Section 6 in The Saffron Grading and Marking Rules, 2012
6. Method of packing.
(1)Saffron and saffron powder shall be packed in new and clean tins, glass containers, plastic containers, polythene bags of food grade quality or any other packing material of food grade quality as approved by the Agricultural Marketing Adviser or any officer authorised by him in this behalf.(2)The packing material shall be free from insect or fungal infestation and should not impart any toxic substance or undesirable odour or flavour to the product.(3)Saffron and saffron powder shall be packed in the pack sizes as per the provisions of the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011 or as per the instructions issued by the Agricultural Marketing Adviser from time to time.(4)Graded material of small pack sizes of the same lot or batch and grade shall be packed in a master container with complete details thereon along with grade designation mark.(5)Each package shall contain saffron and saffron powder of the same type and of the same grade designation.(6)Each package shall be properly and securely closed and sealed.
