International Standards for Fruit and Vegetables: Pears - Normalisation Internationale Des Fruits Et Legumes : Poires

This publication provides comments and illustrations of standards in force regarding the classification, presentation and marking of pears in international trade under the Scheme for the Application of International Standards for Fruit and Vegetables set up by OECD in 1962. It is a valuable tool for both the Inspection Authorities and professional bodies responsible for the application of standards or interested in trade in pears. I. Definition of Produce II. Provisions Concerning Quality A. Minimum requirements III. Provisions Concerning Sizing IV. Provisions Concerning Tolerances A. Quality tolerances B. Size tolerances C. Tolerances of other varieties V. Provisions Concerning Presentation A. Uniformity B. Packaging C. Presentation VI. Provisions Concerning Marking A. Identification B. Nature of produce C. Origin of produce D. Commercial specifications E. Offical control mark (optional) Annex: Photos This brochure is published within the framework of the activities of the Scheme for the Application of International Standards for Fruit and Vegetables set up by OECD in 1962. It comprises explanatory notes and illustrations to facilitate the common interpretation of standards. Therefore it is a valuable tool for both the Inspection Authorities and professional bodies responsible for the application of standards or interested in international trade in pears