Section 7 in Mustard Seeds and Rape Seeds (oil seed) Grading and Marking Rules, 2012
7. 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 rule 11 of the General Grading and Marking Rules, 1988.(2)In addition to the grade designation mark, following particulars shall be clearly and indelibly marked on each package, namely:-(a)name of the Commodity,(b)grade,(c)variety or trade name; (optional)(d)date of packing;(e)place of packing,(f)lot or batch number;(g)crop year (optional)(h)net weight,(i)name and address of the packer,(j)maximum, retail price (Inclusive of all taxes),(k)Best Before____________ Month ____________Year,(l)any other particulars as may be specified by the Agricultural Marketing Adviser(3)The ink used for marking on packages shall be of such quality Which shall not contaminate the mustard seeds and rape seeds(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 which do not indicate quality other than that indicated by the grade designation mark affixed to the graded packages in accordance With these rules.
