USDA

GRADE

STANDARDS

for Food and

Farm Products

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE • FOOD SAFETY AND QUALITY SERVICE

AGRICULTURE HANDBOOK NO. 533
PREFACE

U.S. grade standards are used extensively in marketing farm products. They

are the basis of the Federal and Federal-State grading services, and manufacturers and packers often use them in quality control work.

Use of the standards is voluntary in most cases but some States and communities require the use of certain standards in their areas. Federal marketing agreements and orders often require the use of U.S. standards, and

some Federal statutes specify mandatory use of Federal grade standards

under certain conditions. A list of these statutes and a brief explanation

of their provisions is contained in the appendix on page 15.

This pamphlet lists all the U.S. Department of Agriculture grade standards

in effect as of December 21, 1977.

These standards are developed and issued by the Food Safety and Quality

Service (FSQS), the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), and the Federal

Grain Inspection Service (FGIS). Although a few are practical (physical)

forms, most are descriptive standards available as individual publications.

To obtain copies, write to the division and agency listed, U.S. Department

of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250.

The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) contains all the USDA grade standards.

It is revised annually and amendments to the standards are published--when

issued--in the FEDERAL REGISTER. The Code of Federal Regulations is available at local libraries or may be purchased from the Government Printing

Office (GPO), Washington, D.C. 20402. Volumes containing grade standards

are listed below. Contact GPO for prices.

7 CFR, parts 0-45 Cotton, Linters, Grain, Wool,

Tobacco

7 CFR, parts 46-71 Live Animals

7 CFR, parts 53-209 Cottonseed, Beans, Peas, Lentils,

Rice, Hay, Straw, Rosin, and

Turpentine

7 CFR, parts 2800-2851 General, Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

7 CFR, part 2852 Processed Fruits and Vegetables

7 CFR, parts 2853-end Dairy Products, Meat, Poultry and

Poultry Products

PAGE

Cotton and Cottonseed 3

General 3

Dairy Products 4

Fruits and Vegetables 4

Grain and Related Commodities 11

Livestock and Wool 12

Meat 12

Poultry and Poultry Products 12

Tobacco, Naval Stores 13

Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications 14

Appendi x , 15

AGRICULTURE HANDBOOK NO, 533

Supersedes AH-341, "USDA Standards

for Food and Farm Products"

May 1978
COTTON AND COTTONSEED

WRITE TO: COTTON DIVISION, AMS

Cotton

Official cotton standards of the United States for the grade of American

Upland cott"öTr July 1, 1975. (CN regulations No. 180) 28.401 V

Official cotton standards of the United States for the grade of American

Pima cotton. July 1, 1970. (CN regulations No7 180] 28.501

Official cotton standards of the United States for length of staple.

August 1, 1961. (CN regulations No. 180) 287301

Official cotton standards of the United States for fiber fineness and

maturity. June 1, 1966. (CN regulations No, 180) 28.601

Cottonseed

Standards for grades of cottonseed sold or offered for sale for crushing

purposes within the United States. Oct. 9, 1972. (CN regulations No. 179)

61.101

Linters

Official cotton 1 inters standards of the United States for grade. July 1,

1956~ (CN regulations No. 180) 28.201

Official cotton linters standards of the United States for staple. July 1,

1957. (CN regulations No. 180) 28.215

GENERAL

WRITE TO: STATISTICS AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT STAFF, FSQS

Standards for condition of food containers. Nov. 1, 1976. 2842.101

Standards for sampling plans. May 5, 1964. 2843.101

y Numbers following each reference to a standard refer to the location of

the standard in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 7. Thus the

reference "28.401" should be read as 7CFR28.401. This shows that the

standard begins at paragraph 401, part 28, Title 7 of the Code. See

preface for details on obtaining copies of the CFR.

