Company : Sol Infotech Pvt. Ltd. Website : www.courtkutchehry.com ANIMAL CASINGS (GRADING AND MARKING) RULES, 1964 CONTENTS 1. Short title and application 2. Definitions 3. Description of rings and hanks 4. Grade designations 5. Characteristics of the various grade designations 6. Grade designation marks 7. Method of grading 8. Inspection 9. Certificate of grading 10. Method of packing 11. Method of marking 12. Special conditions of authorisation SCHEDULE 1 :- \SCHEDULE SCHEDULE 2 :- SCHEDULE SCHEDULE 3 :- SCHEDULE SCHEDULE 3A :- SCHEDULE SCHEDULE 4 :- SCHEDULE SCHEDULE 5 :- SCHEDULE ANIMAL CASINGS (GRADING AND MARKING) RULES, 1964 In exercise of the powers conferred by Sec. 3 of the Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) Act, 1937 (1 of 1937), the Central Government hereby makes the following rules, the same having been previously published as required by the said section, namely:- 1. Short title and application :- (1) These Rules may be called the Animal Casings (Grading and Marking) Rules, 1964. (2) They shall apply to casings obtained from cattle, sheep, goats and pigs and produced in India. 2. Definitions :- In these rules unless the context otherwise requires,- (a) "black node" means black knot usually caused by the residue of the ingesta or slime left behind in the casing; (b) "calibration" means; (i) in the case of wet-salted casings, measurement of the diameter of the casing; (ii) in the case of dried casings, flat measure (half circumference). (iii) in the case of dry-ready to-wet casings of sheep and goats, measure- ment of the diameter of the casings after their treatment with water for at Ileast fifteen minutes. Explanation.- for the purposes of this clause the diameter shall be found out by inflating the casing with air or water and measuring the diameter by means of suitable calibration frames after properly stretching out the casing wall and taking the mean of several readings: (c) "cattle" includes bull, cow, ox, heifer, calf, steer, bullock and buffalo; (d) "cattle casing" means; (i) Fat end (the terminal end of the larger intestine measuring about 1.5 meters in length from the anus), (ii) Middle (remaining part of the large intestine), (iii) Bung (caecal part of the intestine), (iv) Runner (small intestine), (v) Bladder, and (vi) Weasand (gullet or oesophagus): (e) "cicatrix" means any scar of healed-up wound; (f) "domestic" means any small grease spot in the casing; (g) "kink" means any twisted loop in the casing; (h) "nodule" means a small rounded structure; (i) "rust" means black spots caused by putrefaction due to bacterial or fungal action; (j) "salt burn" means areas of discolouration generally caused by- (i) the entry of air into Air-tight tin containers in which the casings are packed, and (ii) the use of poor quality salt ; (k) "Schedule''means a Schedule to these rules. 3. Description of rings and hanks :- (1) Casings may consist of bundles of rings or hanks. (2) (a) In the case of rings of Sheep and Goat Casings, a ring shall contain not more than 4 pieces and shall measure at least 21 metres (69 feet) in length, no single piece measuring less than 1.5 metres (5 feet); (b) in the case of rings of Hog Casings, a ring shall contain not more than 4 pieces and shall measure at least 9 metres (29 feet), no single piece measuring less than one metre. (c) In the case of dry-ready to-wet casings of sheep and goats, hanks, rings or cocoons may be made up of several pieces of joined together been duly approved (before hand) by the Agricultural Marketing Adviser to the Government of India; each single piece shall measure not less than 1.5 metres (5 feet). (3) (a) In case of Hanks of Sheep and Goat Casings, a hank shall consist of not more than 18 pieces and shall measure not less than 92 metres (302 feet) in length; (b) in the case of Hanks of Cattle Casings, a hank shall measure in length as follows: Dried Runners: 180 metres (590 feet); Dried Middles: 90 metres (295 feet) or in packets of 25 metres; Salted Runners: 30 metres (98 feet); Salted Middles: 18 metres (59 feet). 4. Grade designations :- The grade designations to indicate the quality of casings shall be as set out in column I of Schedules I to IV. 5. Characteristics of the various grade designations :- The special and general characteristics of the various grade designations shall be as set out against each desig- nation in columns 2 and 3 of the Schedules I to IV. 6. Grade designation marks :- The grade designation marks shall consist of a label bearing the design set out in Schedule V specifying the grade designation. 7. Method of grading :- Grading of casings shall be done only at the authorised premises and according to the instruction issued from time to time by the Agricultural Marketing Adviser to the Government of India. 