Company : Sol Infotech Pvt. Ltd. Website : www.courtkutchehry.com GRAPES (GRADING AND MARKING) RULES, 1937 CONTENTS 1. Short title and application 2. Grade designations 3. Definition of quality 4. Grade designation marks 5. Method of marking 6. Method of packing SCHEDULE 1 :- SCHEDULE I SCHEDULE 2 :- SCHEDULE II SCHEDULE 3 :- SCHEDULE III SCHEDULE 4 :- SCHEDULE IV SCHEDULE 5 :- SCHEDULE V SCHEDULE 6 :- SCHEDULE VI SCHEDULE 7 :- \SCHEDULE VII \ \ SCHEDULE 7A :- SCHEDULE VII-A SCHEDULE 7B :- SCHEDULE VII-B SCHEDULE 7C :- SCHEDULE VII-C SCHEDULE 7D :- SCHEDULE VII-D SCHEDULE 8 :- SCHEDULE VIII GRAPES (GRADING AND MARKING) RULES, 1937 In exercise of the powers conferred by section 3 of the Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) Act, 1937 (1 of 1937), the Governor General in Council is pleased to make the following rules, which have already been published as required under the section mentioned above. 1. Short title and application :- (1) These rules may be called the Grapes (Grading and Marking) Rules, 1937. (2) They shall apply to grapes produced in India. 2. Grade designations :- Grade designations to indicate the quality of grapes of certain varieties produced in India are set out in column 1 of Schedules I to VII-D. 3. Definition of quality :- (1) The general characteristics of quality indicated by such grade designations shall be as follows : All berries shall be firm and in good condition and reasonably mature. None of the berries on a bunch shall be soft or over-ripe. (2) The special characteristics of quality indicated by such grade designations are set out, against such designations, in columns 2 to 7 of Schedules I to VII-D. 4. Grade designation marks :- The grade designation mark shall consist of a label bearing the design set out in Schedule VIII-D, specifying the grade designation and of the following colour :- Grade designation Special \Colour of label White. A B \Red. Blue. 5. Method of marking :- The grade designation mark label shall be securely affixed to each Package of grapes and shall clearly show the following particulars : (a) Variety. (b) Net weight. (c) Name of packing station. (d) Date of packing. 6. Method of packing :- ( 1) Containers may be either returnable or non-returnable. They shall be clean and suitable for the purpose. All packages shall be securely closed. (2) All packages of grapes of special grade shall be lined with white paper. (3) Packing material shall be used and shall be soft, clean and free of any taint liable to impart an objectionable flavour to the grapes. (4) The grapes in any container shall be reasonably uniform, of one grade and the top layer shall be representative of the entire contents of the package in respect of variety, size of the bunch, colour, maturity and freedom from defects. (5) Bunches shall be arranged and packed so as to prevent subsequent displacement in the course of transit. (6) Unripe grapes shall not be packed. SCHEDULE 1 SCHEDULE I Grade designations and definition of quality of grapes Speen Kishmish (Sultana) produced in India Definition of qualitySpecial characteristics Grade Bunches Berries Designation Minimum Minimum Shape Size Colour Blemish + + length weight 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Millimeters Grams Special 254 292 The bunch shall be well for Berries shall be rea At least a quarter of Reasonably free from blemi med, having its normal sonably uniform in size. the berries in each sh. Blemish . caused by cylindrical shape tapering Half or more of bunch shall show the handling or spraying and dus- to a point. The string (main the berries in any bunch normal amber colour ting may be permitted to the (mainstem) shall be cover shall be at least 13 of the variety. extent of 5 per cent of the be- ed with berries throughout mms in diameter+. rries in any bunch, the length. A 152 175 As above As above As above Reasonably free from blemish. Blemish caused by handling or spraying and dusting may be permitted to the extent of 10 per cent of the harries in any bunch. B 102 117 As above As above As above As above *s measured from the top-most berry to the lowest. + i.e., the greatest diameter as measured at right angles to the longer axis. + + Blemish as well as spraying or dusting marks includes mechanical damages to the skin, malformation and visible signs of insect infestation and damaj caused by the attack of fungus diseases and insect pests. @ A 5 per cent tolerance