| Purity | 95–100% | 95–100% |
| Moisture Content | Max 14% | Max 12% |
| Foreign Matter | Max 1% | Max 1% |
| Broken Grains | Max 5% (varies by grade) | Max 2% |
| Damaged/Discolored Grains | Max 2% | Max 2% |
| Weevilled Grains | Max 1% | Max 1% |
| Immature Grains | Max 1% | Max 1% |
| Chalky Grains (Rice) | Max 3% | Not Applicable |
| Odor | Free from musty or sour odor | Free from foreign or musty odor |
| Insect Infestation | Nil (Should be free from live infestation) | Nil (Should be free from live infestation) |
| Admixture (other varieties) | Max 5% | Max 3% |
| Grain Size | As per variety (short, medium, long) | As per type (e.g., chickpeas, lentils) |