A NATIONAL

1. Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the National Standard Body of India, which is responsible for the harmonious development of the National Standards. Prescribed quality standards for 16 Spices, Spice Powders, Concentrates and Oleoresins, and Cereals, Pulses and Millet Products

2. AGMARK is a certification mark for agricultural produce under Agricultural Produce (Grading Marking) Act, 1937, assuring that they conform to a grade standard notified by Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Govt of India. It Published Grading and Marking Rules for Pulses, Cereals, Fruits & Vegetables and Vegetable Oils ,Fiber Crops, Edible Nuts, Spices etc

B INTERNATIONAL

1. United Nations Economic Commission for Europe through its Working Party on Agricultural Quality Standards developed internationally agreed commercial quality standards for agricultural produce. The standards are based on existing national standards, industry and trade practices.