Packaging manual

ANNEXURE – I B
SPECIFICATIONS OF CONSUMER PACKS
A Flexible Pouches : ( 500 grams, 1 kg and 2 kg )
Material of Pouch : Laminate of polyester/LDPE
Thickness : Polyester – 12 micron
LDPE - 50 micron
The material shall be either extrusion laminated, or in the case of adhesive
lamination, food grade, odourfree adhesive should be used.
Type of Pouch : a) Pillow Pouch or
b) Side gusseted pouch
Dimensions of pouch : As indicated in Annexure I – A.
Bond Strength : 250 gm /15 mm (minimum)
Heat Seal Strength : 2kg / 15 mm ( minimum)
Seal width : 5 mm ( minimum )
Note :
1 . While the above is indicative type of laminate that is recommended, any other
flexible film or laminate comparable to the the barrier, strength and printing
properties and low temperature stability of the above laminate would also be
accepted.
2 . Tolerance
a) Permissiable lower level
Polyester film ( -5% ) (minus 5 percent )
Polyethylene film ( -10 % ) ( minus 10 percent )

b) Upper Level
A higher specification ( positive tolerance ) always could be
acceptable, but however should not lead to high rigidity, flex
crack,,reduced bond strength or seal strength. A higher
specification may add to the cost.
3. The laminate material could be transparent/opaque/coloured as per the
requirements of the importer.
4.. All the materials used shall be of food grade and pass the prescribed
Indian standard/standards if any and as demanded by the importing
countries.
5. Printing requirements shall conform to as prescribed by the importing
countries.
6. General observations :
a) The pouches shall be clean and without any specs.
b) The pouches shall be 3 sides or 4 sides sealed, or gusseted.
c) The seal width shall be minimum 5 mm, particularly the top seal (for
filled pouches ).
d) The pouches shall be either reverse or surface printed. In the case of
surface print, the print shall be compatible with the product and shall not
lift or smudge. The print shall be legible and easy to read.
B. Plastic Punnet ( 500 grams )
Material : Food grade, odourless PET
( polyethylene terephthalate)
Design : As per drawings no.3
Dimensions : As indicated in Annexure – I A.
Approx. Wt.(gms) : 25.00

Note : The lid should sit firmly on the tray and should be lockable type.
ANNEXURE – II C1
SPECIFICATION DETAILS OF TRANSPORT PACK
Product : Precut frozen fruits and vegetables .
Type of Consumer Pack : a) Flexible Pillow Pouch.
b) Flexible gusseted pouch
Capacity of Consumer Pack : 500 grams., 1 kg., 2 kg.
Material of Construction : 3 - ply corrugated fibre board*
External Dimensions (mm) : a) 400 x 300 x 315 b) 500 x 400 x 200
Style of Box : a) RSC (0201) b) Telescopic (0312)
Type of Flutes : ‘B’/narrow
Direction of Flutes : Vertical
Grammage (g/m2 ) : 190 / 150 /190.
(outer to innner ) ( indicative )
Burst Factorof Kraft Paper : Min 25
Bursting Strength of Board ( kg/cm2 ) : Min 15
No. of pieces per Box : Not more than two
Manufacturer’s Joint : By gluing
CompressionStrength of box (kgf) : Min 300
Cobb (30 minutes) (g/m2) : Max. 60
* Outer ply with waterproof coating or plastic film lamination.
Note : Dimensions of the box are modular to Euro pallets. However, any
other dimensions or box styles to suit importers requirements could

also be used.
ANNEXURE – II – C2
SPECIFICATION DETAILS OF TRANSPORT PACK.
Product : Precut frozen fruits and vegetables .
Type of Consumer Pack : Plastic Punnet with Lid
Capacity of Consumer Pack : 500 grams.
Material of Construction : 3 - ply corrugated fibre board *
External Dimensions (mm) : 500 x 300 x 200
Style of Box : a) RSC 0201 b) Telescopic 0312
Type of Flutes : ‘B’/narrow
Grammage (g/m2) : 190 / 150 /190.
(outer to innner ) (indicative )
Burst Factorof Kraft Paper : Min 25
Bursting Strength of Board (kg/cm2) : Min 15.0
No. of Pieces per box : Not more than two
Manufacturers Joint : By gluing.
CompressionStrength (kgf) : Min 300
Cobb (30 minutes) (g/m2) : Max. 60
* Outer ply with water proof coating or plastic film lamination.
Note : Dimensions of the box are modular to Euro pallets. However, any
other dimensions or box styles to suit importers requirements could
also be used.

ANNEXURE – II D
SPECIFICATION DETAILS FOR PRESSURE SENSITIVE TAPE AND
REINFORCEMENT STRAP
a) Pressure sensitive Tape
Material : BOPP or PVC
( biaxially oriented Polypropylene )
or
( Polyvinyl Chloride )
Width : 50 mm ( minimum )
Adhesion Property : To pass as per IS : 3676 – 1986
( For further specification details refer IS : 2880 – 1987 )
b) ReinforcementStrap
Material : PP or HDPE
(Polypropylene or high density polyethylene)
Width : 12mm (minimum )
Thickness : 0.50 mm ( minimum )
Breaking Load : 80 kg / 12 mm width

ANNEXURE – III A
SPECIFICATION DETAILS FOR DIRECT BULK PACK
PRODUCT : Okra / Beans / Bitter gourd / Acid lime
CAPACITY : 10 kg.
1) MATERIAL OF CONSTRUCTION : Corrugated fibre board *
2) EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS (MM) : 500 x 300 x 200
3) STYLE OF BOX : RSC (0201) **
4) TYPE OF FLUTES : B/B
5) DIRECTION OF FLUTES : Vertical
6) NO. OF PLIES : 5
7) GRAMMAGE (G/ M.SQ.)
(OUTER TO INNER) : 250/120/120/120/120
8) BURST FACTOR OF PAPER
(KRAFT) : 20.00
9) BURSTING STRENGTH OF
BOARD (KG/CM.SQ.) : 14.00
10) NO. OF PIECES PER BOX : Not more than two
11) MANUFACTURER’S JOINT : By gluing
12) COMPRESSION STRENGTH
OF BOX (KGF) : 400.00
13) COBB (30 MINUTES)
(G/M.SQ.) (MAX.) : 60.00
14) NO. OF VENTILATION HOLES : 16.00
15) DIAMETER AND POSITION : 20 mm. 3 holes each on the two sides.
OF HOLES 1 hole each on the two ends.
4 holes each on top &
bottom.
* Outer ply of White duplex board
** Or any other suitable style which provides equal strength and performance

