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GRAPENET COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST (For Export of Fresh Grapes from India) Part 3 of 3
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....RAPENET COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST (For Export of Fresh Grapes from India) Part 3 of 3<br>By: - YAGAY andSUN<br>Customs - Import - Export - SEZ<br>Dated:- 29-11-2025<br>A. REGISTRATION & DOCUMENTATION 1. Exporter Credentials * Valid Importer-Exporter Code (IEC) * APEDA Registration (RCMC) * Registered in GrapeNet portal * Company details updated in GrapeNet * Pack-house approved by APEDA * ....
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....Pack-house code active and valid * Buyer contract / Purchase Order obtained 2. Farm / Vineyard Registration * Farm registered in GrapeNet * Plot code allotted to each vineyard * Farm details, GPS coordinates updated * Farmer training records maintained * Declaration regarding adherence to RMP (Residue Monitoring Plan) obtained B. RESIDUE MONITORING PLAN (RMP) COMPLIANCE 3. Spray Rec....
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....ords & Input Management * Spray logbook maintained and signed * Only permitted pesticides used * Correct pre-harvest intervals (PHI) followed * Pesticides used match recommended list for target markets * Details of fertilizer & growth hormones recorded 4. Water & Soil Safety * Clean irrigation water source * No contamination or industrial discharge near fields * Water testing done....
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.... (if required by buyer/importing country) 5. Pre-Harvest Sampling * Sample collected by APEDA-authorized sampler * Sampling date recorded * Sample ID traceable to plot code * Combined sample size meets GrapeNet norms 6. Laboratory Testing * Sample submitted to APEDA-approved lab only * Residue reports received in time * Results uploaded in GrapeNet * Results within MRL limits of ....
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....importing country * Re-sampling done for any non-compliant batch C. FIELD SANITATION & FRUIT QUALITY 7. Vineyard Hygiene * Clean harvest environment * No animal entry in vineyards * No use of untreated manure close to harvest * Proper waste disposal system in place 8. Harvest Readiness * Sugar level (TSS) adequate * Bunch maturity uniform * No fungal infection, residue, or pest ....
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....damage * Harvest tools sanitized * Workers use gloves, masks, clean clothing D. PACK-HOUSE COMPLIANCE 9. Pack-House Infrastructure * APEDA-approved pack-house * Dedicated receiving, sorting, grading, and packing areas * Pest control logs maintained * Daily sanitation records maintained * Potable water used for any washing * Cold room operational and calibrated 10. Traceability ....
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.... * Plot code visible on all crates * Bunches mapped to farm & batch numbers * Labels include: * Farmer code * Plot code * Pack-house code * Batch/lot number * Exporter name * Variety * Net weight * Country of origin 11. Sorting & Grading * Defective bunches removed * No shattered berries * Size, weight & uniformity as per buyer specs * SO2 pads used if needed for marke....
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....t * Grape guards/liners inserted as required 12. Packing * Food-grade boxes/punnets * Correct weight per box (usually 4.5-5 kg) * Boxes sealed and labeled * Packaging recorded in GrapeNet 13. Pre-Cooling & Cold Storage * Field heat removed immediately * Pre-cooling temperature: 0-2°C * Humidity: 90-95% * Proper palletization * FIFO followed * Temperature logs maintained....
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.... E. GRAPENET GENERATION & DOCUMENTATION 14. GrapeNet Data Entry * Farmer registration complete * Plot code mapped to pack-house * Test results uploaded * Pack-house operations updated * Traceability summary generated * Final export document downloaded/printed 15. Export Documentation * Commercial Invoice * Packing List * Phytosanitary Certificate * Certificate of Origin * ....
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....Bill of Lading / Air Waybill * Lab test report copy (shared with buyer if required) * GrapeNet clearance document * Insurance (if applicable) F. SHIPMENT & COLD-CHAIN MAINTENANCE 16. Container Readiness * Reefer container PTI completed * Container temperature set correctly * Vent settings made as per grape variety/buyer instruction * Clean, odour-free interior * Proper stuffing w....
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....ith minimal exposure to ambient heat 17. Transport * Continuous cold chain maintained * Temperature loggers placed inside pallets * Vehicle/container sealed before dispatch * Timely delivery to port or airport G. POST-SHIPMENT REQUIREMENTS 18. Buyer Communication * Scanned documents sent to buyer * Shipment tracking shared * Buyer feedback documented 19. Record Keeping * Mainta....
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....in data for at least 3-5 years * Batch history traceable from farm to shipment * Store sampling & lab results securely 20. Corrective Actions * Any quality complaint investigated * CAPA (Corrective & Preventive Action) recorded * Training provided to farmers/pack-house staff if needed * Future spray protocol reviewed Conclusion This checklist ensures that every step-right from farm ....
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....registration to final shipment-meets GrapeNet, APEDA, and importing country standards. Following this checklist minimizes the risks of residue non-compliance, shipment rejection, and quality deterioration, thereby increasing export reliability and profitability.<br> Scholarly articles for knowledge sharing by authors, experts, professionals ....