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Agmark is a trade mark of quality control set up by the government. Agmark is given for physical and chemical characteristics in both natural and processed products.
Agmark covers products like cotton, tobacco, oils and fats, cereals, pulses, fruits, vegetables, jaggery and spices. The Agmark standards cover 142 agricultural, horticultural, forest and live stock products.
The Agmark certification on any product assures the consumer of correct selling practices like quality and purity of the product, correct weights and relevant chemical and physical characteristics of the product. The consumer should look for Agmark seal before purchasing any agricultural produce as it ensures not only product ratability but also pose no health hazards.
 
PFA standards:
PFA standards were formulated in 1955 after the enactment of prevention of Food Adulteration Act 1954. The standards specify the minimum standards for all types of foods that are marketed.
FPO certification:
FPO relates to Fruit products Order passed by the Government in 1946 under the Defense of Indian Rules. As per
this order FPO standards were formulated to protect quality of fruits and vegetables reaching the consumer. These standards were brought under the purview of the essential commodities Act 1955. The FPO standards are mainly concerned with the standards required for maintaining the quality of fruits and vegetables and any products manufactured from them. The order specifies the conditions of hygiene and sanitation required to be maintained by the manufacturers. It specifies the contents of labels and the type and nature of packing to be used. The order requires that all manufactures possess a license for the production and sale of such products. ISI mark:
 ISI certification marks are issued only to those manufacturers who’s goods according to the ISI’s specifications
ISI is a certification mark of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) which was earlier called the Indian Standards Institution. The BIS has published over 15000 standards covering product specifications, method of test, codes of practices and others.
The ISI covers food items, such as vegetables, fruits and meat products spices and condiments, processed foods cereals and soya products candies and beverages. Other products covered by ISI are electrical goods, soaps detergent, paints paper etc.
ISO 9000 standards:
The ISO 9000 series of standards are brought out by International Organization for standardization. They have been internationally accepted as suitable tool for achieving the necessary harmonization among national standards. ISO  9000 has been accepted by all countries of the European Community and European Free Trade Association. The objective of ISO is facilitate the development of international standards in order to reduce the barriers effect of different national standards on international trade of goods and services.
ISO is non government organization and not a part of United Nation and its standards are not mandatory in nature.
ISO 9000 automatically provides control to ensure quality of production and delivery and reduces waste, down time labour inefficiencies, thereby increasing productivity. ISO 9000 standards institutionalize all activities relating to quality and thus a total system of quality is thrown open for verification by the customer and assures him that the organization is capable of desired quality, ISO 9000 series of Indian Standards.
Hall mark quality standards for gold:
The Bureau of Indian Standards uses BIS certificate for the exact gold content in jewellery. It is known as ‘Hall  marking’ of gold which indicates gold content on a scale of 1000. Hall marking is a tool proof method to accurately determines and record the exact gold content in jewellery. The BIS certification is issued to jewelers who need it. They have to apply to BIS and ensure homogeneity of jewelry offered for hall marking by following a systematic quality management system.
This confirming test reports will form the basis for certification of Jewelers BIS recognized. Assessing and Hall marking centers which follow national international norms for sampling and testing conduct the testing the purity of gold. Consumers can be absolutely be sure of its carat and fineness.
Eco-mark:
Eco-mark schemes focuses on preserving the environment to keep “it pollution free”. This scheme is launched by the  BIS at the instance of the Ministry of Environment and Forest. An earthen pot is the logo for the Eco-mark scheme and the products which carries it does least damage to the environment. Eco-mark helps to guide the consumers in making the right choice. Consumers who buy a product with an Eco-mark understand that this product does not contain any thing with potential for pollution in production use and disposal. Product categorized under the scheme include soaps and detergents plastics, food items, paper , textiles, preservatives, cosmetics, batteries, lubricant oils, packaging materials, Aerosols, wood substitutes etc.
Wool mark:
Wool mark is the standard mark of the International wool secretariat. Wool mark is a certification mark which  appears on wool or woolen garments of quality. It indicates that the wool is pure and the marked garment is not made of other fibers but only pure wool. Wool labeling is done in different ways in terms of wool, reciprocal wool, reused wool and wool products defined for the convenience of consumers.
Silk mark:
The Silk Mark is a quality assurance label for the assurance of pure silk and in addition serves as a brand for generic promotion of Pure Silk. The Silk Mark is a registered Trade Mark.
The Silk Mark can be used in all silk products ranging from Yarn stage to the Finished stage like Dress Material, Made ups, Garments, Carpets and Sarees.
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