UNIFORM SPECIFICATION OF ALL VARIETIES OF PADDY (MARKETING SEASON 2009-2010)
Paddy shall be in sound merchantable condition, dry, clean, wholesome of good food value, uniform in colour and size of grains and free from moulds, weevils, obnoxious smell, Argemone mexicana, Lathyrus sativus (Khesari) and admixture of deleterious substances.
Paddy will be classified into Grade ‘A’ and Common groups.
Schedule of Specification
S.No
Refractions
Maximum Limits (%)
1.
Foreign matter a) Inorganic b) Organic
1.0 1.0
2.
Damaged, discoloured, sprouted and weevilled grains
4.0
3.
Immature, Shrunken and shrivelled grains
3.0
4.
Admixture of lower class
7.0
5.
Moisture content
17.0
NOTE:
The definitions of the above refractions and method of analysis are to be followed as per BIS “Method of analysis for foodgrains” IS: 4333 (Part -I):1996, IS: 4333 (Part-II): 2002 and “Terminology for foodgrains” IS: 2813 -1995, as amended from time to time.
The method of sampling is to be followed as per BIS method for sampling of Cereals and Pulses IS: 14818-2000 as amended from time to time.
Within the overall limit of 1.0% for organic foreign matter, poisonous seeds shall not exceed 0.5% of which Dhatura and Akra seeds (Vicia species) not to exceed 0.025% and 0.2% respectively.
UNIFORM SPECIFICATION FOR GRADE 'A' & COMMON RICE
(MARKETING SEASON 2009-2010)
Rice shall be in sound merchantable condition, sweet, dry, clean, wholesome, of good food value, uniform in colour and size of grains and free from moulds, weevils, obnoxious smell, admixture of unwholesome poisonous substances, Argemone mexicana and Lathyrus sativus (Khesari) in any form, or colouring agents and all impurities except to the extent in the schedule below. It shall also conform to PFA Standards:
SCHEDULE OF SPECIFICATION
S.No
Refractions
Maximum Limits (%)
Grade 'A'
Common
1.
Brokens*
Raw
Parboiled
25.0
25.0
16.0
16.0
2.
Foreign Matter**
Raw/ Parboiled
0.5
0.5
3.
Damaged # /Slightly Damaged Grains Raw
Parboiled
3.0
4.0
3.0
4.0
4.
Discoloured Grains
Raw
Parboiled
3.0
5.0
3.0
5.0
5.
Chalky Grains
Raw
5.0
5.0
6.
Red Grains
Raw/Parboiled
3.0
3.0
7.
Admixture of lower class
Raw/ Parboiled
6.0
--
8.
Dehusked Grains
Raw/ Parboiled
12.0
12.0
9.
Moisture content @
Raw/ Parboiled
14.0
14.0
Including 1% small brokens.
Not more than 0.25% by weight shall be mineral matter and not more than0.10% by weight shall be impurities of animal origin.
Including pin point damaged grains.@ Rice (both raw and Parboiled) can be procured with moisture content upto a maximum limit of 15% with value cut. There will be no value cut up to 14%. Between 14% to 15% moisture, value cut will be applicable at the rate of full value.
NOTES APPLICABLE TO THE SPECIFICATION OF GRADE ‘A’ AND COMMON VARIETIES OF RICE.
1. The definition of the above refractions and method of analysis are to be followed as given in Bureau of Indian Standard “Method of analysis for Foodgrains” No’s IS: 4333 (Part-I):1996 and IS : 4333 (Part- II): 2002 “ Terminology for Foodgrains” IS: 2813-1995 as amended from time to time. Dehusked grains are rice kernels whole or broken which have more than ¼th of the surface area of the kernel covered with the bran and determined as follows:-
ANALYSIS PROCEDURE:- Take 5 grams of rice (sound head rice and brokens) in a petri dish (80X70 mm). Dip the grains in about 20 ml.of Methylene Blue solution (0.05% by weight in distilled water) and allow to stand for about one minute. Decant the Methylene Blue solution. Give a swirl wash with about 20-ml.of dilute hydrochloric acid (5% solution by volume in distilled water). Give a swirl wash with water and pour about 20 ml. of Metanil Yellow solution (0.05% by weight in distilled water) on the blue stained grains and allow to stand for about one minute. Decant the effluent and wash with fresh water twice. Keep thestained grains under fresh water and count the dehusked grains. Count the total number of grains in 5 grams of sample under analysis. Three brokens are counted as one whole grain.