8. Inspection :- The Grade designation and other particulars of the casings shall be marked by the Inspecting Officer after the inspection is carried out by him. 9. Certificate of grading :- A certificate of grading will be issued by the Agri- cultural Marketing Adviser to the Government of India, or by an officer authorised by him in this behalf, on a written request from the party. 10. Method of packing :- Casings shall be packed either in hanks, as the case may be, in rings at the authorised premises and strictly in accordance with the instructions issued in this regard from time to time by the Agricultural Marketing Adviser to the Government of India. 11. Method of marking :- (1) A grade designation mark label shall be securely affixed to each package in a manner approved by the Agricultural Marketing Adviser to the Government of India. (2) In addition to the grade designation, the following particulars shall be clearly indicated on the label, namely: 1. Serial number, 2. Type, 3. Grade, 4. Calibration 5. Number of hanks, 6. Date of packings, 7. Signature of the Inspecting Officer. Provided that an authorised packer may stamp or write his private trade mark on the package, if such private trade marks represent the same type and grade of casings as that indicated by Agmark label and are duly approved by the Agricultural Marketing Adviser to the Government of India beforehand. 12. Special conditions of authorisation :- (1) Casings of one type only shall be packed in one lot. (2) In addition to the conditions specified in rule 4 of the General Grading and Marking Rules, 1937, every certificate of authorisation issued for the purpose of these rules shall be governed by the following conditions: (a) the premises of authorised packers of casings shall be clean, tidy and in good sanitary condition and shall provide adequate space and facilities for cleaning, processing, grading and packing of casings, official inspection and labelling of the inspected packages of casings; (b) no establishment shall employ in any department where casings are handled or prepared any person affected with tuberculosis or other communicable diseases in a transmissible stage; (c) all instructions regarding sanitation in the premises, cleanliness of personnel and equipment, operational procedure, method of sampling, testing, packing, marking and inspection of casings at all stages and mainte- nance of records thereof, issued by the Agricultural Marketing Adviser to the Government of India from time to time, shall be observed strictly by all concerned. SCHEDULE 1 \SCHEDULE \ \(See rule 4 and rule 5) \ Grade Calibration Special characteristic's General characteristics designation l 2 3 4 P.Q. By flat measure The casings shall: The casings shall (i) in steps of 5mm e.g. (i) be of uniform natural (i) be obtained from healthy 35 mm & below 35 to colour, lustrous animals slaughtered in 40 and so on upto 60 mm throughout, without any licensed premises and spot or mark and subjected to ante mortem shall he free and post mortem inspections from discolouration. according to the prescribed procedures or (ii) in steps of 2mm (ii) be in-tact, free from be prepared under hygienic e.g. 35 mm any tear or laceration. conditions and below wholesome, and 35-37mm 37 to 39 mm otherwise fit for human and so on upto 60 mm consumption or (iii) as agreed to (iii) be perfectly rolled. (iii) be free from parasitic between the purchaser (iv) be free from salt burns, intestation and from scars of and the exporter. rust domestics, black modes healed up wounds. slime, mucus, dung, moulds (iv) not have been subjected to any or fungus infestations. bacterial activation or (v) be free form defects fermentation like holes blisters, laceration nodules and cicatrices Grade 1 Do. As per P.Q. except that a slight deviation in colour and fold and a few black nodes shall be permitted Grade II Do. Casings not conforming to P.Q. or Grade 1 due to defects in rolling and or having larger black nodes, rough texture, or a few streaks of fat. Grade III Do. Short pieces of any or all the above grades. Bladder Bladder, otherwise conforming to characteristics of P.Q. Weasands Weasands, otherwise conforming to characteristics of P.Q. Bungs Bungs, otherwise conforming to characteristics of P.Q. Fat ends Fat ends, otherwise conforming to characteristics of P.Q. Grade X As agreed to between the As agreed to between the purchaser purchaser and the exporter. and the exporter. Grade X will be applicable under the following conditions: That the consignment is meant for export against a firm order from foreign importers. The phrase "firm order" shall mean either that the whole of purchase money is to be paid in cash beforehand or is guaranteed in some other way. SCHEDULE 2 SCHEDULE (See rules 4 and 5) Grade designations and