The date shown after each standard refers to the last date the standard

was issued, revised, or amended.
DAIRY PRODUCTS

WRITE TO: POULTRY AND DAIRY QUALITY DIVISION, FSQS

Butter. April 1, 1960. 2858.2621

Cheddar cheese. May 1, 1956. 2858.2501

Colby cheese. January 15, 1973. 2858.2475

Dry Buttermilk. January 31, 1971. 2858.2651

Dry Whole Milk. January 31, 1971. 2858.2701

Dry Whey. January 31, 1971. 2858.2601

Edible Dry Casein (Acid). September 1, 1968. 2858.2800

Instant Nonfat Dry Milk. October 1, 1970. 2858.2750

Monterey (Monterey Jack) cheese. January 15, 1973. 2858.2465

Nonfat Dry Milk (Roller Process). April 1, 1973. 2858.2550

Nonfat Dry Milk (Spray Process)T April 1, 1973. 2858.2525

Scorched Particle Standards for Dry Milk. March 3, 1951. 2858.2676

(Visual aid of four disks--7.5 mg to 32.5 mg) price $3.75. 2J

Sediment Standards for Milk and Milk Products. Dec. 3, 1949. 2858.2726

Visual aid of ten 1-1/8 inch sizes--0 mg to 2.5 mg. And May 4, 1964,

visual aids of six standards for a 1-1/8 inch diameter filtering area--

commonly used for "off-the-bottom" can testing--0 mg to 6.0 mg

(2858.2728), of six standards for a 0.40 inch diameter filtering area--

commonly used for bulk milk sample testing--0 mg to 6,0 mg equiv,

(2858.2730), of three commonly used standards of 1-1/8 inch diameter--.50

mg to 2.5 mg (2858.2729), and three commonly used standards of 0.40 inch

diameter--0.50 mg to 2.50 mg equiv. (2858.2731) 3/

Sept. 1, 1977, visual aid for three standards for 0.10 inch, 0.14 inch,

and 0.20 inch diameter filtering areas for use with universal milk samples. (2858.2732) price $3.75 2/

Swiss cheese. August 11, 1966. 2858.2570

Bulk American Cheese for Manufacturing. December 22, 1971. 2858.2455

FRUIT AND VEGETABLES, FRESH

WRITE TO: FRUIT AND VEGETABLE QUALITY DIVISION, FSQS

Uniform grade nomenclature policy for U.S. Standards for grades of fresh

fruits, vegetables, nuts and other special products. July 1, 1976.

2951.100

Basic trading grades

Anise, sweet. March 15, 1973. 2851.2900

Apples. September 1, 1964; amended Oct. 1, 1966 & July 25, 1972. 2858.300;

amended March 25, 1976. 2851.309

Apricots. May 25, 1928. 2851.2925

Artichokes. May 15, 1969. 2851.3785

Asparagus. April 1, 1966. 2851.3720

Avocados. September 3, 1957. 2851.3050

Beans, lima. January 5, 1938. 2851.3805

Beans, snap. August 1, 1936. 2851.3830

Beets. August 1, 1955. 2851.375

Beet Greens. June 1, 1959. 2851.2860

Blueberries. June 1, 1966. 2851.3475

Broccoli, Bunched Italian Sprouting. July 12, 1943. 2851.3555

Brussels Sprouts. January 18, 1954. 2851.2250

y Visual aids available from Dairy Section Standardization Branch, Poultry

and Dairy Quality Division, FSQS, USDA at prices subject to change.

IJ Visual aids available from USDA Office of Governmental and Public

Affairs at prices subject to change.
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES, FRESH--CONTINUED

Cabbage. September 1, 1945. 2851.450

Cantaloups. April 15, 1961; amended June 30, 1968. 2851.475

Carrots, Bunched. September 18, 1954. 2851.2455

Carrots, Topped. December 20, 1965. 2851.2360

Carrots with Short Trimmed Tops. September 18, 1954. 2851.2485

Cauliflower. March 15, 1968. 2851.540

Celery. April 7, 1959. 2851.560

Cherries, Sweet. May 7, 1971. 2851.2646

Col lard or Broccoli Greens. April 16, 1953. 2851.520

Corn, Green. May 18, 1954. 2851.835

Cranberries. August 26, 1971. 2851.2775

Cucumbers. March 1,1958. 2851.2220

Cucumbers, Greenhouse. October 1, 1934. 2851.3855

Dandelion Greens. February 4, 1955. 2851.2585

Dewberries and Blackberries. February 13, 1928. 2851.4270

Eggplant. October 29, 1953. 2851.2190

Endive, Escarole or Chicory. October 1, 1964. 2851.3535

Garlic. September 4, 1944. 2851.3880

Grapes, American (Eastern Type) Bunch. April 15, 1965. 2851.3610

Grapes", Juice (European Type). July 20, 1939. 2851.4290

Grapes, Table (European or Vinifera Type). May 20, 1971. 2851.880

Grapefruit (California and Arizona). January 9, 1950. 2851.925

Grapefruit (Florida). October 15, 1967; amended Feb. 13, 1968. 2851.750;

amended Jan. 31, 1973. 2851.784; amended Nov. 22, 1975. 2851.761

Grapefruit (Texas). October 1, 1969. 2851.620

Honey Dew and Honey Ball Melons. April 1, 1967. 2851.3740

Horseradish Roots. July 27, 1936. 2851.3900

Kale. April 25, 1934. 2851.3930

Lemons. September 1, 1964. 2851.2795

Lettuce. December 1, 1975. 2851.2510

Lettuce, Greenhouse Leaf. September 1, 1964. 2851.3455

Limes, Persian (Tahiti). June 20, 1958. 2851.1000

Mushrooms. July 15, 1966. 2851.3385

Mustard Greens and Turnip Greens. March 8, 1953. 2851.1030

Nectarines. April 23, 1966. 2851.3145

Okra. December 18, 1928. 2851.3945

Onions, Bermuda-Granex-Grano. January 1, 1960; amended March 18, 1962.

