Approved Laboratory for AGMARK is an extension of the Authorization to Grade and Mark Articles certificate issued under the Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) Act, 1937. This approval is mandatory for any individual or organization intending to establish a laboratory for testing agricultural commodities that require quality assessment through scientific analysis. As per Rule 8 of the General Grading and Marking Rules, 1988, certain products must undergo laboratory testing before being graded under AGMARK standards. An approved laboratory is one that is officially recognized by the competent authority to carry out such testing, while the Central Agmark Laboratory acts as the apex facility and Regional Agmark Laboratories operate at regional levels for testing scheduled commodities. This approval is applicable when setting up a laboratory for commodities that require mandatory testing to ensure compliance with AGMARK quality standards.
Approval for setting up own laboratory for grading commodities which require laboratory testing for quality assessment
What is Application for Approval for setting up own laboratory for grading commodities which require laboratory testing for quality assessment
Who Can Apply for this application?
Documents Required for this Application
- Site plan duly signed by authorized person of the laboratory and counter-signed by the Inspecting Officer should be enclosed
- Attach a list of chemicals, apparatus, equipment etc. duly verified by the Inspecting officer
- Enclose a self-attested copy of the sketch of the laboratory
- Copies of appointment letters and degree certificates
Act and Rules
Role of Shamkris and Process of Approval for setting up own laboratory for grading commodities which require laboratory testing for quality assessment
Shamkris adopts a results-oriented approach to ensuring compliance with the mandatory requirements for obtaining the Application. With a simple and guided methodology, Shamkris helps organizations achieve the necessary application in a timely and cost-effective manner. Shamkris offers 100% support in advisory, guidance, and compliance, ensuring smooth processing for obtaining the application.
The Application acquisition process described below:
Advisory for the document required
Preparation of documents as per application & list of documents.
Certificate File
Inspection by the department if required
Certificate department
Certificate issued
Yearly Compliance if Applicable
Renewal when due
Who can issue Approval for setting up own laboratory for grading commodities which require laboratory testing for quality assessment
FAQ
An Approved Laboratory is a facility authorized by the competent authority to test agricultural commodities for quality assessment before they are graded and marked under AGMARK standards.
Yes, it is mandatory for commodities that require scientific testing as per Rule 8 of the General Grading and Marking Rules, 1988.
The approval is granted by the Directorate of Marketing and Inspection (DMI), under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
The Central Agmark Laboratory acts as the apex laboratory responsible for standardization, quality control, and resolving disputes related to testing.
Regional Agmark Laboratories are established by the Directorate of Marketing and Inspection to conduct testing of scheduled agricultural commodities at regional levels.
Yes, private entities can set up laboratories, but they must obtain approval from the competent authority to conduct testing for AGMARK grading.
Commodities listed under AGMARK that require quality verification through scientific testing, such as oils, pulses, spices, and other agricultural products.