Quality you can verify, at every stage.
tested today. trusted tomorrow.Every lot procured by the National Commodity Supply Corporation of India passes through standardized quality checks from sample collection at the mandi to final dispatch so farmers get fair grading and consumers get safe, wholesome foodgrain.
Foodgrain quality control built for scale and accountability
Quality control is not a single inspection it is a chain of checks that starts the moment grain arrives at a procurement centre and continues until it reaches the final buyer. The National Commodity Supply Corporation of India runs a standardized, documented quality assurance process across wheat, rice, pulses and oilseeds, so that grading is consistent, farmers receive fair value for genuine quality, and consumers receive commodities that meet national food safety norms.
Our quality framework combines on-site testing at the point of procurement with laboratory verification, graded storage, and pre-dispatch checks supported by a traceable record for every lot handled through our network.
Our six-step quality assurance process
Each consignment moves through the same standardized checkpoints, regardless of origin or destination.
01Sample Collection
Representative samples are drawn from every incoming lot at the mandi or collection centre using standardized probes, so no single sample can misrepresent an entire consignment.
02Laboratory Testing
Samples are tested in NABL-recognized labs for moisture content, foreign matter, broken grains, weevilled grains, and contamination before a lot is accepted for procurement.
03Grading & Sorting
Commodities are graded against FAQ (Fair Average Quality) and AGMARK norms, with mechanical sorting used to separate grain by size, moisture and admixture levels.
04Certified Storage
Approved lots move into fumigated, moisture-controlled warehouses with periodic re-testing to catch spoilage, pest resurgence, or quality drift during storage.
05Dispatch Verification
A final quality check and weighment is carried out before any lot leaves the warehouse, with a quality certificate accompanying every dispatch.
06Traceability & Records
Every batch is logged against its procurement centre, test results and storage history, giving full traceability from farm gate to final delivery.
Quality parameters checked in every lot
Testing thresholds follow AGMARK and FSSAI norms and vary by commodity, procurement season, and destination use (open market, PDS, or buffer stock).
Moisture Content
Tested against commodity-specific safe limits to prevent fungal growth and spoilage during storage.
Foreign Matter
Stones, dust, husk and other admixture are measured and kept within permissible AGMARK thresholds.
Broken & Damaged Grains
Broken, shrivelled and weather-damaged grains are quantified as they directly affect grade and price.
Pest & Weevil Infestation
Lots are screened for live infestation; affected consignments are fumigated or rejected as per protocol.
Aflatoxin & Contaminant Levels
Mycotoxin screening is carried out on oilseeds and pulses to meet FSSAI safety limits.
Protein & Nutrient Content
Protein and nutrient benchmarks are checked for pulses and wheat lots intended for PDS and bulk supply.
Compliance you can rely on
Our testing and grading protocols are aligned with national food-safety and quality frameworks, so every certificate issued reflects a consistent, auditable standard.
Quality control, answered
Procurement is carried out against Fair Average Quality (FAQ) norms and AGMARK grading, with moisture, foreign matter and damaged-grain limits set for each commodity before a lot is accepted.
Have a quality concern about a consignment?
Our QA desk can pull the test record and certificate for any lot handled through our network.