AGMARK Certification
AGMARK is a quality certification mark for agricultural products in India, issued under the Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) Act, 1937, and regulated by the Directorate of Marketing and Inspection (DMI) under the Ministry of Agriculture. It confirms that a product meets government-defined grading standards for quality, purity, and safety.
WHAT YOU NEED
Purpose
- ✓Assures consumers of product quality and standardized grading (e.g., Grade A, Grade B)
- ✓Builds trust and marketability for agricultural and food products
- ✓Often required or preferred by retailers, exporters, and government procurement
- ✓Helps differentiate products in a competitive market through quality assurance
- ✓Supports fair trade practices in agricultural commerce
Products Covered
- ✓Ghee, butter, and dairy products
- ✓Spices, honey, and vegetable oils
- ✓Cereals, pulses, and food grains
- ✓Essential oils and other processed agricultural products
Other points to know
- ✓AGMARK certification is not mandatory for all products but is often expected in specific categories (like ghee)
- ✓License typically requires periodic renewal
- ✓Using the AGMARK label without authorization is a punishable offense under the Act