ANNEXURE – III B
CAPACITY : 10 kg.
3) STYLE OF BOX : Telescopic (0300) **
4) TYPE OF FLUTES : Lid / Tray : B(narrow)
6) NO. OF PLIES : 3
(OUTER TO INNER) : Lid / Tray : 250/150/150
(KRAFT) : 20.00
BOARD (KG/CM.SQ.) : Lid / Tray : 11.00
OF BOX (KGF) (MIN) : 400.00
(G/M.SQ.) (MAX.) : 60.00
15) DIAMETER AND POSITION : 3 holes each on the two sides.
bottom.

** Or any other suitable style which
provides equal strength and performance
ANNEXURE – III C
CAPACITY : 10 kg.
4) TYPE OF FLUTES : Lid / Tray : B(narrow)
6) NO. OF PLIES : 3
(KRAFT) : 20.00
BOARD (KG/CM.SQ.) : Lid / Tray : 11
(G/M.SQ.) (MAX.) : 60.00

4 holes each on the top &
bottom.
ANNEXURE - III D
SPECIFICATION DETAILS FOR DIRECT BULK PACKS
CAPACITY : 10 kg.
4) TYPE OF FLUTES : Lid : B(narrow), Tray : B/B (narrow)
6) NO. OF PLIES : Lid / Tray : 3/5
7) GRAMMAGE (G/ M.SQ.) : Lid : 250/150/150
(OUTER TO INNER) Tray : 250/120/120/120/120
(KRAFT) : 20.00
BOARD (KG/CM.SQ.) : Lid / Tray : 11/ 14

(G/M.SQ.) (MAX.) : 60.00
bottom.
ANNEXURE – III E
PRODUCT : Okra / Beans / Bitter gourd / Papaya / Pineapple
CAPACITY : 5 - 7 kg.
3) STYLE OF BOX : RSC (0201)
**
4) TYPE OF FLUTES : B (narrow)
6) NO. OF PLIES : 3
(OUTER TO INNER) : 250/150/150
(KRAFT) : 20.00

(G/M.SQ.) (MAX.) : 60.00
bottom.
* Outer ply of White duplex board.
provides equal strength and performance.
ANNEXURE – III F
4) TYPE OF FLUTES : Lid/Tray : B (narrow)
6) NO. OF PLIES : 3
(KRAFT) : 20.00
BOARD (KG/CM.SQ.) : Lid/Tray : 11/ 11

(G/M.SQ.) (MAX.) : 60.00
15) DIAMETER AND POSITION : 20 mm. 2 holes each on two sides.
OF HOLES 1 hole each on two ends.
bottom.
ANNEXURE – III G
6) NO. OF PLIES : 3

(KRAFT) : 20.00
BOARD (KG/CM.SQ.) : Lid/Tray : 11/ 11
(G/M.SQ.) (MAX.) : 60.00
bottom.
ANNEXURE – III H
6) NO. OF PLIES : 3

(KRAFT) : 20.00
BOARD (KG/CM.SQ.) : Lid/Tray : 11.00
(G/M.SQ.) (MAX.) : 60.00
15) DIAMETER AND POSITION : 20 mm. 2 holes each on both the sides.
OF HOLES 1 hole each on both the ends.
bottom.
ANNEXURE - III I
PRODUCT : Bitter gourd / Cucumber/ Acid lime/ Chikoo
4) TYPE OF FLUTES : B (narrow)

6) NO. OF PLIES : 3
(KRAFT) : 20.00
(G/M.SQ.) (MAX.) : 60.00
15) DIAMETER AND POSITION : 20.00 mm. 2 holes each on the two sides.
bottom.
provides equal strength and performance.
ANNEXURE – III J

(OUTER TO INNER) : Lid/Tray : 250/150/150
(KRAFT) : 20.00
BOARD (KG/CM.SQ.) : Lid /Tray: 11.00 / 11.00
(G/M.SQ.) (MAX.) : 60.00
14) DIAMETER AND POSITION : 20.00 mm. 2 holes each on the two sides.
bottom.
ANNEXURE – III K

6) NO. OF PLIES : 3
(KRAFT) : 20.00
(G/M.SQ.) (MAX.) : 60.00
15) DIAMETER AND POSITION : 20.00 2 holes each on the two sides.
2 holes each on top & bottom.
ends.
ANNEXURE - III L

(KRAFT) : 20.00
(G/M.SQ.) (MAX.) : 60.00
14) DIAMETER AND POSITION : 20.00 mm.
OF HOLES 2 holes each on the two sides.
1 hole each on the two ends.

ANNEXURE – III M
PRODUCT : Okra / Beans / Bittergourd / Papaya
CAPACITY : 8 kg.
4) TYPE OF FLUTES : B/B (narrow)
6) NO. OF PLIES : 5
(OUTER TO INNER) : 250/120/120/120/120
(KRAFT) : 20.00
(G/M.SQ.) (MAX.) : 60.00
15) DIAMETER AND POSITION : 20.00 mm 3 holes each on the two sides.
bottom.

