About basmati rice
Basmati is grown in India. India supplies more than 40 per cent of world rice exports.
Sold in retail and wholesale packs to importers, wholesalers and packers.
How supply works
We act as the agent of FSSAI-licensed Indian producers. The licensed producer supplies the goods, issues the invoice and exports directly; we handle the enquiry from first contact to order.
Types
- White basmati
- Brown basmati
- Retail and wholesale packs
Materials
- Basmati rice
Standards
- Producers licensed by FSSAI, the Indian food safety authority
- Laboratory testing against the destination's limits for pesticide residues and aflatoxin
- Labelling to the destination's rules
- APEDA contract registration for each rice contract
Options
- Retail or wholesale packs
- Private-label packing where the producer offers it
Packaging
- Bags of 5, 10 or 20 kg
- Export carton or bulk bag
Documents
- Commercial invoice from the producer
- Packing list
- Certificate of origin
- Producer's certificate of analysis
- Laboratory test report for pesticide residues, aflatoxin and moisture
- Producer's FSSAI licence number, shown on the label
- APEDA contract registration
Specification
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Unit of sale | Kilogram or tonne |
| Pack sizes | For example 5, 10 and 20 kg |
| HS code | 1006 |
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