2851.3195

Onions, Common Green. June 20, 1947. 2851.1055

Onions, Creole. April 10, 1943. 2851.3955

Onions (Other than Bermuda-Granex-Grano and Creole Types). December 15,

1966; amended October 1, 1971. 2851.2830

Onion Sets. February 1, 1940. 2851.3980

Oranges, California and Arizona. September 23, 1957. 2851.1085

Oranges, Texas. October 1, 1969. 2851.681

Oranaes and Tangelos, Florida. October 15, 1967; amended Feb. 13, 1968.

2851.1140; amended Jan. 31, 1973. 2851.1180; amended Nov. 22, 1975.

2851.1152

Parsley. July 30, 1930. 2851.4000

Parsnips. December 10, 1945. 2851.4010

Peaches. June 15, 1952. 2851.1210

Pears, Summer and Fall. August 20, 1955. 2851.1260

Pears, Winter. September 10, 1955. 2851.1300

Peas, Fresh. June 1, 1942. 2851.1375

Peas, Southern. July 13, 1956. 2851.2670

Peppers, Sweet. May 1, 1960; amended Dec. 15, 1963. 2851.3270
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES, FRESH—CONTINUED

Pineapples. February 23, 1953. 2851.1485

Plums and Prunes, fresh. April 23, 1966; amended May 9, 1969. 2851.1520

Potatoes. September 1, 1971; amended Feb. 5, 1972. 2851.1540

Potatoes, seed. April 29, 1972. 2857.3000

Radishes. October 1, 1968. 2851.2395

Raspberries. May 29, 1931. 2851.4320

Rhubarb (field grown). February 1, 1966. 2851.3665

Romaine. August 10, 1960. 2851.3295

Shallots, bunched. December 16, 1946. 2851.1630

Spinach Leaves. December 27, 1946. 2851.1730

Spinach Plants. November 19, 1956. 2851.2880

Squash, Fall and Winter Type. November 15, 1944. 2851.4030

Squash, Summer. March 26, 1945. 2851.4050

Strawberries. July 1, 1965. 2851.3115

Sweetpotatoes. July 1, 1963. 2851.1600

Tangerines. September 18, 1948. 2851.1770

Tangerines, Florida. October 15, 1967; amended Feb. 13, 1968. 2851.1810;

amended Jan. 31, 1973. 2851.1835; amended Nov. 22, 1975. 2851.1818

Tomatoes. Dec. 1, 1973. 2851.1855; correction Sept. 5, 1973; amended Feb.

1, 1975. 2851.1860; amended April 15, 1976. 2851.1859

Tomatoes, Greenhouse. April 19, 1966. 2851.3345

Turnips or Rutabagas. August 1, 1955. 2851.2610

Watermelons. January 15, 1978. 2851.1970

Processing Grades

Apples. June 1, 1961. 2851.340

Asparagus, Green for processing. April 5, 1972. 2851.4075

Beans, Lima, Shelled. June 6, 1953. 2851.355

Beans, Snap. July 26, 1959. 2851.3240

Beets. December 5, 1945. 2851.4095

Berries. June 2, 1947. 2851.860

Blueberries. August 5, 1950. 2851.2025

Broccoli. October 4, 1959. 2851.425

Cabbage. January 17, 1944. 2851.4120

Carrots. January 17, 1944. 2851.4140

Cauliflower. September 4, 1959. 2851.3220

Cherries, Red sour for manufacture. April 20, 1941. 2851.4340

Cherries, Sweet for canning or freezing. June 1, 1946. 2851.4360

Cherries, Sweet for export for sulphur brining. May 28, 1940. 2851.4380

Corn, Sweet. May 15, 1962. 2851.3365

Cranberries. August 24, 1957. 2851.3030

Cucumbers, for pickling. December 10, 1936. 2851.4170

Currants. May 18, 1952. 2851.1950

Grapes, American (Eastern Type) bunch for processing and freezing. July 5,

1943. 2851.4400

Grapes, for processing and freezing. September 1, 1977. 2851.2150

Mushrooms. April 1, 1964. 2851.3435

Okra. December 15, 1965. 2851.3635

Onions. January 17, 1944. 2851.4190

Peaches, Freestone for canning, freezing, or pulping. June 1, 1966.