ANNEXURE - III N
SPECIFICATION DETAILS OF DIRECT BULK PACKS
CAPACITY : 8 kg.
6) NO. OF PLIES : 3
(KRAFT) : 20.00
BOARD (KG/CM.SQ.) : Lid/Tray : 11
(G/M.SQ.) (MAX.) : 60.00

ANNEXURE – III O
CAPACITY : 8 kg.
6) NO. OF PLIES : 3
(KRAFT) : 20.00
BOARD (KG/CM.SQ.) : Lid/Tray : 11/11
(G/M.SQ.) (MAX.) : 60.00

4 holes each on the top & bottom
ANNEXURE – III P
CAPACITY : 8 kg.
4) TYPE OF FLUTES : Lid/Tray : B/B (narrow)
5) DIRECTION OF FLUTES :
6) NO. OF PLIES : Lid/Tray: 3/5
7) GRAMMAGE (G/ M.SQ.) : Lid : 250/150/150
(OUTER TO INNER) Tray : 250/120/120/120/120
(KRAFT) : 20.00
BOARD (KG/CM.SQ.) : Lid/Tray : 11/14

(G/M.SQ.) (MAX.) : 60.00
bottom.
ANNEXURE - III Q
PRODUCT : Pomegranate
CAPACITY : 5 kg. (approx. 12 nos.)
6) NO. OF PLIES : 3
(KRAFT) : 20.00

(G/M.SQ.) (MAX.) : 60.00
15) DIAMETER AND POSITION : 20.00 mm. 3 holes on the two sides.
OF HOLES 1 hole on the two ends.
3 holes on top &
bottom.
ANNEXURE – III R
4) TYPE OF FLUTES : Lid/Tray : B (Narrow)
6) NO. OF PLIES : 3
(KRAFT) : 20.00

(G/M.SQ.) (MAX.) : 60.00
bottom.
:
ANNEXURE - III S
4) TYPE OF FLUTES : Lid/Tray : B
6) NO. OF PLIES : 3
(KRAFT) : 20.00

(G/M.SQ.) (MAX.) : 60.00
bottom.
ANNEXURE - III T
6) NO. OF PLIES : 3

(KRAFT) : 20.00
(G/M.SQ.) (MAX.) : 60.00
15) DIAMETER AND POSITION : 20.00 mm 3 holes on the two sides.
1 hole on the two ends.
ANNEXURE - III U
PRODUCT : Snakegourd
CAPACITY : 5 kg.
4) TYPE OF FLUTES : B (Narrow)

6) NO. OF PLIES : 3
(KRAFT) : 20.00
BOARD (KG/CM.SQ.) : 11
(G/M.SQ.) (MAX.) : 60.00
15) DIAMETER AND POSITION : 20.00 mm 3 holes each on the two ends.
OF HOLES 4 holes each on top &
bottom.
ANNEXURE - III V
PRODUCT : Drumstick
CAPACITY : 7 kg.

6) NO. OF PLIES : 3
(KRAFT) : 20.00
(G/M.SQ.) (MAX.) : 60.00
OF HOLES 4 holes each on the top &
bottom.
ANNEXURE - III W
PRODUCT : Drumstick
CAPACITY : 5 kg.

6) NO. OF PLIES : 3
(KRAFT) : 20.00
(G/M.SQ.) (MAX.) : 60.00
OF HOLES 4 holes each on top & bottom.
ANNEXURE - III X
PRODUCT : Drumstick
CAPACITY : 10 kg.

4) TYPE OF FLUTES : B/B (narrow/narrow)
6) NO. OF PLIES : 5
(OUTER TO INNER) : 250/120/120/120/120
(KRAFT) : 20.00
(G/M.SQ.) (MAX.) : 60.00
OF HOLES 2 holes each on the two ends.
bottom.
ANNEXURE - IV
SPECIFICATION DETAILS FOR PRESSURE SENSITIVE TAPE
AND REINFORCEMENT STRAP
PRESSURE SENSITIVE TAPE :

(Biaxally Oriented Polypropylene )
OR
(Polyvinyl Chloride)
Width : 50 mm (minimum)
Adhesion Property : To pass as per IS 3676-1986.
(For further specification details refer IS 2880-1987)
REINFORCEMENTSTRAP :
Material : PP (Polypropylene)
Width : Min. 12 mm
Thickness : Min. 0.50 mm
Breaking Load : 80 kg / 12 mm width
Elongation : Max 25%
ANNEXURE V-A
PRODUCT : Apples – Direct bulk (with slotted partitions)
CAPACITY : Appx. 16 Kg. (80 nos.)
MATERIAL OF CONSTRUCTION : * Corrugated Fibre board – 3 ply.

EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS (MM) : 400 x 330 x 370
STYLE OF BOX : ** Telescopic - 0320
TYPE OF FLUTES : B (narrow)
DIRECTION OF FLUTES : Vertical
GRAMMAGE (G/M.SQ.)
OUTER TO INNER (INDICATIVE) : 250/150/150
BURST FACTOR OF PAPER
(KRAFT) (MIN.) : 25
BURSTING STRENGTH OF
BOARD (KG/CM.SQ) (MIN.) : 12.0
NUMBER OF PIECES PER BOX : Not more than two
MANUFACTURER’S JOINT : By gluing
COMPRESSION STRENGTH
OF BOX (KGF) (MIN.) : 500
COBB (30 MINUTES)
(G/M.SQ.) (MAX.) : 60
NO. OF VENTILATION HOLES, : One slot on each of the ends of the box,
DIAMETER AND POSITION OF as shown in drawing no. 13
HOLES
** Or any other suitable style which provide
equal strength and performance
ANNEXURE V-B

PRODUCT : Apples – Direct bulk (with moulded pulp trays)
CAPACITY : Appx. 16 kg. (80 nos.)
MATERIAL OF CONSTRUCTION : * Corrugated Fibre board – 3 ply
GRAMMAGE (G/M.SQ.)
(KRAFT) (MIN.) : 25
NUMBER OF PIECES PER BOX : Not more than two.
COBB (30 MINUTES)
(G/M.SQ.) (MAX.) : 60
NO. OF VENTILATION HOLES, : One slot on each of the ends box,
DIAMETER AND POSITION OF as shown in drawing no. 12.
HOLES
ANNEXURE - VI

SPECIFICATION DETAILS FOR PARTITIONS & SEPARATOR PLATES
DIRECT BULK PACK FOR APPLES
MATERIAL OF CONSTRUCTION : Corrugated Fibre board - 3 ply.
DIRECTION OF FLUTES
FOR PARTITIONS : Vertical
GRAMMAGE (G/M.SQ.)
OUTER TO INNER : 150/150/150

ANNEXURE - XII
SPECIFICATION OF CONSUMER PACKS
A) Flexible Pouches : (250 grams, 500 grams)
Material of pouch : LDPE or PP
Thickness (microns) : 37.5 or 25
Type of pouch : Pillow pouch
Seal width : 5 mm (minimum)
Note :
1) Tolerance
a) Permissiable Lower Level
Polyethylene film (- 1.0%)
Polypropylene film (- 10%)
b) Upper Level
A higher specification (positive tolerance) always could be acceptable, but
however should not lead to high rigidity, flex crack or reduced seal
strength. A higher specification may add to the cost.
2) The material could be transparent/opaque coloured as per the requirements of
the importer.
3) The materials used shall be food grade and pass the prescribed Indian
Standard /
Standards if any, and as demanded by the importing countries.

