New laundry standards in the works for cleaner vegetable exports

Copyright © HT Digital Streams Limit all rights reserved. New laundry standards in works of bis for root and tuber vegetables to increase export hygiene The upcoming standards are aimed at modernizing the way root and tuber vegetables are cleared before reaching domestic and international markets. (Reuters) Summary experts have said while India continues with free trade agreements with large developed economies, manufacturing practices with international standards will align with the execution of exports. New -delhi: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is ready to set up new standards for rings used to clean root and tuber vegetables, which have a diverse demand in the entire country, as well as worldwide, two people involved directly in the process. These machines are crucial to food processing units and large exporters who handle products such as roots, radishes, beets, cassava and potatoes. The upcoming standards are aimed at modernizing the way these crops drawn from the underground and often clean a large amount of soil and contaminants before reaching domestic and international markets. It comes in the background of India that can diversify agricultural and horticulture exports. “BIS will require the use of food grade, non-corrosive materials such as stainless steel for all parts that come into contact with the vegetables,” the first one of the two people mentioned above. Also read: Cooking oil packs can also be changed to cut the shift traders to size, and the washing efficiency is key to the effective removal of soil and debris, while the vegetables have minimal bruises, cuts or cracks, this person said. The new BIS standard contains clear test methods to see how good the machines were, how much they can handle and how safe they are. Only machines that meet these standards will be certified, giving buyers more confidence and helping Indian exporters to meet the global food safety rules and reduce rejection at ports. Developed economies, including the US, Germany and the Netherlands, already rely on rings made entirely of stainless steel or food grade polymers, which minimize corrosion and microbial risks. In accordance with bis standards “The move will instruct all such manufacturers to manufacture the machines in accordance with BIS standards and obtain certification to ensure better quality. Currently, the ISI mark is not mandatory for these machines, as there were no standards that regulate their design or performance so far,” the second person said. Fresh potato exports still played an important role in the agricultural trade in India in the calendar year 2024. However, the value of this exports rose to a record $ 110 million in 2024 from $ 94.5 million in 2023, which registered an increase of 16.4%. This increase in value reflects a higher average export price, which grew by 17.1% year-on-year to about $ 214 a tonne. The main export destinations for potatoes are he UAE, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bangladesh. Also read: The export of India faces geopolitical problems, but trade transactions provide relief: RBI report manufacturers have marked concerns about a possible rise in prices. “At the moment, machines used to wash such fruits and vegetables are available in the domestic market for about £ 3-4 lakh, while advanced models are priced at around £ 5 Lakh,” a senior manager of a manufacturing firm told Mint to ask for anonymity. With the new standards that will come into effect, the prices of these machines could rise by 10% to 15%, this executive said. “In this segment, most of the players are MSMEs. These standards can put these manufacturers economic pressure, but it is essential to keep the industry in line with world players,” said Vinod Kumar Abhash Kumar, trade expert and assistant professor, Economics, Delhi University. “While India continues with free trade agreements with major developed economies such as the UK, the US and the EU, our manufacturing practices with international benchmarks will align with our export competitiveness,” Kumar said. According to the IMARC group, the vegetable-washer equipment market was valued at $ 292.82 million in India in 2023 and is expected to reach $ 1.1 billion by 2033. The growth is driven by increased health awareness, stricter food safety regulations and a greater acceptance of automatic and smart washing solutions by large and middle -sized processing. Also read: The wait for cheap Scotch -Whiskey got a little longer earlier, Mint reported on May 26 that India was sought greater US market access for its mangoes, pomegranate, litchi, grapes, pineapple, guava, jackfruit, drumstick, green chilli, carrots, bottles, bottles, bottles, bottles, bottles, bottles, bottles, bottles, bottles, bottles, bottles, bottles, bottles, bottles, bottles, bottles, bottles, bottles, bottles, bottles, bottles, bottles, bottles, bottles, bottles, bottles, bottles, bottles, bottles, bottles, bottles, bottles, bottles, bottles, bottles, bottles. Better washing machines will create better opportunities for export markets for Indian fruits and vegetables. India’s agriculture exports to the US were worth $ 2.53 billion in FY25, led by spices, grain preparations, rice, fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy and poultry. Catch all the business news, market news, news reports and latest news updates on Live Mint. Download the Mint News app to get daily market updates. More Topics #Make #msmes Read Next Story