Why Are Rice Imports from India Riskier? Quality Control and Supervision Strategies

Risk exists in all countries, but in India, due to the high similarity of rice varieties and the high probability of fraud, adulteration, and high volume purchases, it is essential to use experienced inspection companies with a history in the country of origin.

Also, the presence of an observer from the buyer’s side at the origin is very important to minimize the possibility of fraud, adulteration, and direct supervision, especially in high-quality and expensive rice.

Regarding the standard of rice production in India, he said: Although India, unlike Iran, Thailand or South America, does not have a specific standard for its rice, based on long-term transactions with Iran in recent years, the two sides are somewhat aware of each other’s demands. Accordingly, imported rice must necessarily comply with the strict and complete national standard of 127 Iranian rice, and any violation of the specific permissible limit for items that affect the health and quality of rice can be problematic.