shall be allowed in respect of blemish other than spraying or dusting marks but the total of serious defects including mould an decay shall not exceed / per cent by weight. SCHEDULE 2 SCHEDULE II Grade designations and definition of quality of grapes Bedana produced in India Definition of qualitySpecial characteristics Grade Bunches Berries Designation Minimum Minimum Shape Size Colour Blemish* length* weight 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Millimeters Grams Special 203 233 The bunch shall be compact Berries shall be reasonably At least half of the berries Reasonably free from ble and well formed, having its uniform in size. Two- thirds in each bunch shall show mish. @ Blemish caused by normal irregularly or more shall be at least the normal greenish handling and spraying or cylin amber drical shape. The string 15 mms. in colour. dusting may be permitted to (main stem) shall be cove diameter. + the extent of 10 per cent on red with berries through the berries in any bunch. out the length. Gaps to the extent of 10% due to "Shel ling" (dropping of berri es) may be allowed. A 152 175 As above Berries shall be reasonably As above Reasonably free from ble uniform in size. At least mish. Blemish caused by half the berries in any handling and spraying or bunch shall at least 15 mms dusting may be permitted to in diameter. the extent of 20 per cent of the berries in any bunch. *As measure from the top-most berry to the lowest. +i.e., the greatest diameter as measured at right angles to the longer axis. #Blemish as well as spraying or dusting marks includes mechanical damage to the skin, malformation and visible signs of insect infestation and damage caused by the attack of fungus diseases and insect pests. @ A 5% per cent. tolerance shall be allowed in respect of blemish other than spraying or dusting marks but the total of serious defects including mould and decay shall not exceed per cent by weight. SCHEDULE 3 SCHEDULE III Grade designations and definitions of quality of Grapes Tor (Siah) produced in India Definition of qualitySpecial characteristics Grade Bunches Berries Designation Minimum Minimum Shape Size Colour Blemish# length* weight 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Millimeters Grams Special 152 350 The bunch Berries shall At least two- Reasonably shall be compa be reasonably thirds free from ble ct and well formed, having uniform in size. Two- thirds of the berries in each mish. @ Blemish caused its normal irregularly conic or more of the berri bunch shall have the by handling and sprayinj al shape. The string (main es in any bunch shall be normal dark purple or dusting may be permil stem) shall be covered at least 20 mms. in dia colour of the variety. to the extent of 5 per cent with berries throughout the meter , of the berries in any bund length. A 127 292 As above Berries shall be reasonab At least half of the berries Reasonably free from ble- ly uniform in size. Half or in each bunch shall have the mished. @ Blemish cause more of the berries in any normal dark purple colour by handling and spraying bunch shall be atleast 18 of the variety, or dusting may be permit mms. in diameter. + to the extent of 10 percer the berries in any bunch. B 102 233 As above Berries shall be reasonab Atleast one- third of the As above ly uniform in size. Half or berries in each bunch shall more of the berries in any have the normal dark pur bunch shall be atleast 15 ple colour of the variety. mms. in diameter. + *As measured from the top-most berry to the lowest. + i.e., the greatest diameter as measured at right angles to the longer axis. SCHEDULE 4 SCHEDULE IV Grade designations and difinition of qualify of Grapes Speen Sabi produced in India Definition of qualitySpecial characteristics Grade Bunches Berries Designation Minimum Minimum Shape Size Colour Blemish# length* weight 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Millimeters Grams Special 229 262 The bunch shall have its Berries shall be reasonably At least two- thirds of the Reasonably free from ble normal shape of being long uniform in size. Two- thirds berries in each bunch shall mish. @ Blemish caused and cylindrical. The string or more shall be at show the normal greenish by handling and spraying or (main stem) shall be cover least 18 mms. in diameter+ amber (translucent) colour dusting may be permitted to ed with berries throughout and 25 mm in length. of the variety. the extent of 5 per cent of the length. the berries in any bunch. A 178 204 As above. Berries shall be reasonably As above As above uniform in size. Half or more shall be at least 15 mm. in diameter.