4) Printing requirements shall conform to as prescribed by the importing
countries.
5) General Observations :
a) The pouches shall be clean and without any foreign particle
b) The pouches shall be 3 sides or 4 sides sealed or gusseted.
c) The seal width shall be minimum 5mm, particularly the top seal
(for filled pouches)
surface print, the print shall be compatible with the productand shall
not lift or smudge. The print shall be legible and easy to read.
B) Plastic Punnet : (250 grams, 500 grams)
Material : Food grade, odourless PET (Polyethylene Terepthalate)
Design : As per prototypes
Note : The lid should sit firmly on the tray and should be lockable type.
C) Woven Net bag – String pull type
Material : HDPE (High Density Polyethylene)
OR
PA (Polyamide)
Weight
Per Mt. Sq. : 45 min.

D) Stretch film
Material : Food grade, odourless, stretchable.
LDPE : (Low Density Polyethylene) film
OR
LLDPE : (Linear Low Density Polyethylene) film
OR
PVC : (Polyvinyl Chloride) film
Thickness : 15.00
(micron)
F) EPS Tray
Material of : (EPS) Expanded Polystyrene
Construction
Density g/cc : 0.08
Thickness : Not more than 5mm.

ANNEXURE XV-A
SPECIFICATION DETAILS OF TRANSPORT PACK FOR CONSUMER PACK
PRODUCT : Okra / Beans / Snow peas / Snap peas
TYPE OF CONSUMER PACK : a) Flexible Pouch b) Woven net bag
CAPACITY OF CONSUMER PACK : 250 grams, 500 grams.
1) MATERIAL OF CONSTRUCTION : 3 – ply Corrugated fibre board *
3) STYLE OF BOX : a) RSC (0201) b) Telescopic (0312)
(OUTER TO INNER) : * 250/150/150
(KRAFT) : 20.00
(G/M.SQ.) (MAX.) : 60.00
14) DIAMETER AND POSITION : 20 mm - Drawing nos. 10 & 11.
OF HOLES 3 holes each on the two sides,

1 hole each on the two ends.
bottom.
Note : Dimensions of the box are modular to Euro pallets. However, any other
dimensions or box styles to suit importers requirement could also be used.
ANNEXURE XV-B
PRODUCT : Okra / Beans/Snow peas / Snap peas
TYPE OF CONSUMER PACK : a) Plastic punnet with lid
b) Plastic punnet stretch wrapped
CAPACITY OF CONSUMER PACK : 250 grams.
3) STYLE OF BOX : One piece tuck-in-type
(OUTER TO INNER) : * 250/150/150
(KRAFT) : 20.00
9) NO. OF PIECES PER BOX : One
(G/M.SQ.) (MAX.) : 60.00

14) DIAMETER AND POSITION : As shown in drawing nos. 12 & 13
OF
HOLES
ANNEXURE XV-C
(OUTER TO INNER) : * 250/150/150
(KRAFT) : 20.00

(G/M.SQ.) (MAX.) : 60.00
14) DIAMETER AND POSITION : As shown in drawing nos. 12 & 13
OF HOLES
ANNEXURE XV-D
3) STYLE OF BOX : a) Telescopic (0306) b) Telescopic (0312)
(OUTER TO INNER) : * 250/150/150
(KRAFT) : 20.00

(G/M.SQ.) (MAX.) : 60.00
14) DIAMETER AND POSITION : 20 mm - drawing nos. 14 & 15
OF HOLES 3 holes each on the two sides
1 holes each on the two sides.
4 holes each on top and
bottom.
ANNEXURE XV-E
PRODUCT : Asparagus
TYPE OF CONSUMER PACK : EPS tray stretch wrapped
1) MATERIAL OF CONSTRUCTION : 3 ply Corrugated fibre board *
3) STYLE OF BOX : a) Telescopic (0306) b) Telescopic (0312)
(OUTER TO INNER) : *250/150/150
(KRAFT) : 20.00

(G/M.SQ.) (MAX.) : 60.00
14) DIAMETER AND POSITION : 20 mm Drawing nos. 14 & 15
1 hole each on the two ends
bottom
ANNEXURE XV-F
PRODUCT : Asparagus
TYPE OF CONSUMER PACK : Flexible pillow pouch
1) MATERIAL OF CONSTRUCTION : 3 ply Corrugated fibre board *
3) STYLE OF BOX : a) Telescopic (0300)

(OUTER TO INNER) : *250/150/150
(KRAFT) : 20.00
(G/M.SQ.) (MAX.) : 60.00
14) DIAMETER AND POSITION : 20 mm Drawing no. 16.
bottom
ANNEXURE XV-G
PRODUCT : Asparagus
TYPE OF CONSUMER PACK : Stretch wrapped in bunches

3) STYLE OF BOX : Telescopic (0300)
(OUTER TO INNER) : *250/150/150
(KRAFT) : 20.00
(G/M.SQ.) (MAX.) : 60.00
14) DIAMETER AND POSITION : 20 mm. Drawing no. 16.
bottom
ANNEXURE XV-H
PRODUCT : Lychees / Strawberries
TYPE OF CONSUMER PACK : Plastic punnet stretch wrapped, punnet stretch
wrapped & EPS tray stretch wrapped.

