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Some of the files located below are in Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format (PDF).
GeneralAMS Fruit and Vegetable Programs [PDF] Digital Imaging Inspection Service [PDF] Commodity Procurement [PDF] Developing a Research and Promotion Program [PDF] Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Grading and Quality
Certification [PDF] Fruit and Vegetable Imports Requirements Governmentwide Food Quality Assurance [PDF] Fruit and Vegetable Market News [PDF] Federal Marketing Orders [PDF] PACA Fact Finder Research and Promotion Programs [PDF] Processed Products Grading and Certification [PDF] The publications listed above are brochures that describe the services provided by different branches of the Fruit and Vegetable Programs. Send requests to: USDA, AMS, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Stop Code 0235, Room 2077-S, Washington, D.C. 20250-0235
Fresh Products Inspection7 CFR Part 51 U.S. Standards for Grades of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (individual) Guidelines For Developing or Revising U.S. Standards for Fresh Fruits, Vegetables and Nuts U.S. Standards and Inspection Instructions for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables and Other
Special Products U.S. Grade Standards for Fresh Fruits, Vegetables, Nuts and Other
Products [PDF] Partners In Quality Fresh Products Branch Offers Digital Imaging Digital Imaging Inspection Services Send requests to: USDA, AMS, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Fresh Products Branch, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Stop Code 0240, Room 1661-S, Washington, D.C. 20250-0240.
Food Quality Assurance7 CFR Part 42.101-143 U.S. Standards for Condition of Food Containers Visual Aids for Inspection of Glass Containers Visual Aids for Inspection of Flexible Containers Visual Aids for Inspection of Metal Containers Visual Aids for Inspection of Rigid and Semirigid Containers Commercial Item Descriptions (CID's) for Food Items (individual) NOTE: The visual aid publications provide detailed information on each type of container. Send requests to: USDA, AMS, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Head, Food Quality Assurance Staff, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Stop Code 0243, Room 2506-S, Washington, D.C. 20250-0243.
Fruit and Vegetable Market NewsThe International Report: Fresh Fruit, Vegetables and Ornamental Crops Fruit and Vegetable Market News Users Guide [PDF] Send requests for the two publications listed above to: USDA, AMS, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Market News Branch, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Stop Code 0238, Room 2503-S, Washington, D.C. 20250-0238. A listing of all market news reports and publications, including costs and subscription information. Send subscription requests to: USDA, AMS, Market News Customer Service Center, 2202 Monterey Street, Suite 104-A, Fresno, California 93721
Federal Marketing OrdersPA 1095 Marketing Agreements and Orders for Fruits and Vegetables Export Fruit Acts: Questions and Answers Marketing Agreement and Order Operational Manual
PACAPACA Fact Finder Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act, 1930 and Regulations Highlights of 1995 PACA Legislation [PDF] PACA Basics for the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Rules of Practice Governing Formal Adjudicatory Administrative Proceedings Instituted
by the Secretary Rules of Practice Under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act, 1930 Send requests to: USDA, AMS, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, PACA Branch, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Stop Code 0242, Room 2095-S, Washington, D.C. 20250-0242.
Processed Products Inspection7 CFR Part 52 U.S. Standards for Grades of
Processed Fruits and Vegetables (individual) 105-A-2 List of U.S. Standards and Grading Manuals for Processed Fruits, Vegetables and
Related Products [Text] 105-A-15 Visual Aids Approved for Use in Ascertaining Grades of Processed Fruits and
Vegetables [Text] Processed Products Grading and
Certification [PDF] Processed Products...Plant Surveys [PDF] Processed Products...Plant Systems Audit [PDF] Processed Products...Qualified Through Verification [PDF] Send requests to: USDA, AMS, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, Processed Products Branch, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Stop Code 0247, Room 0709-S, Washington, D.C. 20250-0247. |