+ and 23 mm in length. *As measured from the top-most berry to the lowest. +i.e., the greatest diameter as measured at right angles to the longer axis which indicates length. # Blemish as well as spraying or dusting marks includes mechanical damages to the skin, malformation and visible signs of insect infestation and damage due to the attack of fungus diseases and insect pests. @ A 5 per cent tolerance shall be allowed in respect of blemish other than spraying or dusting marks but the total of serious defects including mould and decay shall not exceed per cent by weight. SCHEDULE 5 SCHEDULE V Grade designations and definition of quality of Grapes Sabi Sabi produced in India Definition of qualitySpecial characteristics Grade Bunches Berries Designation Minimum Minimum Shape Size Colour Blemish# length* weight 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Millimeters Grams Special 203 292 The bunch shall have its Berries shall be reasonab At least two-thirds of Reasonably free from ble normal shape of ly uniform in size. Two- the berries in each mish. @ Blemish being sligh bunch caused tly shouldered, longish, more thirds or more of the ber shall show the norm by handling and spraying or less cylindrical and fairly ries shall be at least 20 al dull dark maroon or dusting may be permit compact and it shall be mm. in diameter+ and colour of the variety ted to the extent of 5 well formed.The main stem 25 mm in length. No berry per cent of the berries shall be covered with ber shall be less than 15 mm in any bunch. ries throughout the length. in diameter + and 20 mm in length. (Tolerance 5 per cent for undersized berries may be allowed. A 127 146 The bunch may be more or Berries shall be reasonably As above Reasonably free from ble less conical in shape. It uniform in size. Half or mish. Blemish caused by shall be compact and well more of the berries shall be handling and spraying or formed. The length of the at least 20 mm in diameter+ dusting may be permit bunch shall be more than and 23 mm in length. ted to the extent of 10 per the width at the shoulder. (Tolerance 5 per cent. of the harries in any Gaps to the extent of 10 cent. for under-sized bunch. per cent due to "Shelling" berries may be (the dropping of the berri allowed.) es) may be allowed. SCHEDULE 6 SCHEDULE VI Grade designations and definition of quality of Grapes Tass produced in India Definition of qualitySpecial characteristics Grade Bunches Berries Designation Minimum Minimum Shape Size Colour Blemish# length weight 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 IV Millimeters Grams Special 152 350 The bunch shall be massive Berries shall be reasonably At least two-thirds of the Reasonably free from Ble and very compact, having uniform in size. Two- thirds berries shall show the no mish. @ Blemish caused by its normal irregularly conic or more shall be at least 20 rmal dull pale yellow col handling and spraying or al shape. The main stem shall mm in diameter. + our of the variety. dusting may be permitted to be reasonably covered with extent of 20 per cent of the berries throughout the len berries in any bunch. gth. Brown markings on the skin due to disco- louration may be permitted to the extent 50 per cent. *As measured from the top-most berry to the lowest. +i.e., the greatest diameter as measured at right angles to the longer axis which indicates length. #Blemish as well as what is caused by handling and spraying or dusting includes mechanical damages to the skins, malformation and visible signs of insect, infestation and damage due to the attack of fungus diseases and insect pests @ A 5 per cent. tolerance shall be allowed in respect of blemish other than spraying or dusting marks but the total of serious defects including mould ai decay shall not exceed per cent. by weight. SCHEDULE 7 \SCHEDULE VII \ \ Grade designations and definition of quality of Grapes Bhokari produced in India Definition of qualitySpecial characteristics Grade Bunches Berries Designation Minimum Minimum Shape Size Colour Blemish# length* weight 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Millimeters Grams Special 203 567 The bunch shall be compact Berries shall be reasonably At least two-thirds of the Reasonably