Section 35 in The Orissa Kendu Leaves Manual, 1973
35. Quality control.
(1)For control of quality in production of Kendu leaves, a committee consisting of representative of the Orissa Forest Corporation Ltd., as per provisions in the Agreement with the Corporation will be constituted.(2)Gradation of leaves shall conform to the following quality specifications unless otherwise decided -(a)First grade leaves should ordinarily be more than 6" in length, free room cracks, thin, without prominent veins, pliable, greenish grey colour and non-pubescent.(b)The second grade leaves should ordinarily be between 5" to 6" in length having all other qualities of the first grade.(c)The third grade leaves should be of all lengths, thicker than 1st and 2 grades, slightly pubescent with less pliability and indifferent colour.(d)The fourth grade leaves should be of inferior quality.After bagging of the leaves in bundles, the grade of quality of the bundle should be indicated on the bag in ink like grade 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th or mixed.Grading of Kendu Leaves should be very carefully done and processed leaves of the required grades ensured. So that there is no cause for controversy in the matter and revenues to the State are ensured.