CALCULATIONS:
Percentage of Dehusked grains = N X 100
W
Where N = Number of dehusked grains in 5 grams of sample
W = Total grains in 5 grams of sample.
2. The Method of sampling is to be followed as given in Bureau of Indian Standard “Method of sampling of Cereals and Pulses” No IS: 14818-2000 as amended from time to time.
3. Brokens less than 1/8th of the size of full kernels will be treated as organic foreign matter. . For determination of the size of the brokens average length of the principal class of rice should be taken into account.
4. Inorganic foreign matter shall not exceed 0.25% in any lot, if it is more, the stocks should be cleaned and brought within the limit. Kernels or pieces of kernels having mud sticking on surface of rice, shall be treated as Inorganic foreign matter.
In case of rice prepared by pressure parboiling technique, it will be ensured that correct process of parboiling is adopted i.e. pressure applied, the time for which pressure is pplied, proper gelatinisation, aeration and drying before milling are adequate so that the colour and cooking time of parboiled rice are good and free from encrustation of the grains.
UNIFORM SPECIFICATION FOR INDIAN WHEAT OF ALL VARIETIES FOR RABI MARKETING SEASON 2010 –2011.
Wheat shall:
be the dried mature grains of Triticum vulgare, T. compactum, T. sphaerococcum, T. durum, T. aestivum and T. dicoccum.
have natural size, shape, colour and lustre.
be sweet, clean, wholesome and free from obnoxious smell, discolouration, admixture of deleterious substances including toxic weed seeds and all other impurities except to the extent indicated in the schedule below.
be in sound merchantable condition.
not have any admixture of Argemone mexicana and Lathyrus sativus (khesari) in any form, colouring matter and any obnoxious , deleterious and toxic material.
Conform to PFA Rules.
Schedule showing the maximum permissible limits of different refractions in Fair Average Quality of Wheat.
Foreign Matter %
Other food grains %
Damaged grains %
Slightly damaged grains%
Shrivelled & Broken grains %
0.75
2.0
2.0
6.0
7.0
NOTE:
Moisture in excess of 12% and upto 14% will be discounted at full value. Stocks containing moisture in excess of 14% are to be rejected.
Within the overall limit specified for foreign matter, the poisonous weed seeds shall not exceed 0.4% of which Dhatura and Akra (Vicia species) shall not be more than 0.025% and 0.2% by weight respectively.
Kernels with glumes will not be treated as unsound grains during physical analysis, the glumes will be removed and treated as organic foreign matter.
Within the overall limit specified for damaged grains, ergot affected grains shall not exceed 0.05 %.
In case of stocks having living infestation, a cut at the rate of Rupee One per quintal may be charged as fumigation charges.
For weevilled grains determined by count, following price cuts, in addition to other cuts, if any, will be imposed.
from the beginning of the season till end of August, the rate of cut will be @ Re. 1/- per qtl., for every 1% or part thereof.
from 1st September till end of October, no cut will be imposed upto 1% while for any excess, the cut will be @ Re. 1/- per qtl., for every 1% or part thereof.
from 1st November till end of the season no cut will be imposed upto 2% while for any excess, the cut will be @ Re. 1/- per qtl., for every 1% or part thereof.
stocks containing weevilled grains in excess of 3% will be rejected.
Method of Analysis
As given in Bureau of Indian Standard No. IS. 4333 (Part I and II) 1967 and as amended from time to time except for weevilled grains which are to be determined by count method.
DEFINITIONS OF REFRACTIONS:
As contained in BIS Specifications No. 2813-1995.
RELAXATION
BY SPEED POST
No. 8-21/2008-S&I Government of India Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Department of Food & Public Distribution Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi,
To,
The Principal Secretary,
Department of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs,
Government of Punjab,
Chandigarh.
Dated 23rd March, 2010
FAX No. 0172/2701967
Subject: Request of State Government of Punjab for relaxation in uniform specifications
of rice during Kharif Marketing Season 2009-10.