free from ble and well formed having its uniform in size. Two- thirds berries in each bunch shall mish. @ Blemish due to han- normal cylindrical shape ta or more of the berries in show the normal pale pur dling and spraying or dusting pering towards the end. The in any bunch shall be at le ple colour of the variety. may be permitted to the exte- string (main stem) shall be ast 19 mm in diameter. nt of 5 per cent of the berries reasonably covered with be in any bunch, rries throughout the length. A 152 425 The string (main stem) shall Berries shall be reasonably At least half of the berri Reasonably free from ble be reasonably covered and uniform in size. Half or es in any bunch shall show mish Blemish due to han surrounded by berries thr more of the berries in any the normal pale purple colour dling and spraying or dustin oughout the length. bunch shall be at least 13 of the variety. may be permitted to the exti mm. in diameter. nt of 20 per cent of the ban es in any bunch. B 102 283 The length of the bunch Berries shall be reasonably As above Reasonably free from ble shall be greater than the bre uniform in size. Half or mish. Blemish due to han adth of the shoulder. Slight more of the berries in any dling and spraying and dust gaps on the string may be bunch shall be at least 13 ing may be permitted to the permitted to the extent of 5 mm in diameter. + extent of 30 per cent of the per cent of the berries. berries in any bunch. *As measured from the top-most berry to the lowest. + i.e., the greatest diameter as measured at right angles to the longer axis. #Blemish as well as spraying or dusting marks includes mechanical damages to the skin, mildew, malformation and visible signs of insect infestation . @ A 5 per cent tolerance shall be allowed in special and grade A and 10 per cent in grade B, but the total of serious defects including mould and decay limited to percent by weight. SCHEDULE 7A SCHEDULE VII-A [see roles 2 and 3 (2)] Grade designations and definitions of quality of grapes (Green variety) Pachal Draksha produced in India Definition of qualitySpecial characteristics Grade Bunches Berries Designation Minimum length* Minimum weight Shape Size Colour Blemish in m.m. in gms. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Special 200 400 The bunch shall be well for Berries shall be reasonably At least 75 per cent of the Reasonably free from ble med having its normal uniform in size and 75 per berries in any bunch shall mish. 'Blemish caused by cylindrical shape with the cent of the berries in any show the normal colour, handling and spraying or freeend slightly tapering. bunch shall be at least 15 i.e.translucent pale green dusting may be permitted The main string (main stem) mm. in diameter. colour, to the extent of 5 per cent. shall be covered with be rries throughout the length. A 150 300 Do Do Do Reasonably free from blemish'. Blemish caused by handling and spraying or dusting may be permitted to the extent of 10 per cent. B 100 180 Do Do Do Do NOTE: (1) Minimum length shall be that as measured from the top-most berry to the lowest. (2) Diameter of the berries shall be the greatest diameter as measured at right angles to the longer axis. (3) Blemish as well as spraying or dusting marks include mechanical damage to the skin, malformation and visible signs of insect infestation and damage caused by the attack of fungus diseases and insect pests. *Tolerance of 5 per cent shall be allowed in respect of blemish other than sprying or dusting marks but the total of serious defects including mould and decay shall not exceed per cent, by weight. SCHEDULE 7B SCHEDULE VII-B [See rules 2 and 3 (2)] Grade designations and definitions of quality of Grapes (Brown variety') Pachai Draksha produced in India Definition of qualitySpecial characteristics Grade Bunches Berries Designation Minimum len Minimum Shape Size Colour Blemish gth* in m.m. weight in gms. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Special 180 400 The bunch shall be well for Berries shall be reasonably At least 75 per cent. of the med and shall be reasona uniform in size and 75 per berries in any bunch shall Reasonably free from ble bly compact. The string cent of the berries in any show the normal, colour mish. 