(OUTER TO INNER) : * 250/150/150
(KRAFT) : 20.00
(G/M.SQ.) (MAX.) : 60.00
14) DIAMETER AND POSITION : As shown in drawing no. 17
OF HOLES

ANNEXURE XV-I
PRODUCT : Strawberries
TYPE OF CONSUMER PACK : Bamboo basket
(OUTER TO INNER) : * 250/150/150
(KRAFT) : 20.00
(G/M.SQ.) (MAX.) : 60.00
14) DIAMETER AND POSITION : As shown in drawing no. 18
OF HOLES

ANNEXURE – III
SPECIFICATION DETAILS OF CONSUMER PACKS FOR
APPLES, STRAWBERRIES, AND CHERRIES.
A. APPLES
a) Tubular extruded plastic net
Stretch width : 200 – 400 mm
b) Woven plastic bag
Or
PA (Polyamide)
Weight per Mtr. Sq. : 45 (min.)
c) EPS Tray
Material of construction : Expanded polystyrene (EPS)
Density (g/cc) : 0.08
Thickness : Not more than 5 mm.
d) Stretch Film
Material : Food grade, odourless, stretchable
LDPE ( Low Density Polyethylene) film
Or
LLDPE (Linear Low Density Polyethylene) film
Or
PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) film.
Thickness : 15.00

(microns)
e) Moulded Pulp Tray
Material : Recyclable waste paper
Design : As per sample – 6 cavities
f) CFB Tray
EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS (MM) : a) 433 x 333 x 95 b) 500 x 400 x 95
STYLE OF BOX : ** One piece, tuck-in-tray type.
GRAMMAGE (G/M.SQ.)
(KRAFT) (MIN.) : 20.0
NUMBER OF PIECES PER BOX : One
MANUFACTURER’S JOINT : Nil
COBB (30 MINUTES)
(G/M.SQ.) (MAX.) : 60
NO. OF VENTILATION HOLES : As shown in drawing no. 6-A

B. STRAWBERRIES / CHERRIES
a) Plastic Punnet
Material of construction : Food grade, odourless
PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate)
Design : As per prototypes.
b) Stretch Film
Material : Food grade, odourless, stretchable
LDPE ( Low Density Polyethylene) film
Or
LLDPE (Linear Low Density Polyethylene) film
Or
PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) film.
Thickness : 15.00 (minimum)
(microns)
c) EPS Tray
Material of Construction : Expanded Polystyrene (EPS)
Density (g/cc) : 0.08
Thickness : Not more than 5 mm.

ANNEXURE IV-A
SPECIFICATION DETAILS OF TRANSPORT PACKS
PRODUCT : Apples – Transport pack for Consumer packs
Consumer Pack - Extruded Plastic tubular net
MATERIAL OF CONSTRUCTION : * Corrugated fibre board – 5 ply.
STYLE OF BOX : ** RSC – 0201
TYPE OF FLUTES : B/B (narrow/narrow)
GRAMMAGE (G/M.SQ.)
OUTER TO INNER (INDICATIVE) : 250/120/120/120/120.
(KRAFT) (MIN.) : 20
COBB (30 MINUTES)
(G/M.SQ.) (MAX.) : 60

HOLES
** Or any other suitable style which provide equal
strength and performance
ANNEXURE IV- B
Consumer Pack - Extruded Plastic tubular net
MATERIAL OF CONSTRUCTION : * Corrugated Fibre board – 3
ply.
GRAMMAGE (G/M.SQ.)
(KRAFT) (MIN.) : 20.0
NUMBER OF PIECES PER BOX : Two
COBB (30 MINUTES)
(G/M.SQ.) (MAX.) : 60

HOLES
* * Or any other suitable style which provide equal
ANNEXURE IV-C
PRODUCT : Apples – Transport Pack for Consumer Packs
Consumer Pack - Extruded tubular Plastic Net
MATERIAL OF CONSTRUCTION : *Corrugated Fibre board.
Tray - 5 ply, Lid - 3 ply.
TYPE OF FLUTES : 3 ply-B (narrow), 5 ply -
B/B(narrow/narrow)
GRAMMAGE (G/M.SQ.) : 3 ply - 250/150/150
OUTER TO INNER (INDICATIVE) : 5 ply - 250/120/120/120/120
(KRAFT) (MIN.) : 20.0
BURSTING STRENGTH OF : 3 ply - 11.0
BOARD (KG/CM.SQ) (MIN.) : 5 ply - 14.0
COBB (30 MINUTES)
(G/M.SQ.) (MAX.) : 60

NO. OF VENTILATION HOLES , : One slot on each of the ends of the box,
HOLES
ANNEXURE IV-D
Consumer Pack -Woven net bag, String pull type
MATERIAL OF CONSTRUCTION : * Corrugated Fibre board box – 5
ply
STYLE OF BOX : ** RSC - 0201
TYPE OF FLUTES : B/B (narrow/narrow)
GRAMMAGE (G/M.SQ.)
OUTER TO INNER (INDICATIVE) : 250/120/120/120/120
(KRAFT) (MIN.) : 20.0
COBB (30 MINUTES)

(G/M.SQ.) (MAX.) : 60
HOLES
ANNEXURE IV-E
PRODUCT : Apples - Transport Pack for Consumer packs
Consumer pack -Woven net bags string pull type
CAPACITY : Appx. 10 Kg.(48 nos.)
MATERIAL OF CONSTRUCTION : *Corrugated Fibre board box–3 ply
GRAMMAGE (G/M.SQ.)
(KRAFT) (MIN.) : 20.0

COBB (30 MINUTES)
(G/M.SQ.) (MAX.) : 120
HOLES
ANNEXURE IV-F
Consumer pack - Woven net bag, string pull type
CAPACITY : 10 Kg. (48 nos.)
MATERIAL OF CONSTRUCTION : * Corrugated Fibre board box.
Tray – 5 ply, Lid – 3 ply,
STYLE OF BOX : ** Telescopic - 0306.
TYPE OF FLUTES : 3 ply-B (narrow), 5 ply-B/B (narrow/narrow)
OUTER TO INNER (INDICATIVE) 5 ply - 250/120/120/120/120
(KRAFT) (MIN.) : 20.0
BOARD (KG/CM.SQ) (MIN.) : 5 ply - 14.0