2851.3695

Pears for processing. July 1, 1970. 2851.1345
FRUIT AND VEGETABLE, FRESH-CONTINUED

Peas, fresh shelled for canning or freezing. January 15, 1946. 2851.4210

Peas, Southern. June 1, 1955. 2851.3585

Peppers, sweet. March 22, 1948. 2851.1465

Potatoes, July 10, 1953. 2851.3410

Potatoes, for chipping. January 1, 1978. 2851.4575

Raspberries. May 18, 1952. 2851.1710

Spinach. July 10, 1956. 2851.2696

Strawberries, growers' stock for manufacture. June 1, 1935. 2851.4415

Strawberries, washed and sorted for freezing. June 1, 1935. 2851.4435

Sweetpotatoes for canning or freezing. July 24, 1959. 2851.1660

Sweetpotatoes for dicing or pulping. July 23, 1951. 2851.1685

Tomatoes. March 1, 1973. 2851.3310

Tomatoes, green. April 15, 1950. 2851.1930

Tomatoes, Italian type for canning. May 7, 1957. 2851.2976

Special Consumer Grades

Beet Greens. November 1, 1958. 2851.3170

Broccoli, Italian sprouting. October 28, 1950. 2851.400

Brussels Sprouts. August 19, 1950. 2851.2050

Carrots. July 17, 1954. 2851.495

Celery. March 27, 1949. 2851.595

Corn, husked on the cob. May 11, 1950. 2851.810

Kale. August 26, 1950. 2851.975

Parsnips. March 23, 1954. 2851.2310

Potatoes. December 8, 1947. 2851.1575

Spinach Leaves. November 11, 1953. 2851.1750

Tomatoes. October 10, 1948. 2851.1900

Turnips. August 20, 1954. 2851.2425

Nuts and Special Products

Almonds, in the shell. July 15, 1964. 2851.2075

Almonds, shelled. August 15, 1960. 2851.2105

Asparagus Plumosus. June 6, 1930. 2851.4455

Brazil Nuts In The Shell. August 25, 1966. 2851.3500

Christmas Trees. April 1, 1973. 2851.3085

Filberts, in the shell. September 1, 1970. 2851.1995

Mixed Nuts, in the shell. September 18, 1970. 2851.3520

Peanuts, cleaned Virginia type in the shell. September 18, 1948. 2851.1235

Peanuts, shelled runner type. July 31, 1956. 2851.2710

Peanuts, shelled Spanish type. July 15, 1965. 2851.2730

Peanuts, shelled Virginia type. August 31, 1959. 2851.2750

Pecans, in the shell. October 15, 1976. 2851.1400

Pecans, shelled. July 15, 1969. 2851.1430

Peonies in the bud. April 1, 1938. 2851.4475

Tomato Plants. January 3, 1944. 2851.4505

Walnuts, shelled. January 25, 1959; amended Sept, 1, 1968. 2851.2275

Walnuts, in the shell. Sept. 12, 1964; amended Sept. 1, 1968. 2851.2945;

amended November 15, 1976. 2851.2954
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES, PROCESSED

