Certifications & Registrations
Geographical Indication (GI) Certification
- GI-Tagged Product
- GI Registration No.: 693
- Virudhunagar Samba Chilli is a registered Geographical Indication product, protecting its unique origin, traditional production practices, and regional identity.
Authorized User (AU) Registration
- Facilitation of Authorized User (AU) registration for producers
- Strengthening legal protection of GI products
- Ensuring authentic use of the GI logo and identity
- Protection against counterfeit products
FSSAI Compliance
- FSSAI-compliant processing systems
- Training on food safety standards
- Hygienic grading, processing, and packaging practices
- Support for regulatory compliance in value-added products
Export Readiness & Market Compliance
- Capacity-building programmes are conducted to improve:
- Processing standards
- Packaging quality
- Labeling compliance
- Buyer requirements for national and export markets
Quality Assurance Systems
Scientific Grading & Sorting
- Physical grading
- Quality sorting
- Standardized handling procedures
- Defect removal
Processing Standards
- The Common Processing Centre follows:
- Hygienic processing protocols
- Standard operating procedures
- Controlled handling practices
- Food safety compliance measures
FSSAI Compliance
- FSSAI-compliant processing systems
- Training on food safety standards
- Hygienic grading, processing, and packaging practices
- Support for regulatory compliance in value-added products
Export Readiness & Market Compliance
- Capacity-building programmes are conducted to improve:
- Processing standards
- Packaging quality
- Labeling compliance
- Buyer requirements for national and export markets
Digital Traceability & Product Authentication
A blockchain-enabled GI Traceability System has been developed to ensure complete transparency and authenticity.
✔ QR-Code Based Product Authentication
✔ Farm-to-Market Traceability
✔ Digital Records of Cultivation
✔ Processing & Packaging Tracking
✔ Consumer Verification System
✔ Counterfeit Product Prevention
Traceability Coverage
The digital traceability system establishes a foolproof, end-to-end digital footprint by meticulously capturing data at every critical node of the supply chain. It begins at the source, documenting the precise farm origin and verified producer details to guarantee authentic provenance. As the product moves forward, the system logs specific cultivation practices, creating an immutable archive of agricultural methods. This transparency extends through the post-harvest pipeline, archiving the entire processing history and packaging records to verify safety compliance and quality standards. Finally, by monitoring market movement in real-time, the platform ensures complete visibility from the field to the final consumer, effectively eliminating supply chain blind spots and guaranteeing absolute product integrity.
Testing & Quality Monitoring Protocols
A blockchain-enabled GI Traceability System has been developed to ensure complete transparency and authenticity.
✔ QR-Code Based Product Authentication
✔ Farm-to-Market Traceability
✔ Digital Records of Cultivation
✔ Processing & Packaging Tracking
✔ Consumer Verification System
✔ Counterfeit Product Prevention
Traceability Coverage
The digital traceability system establishes a foolproof, end-to-end digital footprint by meticulously capturing data at every critical node of the supply chain. It begins at the source, documenting the precise farm origin and verified producer details to guarantee authentic provenance. As the product moves forward, the system logs specific cultivation practices, creating an immutable archive of agricultural methods. This transparency extends through the post-harvest pipeline, archiving the entire processing history and packaging records to verify safety compliance and quality standards. Finally, by monitoring market movement in real-time, the platform ensures complete visibility from the field to the final consumer, effectively eliminating supply chain blind spots and guaranteeing absolute product integrity.
Quality Infrastructure
Storage Facilities
✔ 250 MT Cold Storage Facility
✔ 150 MT Scientific Warehousing Facility
✔ Integrated storage systems designed to reduce post-harvest losses and maintain product quality
Processing Infrastructure
✔ 5 Primary Processing Centres
✔ Drying Yards
✔ Grading Units
✔ Chilli Powder
✔ Chilli Flakes
✔ Blended Masalas
Consumer Assurance
Every authenticated product can be traced through the GI Traceability Platform, enabling consumers and buyers to verify:
✔ Authentic GI Origin
✔ Producer Information
✔ Processing Details
✔ Quality Compliance
✔ Product Authenticity
✔ This ensures transparency, trust, and premium quality assurance throughout the supply chain.