Apples [electronic resource] /
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Paris : OECD Publishing,
2011.
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 apples standard in force. This updated brochure illustrates the revised standard text (2009), 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 apples.
I.  Definition of Produce II. Provisions Concerning Quality -A. Minimum requirements -B. Maturity requirements -C. Classification --(i) "Extra" Class --(ii) Class I --(iii) Class II III. Provisions Concerning Sizing IV. Provisions Concerning Tolerances -A. Quality tolerances --(i) "Extra" Class --(ii) Class I --(iii) 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 produce -D. commercial specifications -E. Official control mark (optional) Illustrations
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 apples standard in force. This updated brochure illustrates the revised standard text (2009), 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 apples.
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Agriculture and Food
International Standards for Fruit and VegetablesNormes internationales pour les fruits et légumes