what is the significance of ISI ? what is the signficance of Agmark?

ISI The product certification scheme is basically
voluntary and aims at providing quality, safety and dependability to the ultimate
customer. Presence of certification mark known as Standard Mark on a product is an
assurance of conformity to the specifications. The conformity is ensured by regular
surveillance of the licensee's performance by surprise inspections and testing of
samples, drawn both from the factory and the
market.

AGMARK

AGMARK-Quality standards for agricultural
commodities are framed based on their intrinsic quality. Food safety factors are being
incorporated in the standards to complete in World trade. Standards are being harmonised
with international standards keeping in view th WTO requirements. Certification of
agricultural commodities is carried out for the benefit of producer/manufacturer and
consumer. Certification of adulteration prone commodities viz. Butter, Ghee, Vegetable
Oils, Ground-Spices, Honey, Wheat Atta etc. is very popular. Blended Edible Vegetable
Oils and Fat Spread are compulsorily required to be certified under
Agmark.

Facilities for testing and grading of Cotton for
the benefit of cotton growers is provided through six cotton classing centres set up in
cotton growing belt in the country.

During the year
1999-2000, agricultural commodities worth Rs. 429767 lakhs were graded and marked under
AGMARK. Check is kept on the quality of certified products through 23 laboratories and
43 offices spread all over the country.