'Blemish caused by (main stem) shall be covered bunch shall be at least 15 i.e., brown. handling and spraying or dus with berries throughout the mm. in diameter. ting may be permitted to the the length. extent of 5 per cent. A 120 250 Do Do Do Reasonably free from blemish. *Blemish caused by handling and spraying or dusting may be permitted to the extent of 10 per cent. B 100 180 Do Do Do Do NOTE: (1) Minimum length shall be that as measured from the top-most berry to the lowest. (2) Diameter of the berries shall be the greatest diameter as measured at right angle to the longer axis. (3) Blemish as well as spraying or dusting marks include mechanical damage to the skin, malformation and visible signs of insect infestation and damage caused by the attack of fungus diseases and insect pests. 'Tolerance of 5 per cent shall be allowed in respect of blemish other than spraying or dusting marks but the total of serious defects including mould and decay shall not exceed / per cent. by weight. SCHEDULE 7C SCHEDULE VII-C [See rules 2 and 3(2)] Grade designations and definitions of quality of blue Grapes (Salem District) Produced in India Definition of qualitySpecial characteristics Grade Bunches Berries Designation * Minimum length Minimum weight Shape Size Colour Blemish in m.m. in gms. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Special 190 220 The bunch shall be well for Berries shall be reasonably At least 75 per cent of the Reasonably free from ble med, and have its character uniform in size. At least 90 berries in any bunch mish. 'Blemish caused by istic shape i.e., broad sho per cent of the berries shall shall show the normal handling and spraying or dus ulder at the top and taper be 15 mm. diameter. in colour i.e., pink blue. ting may be permitted to the ing at the end. The string extent of 5 per cent of the be (main stem) shall be reason rries in any bunch. ably covered with berries throughout its length. A 152 180 Do Do Do Reasonably free from blemish. 'Blemish caused by handling and spraying and dusting may be permitted to the extent of 10 per cent. B 101 140 Do Do Do Reasonably free fron blemish 'Blemish caused by handling and spraying or dusting may be permitted to the extent of 15 per cent. NOTE: (1) Minimum length shall be that as measured from the top-most berry to the lowest. (2) Diameter of the berries shall be the greatest diameter as measured at right angle to the longer axis. (3) Belmish as well as spraying or dusting marks include mechanical damage to the skin, malformation and visible signs of insect infestation and damagi caused by the attack of fungus diseases and insect pests. * Tolerance of 5 per cent shall be allowed in respect of blemish other than spraying or dusting marks but the total of serious defects including mould and decay shall net exceed per cent by weight. SCHEDULE 7D SCHEDULE VII-D [See rules 2 and 3(2)] Grade designations and definitions of quality of GrapesANAB-E-SHAI produced in India Definition of qualitySpecial characteristics Grade Bunches Berries Designation Minimum len Minimum Shape Size Colour Blemish gth* in mm. weight in gms. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Special 250 700 The bunches shall be comp Berries shall be reasonably At least two- thirds of the Reasonably free from ble act and well, formed hav uniform in size. Two- thirds berries of each bunch shall mish. 'Blemish caused by ing its or more of have the handling natural conical the berries shall normal pale green and spraying or dus shape. The string (main be at least 20 m.m. in dia colour. ting may be permitted to the stem) shall be covered with meter. extent of 5 per cent. berries throughout the le ngth of the stem. A 200 500 Do Two-thirds or more of the Do Reasonably free from ble berries shall be at least 15 mish. 'Blemish caused by m.m. in diameter. handling or spraying or dus ting may be permitted to the extent of 10 per cent. B 150 380 Do Do Do Do NOTE: (1) Minimum length shall be that as measured from the top-most berry to the lowest. (2) Diameter of the berries shall be the greatest diameter as measured at right angle to the longer axis. (3) Blemish as well as spraying or dusting marks include mechanical damage to the skin, malformation and visible signs of insect infestation and damag caused by the attack of fungus diseases and insect pests. * Tolerance of 5 per cent shall be allowed in respect of blemish other than spraying or dusting marks but the total of serious defects including mould an< decay shall not exced 1 per cent by weight. SCHEDULE 8 SCHEDULE VIII (See rule 4) Grade designation mark for package of grapes