OMB No. 0581-0178

RAC-8 (Exp. 3/31/2024) Destroy previous versions.

RAISIN ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE

2445 Capitol Street, Suite 200

Fresno, California 93721

Phone: (559) 225-0520

APPLICATION FOR EXEMPTION OF EXPERIMENTAL AND SPECIALTY PACKS 

FROM OUTGOING INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS

The undersigned Handler hereby requests approval of this application for experimental or specialty packs, as 

described in sections 989.59(a), (b) and (d) of Marketing Order No. 989, as provided for in paragraph (g) of said 

section. The undersigned certifies to the Raisin Administrative Committee (RAC) and the Secretary of Agriculture 

of the United States that only standard raisins will be shipped or disposed of under this authorization and in the 

outlets as indicated:

Handler Name ______________________________________ Date _______________________

Address (incl. City, State, and Zip Code) ___________________________________________________________

ESTIMATED QUANTITY OF EACH VARIETAL TYPE OF RAISINS THAT WILL BE 

SHIPPED UNDER EXEMPTION DURING THE 20___ CROP YEAR

ACTUAL 

QUANTITY 

SHIPPED UNDER 

EXEMPTION 

DURING CROP 

YEAR

Varietal Type

(a)

Package Style or Type 

and Net Weight Content 

(ea.)

(b)

No. of 

Packages 

(c)

Total 

Quantity 

Applied 

For (d)

Total 

Quantity 

Shipped or 

Disposed 

(e)

Outlet 

(f)

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6. PROPOSED OUTLETS - Distribution TOTAL

Direct to Consumers To persons or organizations for gifts FOR RAC USE ONLY To Wholesalers Other special uses:

To Retailers Date Received

7. QUALITY: Standard Fancy Extra Fancy Application No.

8. STYLE: Glazed Coated Other Date Approved

9. CONDITION: Processed Unprocessed Max Quantity Approved ___ lbs

10. Special processing required (if any): Approved by

The undersigned handler hereby certifies to the RAC that the quantities of standard raisins shown in the “Total 

Quantity Shipped or Disposed” column, packed in gift or specialty packs, were shipped or otherwise disposed of 

without outgoing inspection.

Handler _____________________________________ Date _____________________________________

By _________________________________________ Title _____________________________________

The making of any false statement or representations in any matter within the jurisdiction of any agency of the 

United States, knowing it to be false, is a violation of title 18, section 1001 of the United States Code, which 

provides for a penalty of a fine or imprisonment of not more than five years, or both.

According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to a 

collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number. The valid OMB control number for this information collection is 0581-

0178. The time required to complete this information collection is estimated to average 10 minutes/hours per response, including the time for 

reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection 

of information. 
OMB No. 0581-0178

RAC-8 (Exp. 3/31/2024) Destroy previous versions.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING FORM RAC-8

1. This application should be submitted to the Raisin Administrative Committee (RAC) in triplicate—an 

original and two copies—all of which should be signed by a responsible official of the handler.

2. After the RAC has approved the application, two (2) copies will be returned to the handler. One of the 

approved copies should be resubmitted to the RAC by the handler upon completion of the shipment or 

disposition by him of the experimental or specialty packs covered by the application, or at the end of the 

crop year, whichever occurs first.

3. DO NOT show application number as this will be inserted by the RAC office.

4. All weights shown on application should be stated in pounds.

5. DO NOT fill in data beyond column (d) of the application except when reporting to the RAC the total 

actual quantity of raisins shipped or disposed of under exemption during the crop year upon completion of 

season or termination of crop year as required under item (2) above.

6. The outlet in which dispositions of such experimental and/or specialty packs are contemplated should be 

properly described. That is, whether disposition will be made directly to consumers, to wholesalers, or to 

retailers for resale, or to persons or organizations for distribution as gifts, etc. Under item (6) check all 

applicable squares when filing application with the RAC, or insert description of special uses.

7. The type of package for which exemption from outgoing inspection is requested should be adequately

described so that the RAC will have a proper basis on which to render its decision.

8. If space is insufficient in any column, insert and submit the information on a separate sheet of paper 

attached to the application. Make a proper cross-reference on a separate sheet indicating the applicable 

column to which such data pertains, using both column and line numbers.

9. Consult RAC staff on any points not clear to you.

This report is required by law (7 U.S.C. 608d, 7 CFR 989.159(f)(2), 7 CFR 989.173(e)). Failure to report can result in a fine of $2,750 for each 

such violation, and each day during which such violation continues shall be deemed a separate violation.

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its 

Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on 

race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, 

family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in 

any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by 

program or incident.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American 

Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA 

through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. 

To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at 

http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of 

the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to 

USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW 

Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, 

employer, and lender.