definition of quality of salted cattle casings known commercially as "Beef Casings" and produced in India Grade Calibration Special characteristics General characteristics designation 1 2 3 4 P.Q By diameter: The casings: (a) The casings shall, (i) In steps of 2mm (i) shall be of uniform (i) be obtained from healthy e.g., 28 to 30mm, natural colour, animals slaughtered in 30to32 and lustrous throughout without licensed premises arid so on upto 40 mm any spot or mark and shall subjected to ante- mortem and and above be free from discolouration. post mortem inspections according to the prescribed procedures. or (ii) as agreed to (ii) wall shall be intact, (ii) be prepared under hygienic between the pun-iiasei free from any tear conditions wholesome, and and the exporter or laceration. otherwise fit for human consumption. (iii) shall be perfectly (iii) be free from parasitic rolled. infestation and from scars of healed up wounds. (iv) on being inflated with air, (iv) not have been subjected rolled round the finger and to any bacterial activation pressed, shall burst with a or fermentation. sharp sound, (b) Preservatives c: her than (v) shall be free from edible common salt shall salt-burns, rust, domestics not have been used. black nodes, slime, mucus, dung, moulds or fungus infestations. (vi) shall be free from defects like holes, blisters, lacerations, nodules and cicatrices Bladder (i) The wall shall be of uniform natural colour, lustrous throughout without any spot or mark and shall be free from discolouration. (ii) The wall shall be intact and free from any tear or laceration (in) The material shall also be free from salt-burns, rust. domestics, black nodes, slime, mucus, dung. moulds or fungus infestation. (iv) free from defects like holes, blisters, nodules and cicatrices. Weasands Weasands, otherwise conforming to "Bladder" Bungs Bungs, otherwise conforming to "Bladder". Fat ends Fat ends, otherwise conforming to "Bladder'. SCHEDULE 3 SCHEDULE (^(( rules 4 and 5) Grades designations and definition o/(/ti/"v of salted sheep cafings tiin- iiniing gout casings) known commerciaHy as "Sheep Casing!" and produced in India Grade Calibration Special characteristics General characteristics designation 1 2 3 4 PQor (1) 13(026 mm in steps of 2 mm (a) The casings shall: (a) The Casings shall: Grade 1 e.g., 12 to 14. 14 to 16. (i) be of natural colour (i) he obtained from healthy etc. or throughout without any animals slaughtered in (2) 13 to 27 mm in steps of 2 mm discolouration. licensed premises and e.g., 13 lo 15, 15 to 17. etc. or (ii) be free from defects, subjected to ante- like holes, blisters, lac mortem and post mortem . erations, nodules and inspections according to the cicatrices. prescribed procedures. (3) as agreed to between the pur (lit) be intact and not (ii) be prepared under hygienic chaser and the exporter. torn or lacerated. conditions. (iv) be free from salt- (iii) be wholesome, and burns, rust, domestics, otherwise fit for human black nodes, slime, mucus, consumption. dung and moulds or fungui (n-> be Inc from infestations. parasitic infection and from (v) not burst when filled with scars of healed up wounds. air or water to its normal (v) not have been subjected capacity and sightly pressed. to any bacterial activation or (b) the rings or fermentation. hanks shall have been cured properly with (b) Preservatives other than common salt. edible common salt shall not have been used. Grade 11 Do. As per Grade PQ except that a slight deviation shall be allowed in respect of colour and/or strength and wall. The material should be fit for use in preparation of sausages, Grade III l)o. As per Grade 11 except that nodules will be permitted ill addition. Grade X' l)o. As agreed to between the purchaser and the exporter. * Grade designation "Grade X" will be applicable under the following conditions: That the consignment is meant for export against a firm order from foreign importers. The phrase "firm order" shall mean either that whole of the purcl money is to be paid in cash beforehand or is guaranteed in some other way. SCHEDULE 3A SCHEDULE (See Rules 4 and 5) Grade designation and of quality of "dry-ready-to-wet" sheep casings (including goal casings) knowns commercially as "sheep casings" and produced in India Grade Calibration Special characteristics General characteristics designation 1 2 3 4 PQ or (1) 12 to 26 mm. in steps The casings shall: The casings shall: Grade I 2 mm., e.g., 12 to (i) be free from (i) be obtained 14, 14 defects from to 16, etc. like holes, blisters, healthy animals lacerations, nodules slaughtered in licen and cicatrices. sed premises and or subjected to ante (2) 13 to 27 mm. in steps (ii) be intact and not torn mortem and post of 2 mm., e.g. 131015, or lacerated mortem inspections 15 to 17 