Pomegranate [electronic resource] /
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
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. This is the first OECD brochure which is based on a Codex Standard. It interprets the first international standard on pomegranates, which was adopted by the Codex Alimentarius Commission in 2013. It comprises explanatory notes and illustrations to facilitate the uniform interpretation of this new 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 pomegranates. The brochure also includes a USB key containing the hyperlinked electronic version of the publication, as well as all illustrative materials in high definition photographs.  .
1. Definition of produce 10 2. Provisions concerning quality 11 -2.1 Minimum Requirements 11 -2.1.1 Development and ripeness 14 -2.2 Classification 14 -2.2.1 "Extra" Class 14 -2.2.2 Class I 15 -2.2.3 Class II 15 3. Provisions concerning sizing 17 4. Provisions concerning tolerances 18 -4.1 Quality Tolerances 18 -4.1.1 "Extra" Class 18 -4.1.2 Class I 18 -4.1.3 Class II 18 -4.2 Size Tolerances 18 5. Provisions concerning presentation 19 -5.1 Uniformity 19 -5.2 Packaging 19 -5.2.1 Description of Containers 20 6. Marking or labelling 21 -6.1 Consumer Packages 21 -6.1.1 Nature of Produce 21 -6.2 Non-retail Containers 21 -6.2.1 Identification 21 -6.2.2 Nature of Produce 22 -6.2.3 Origin of Produce 22 -6.2.4 Commercial Identification 22 -6.2.5 Official Inspection Mark (optional) 23 7. Contaminants 23 8. Hygiene 23 Illustrations 44 Index 46 Classifications Tables 49  
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. This is the first OECD brochure which is based on a Codex Standard. It interprets the first international standard on pomegranates, which was adopted by the Codex Alimentarius Commission in 2013. It comprises explanatory notes and illustrations to facilitate the uniform interpretation of this new 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 pomegranates. The brochure also includes a USB key containing the hyperlinked electronic version of the publication, as well as all illustrative materials in high definition photographs.  .
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