AGMARK, or Agriculture Mark, is the certification mark to assure the quality of agricultural products in India. AGMARK acts as a third party guarantee for the agricultural products that are produced and consumed in India.
What is AGMARK certificate?
AGMARK is a certification mark for agricultural produce, assuring that they conform to a grade standard notified by Directorate of Marketing & Inspection (DMI), Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare under Agricultural Produce (Grading Marking) Act, 1937.
What is the difference between Fssai and AGMARK?
The primary difference between an AGMARK and FSSAI license is that AGMARK is a certification while FSSAI is a government agency. AGMARK is an inspection seal provided for quality of Agricultural Products whereas, FSSAI Licensing covers every food item whether agricultural or non-agricultural.