Sir,
In continuation of this Department’s letters of even number dated 3rd October, 2009 and 9th October, 2009, I am directed to inform you that on the request of the Government of Punjab, to expedite the milling of paddy (PAU 201 and other varieties)
and in order to maximize the procurement of rice in drought year, the following relaxations have been allowed in the uniform specification of custom milled raw rice for
Kharif Marketing Season 2009-2010 in Punjab:
(i) Percentage of broken grains in custom milled raw rice has been increased from existing 25% in uniform specifications of KMS 2009-10 to 28% throughout the State of Punjab. (ii) For custom milled raw rice, damaged/slightly damaged grains, including pinpoint damaged grains, have been allowed upto 4.75% against the relaxed limit of 4.0% (and uniform specification of 3%) for Patiala, Ferozepur and Faridkot Divisions of Department of Revenue. 2. In view of impact of draught in KMS 2009-10 and large production of PAU-201 variety, the above relaxations shall remain a one time exception. 3. The above relaxations have been allowed but they will be without value cut. 4. Separate district-wise account should be maintained by FCI and State Government for CMR raw rice procured under FAQ and relaxed specifications. At the end of the year, this quantity procured under FAQ & relaxed specifications will be communicated to the Government. 5. Rice procured under relaxed specifications should be issued on priority basis over-riding FIFO principle. 6. These orders will come into force with immediate effect.
No. 8-9/2009-S&I
Government of India
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Department of Food & Public Distribution
Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi,
To,
The Principal Secretary,
Department of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs,
Government of Punjab,.
Chandigarh.
Dated 22nd March, 2010
FAX No. 0172/2701967
Subject: Request of State Government of Punjab for relaxation in uniform specifications of rice during Kharif Marketing Season 2009-10.
Sir,
In continuation of this Department’s letters of even number dated 3rd October, 2009 and 9th October, 2009, I am directed to inform you that on the request of the Government of Punjab, to expedite the milling of paddy (PAU 201 and other varieties) and in order to maximize the procurement of rice in drought year, the following relaxations have been allowed in the uniform specification of custom milled raw rice for Kharif Marketing Season 2009-2010 in Punjab:
iii) Broken grains percentage in custom milled raw rice has been increased from existing 25% in uniform specifications to 28% throughout the State of Punjab. (iv) For PAU 201 variety of custom milled raw rice, damaged/slightly damaged grains including pin-point damaged grains have been allowed upto 4.75% against the relaxed limit of 4.0% already allowed, only for Ferozepur and Patiala Divisions of Food Department, Government of Punjab. 2. The above relaxations shall remain a one time exception. 3. Separate district-wise account should be maintained for CMR raw rice procured under FAQ and relaxed specifications. 4. Rice procured under relaxed specifications should lbe issued on priority basis over-riding FIFO principle. 5. These orders will be in operation with immediate effect.
No. 8-9/2009-S&I
Government of India
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Department of Food & Public Distribution
Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi,
To,
The Principal Secretary,
Department of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs,
Government of Punjab,
Chandigarh.
Dated 9th October, 2009
FAX No. 0172/2701967
Subject: Request of State Government for relaxation in uniform specifications of rice during Kharif Marketing Season 2008-09 and 2009-10 in respect of Punjab.
Sir,
I am directed to refer to letter Nos. DO No. PA/SFS-2009/1679, 1/413/2009-FP-1/Spl.1 &Spl.2 dated 4.10.09 ,5.10.2010 and 6.10.09 respectively and in continuation of this Department’s letter of even no. dated 3.10.2009 on the subject cited above and to inform you that on the request of the Government of Punjab and in order to maximize the procurement of rice in drought year, the following relaxations have been allowed in the uniform specification of raw rice for Kharif Marketing Season (KMS)2008-2009 and 2009-2010 in Punjab:
KMS 2008-2009:
(i) Damaged/slightly damaged grains including pin-point damaged grains have been allowed up to 4% with full value cut over and above 3.5% for left over custom milled raw rice of KMS 2008-09. Thus, the value cut on relaxed specification CMR Grade A and Common rice would be Rs. 8.10 and Rs.7.85
per quintal respectively (excluding VAT). KMS 2009-2010:
(ii) The discoloured/ red grains together allowed upto 4% for custom milled raw rice, for both, Grade A and Common for KMS 2009-10.
2. Separate district-wise account should be maintained for CMR raw rice procured under FAQ and relaxed specifications.
No. 8-9/2009-S&I
Government of India
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Department of Food & Public Distribution
Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi,
To,
The Principal Secretary,
Department of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs,
Government of Punjab,
Chandigarh.