COBB (30 MINUTES)
(G/M.SQ.) (MAX.) : 60
HOLES
ANNEXURE IV-G
Consumer Pack - EPS Tray, stretch wrapped
GRAMMAGE (G/M.SQ.)
(KRAFT) (MIN.) : 20.0

COBB (30 MINUTES)
(G/M.SQ.) (MAX.) : 60
NO. OF VENTILATION HOLES, : One slot on each of the ends of
DIAMETER AND POSITION OF the box, as shown in drawing no. 7
HOLES
** Or any other suitable style which provide equal
ANNEXURE IV-H
Consumer pack - EPS Tray, stretch wrapped
MATERIAL OF CONSTRUCTION : * Corrugated fibre board.
Tray – 5 ply, Lid – 3 ply.
STYLE OF BOX : ** Telescopic – 0306.
TYPE OF FLUTES : 3 ply - B(narrow), 5 ply -B/B(narrow/narrow)
OUTER TO INNER (INDICATIVE) : 5 ply - 250/120/120/120/120
(KRAFT) (MIN.) : 20.0
BOARD (KG/CM.SQ) (MIN.) 5 ply - 14.0

COBB (30 MINUTES)
(G/M.SQ.) (MAX.) : 60
HOLES
ANNEXURE IV-I
Consumer pack - Moulded pulp trays
GRAMMAGE (G/M.SQ.)
(KRAFT) (MIN.) : 20.0

COBB (30 MINUTES)
(G/M.SQ.) (MAX.) : 60
HOLES
ANNEXURE IV-J
Consumer pack - Moulded pulp trays
MATERIAL OF CONSTRUCTION : * Corrugated Fibre board.
Tray – 5 ply, Lid – 3 ply.
STYLE OF BOX : ** Telescopic – 0306.
TYPE OF FLUTES : B(narrow) - 3 ply, B/B (narrow/narrow) -5 ply
GRAMMAGE (G/M.SQ.) : 3 ply – 250/150/150
OUTER TO INNER (INDICATIVE) 5 ply – 250/120/120/120/120
(KRAFT) (MIN.) : 20.0
BURSTING STRENGTH OF : 3 Ply - 11.0
BOARD (KG/CM.SQ) (MAX.) 5 Ply - 14.0
NUMBER OF PIECES PER BOX : Not More than two

COBB (30 MINUTES)
(G/M.SQ.) (MAX.) : 60
HOLES
ANNEXURE V-A
PRODUCT : Strawberries -Transport Pack for Consumer Packs
Consumer pack - Woven basket stretch wrapped
CAPACITY : 1 Kg.
STYLE OF BOX : ** One piece, tuck-in-type, tray.
GRAMMAGE (G/M.SQ.)
(KRAFT) (MIN.) : 20

COBB (30 MINUTES)
(G/M.SQ.) (MAX.) : 60
NO. OF VENTILATION HOLES, : 19 holes as shown in drawing no. 16
DIAMETER AND POSITION OF
HOLES
ANNEXURE V-B
PRODUCT : Strawberries – Transport Pack for Consumer Packs
Consumer Packs - (a) Punnet (b) Tray with stretch wrap.
CAPACITY : 2 Kg.
STYLE OF BOX : ** One piece, tuck-in-tray type.
GRAMMAGE (G/M.SQ.)
(KRAFT) (MIN.) : 20.0

COBB (30 MINUTES)
(G/M.SQ.) (MAX.) : 60
HOLES
ANNEXURE VI
PRODUCT : Cherries – Transport pack for Consumer packs
Consumer pack - punnet, tray stretch wrapped,
EPS tray stretch wrapped
CAPACITY : 1.2 to 1.6 Kg.
STYLE OF BOX : ** One piece, tuck-in-type tray.
GRAMMAGE (G/M.SQ.)
(KRAFT) (MIN.) : 20

COBB (30 MINUTES)
(G/M.SQ.) (MAX.) : 60
HOLES
ANNEXURE - VII
SPECIFICATION DETAILS FOR PARTITIONS & PLATES
MATERIAL OF CONSTRUCTION : Corrugated Fibre board - 3 ply.
DIRECTION OF FLUTES
FOR PARTITIONS : Vertical
GRAMMAGE (G/M.SQ.)
OUTER TO INNER : 150/150/150

ANNEXURE - VIII
SPECIFICATION DETAILS FOR
PRESSURE SENSITIVE TAPE & REINFORCEMENT STRAP
A) PRESSURE SENSITIVE TAPE
(biaxially oriented Polypropylene or Polyvinyl chloride)
Width : 50 mm
Adhesion property to pass as per IS: 3676 - 1986
(For further specification details refer IS 2880 – 1978)
B) REINFORCEMENT STRAP
Material : PP (Polypropylene)
Width : Min. 12 mm
Thickness : Min. 0.50 mm

Breaking load : 80 kg / 12 mm width
Elongation : Max 25%
ANNEXURE IX-A
PRODUCT : Apples – Direct bulk (with slotted partitions)
GRAMMAGE (G/M.SQ.)
(KRAFT) (MIN.) : 25

COBB (30 MINUTES)
(G/M.SQ.) (MAX.) : 60
HOLES
ANNEXURE IX-B
PRODUCT : Apples – Direct bulk (with moulded pulp trays)
CAPACITY : Appx. 16 kg. (80 nos.)
STYLE OF BOX : ** Telescopic - 0320.
GRAMMAGE (G/M.SQ.)
(KRAFT) (MIN.) : 25
NUMBER OF PIECES PER BOX : Not more than two.

COBB (30 MINUTES)
(G/M.SQ.) (MAX.) : 60
NO. OF VENTILATION HOLES, : One slot on each of the ends box,
HOLES
qual strength and performance
ANNEXURE – XIII
RECOMMENDED SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSUMER PACKS
WALNUT KERNELS
A) Flexible Pouches for Packaging ofWalnut Kernels
100 gm & 200 gm.
Materials : Flexible laminates / Co-extruded films.
a) Laminates : 1. 12 micron PET / 50 micron LDPE
2. 12 micron metallised PET / 50 micron LDPE
3. 10 micron PET / 9 micron Aluminium Foil /
50 micron LDPE.
The materials shall be either extrusion laminated or in case of adhesive
lamination, food grade odour free adhesives should be used. (The adhesive should
preferably be solventless).
b) Co-extruded Films : 1. 20 micron LD – 7.5 micron Tie –
25micron PA – 7.5 micron Tie –
30 micron LD.
The LD layer could also be LLD or
LD – HD, LLD – HD or EAA.

