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(a) Moisture : Not more than 7.0 percent
(b) Damaged kernel including slightly damaged kernel - Not more than 5.0 percent by weight.
(c) Aflatoxin Content - Not more than 30 parts per billion.

The Public Analyst found excess contents of aflatoxin and, therefore, gave an opinion that the sample is adulterated.

20. At this stage, it is also relevant to mention the standards prescribed for the groundnut oil under Rule A-17.30 of Appendix 'B' and it reads as follows:-

Groundnut oil (Moong-phali ka tel) means the oil expressed from clean and sound groundnuts (arachis hypogols). It shall be clear, free from rancidity, suspended or other foreign matter, separated water, added colouring or flavouring substances, or mineral oil. It shall conform to the following standards:-