Melons [electronic resource] /
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and DevelopmentContributor
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and DevelopmentContent Provider
Paris : OECD Publishing,
2014.
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 uniform interpretation of the current melons standard. This new brochure illustrates the standard text and demonstrates the quality parameters on high quality photographs. Thus, it is a valuable tool for the inspection authorities, professional bodies and traders interested in international trade in melons. The electronic version of this brochure is available on the OECD website.
I. Definition of produce 9 II. Provisions concerning quality 10 -A. Minimum Requirements 10 -B. Maturity Requirements 12 -C.&nbsp;Classification 13 --(i) Class I 13 --(ii) Class II 13 III. Provisions concerning sizing 15 IV. Provisions concerning tolerances 16 -A. Quality Tolerances 16 --(i) Class I 16 --(ii) Class II 16 -B&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Size Tolerances 16 V. Provisions concerning presentation 17 -A.&nbsp;Uniformity 17 -B.&nbsp;Packaging&nbsp;17 VI. Provisions concerning marking&nbsp;18 -A.&nbsp;Identification 18 -B.&nbsp;Nature of Produce 18 -C.&nbsp;Origin of Produce 19 -D. Commercial Specifications 19 -E. Official Control Mark (optional) 19 Illustrations 35 Index 38 Commercial Types of Melons&nbsp;45
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 uniform interpretation of the current melons standard. This new brochure illustrates the standard text and demonstrates the quality parameters on high quality photographs. Thus, it is a valuable tool for the inspection authorities, professional bodies and traders interested in international trade in melons. The electronic version of this brochure is available on the OECD website.
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