WRITE TO: FRUIT AND VEGETABLE QUALITY DIVISION, FSQS

Apples, canned. October 17, 1953. 2852.2161

Apples, dried. October 24, 1955, 2852.2481

Apples, dehydrated (low moisture). July 31, 1977. 2852.2341

Apples, frozen. May 17, 1954. 2852.361

Apple Butter, canned. August 5, 1957. 2852.2801

Apple Juice, canned. July 1, 1971. 2852.301

Apple Juice, concentrated, frozen. May 15, 1975. 2852.6321

Applesauce, canned. June 25, 1974. 2852.331

Apricots, canned. May 12, 1976. 2852.2641

Apricots, dehydrated (low moisture). June 30, 1974. 2852.3871

Apricots, dried. May 24, 1967. 2852.5761

Apricots, frozen. June 20, 1963. 2852.5521

Apricots, solid-pack, canned. May 12, 1976. 2852.6241

Asparagus, canned. June 20, 1973. 2852.2541

Asparagus, frozen. June 30, 1974. 2852.381

Beans, baked, canned. September 1, 1976. 2852.6461

Beans, dried,canned. September 1, 1976. 2852.411

Beans, green and wax, canned. February 13, 1972. 2852.441

"Beans, green and wax, frozen. May 8, 1975. 2852.2321

Beans, lima canned. March 20, 1960. 2852.471

Beans, lima frozen. April 16, 1957. 2852.501

Beans, speckled butter (lima) frozen. July 21, 1962. 2852.5241

Beets, canned. February 4, 1955. 2852.521

Berries, frozen. May 24, 1967. 2852.5881

Blackberries and other similar berries, canned. May 12, 1976. 2852.551

Blueberries, canned. May 12, 1976. 2852.581

Blueberries, frozen. May 7, 1955. 2852.611

Broccoli, frozen. July 1, 1975. 2852.631

Brussels Sprouts, frozen. May 11, 1951. 2852.651

Carrots, canned. July 2, 1959. 2852.671

Carrots, frozen. February 28, 1974. 2852.701

Cauliflower, frozen. November 12, 1951. 2852.721

Cherries, Red Tart Pitted, canned. May 12, 1976. 2852.771

Cherries, Red Tart Pitted, frozen. June 28, 1974. 2852.801

Cherries, sweet canned. May 12, 1976. 2852.821

Cherries, sweet frozen. March 1, 1958. 2852.3161

Chili Sauce, canned. October 20, 1953. 2852.2191

Corn, Cream Style, canned. July 1, 1957. 2852,851

Corn-On-The-Cob, frozen. July 27, 1970. 2852.931

Corn, Whole Kernel, canned. July 30, 1952. 2852.881

Corn, Whole Kernel, frozen. August 1, 1952. 2852.911

Cranberry Sauce, canned. March 19, 1951. 2852.951

Cranberries, frozen. September 22, 1971. 2852.6281

Dates. August 26. 1955. 2852.1001

Figs, Kadota, canned. May 12, 1976. 2852.2821

Figs, dried, february 27, 1967. 2852.1021

Fruit Cocktail, canned. May 12, 1976. 2852.1051

Fruit Jelly. January 2, 1948. 2852.1081

Fruit Preserves (or Jams). October 29, 1974. 2852.1111

Fruits For Salad, canned. June 20, 1973. 2852.3831

Grape Juice, canned. May 14, 1951. 2852.1341

Grape Juice, concentrate, sweetened, frozen. November 1, 1957. 2852.2451

Grapefruit, canned. October 25, 1973. 2852.1141
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES, PROCESSED—CONTINUED

Grapefruit, frozen. February 20, 1948. 2852.1171

Grapefruit and Orange For Salad, canned. April 8, 1975. 2852.1251

Grapefruit Juice. December 7, 1968. 2852.6121

Grapefruit Juice, concentrated, frozen. October 1, 1970. 2852.1221

Grapefruit Juice, dehydrated. July 1, 1969. 2852.3021

Grapefruit Juice and Orange Juice, canned. November 1, 1972. 2852.1281

Grapefruit Juice and Orange Juice, concentrated, blended, frozen

September 21, 1968. 2852.1311

Grapefruit Juice for Manufacturing, concentrated. March 20, 1957. 2852.3481

Grapes, canned. May 12, 1976. 2852.4021

Hominy, canned. March 10, 1958. 2852.3281

Leafy Greens, canned. September 1, 1973.