Dated 3rd October, 2009
FAX No. 0172/2701967
Subject: Request of State Government for relaxation in uniform specifications of rice during Kharif Marketing Season 2009-10 in respect of Punjab.
Sir,
I am directed to refer to D.O. No. M1-09/1924 dated 25.8.2009 on the subject cited above and to inform you that on the request of the Government of Punjab and in order to maximize the procurement of rice in drought year, wherein
the production is estimated to be less by 16 million tonnes, the following relaxation has been allowed in the uniform specification of raw rice for Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2009-10 in Punjab:
Refraction
Raw Rice (Grade ‘A’ & Common)
Uniform Specification Limit for KMS 2009-10
Relaxed limit for KMS 2009-10
Damaged/slightly
damaged grains
Damaged/slightly damaged grains including pin-point damaged grains - 3%
Damaged/slightly damaged grains including pin-point damaged grains upto 4%
2. The above relaxation would be applicable for custom milled rice (CMR) out of paddy procured by State Agencies in 2009-10 (procured with effect from 29.9.2009) only without value cut.
3. No relaxation would be applicable on levy rice and custom milled rice out of paddy procured by FCI. FCI should ensure that rice meeting the FAQ norms of 3% in respect of damaged/slightly grains, including pin-point damaged grains is correctly recorded.
4. Separate district-wise account should be maintained for raw rice procured under FAQ and relaxed specifications.
5. The relaxation would be applicable to whole State of Punjab only for KMS 2009-10.
6. The above relaxation will be in operation with immediate effect.
No 8-17/2009-S&I
Government of India
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Department of Food & Public Distribution
Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi,
To,
The Principal Secretary,
Department of Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs,
Government of Haryana,
Chandigarh.
Dated 30th April 2010
Subject:Request of State Government of Haryana for relaxation in uniform specifications of rice during Kharif Marketing Season 2009-10.
Sir,
I am directed to refer to D.O. letter No. CMH-2009/CAL/7982, dated 22.4.2010 from Hon’ble Chief Minister of Haryana on above cited subject and to inform you that on the request of the Government of Haryana and to expedite the milling of custom milled rice the following relaxations have been allowed in the uniform specification of custom milled raw rice for Kharif Marketing Season 2009-2010 in Haryana:
(i) Percentage of broken grains in custom milled raw rice has been increased from existing 25% in uniform specifications of KMS 2009-10 to 28% throughout the State of Haryana.
(ii) The above relaxations will be without value cut.
(iii) Rice procured under relaxed specifications should be consumed within the State for TPDS and other welfare schemes.
(iv) Separate district-wise account should be maintained by FCI and State Government for CMR raw rice procured under FAQ and relaxed specifications.
(v) Milling of entire paddy procured by State agencies and FCI and delivery of custom milled rice should be completed upto 15.6.2010.
2. These orders will come into force with immediate effect.
No. 8-17/2009-S&I
Government of India
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Department of Food & Public Distribution
Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi,
To
The Financial Commissioner and
Principal Secretary, Food & Supplies Department,
Government of Haryana,
Chandigarh.
Dated 5th November , 2009
Subject:Request of State Government of Haryana for relaxation in uniform specifications of rice during Kharif Marketing Season 2009-10.
Sir,
I am directed to refer to letters No. CAL-3-2009 dated 6.10.2009 and dated 16.10.2009 on the subject cited above and to inform you that on the request of the Government of Haryana and in the interest of the food security and expeditious milling of paddy procured by State Agencies of Haryana so as to avoid milling losses , the following relaxations are allowed in the uniform specification of custom milled raw rice, (Grade ‘A” and Common) for Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2009-10 in Haryana:
Refraction
Custom Milled Raw Rice (Grade ‘A’ & Common)
Existing Limit
Relaxed limit
Damaged/slightly
damaged grains
Damaged/slightly damaged grains including pin-point damaged grains - 3%
Damaged/slightly damaged grains including pin-point damaged grains upto 4%
Discoloured
grain/red grain
together
Discoloured grain -3%
Red grains – 3%
Discoloured grains/Red grains
together upto 4%
2. The above relaxations would be applicable for only custom milled raw rice without any value cut for FCI and State Agencies. Milling of entire paddy procured by State Agencies/FCI and delivery of CMR should be completed before 31-3-2010.