PET - Polyester
LDPE – Low density polyethylene
LD – Low density polyethylene
PA – Polyamide (Nylon)
LLD – Linear low density polyethylene
HD – High density polyethylene
EAA – Ethylene acrylic acid
contd .....
Dimensions : 200gms 100gms
L x W (mm)
(Indicative) Flat Pillow Pouch 250x140 190x120
Stand Up Pouch 215x140 170x115
65 mm bottom 50 mm bottom
gusset width gusset
width
Performance :
Bond strength : 250 gm /15 mm width
(minimum).
(in case of laminates only)
Heat Seal Strength : 2 kg /15 mm width (minimum).
Seal Width : 10 mm (minimum)
Dart Impact : 350 (minimum)
gf at 50% failure
Note :
(1) While the above are indicative types of laminates and co-extruded films
that are recommended, any other flexible laminates or co-extruded
films comparable to the barrier and strength properties of above type of
laminates or co-extruded films would also be acceptable.

(2) a) Thickness tolerance – (lower level permissible)
Polyester films (-5%) (minus 5 percent)
Polyethylene film (-10%) (minus 10 percent)
Polypropylene film (-10%) (minus 10 percent)
BOPP film (-5%) (minus 5 percent)
Aluminium foil (-5%) (minus 5 percent)
Co-extruded films (-10%) (minus 10 percent)
contd ......
b) Thickness tolerance – (Upper Level)
A higher specification (positive tolerance) always could be
acceptable. However, it should not lead to high rigidity, flex crack,
reduced bond strength or seal strength. A higher specification may also
add to the cost.
(3) The laminate / co-extruded film could be transparent/opaque/coloured
as per the requirement of the importer.
(4) All the materials used shall be of food grade quality and pass the
prescribed Indian Standards / Standards if any, and, as demanded by
the importing countries.
(5) Labelling and printing requirements shall conformto as prescribed by
the importing country.
(6) General requirements :
a) The pouches shall be clean and without specs.
b) The pouches shall be 3 sides or 4 sides sealed.
c) The seal width shall be minimum 5 mm, particularly the top seal
(for filled pouches).

surface print, the print shall be compatible with the productand shall
not lift or smudge . The print shall be legible and easy to read.
e) The pouch shall not fail either on the bodyor along the seals when
subjected to normal drop tests.
f) All the pouches should be flushed with nitrogen gas at the time of
sealing to retain the freshness of the product.
contd .....
B) Plastic Container
for 100 gms. and 200 gms. Walnut Kernels
Material : Food GradePET
(Polyethylene Terephthalate)
Brimful Capacity
100 gms : 340 ml
200 gms : 600 ml
Dimensions 100 gms. 200 gms.
(Indicative) Diameter : 65 mm. 65 mm.
Height : 100 mm. 150 mm.
Shape : As per export requirements.
Wall thickness : 0.3 mm to 0.4 mm
(minimum )
Tagger : Aluminium foil with heat seal lacquer
Closure : Roll on cap
Closure material : HIPS or HDPE
(High impact polystyrene or High
density polyethylene)

The plastic containers should be nitrogen gas flushed to retain freshness of the
product.
C) Composite Containers
For100 gms and 200 gms Walnut Kernels
Material of Construction
a) Body : Paperboard, internally laminated with
Aluminium foil / PE
Total wall thickness : 1.0 mm (minimum)
Thickness of Al foil / PE : 0.050 mm (minimum)
(Thickness of PE: 0.025 mm to
0.0375 mm)
b) Components : Tinplate or Plastic
i) Tinplate : Prime E-25
Thickness : 0.20 mm (nominal)
Lacquer : Internal - single epoxy
(minimum 4.8g/m2 )
External - gold lacquered
ii) Plastic : HDPE / HIPS (food grade) -
(High density polyethylene /
High impact polystyrene)
Thickness : 0.10 mm minimum

(Indicative) Height : 48 mm 98 mm
Diameter : 86 mm 86 mm.
Contd ....
Construction : Shape - round
Seaming - either double seaming or
adhesive seaming. Seams should be
leakproof.
Type of closure : Friction lid / lever lid . The container
should be preferably provided with
easy open ring pull type lid (full
aperture open). Tagger of aluminium
foil should be used
The compositecontainer should be leakproof and flushed with nitrogen gas to
retain the freshness of the product

contd......
D) MetalContainers :
For 100 gm & 200 gm of Walnut Kernels
Material of Construction : Tinplate prime
Tin coating Inside : E 25
Outside : E 25
Thickness of tinplate : 0.30 mm (nominal)
Lacquer a) Internal : Min. 4.8 g/m2
(single coat epoxy lacquer)
b) External : Printed design / decorative lacquer
(Indicative) Height : 48 mm 98 mm. Can be changed
Diameter : 86 mm 86 mm. ) as per export
requirement.
Construction a) Shape : Round / Rectangular (depends on
export requirement)
b) Seaming : All dry seams, double seaming
Vertical bodyseam should be
welded.
Components a) Material : Tinplate prime E-25
b) Thickness : Same as body
c) Lacquer : Single epoxy lacquer – food grade
(internal) : (minimum 4.8g/m2 )
(external) : Gold lacquered / printed

Types of closures : Friction lid / lever lid. The container
should be preferably provided with
easy open ring pull type lid (Full
aperture open). An additional plastic
cap over the lid should be provided.
contd ......
Tagger : Optional (for friction lid and lever lid
closure)
Labels : Printed, attractive, wrap around
label, laminated or varnished.
Alternatively, it is preferable to use
printed tinplate.
The tinplate containers should be nitrogen gas flushed to retain freshness of the
product.