Leafy Greens, (other than Spinach) frozen. June 13, 1952. 2852.1371

Lemon Juice, canned. December 8, 1962. 2852.5481

Lemon Juice, concentrated for manufacturing. August 1, 1959. 2852.3951

Lemonade, concentrate, frozen. September 21, 1968. 2852.1421

Limeade, concentrate, frozen. September 21, 1968. 2852.2521

Melon Balls. June 25, 1962. 2852.5361

Mushrooms, canned. April 7, 1962. 2852.1281

Okra, canned. July 8, 1957. 2852.3331

Okra, frozen. August 20, 1969. 2852.1511

Okra and Tomatoes, Tomatoes and Okra, canned. December 24, 1957. 2852.3427

Olives, green. September 8, 1967. 2852.5441

Olives, ripe, canned. September 1, 1977. 2852.3751

Onion Rings, breaded, frozen. October 17, 1959. 2852.4061

Onions, canned. November 2, 1957. 2852.3041

Orange Juice, canned. February 17, 1976. 2952.1551

Orange Juice, dehydrated. February 17, 1976. 2852.2981

Orange Juice, concentrated, canned. February 17, 1976. 2852.2251

Orange Juice, concentrated, frozen. February 17, 1976. 2852.1581

Orange Juice, concentrated for manufacturing. Feb. 17, 1976. 2852.2221

Orange Juice, pasteurized. February 17, 1976. 2852.5641

Orange Juice, from concentrate. February 17, 1976. 2852.5681

"Orange Marmalade. December 31, 1974.' 2852.1451

Peaches, dehydrated (low moisture). June 30, 1974. 2852.3911

Peaches, dried. May 24, 1967. 2852.5801

Peaches, frozen. July 3, 1961. 2852.3551

Peaches, Clingstone, canned. May 12, 1976. 2852.2561

Peaches, Freestone, canned. May 12, 1976. 2852.2601

Pears, canned. May 12, 1976. 2852.1611

Pears, dried. May 24, 1967. 2852.5841

Peas, canned. May 13, 1955. 2852.2281

Peas, frozen. May 28, 1959. 2852.3511

Peas and Carrots, canned. July 20, 1970. 2852.6201

Peas and Carrots, frozen. March 20, 1955. 2852.2501

Peas, Field and Blackeye, canned. July 1, 1957. 2852.1641

Peas, Field and Blackeye, frozen. May 24, 1976. 2852.1661

Peppers, sweet, frozen. March 13, 1959. 2852.3001

Pickles. September 1, 1966. 2852.1681

Pimientos, canned. October 23, 1967. 2852.2681

Pineapple, canned. March 16, 1957. 2852.1711

Pineapple, frozen. January 25, 1949. 2852.1741

Pineapple Juice, canned. March 16, 1957. 2852.1761

Plums, canned. January 10, 1977. 2852.1781

Plums, frozen. March 6, 1956. 2852.2911
FRUITS AND VEGETABLES, PROCESSED-CONTINUED

Pork & Beans, canned. September 1, 1976. 2852.6441

Potatoes, French Fried, frozen. February 8, 1967. 2852.2391

Potatoes, Hash Brown. November 15, 1976. 2852.6401

Potatoes^ White, canned. December 1, 1977. 2852.1811

Prunes, dehydrated (low moisture). June 13, 1960. 2852.3231

Prunes, dried, canned. May 12, 1976. 2852.5601

Prunes, dried. October 11, 1965. 2852.3181

Pumpkin (Squash), canned. July 1, 1957. 2852.2741

Raisins, processed. September 1, 1976. 2852.1841

Raspberries, canned. May 12, 1976. 2856.3311

Raspberries, frozen. July 1, 1957. 2852.1871

Rhubarb, frozen. August 15, 1945

Sauerkraut, canned. May 13, 1963. 2852.2951

Spinach, canned. May 8, 1971. 2851.1901

Spinach, frozen. September 7, 1964. 2852.1921

Squash (cooked) frozen. October 5, 1953. 2852.1941

Squash (summer type) canned. May 25, 1959. 2852.3581

Squash (summer type) frozen. April 3, 1953. 2852.1961

Strawberries, frozen. February 1, 1958. 2852.1981

Succotash, canned. May 24, 1967. 2852.6001

Succotash, frozen. March 6, 1959. 2852.2011

Sweetpotatoes, canned. August 16, 1976. 2852.2041

Sweetpotatoes, frozen. September 4, 1962. 2852.5001

Tangerine Juice, canned. July 1, 1969. 2852.2071

Tangerine Juice, concentrated for manufacturing, canned. October 31, 1955.

2852.2931

Tomatoes, canned. July 24, 1964. 2852.5161

Tomato Catsup. August 31, 1953. 2852.2101

Tomato Juice, canned. June 24, 1958. 2852.3621

Tomato Juice, concentrated. February 25, 1970. 2852.5201

Tomato Paste, canned. September 19, 1977. 2852.5041

Tomato Puree (tomato pulp) canned. February 25, 1970. 2852.5081

Tomato Sauce, canned. October 21, 1960. 2852.2371

Turnip Greens with Turnips, frozen. August 19, 1958. 2852.3731

Vegetables, Mixed, frozen. May 24, 1954. 2852.2131

Honey and Sugar Products

Honey, comb. May 24, 1967. 2852.2861

Honey, extracted. April 16, 1951. 2852.1391

Maple Sirup for Reprocessing. May 24, 1967. 2852.5921

Maple Sirup, table. May 24, 1967. 2852.5961

Molasses, Sugarcane, November 16, 1959. 2852.3651

Refiners' Sirup. June 15, 1967. 2852.3101

Sugarcane Sirup. April 16, 1957. 2852.3101

Miscellaneous Processed Products

Cherries, Sulfured. June 12, 1951. 2852.741

Olive Oil. March 22, 1948. 2852.1531

Peanut Butter. February 5, 1972. 2852.3061

Potatoes, White, peeled. June 8, 1954. 2852.2421

Sauerkraut, bulk. May 24, 1967. 2852.3451

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GRAIN AND RELATED COMMODITIES

(INCLUDING SOYBEANS)