3. Separate district-wise account should be maintained for raw rice procured under FAQ and relaxed specifications.
4. The relaxations would be applicable to whole State of Haryana only for KMS 2009-10.
The Food Corporation of India has an extensive scientific stock preservation system. An on-going programme sees that both prophylactic and curative treatment is done timely and adequately. Grain in storage is continuously scientifically graded, preserved by qualified, trained and experienced personnel.
Food-grains are stored in scientifically developed storage structures. Two type of storage have been adopted i.e. bagged and bulk. In bagged storage food-grains are stored in jute bags in covered godowns as well as in open under cover and plinth. In bulk storage food-grains are stored in loose form in the mechanical Silos. Storage under covered and plinth is undertaken as and when there is shortage of covered and bulk storage.
Recently we have started a programme of bulk handling and transportation of food-grains along with bulk storage with private participation. Two silo complexes of 2 lacs MT capacity each with latest mechanization of international standard have been constructed at Kaithal in Haryana and Moga in Punjab with facility of bulk transportation to the ancillary Silos in other Zones by M/s Adani Agri Logistic Ltd. For bulk transportation special wagons have been constructed and each rake carries approx. 3000 MT at a time from each center.
Scientific preservation of food-grains starts immediately on its arrival in the godowns. Food-grains are stacked on scientifically developed dunnage material to prevent contact with the ground moisture. Preventive and curative treatment with the insecticides/fumigants is done periodically till dispatch/issue for consumption. At present, for preventive treatment FCI is using potent insecticides vis Malathion on fortnightly basis and Delta-methrin on quarterly basis (once in three months). As and when infestation of storage insects is detected curative treatment is done with Al. Phosphide immediately. During the year 2009-10 & 20010-11(Upto June’2010) following quantities of food-grains were imparted preventive and curative treatment with different insecticides/fumigants:-
1. Sprayed with Malathion
468 lac MT
2. Sprayed with Delta-Methrin
229 lac MT
3. Fumigated with Al. Phosphide
252 lac MT
The food-grains are subjected to physical and chemical analysis periodically for the qualitative aspect vis-a-vis pesticides and insect residues for their confirmation to the standards laid down under the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act and their conformity to the laid down specifications before the same are released for consumption. We in North Zone have elaborate testing facilities for physical and chemical analysis in Zonal and Regional Labs and for physical analysis at District and depot level. The numbers of established laboratories spread across the North Zone are as under:-
Zonal Lab
1
Regional Labs
8
District Labs
54
Inspections :-
During storage food-grains are regularly inspected by the qualified and trained technical personnel to assess the quality and health of food-grains for which the Corporation has an extensive inspection procedure from the level of technical assistant in the depot to GM (QC) in North Zone as under:-
Tech. Asstt.
Once in fortnight, to cover 100% stock in Storage for categorization.
Manager (QC)
Once in a month and to cover 1/3rd of the stocks.
AGM(QC)
Once in three month.
DGM(QC)
(If posted in the Region )
10 depots during each month spread over at least three FCI district.
GM(QC)/DGM(QC) of Zonal Office
A minimum of two depots, each month, in different procuring region.
Quality of all food-grains during procurement is assessed at the procurement centers and than at storage points by the experienced Quality Control officials/officers with reference to conformity with the GOI specifications.
Rice is accepted at storage point by TA on 100% inspection and to ensure acceptance of rice conforming to laid down specifications, following super inspection procedure has been laid down:-
Sl. No.
At the level of the officer
% of Test Check
1.
Manager(QC) concerned
25% rice consignments accepted by each TA at each depot on day to day basis .
2.
Asstt.Genl. Manager (QC) concerned
10% rice consignments/stocks accepted by each TA on fortnightly basis at each depot.
3.
Area Manager. concerned
2% rice consignments/stocks accepted by each TA on fortnightly basis at each depot .
4.
Dy.General Manager (QC) of Region
10 depots during each month spread over at least 3(three) FCI districts by drawing/analyzing samples of rice of at least two different stacks accepted under the supervision of different M(QC).Inspection to be carried out in such a way that all the procurement district of the region are covered once in 3(three) months .
5.
GM(Region)
At least 4(FOUR) depots every month spread over at least two FCI districts by drawing/analyzing samples from two different stacks at each depot .
6.
GM(QC),DGM(QC); Zonal Manager
A minimum of two depots in different procuring regions each month by drawing/analyzing samples or at least two different stacks of rice already accepted. Next month different regions should be covered.
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