Apricots [electronic resource] /
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Paris : OECD Publishing,
2010.
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 apricots standard in force. This updated brochure illustrates the revised standard text and new trends in the international trade of apricots. It demonstrates the quality parameters on high quality photographs. Thus it is a valuable tool for the inspection authorities, professional bodies and traders interested in the international trade in apricots. The brochure also includes a USB key with the electronic version of this publication.
  I. Definition of Produce II. Provisions Concerning Quality-A. Minimum requirements -B. Maturity requirements -C. Classification --(i) "Extra" c;ass --(ii) Class I --(iii) Class II III. Provisions Concerning Sizing IV. Provisions Concerning Presentation -A. Quality tolerances --(i) "Extra" c;ass --(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 specification -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 apricots standard in force. This updated brochure illustrates the revised standard text and new trends in the international trade of apricots. It demonstrates the quality parameters on high quality photographs. Thus it is a valuable tool for the inspection authorities, professional bodies and traders interested in the international trade in apricots. The brochure also includes a USB key with the electronic version of this publication.
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Agriculture and Food
International Standards for Fruit and VegetablesNormes internationales pour les fruits et légumes