Section 14 in The Central Silk Board Silkworm Seed Regulations, 2010
14. Quality Standards for production of Eri silkworm seed.
(1)The grainage rooms and appliances shall be thoroughly cleaned, washed and disinfected.(2)The seed cocoons shall be procured and transported only during cooler hours after complete pupation.(3)The seed cocoons shall be preserved in single layer at temperature of 26-28°C and relative humidity of 75-80% in well ventilated room in semi-darkness.(4)The moths shall be preserved in mating cages in dark and allowed for pairing for eight to ten hours.(5)Female moths shall be placed in nylon bag or Kharika after decoupling to lay eggs.(6)Mother moth examination shall be conducted to detect pebrine incidence.(7)Eggs shall be washed in formaldehyde solution, dried and packed in muslin cloth bags or perforated egg boxes in unit of sixty grams and labeled.(8)The eggs shall not be exposed to direct sunlight, heat or chemicals and shall be transported only during cool hours.Chapter - 7