WRITE TO: FEDERAL GRAIN INSPECTION SERVICE

Grain

Barley. Jan. 8, 1974. 26.201

Corn. Jan. 8, 1974. 26.351

Flaxseed. Jan. 8, 1974. 26.501

Mixed Grain. Jan. 8, 1974. 26.251

Oats. June 1, 1975. 26.251

Rye. Jan. 8, 1974. 26.401

Sorghum. June 1, 1974. 26.551

Soybeans. Jan. 8, 1974. 26.601

Wheat. May 1, 1977. 26.301

Beans, Peans, Lentils, and Rice

Beans. August 1, 1969. 68.101

Lentils. December 1, 1971. 68.601

Peas, Whole Dry. July 1, 1974. 68.401

Peas, Split. December 1, 1971. 68.501

Rice, Rough. August, 1977. 68.201

Brown Rice for Processing. August, 1977. 68.251

Rice, Milled. August, 1977. 68.301

Hay and Straw

Alfalfa and Alfalfa Mixed Hay. June 1, 1949. 57.3

Cowpea and Cowpea Mixed Hay. June 1, 1949. 57.10

Grass Hay. June 1, 1949. 57.12

Grain, Wild Oats, Vetch, and Grain Mixed Hay. June 1, 1949. 57.7

Johnson and Johnson Mixed Hay. June 1, 1949. 57.6

Lespedeza and Lespedeza Mixed Hay. June 1, 1949. 57.8

Mixed Hay. June 1, 1949. 57.13

Peanut and Peanut Mixed Hay. June 1, 1949. 57.11

Prairie Hay. June 1, 1949. 57.5

Soybean and Soybean Mixed Hay. June 1, 1949. 57.9

Timothy and Clover Hay. June 1, 1949. 57.4

Straw. July 1, 1949. 57.50 (Wheat Straw, Oat Straw, Barley Straw, Rye

Straw, and Rice Straw)

(Handbook of Official Hay and Straw Standards, Revised 1949.)

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LIVESTOCK AND WOOL

WRITE TO: LIVESTOCK DIVISION, AMS

Live Animals

Slaughter Cattle, (steer, bullock, bull, cow, and heifer) April 14, 1975.

53.201 (Quality and Yield)

Slaughter Vealers and Calves. January 1, 1972. 53.120

Feeder Cattle. September 25, 1964. 53.208

Slaughter Lambs and Sheep. (Quality and Yield) March 1, 1969. 53.130

Slaughter Barrows and Gilts. July 1, 1968. 53.152

Slaughter Sows. September 1, 1956. 53.154

Feeder Pigs. April 1, 1969. 53.158

Wool

Grease Wool. January 1, 1966. 31.0

Wool Top. January 11, 1969. 31.100

Grease Mohair. August 1, 1971. 32.1

Mohair Top. January 1, 1973. 32.100

MEAT

WRITE TO: MEAT QUALITY DIVISION, FSQS

Carcass Beef, (steer, heifer, and cow; bullock; and bull) April 14, 1975.

2853.102 (Quality and Yield)

Veal and Calf Carcasses. January 1, 1972. 2853.112

Lamb, Yearling Mutton, and Mutton Carcasses. . 2853.122

(Quality) March 1, 1960,

(Yield) March 1, 1969.

Barrow and Gilt Carcasses. April 1, 1968. 2853.132

Sow Carcasses. September 1, 1956. 2853.137

POULTRY AND POULTRY PRODUCTS

(INCLUDING RABBITS)

WRITE TO: POULTRY AND DAIRY QUALITY DIVISION, FSQS

Eggs, shell. June 30, 1975. 2856.200 (Regulations governing the grading

of shell eggs and United States Standards, Grades, and Weight Classes for

Shell Eggs.)

Poultry and Rabbits. July 15, 1976. 2870.200 and 2870.300 (Regulations

Governing the Voluntary Grading of Poultry Products and Rabbit Products and

United States Classes, Standards, and Grades with respect thereto.)

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TOBACCO, NAVAL STORES

WRITE TO: TOBACCO DIVISION, AMS

Flue-Cured Tobacco. (U.S. Types 11, 12, 13, and 14) April 25, 1977.

29.21091

Fire-Cured Tobacco. (U.S. Type 21) August 10, 1972. 29.2251

Fire-Cured Tobacco. (U.S. Types 22 and 23) August 11, 1972. 29.2501

Burley TobaTcö": TU.S. Type 31) July 27, 1970. 29.3001

Maryland Tobacco. (U.S. Type 32) April 7, 1969. 29.3251

Dark Air-Cured Tobacco. (U.S. Types 35, 36, and 37) August 22, 1965.

29.3501

Pennsylvania Seedleaf Tobacco. (U.S. Type 41) January 8, 1965. 29.4251

Ohio Cigar-Leaf Tobacco. ¡U7S. Types 42, 43, and 44) December 8, 1963.

29.4501

Puerto Rican Cigar-Filler Tobacco. (U.S. Type 46) January 6, 1964.

