label
Sale of substandard products under AGMARK
Inadequate hygiene or infrastructure
Consequences:
Fines
Suspension or blacklisting from AGMARK program
Legal action under the Grading and Marking Act

🧾 Summary Table: AGMARK Compliances

Compliance Area	Description
Label Usage	Only authorized labels with AGMARK grade, lot no., net qty, etc.
Packaging Standards	Food-safe, sealed, tamper-proof material
Quality Grading	Products graded as per AGMARK quality standards
Laboratory Testing	Regular testing by AGMARK chemist or approved lab
Documentation	Maintain logs of production, testing, dispatches, and inspections
Renewal Process	Every 5 years; requires CoA renewal application & compliance review
Inspections	DMI audits conducted to assess ongoing compliance
Legal Penalties	Suspension, cancellation, and prosecution for misuse or fraud

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