Name: Turmeric Fingers (Dry)

1. Botanical Name: Curcuma longa

2. Form: Whole fingers, powder, or slices

3. Color: Deep yellow to orange

4. Curcumin Content: Minimum 2-5%

5. Moisture Content: Maximum 12%

6. Foreign Matter: Maximum 0.5%

7. Ash Content: Maximum 7%

8. Acid Insoluble Ash: Maximum 1.5%

9. Lead Content: Maximum 2.5 ppm

10. Total Plate Count: <100,000 cfu/g

11. Yeast & Mold: <1,000 cfu/g

12. E. Coli: Negative

13. Salmonella: Negative

Packaging:

• Material: Food-grade polyethylene bags, jute bags with polyethylene lining, or vacuum-sealed containers

• Weight: Typically 20 kg, 25 kg, or 50 kg bags

• Labeling:Product name and form (e.g., “Turmeric Powder” or “Turmeric Fingers”)

• Batch or lot number

• Net weight

• Country of origin

• Manufacturer’s name and address

• Date of packing and best before date

• Handling and storage instructions

Documentation:

• Phytosanitary Certificate: To certify that the product is free from quarantine pests and complies with the plant health regulations of the importing country

• Certificate of Origin: Issued by a recognized authority in India (e.g., Export Inspection Council of India) to verify the country of origin

• Quality Certificate: From accredited laboratories for parameters like curcumin content, moisture, and microbial load

• Fumigation Certificate: If required by the importing country, to ensure the product is free from pests

• Commercial Invoice: Detailed invoice including the product description, quantity, unit price, and total price

• Packing List: Details of the packaging, including the number of packages, their weights, and dimensions

• Bill of Lading/Airway Bill: Depending on the mode of transport

Quality Standards:

• Adhere to the importing country’s food safety and quality regulations (e.g., FDA regulations in the USA, EFSA standards in the EU)

• Ensure compliance with ISO, FSSAI, or other relevant standards

Storage and Transportation:

• Storage Conditions: Cool, dry place away from direct sunlight

• Transportation: In clean, dry containers to avoid contamination and moisture