29.5251

Connecticut Valley Cigar-Binder Tobacco. (U.S. Types 51 and 52) September

27, 1962. 29.5501

Wisconsin Cigar-Binder Tobacco. (U.S. Types 54 and 55) November 20, 1969.

29.6001

Connecticut Valley Shade-Grown Tobacco. (U.S. Type 61) April 25, 1971.

29.6251

Georgia and Florida Shade-Grown Tobacco. (U.S. Type 62) April 25, 1971.

29.6501

Rosin, Gum Wood, and Tall Oil. September 15, 1968. 160.302

Turpentine. February 8, 1952. 160.7 (Gum Spirits of Turpentine, Steam

Distilled Wood Turpentine, and Sulphate Wood Turpentine) (SRA-PMA 170)

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INSTITUTIONAL MEAT PURCHASE SPECIFICATIONS

The Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications (IMPS) are not official USDA

standards. They were developed in conjunction with procurement agencies

and suppliers and are approved for use in meat procurement programs in

which the meats are examined, accepted, and certified by Federal meat

graders.

IMPS are not distributed through USDA but may be purchased from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, P.C.

20402. Those available are:

Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications--General requirements. Stock No.

001-016-00076-8. 35t

Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications for Fresh Beef, Stock No. 001-

016-00095-4. 45(t

Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications for Fresh Lamb and Mutton, Stock

No. 001-016-00096-2. 35(t

Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications for Fresh Veal and Calf, Stock

No. 001-016-00098-9. 35(t

Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications for Fresh Pork, Stock No. 001-

016-00097-1. 3Si

Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications for'Cured, Cured and Smoked,

and Fully-cooked Pork Products, Stock No. 001-016-00073-3. 3H

Instituational Meat Purchase Specifications for Cured, Dried, and Smoked

Beef Products, Stock No. 001-016-00102-1. 35(f;

Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications for Edible By-Products, Stock

No. 001-016-00020-2. 35(t

Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications for Sausage Products, Stock No.

001-016-00101-2. 45(t

When 100 or more copies of any one series are ordered, the price is discounted 25 percent.

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APPENDIX

ACTS OF CONGRESS MAKING STANDARDS MANDATORY UNDER

CERTAIN CONDITIONS

Naval Stores Act of 1923--Makes mandatory the use of Federal Standard Grades

for all rosin sold in interstate commerce and requires all turpentine sold

in interstate commerce to be one of the kinds recognized under the act and

defined in the Federal Standards. Also requires turpentine to meet the

specifications of the American Society for Testing and Materials as to

Quality.

Tobacco Inspection Act--Provides for free and mandatory inspection of

tobacco (based on official grades) on any market designated by the Secretary of Agriculture after a referendum in which two-thirds of the growers

supplying that market vote approval.

Tobacco Stocks and Standards Act--Provides for promulgation of standards

and makes mandatory use of federal type classifications and groups of

grades when reporting stocks of leaf tobacco.

U.S. Cotton Standards Act--Prohibits use of nonofficial standards, with the

exception of sales by sample. Sec. 52 states "it shall be unlawful (A) in

or in connection with any transaction or shipment in commercen made after

August 1, 1923, or (B) in any publication of a price or quotation determined

in or in connection with any transaction or shipment in commerce after

August 1, 1923, or (C) in any classification for the purposes of or in

connection with a transaction or shipment in commerce after August 1, 1923,

for any person to indicate for any cotton a grade or other class which is

of or within the official cotton standards of the United States then in

effect under this chapter by a name, description, or designation, or any

system of names, description, or designation not used in said standards:

provided, that nothing in this section shall prevent a transaction otherwise lawful by actual sample or on the basis of a private type which is

used in good faith and not in evasion of or substitution for said standards." (March 4, 1923, CH. 288, Sec. 2, 42 Stat. 1517)

U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1954--Cotton Futures Provisions--Requires

that the classification of all cotton tendered on futures contracts be done

by government employees on the basis of official cotton standards.

U.S. Export Apple and Pear Act of 1933--Requires apples and pears exported

to meet specifications of U.S. Standards for these fruits. Prohibits

exporting apples below U.S. No. 1 Grade (U.S. No. 1 early for certain

varieties) and pears below U.S. No. 2 Grade.

U.S. Export Grape and Plum Act of 1960--Requires vinifera table grapes for

export to meet minimum quality standards.

U.S. Grain Standards Act--Makes mandatory the use of Federal Standards for

barley, corn, flaxseed," grain sorghum, mixed grains, oats, rye, soybeans,

and wheat, when sold by grade in foreign commerce.

U.S. Warehouse Act--Official grades must be used on stored commodities such

as tobacco, grain, and cotton if the grade is stated on the warehouse

receipt.

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