Packaging & its details |
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| (A) For Export | |
| Each individual fruit of mango will be enclosed in a clean, white, soft, expandable and netted type polystyrene sleeve to prevent bruising before packing in a box. | |
| The mangoes must be packed in insect-proof boxes. If ventilated boxes are used, all the ventilator openings of the box should be covered with insect-proof screen and all the sides of box should be sealed with adhesive tape to prevent any entry of pests. | |
| The materials used inside the package must be new, clean, and of a quality such as to avoid causing any external or internal damage to the produce. | |
| The use of materials, particularly of paper or stamps bearing trade specifications is allowed, provided the printing or labeling has been done with non-toxic ink or glue. | |
| Mangoes shall be packed in each container in compliance with the Recommended International Code of Practice for Packaging and Transport of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (CAC/RCP 44-1995, Amd. 1-2004). | |
| The package boxes dimensions of 390X260X115 mm (for Banganpalli), 320X230X90 |
Characteristics |
Requirements |
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Ring & Flap(4 kg) |
Full Telescopic (4 kg.) |
Ring Flap(8 kg) |
Full Telescopic (8 kg) |
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1. Material of 2. Grammage( 3. Bursting 4. Puncture 5. Compression 6. Cobb (30 |
3 Ply *230/140/140
6.50
110
275
130 |
3 Ply *230/140/140
6.50
110
275
130 |
5 Ply *230/140/140
10.50
280
250
130 |
5 Ply Corrugated *230/140/140
6.50
110
250
130 |
* Outer ply of duplex board
Source: Post- Harvest Manual for Export of Mangoes, APEDA, New Delhi.
(B) For domestic market |
For domestic market, usually mangoes are packed in wooden boxes, details of which are
given below. However, Alphonso and Kesar are packed in CFB boxes. |
Specifications of wooden boxes for domestic marketing
Type of Carton |
Inner Dimension(cm) |
Capacity (kgs) |
Wooden crates |
45X30X30
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16-18
10-11 |