Standards and Standardization — Flashcards

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Standardization is the process of making products or services conform to a set of agreed-upon rules or specifications to ensure quality, safety, and consistency for consumers.

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Agmark certifies the quality and purity of agricultural and processed food products like pulses, rice, oil, ghee, honey, and spices. It ensures correct weight, quality, and chemical standards set by t…

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Rice, wheat flour, edible oil, ghee, and honey are commonly Agmark-certified products. These marks assure consumers of quality and prevent adulteration.

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The PFA Act, first enacted in 1954, aims to prevent the sale of adulterated or substandard food items. It sets quality standards and penalties for unsafe or fake food products to protect consumer heal…

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FPO stands for Fruit Products Order. It certifies that fruit-based products like jams, squashes, and pickles meet hygiene, packaging, and quality standards. Manufacturers must have a license under thi…

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FPO ensures safe production conditions, proper labeling, and hygienic packaging. It protects consumers from contaminated or low-quality fruit products and promotes fair trade practices.

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The ISI mark is a quality certification issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). It guarantees that products like electrical appliances, cement, and pressure cookers meet safety and quality sta…

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Electrical appliances, pressure cookers, LPG cylinders, cement, and baby food must carry the ISI mark. This ensures they meet strict safety and quality testing standards.