International Standards for Fruit and Vegetables

ISSN :
1993-5668 (online)
ISSN :
1011-0518 (print)
DOI :
10.1787/19935668
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These publications provide illustrations and commentary that facilitate the common interpretation of standards in force regarding the quality of various fruits and vegetables being traded internationally. They are published under the Scheme for the Application of International Standards for Fruit and Vegetables set up by the OECD in 1962.

 
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English/French
Authors:
OECD
Publication Date :
06 June 2012
Pages :
101
ISBN :
9789264175082 (PDF) ; 9789264175051 (print)
DOI :
10.1787/9789264175082-en-fr

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This brochure is published within the framework of  the Scheme for the Application of International Standards for Fruit and Vegetables established by OECD in 1962. It comprises explanatory notes and illustrations to facilitate the common interpretation of the onions standard in force. This updated brochure illustrates the revised standard text (2012), new marketing practices and development in production. It illustrates the quality parameters on high quality photographs. The brochure also includes a USB key with the electronic version of the publication.Thus it is a valuable tool for  inspection authorities, professional bodies and traders interested in the international trade in onions. 

Table of Contents

I. DEFINITION OF PRODUCE
II. PROVISIONS CONCERNING QUALITY
A. Minimum requirements
B. Classification
-(i) Class I
-(ii) Class II
III. PROVISIONS CONCERNING SIZING
IV. PROVISIONS CONCERNING TOLERANCES
A. Quality tolerances
-(i) Class I
-(ii) Class II
B. Size tolerances
V. PROVISIONS CONCERNING PRESENTATION
A. Uniformity
B. Packaging
VI. PROVISIONS CONCERNING MARKING
A. Identification
B. Nature of produce
C. Origin of the produce
D. Commercial specifications
E. Official control mark (optional)
ILLUSTRATIONS
INDEX
GRADING TABLES