ANNEXURE - XIV
SPECIFICATIONS FOR TRANSPORT PACKS FOR
CONSUMER PACKS OF WALNUT KERNELS.
A) BOX
Material of Construction : Corrugated fibreboard
No. of Plies : Five
External dimensions (mm) :
a) Flexible Pouches of
100 grams. & 200 grams -
Pillow & Stand-up pouches : 500 x 400 x 230
b) PET Containers
100grams & 200 grams : 500 x 300 x 330
c) CompositeContainers
100 grams & 200 grams : 600 x 500 x 235
d) Tinplate Containers
100 grams & 200 grams : 600 x 500 x 235
Style of Box : RSC (regular slotted container)
Type of Flutes : B/B (narrow/narrow)

Grammage (g/m2)
Outer to Inner : 180/120/150/120/150
Bursting Strength (kg/cm2) : Min: 14.0
contd...
Burst factor : 20.0 (min.)
No. of pieces per box : Maximum two
Manufacturer’s joint : By gluing
Compressionstrength(Kgf) : Min : 400
Cobb (g/m2) 30 minutes : 120 (max.)
B) SLOTTED PARTITIONS& PLATES
Slotted partitions and plates are suggested to be used in transport packs containing
PET, Compositeand Tinplate Containers.
Slotted Partitions & Plates
Material of Construction : Corrugated fibre board
No. of Plies : Three
Type of Flute : B (narrow)
Grammage (g/m2) : 150/150/150

ANNEXURE –XV
SPECIFICATION DETAILS FOR MOULDED VACUUM PACK
A) BARRIER BAG FOR 5KG WALNUT KERNELS
Material of Construction: *
a) Laminates
 LLDPE/ Polyester / LD-HD
 Polyester/ Met. Polyester/ LD-HD
 Polyester/ Al.Foil/ LD-HD
b) Co-Extruded films
 LLDPE – TIE – NYLON – TIE – LLDPE
 LLD/ TIE/ PA/ EVOH/ TIE
Total Thickness : 140 microns
Seal width : 10 mm
Water Vapour Transmission Rate : 1.0
g/m2/24 Hrs (at 38 deg C, 90% RH)
(Maximum)
Oxygen Transmission Rate : 30
Cc/m2/24 Hrs at 1 atm (Maximum)

*The types of materials recommended are laminates and 5-layered co-extruded
structures. Any other laminates / 5 layered co-extruded films having properties as
given above can be used.
The note, general requirements of Annexure - XIII also apply in this case.
contd...
B) OUTER BOX FOR 2 POUCHES (5Kg x 2 )
Material of construction : 5-ply corrugated fibreboard
Dimensions of box (External) mm : 455 x 255 x 245
Types of Flutes : B/B (narrow/narrow)
Direction of flutes : Vertical.
Grammage (g/m2) : 180/120/150/120/150
Bursting strength : 12.50
(min) kg/cm2
Burst factor (min.) : 20.0
No. of pieces per box : Not more than two.
Compressionstrength kgf : 300
(min)
Type of adhesive : Starch or any other suitable neutral
adhesive.
Cobb (30 minutes) g/m2 : 120
(max) less if stored in cold storage

contd ....
C) OUTER BOX FOR 2 POUCHES (10 Kg x 2)
Material of Construction : 5-ply corrugated fibreboard
Style of Box : RSC (Regular Slotted Container)
Dimensions of box
(External) mm : 490 x 255 x 365
Type of Flutes : B/B (narrow/narrow)
Grammage (g/m2) : 180/150/150/150/150
Bursting Strength
(min.) (kg/cm2) : 18.0
Burst Factor (min.) : 20.0
No. of Pieces per box : Not more than two
CompressionStrength
Kgf (min.) : 550
Type of adhesive : Starch or any other neutral adhesive
Cobb (30 minutes) (g/m2)
(max) : 120 – Less if stored in cold storage.

ANNEXURE – XVI
SPECIFICATION DETAILS FOR BAG-IN-BOX SYSTEM
A) BARRIER BAG FOR 5KG WALNUT KERNELS
Material of Construction: *
a) Laminates
 LLDPE/ Polyester / LD-HD
 Polyester/ Met. Polyester/ LD-HD
 Polyester/ Al.Foil/ LD-HD
b) Co-Extruded films
 LLDPE – TIE – NYLON – TIE – LLDPE
 LLD/TIE/ PA/ EVOH/ TIE
Total Thickness : 140 microns
Seal width (minimum) : 10 mm
Water Vapour Transmission Rate : 1.0
g/m2/24 Hrs (at 38 deg C, 90% RH)
(Maximum)
Oxygen Transmission Rate : 30
cc/m2/24 Hrs at 1 atm (Maximum)
* The types of materials recommended are laminates and 5-layered co-extruded
structures. Any other laminates / 5 layered co-extruded films having properties as
given above can be used.
The note , general requirements Annexure –XIII also apply in this case.

contd....
B) BOX FOR 5 KG WALNUT KERLELS
Material of construction : 3 ply corrugated fibreboard.
Style of Box : RSC (regular slotted container) -
End opening
Dimensions of box (External) mm : 440 x 245 x 120
Type of Flutes : B (narrow)
Grammage (g/m2) : 150/150/150
Bursting strength (min) kg/cm2 : 8.00
Burst factor (min.) : 20.0
Compressionstrength kgf (min.) : 300
adhesive.
Cobb (30 minutes) (g/m2) : 120
(max) Less if stored under cold storage
contd ......

C) SLEEVE PASTED INSIDE THE 5KG BOX
Material of construction : 3 ply corrugated fibreboard.
Types of Flutes : B(narrow)
Direction of flutes : Vertical
Bursting strength (min) kg/cm2 : 7.00
adhesive.
D) OUTER TRANSPORT PACK( 5kg x 2)
Material of construction : 5-ply corrugated fibreboard
Dimensions of box (Ext) mm : 455 x 255 x 245
Types of Flutes : B/B (narrow/narrow)
Grammage (g/m2) : 180/120/150/120/150
Bursting strength : 12.50
(min) (kg/cm2)
Burst Factor (min.) : 20.0
contd. ....

Compressionstrength kgf : 300
(min)
adhesive.
Cobb ( 30 minutes) g/m2 : 120
(max) less if stored in cold storage

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