etc. according to the pre or scribed procedures. (3) as agreed to between (iii) be free from rust, (ii) be prescribed under the purchaser and the domestics black nodes, hygienic conditions exporter. slime, mucus, dung and as per patented pro moulds or fungus in cess Nos. 90469 festations. (National Research (iv) not burust when Filled Development Cor with air or water to its poration of India) normal capacity and (iii) be wholesome and slightly pressed. otherwise for human consumption. (iv) be free from parasitic infestations and from scars of healed up wounds, (v) not have been subjected to any bacterial activation or fermentations. Grade II (1) 12 to 26 mm in steps The casings shall: of 2 mm. e.g., 12 to 14, (i) be free from defects 14 to 16 etc. like holes, blisters, lacerations, nodules, or and cicacatrices, (2) 13 to 27 mm in steps of (ii) be intact and not torn 2 mm e.g., 13 to 15, 15 or lacerated, to 17 etc. (iii) be free from rust, domestic, black nodes, slime, mucus, dung and moulds or fungus in or festations, (3) as agreed to between (iv) not burst when filled the purchaser and the with air or water to its exporter. normal capacity and sligtiy pressed. A slight deviation shall be allowed in respect of the above items. The material should be fit for use in preparation of sausages. Grade III (1) 12 to 26 mm in steps of The Casing shall : 2 mm e.g., 12 to 14, 14 (i) be free from defects to 16 etc. like holes, blisters, lacerations, nodules or and cicatrices, (2) 13 to 27 mm in (ii) be intact and steps of not torn 2 mm e.g., 13 to 15, 15 or lacerated, to 17 etc. (iii) be free from rust, domestics, black nodes, slime, mucus, dung and moulds or fungus in or festations, (3) as agreed to between (iv) not burst when filled the purchaser and the with air or water to its exporter. normal capacity and slightly pressed. A slight deviation shall be allowed in respect of the above items. The material should be fit for use in preparation of sausages. Nodules shall be permitted. Grade X' (1) 12 to 26 mm. in steps As agreed to between the of 2 mm e.g., 12 to 14, purchaser and the ex 14 to 16 etc. porter. or (2) 13 to 27 mm in steps of 2 mm, e.g., 13 to 15, 15 to 17, etc. or (3) as agreed to between the purchaser and the exporter. NOTE 'Grade designation 'Grade X' shall be applicable under the following conditions, namely: That the consignment is meant for export against a firm order from foreign importers. The phrase firm order shall mean either that the whole of the purchase money is paid in cash before hand or is guaranteed in some other way. SCHEDULE 4 SCHEDULE (See rules 4 and 5) Grade designations and definition of quality of salted hog casings known commercially as "Hog Casings", "Pig Casings", or "Pork Casings" and produced in lr.3u Grade designation Calibration Special characteristics General characteristics 1 2 3 4 PQ (1) 261036 mm in steps of 2 mm (a) The Casings shall: (a) The Casings shall: e.g., 26 to 28,28- 30, etc. or () be of natural colour (i) be obtained from healthy throughout without any animals slaughtered in discolouration. licensed premises and (2) as agreed to between the pur (ii) be free from defects, subjected to antemortem chaser and the exporter. like holes, blisters, and post mortem inspections lacerations, nodules according to the prescribed and cicatrices. procedures. (Hi) be intact and not (ii) be prepared under hygienic torn or lacerated. conditions, wholesome, and (iv) be free from salt-burns, otherwise fit for human rust, domestics, black nodi es, consumption. slime, mucus, dung and (iii) be free from parasitic moulds or fungus infestati ons. infection and from scars of healed up wounds. (n') not be subjected to any (v) not burst when filled with bacterial activation or air or waier to its normal fermentation. capacity and slightly press. ed. (b) The rings or hanks shall have (b) Preservatives other than been cured properly with edible common salt shall common salt. not have been used. SCHEDULE 5 SCHEDULE (See rule 6) The grade designation mark to be applied to packages of animal casings shall contain the following design: Serial No.................................................................................... TYPE.......................................................................................... GRADE..................................................................................... CALIBRATION....................................................................... NUMBER OF HANKS........................................................... DATE OF PACKING............................................................. Serial No.................................................................................... (Signature of Inspecting Officer). Grade designation mark to be applied to animal casings