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Date: 02-Jul-2024 Category: Extra Ordinary State: Union Government Country: India

ln exercise of the powers conferred by clause p of sub section 2 of section 35 of the Warehousing Development and Regulation Act,

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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways

What it means

  • This gazette notification from the Warehousing Development and Regulatory Authority (WDRA), issued on July 2nd, 2024, mandates that ten specified agricultural commodities must be stored in registered warehouses. These commodities must meet quality standards set by AGMARK, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), or the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). If no such standards exist, those set by Central or State Governments or governmental bodies will apply.
  • The notification details authorized laboratories for testing commodities requiring chemical or allied laboratory analysis, including AGMARK labs, NABL-accredited labs, and labs recognized by BIS and FSSAI. Central and State Government-recognized labs are also authorized.

Key Changes

  • Ten specific agricultural commodities (Barnyard Millet, Browntop Millet, Foxtail Millet, Ginger Seed, Jack Fruit seed, Kodo Millet, Little Millet, Proso Millet, Raw Arrowroot Powder, White Peas) are now mandated for storage in registered warehouses.
  • Specific quality standards (AGMARK, BIS, FSSAI, or government standards if others don't exist) must be met for these commodities before storage.
  • The notification clearly defines authorized laboratories for testing, expanding beyond previously recognized entities.

Impact Analysis

Impact on Farmers

  • Need for farmer education and awareness programs on the new regulations and compliance procedures.

Impact on Warehouses

  • Need for training and certification to ensure compliance with regulations.

Impact on Testing Laboratories

  • Potential for increased revenue and expansion opportunities.

Impact on Consumers

  • Improved access to reliable and consistent supply of the specified commodities.

Suggested Action Items

  • Review and update the regulations periodically to ensure they remain effective and relevant.

Key Entities Referenced

Warehousing Development and Regulatory Authority (WDRA): The issuing authority of the gazette notification, responsible for regulating warehouses and ensuring compliance. Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Act, 2007: The primary legislation under which the notification is issued. Warehousing (Development and Regulation) Registration of Warehouses Rules, 2017: Rules that provide further details on warehouse registration and operations, referenced in the notification. AGMARK: Agricultural Marketing standards referenced for quality control. Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS): Standards organization referenced for quality control. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI): Food safety standards organization referenced for quality control. National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL): Body responsible for accrediting testing laboratories.
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