USDA COMMODITY REQUIREMENTS

CSBP2

CORN SOY BLEND PLUS

FOR USE IN

INTERNATIONAL FOOD AID PROGRAMS

Effective Date: January 24, 2012
USDA COMMODITY REQUIREMENTS

CSBP2

CORN SOY BLEND PLUS

FOR USE IN INTERNATIONAL FOOD AID PROGRAMS

Table of Contents

Part 1 COMMODITY SPECIFICATIONS ________________________________________ 1

Section 1.1 COMMODITIES ______________________________________________________ 1

Section 1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE _______________________________________________ 6

Part 2 CONTAINER AND PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS_________________________ 7

Section 2.1 GENERAL ___________________________________________________________ 7

Section 2.2 CONTAINERS AND MATERIALS_______________________________________ 7

Section 2.3 PACKAGING _________________________________________________________ 7

Section 2.4 25-KILOGRAM HIGH PERFORMANCE PACKAGING ____________________ 8

Section 2.5 PERFORMANCE TEST PROCEDURES__________________________________ 8

PART 3 MARKING REQUIREMENTS__________________________________________ 9

Section 3.1 MARKINGS __________________________________________________________ 9

Section 3.2 MARKING DESCRIPTIONS___________________________________________ 11

Section 3.3 EMPTY BAG DIMENSIONS ___________________________________________ 13

Section 3.4 CONTAINERS WITH INCORRECT MARKINGS ________________________ 13

EXHIBITS – Marking exhibits immediately follow on pages 14 – 27
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Part 1 COMMODITY SPECIFICATIONS

Section 1.1 COMMODITIES

A. Product Type 

CSB Plus is prepared from heat treated corn and soybeans, vitamins and 

minerals. If CSB Plus is consumed as a porridge or gruel, it should be prepared 

by mixing an appropriate proportion of flour and clean water (i.e. 40g of CSB 

Plus with 250 g of water) followed by a boiling time at simmering point from 

five to ten minutes.

B. Main Ingredients 

1. CSB Plus shall be manufactured from fresh corn and soybeans of good 

quality, free from foreign materials, substances hazardous to health, excessive 

moisture, insect damage and fungal contamination and shall comply with all 

relevant national food laws and standards. Requirements for the raw materials 

are:

a. Corn: Corn shall be tested for aflatoxin in accordance with procedures 

approved by Federal Grain Inspection Service (FGIS). If the aflatoxin test 

proves positive, a quantitative test shall be performed. If the result of the 

quantitative test exceeds 20 p.p.b., the corn shall not be used in the 

production of the commodity.

b. Corn and Soybeans must be stored under dry, ventilated and hygienic 

conditions. Only Government (Federal, State and/or local)-approved 

fumigants may be used when fumigation is necessary. Fumigation must be 

performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

C. Vitamins and Minerals

1. Micronutrient premixes shall be used at the following rate per metric ton of 

finished product:

a. 2 kg of vitamin premix.

b. 11.6 kg of Tri-Calcium Phosphate.

c. 1.7 kg of Potassium chloride.

2. Requirements of Potassium chloride and Tri-Calcium Phosphate are:

a. Particle size for Potassium chloride min 60% < 250 μm (microns).

b. Particle size for Tri-Calcium Phosphate min 95% <250 μm (microns) .

3. The composition of micronutrient premixes is presented in product 

specification.

4. Micronutrient premixes must be delivered to the processor of CSB Plus with a 

complete Certificate of Analysis as well as with a Proof of purchase of 

premixes.

5. Micronutrient premixes must be stored in a dry, cool and clean place where 

the temperature is a maximum of 25oC.
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D. Processing

1. Formula

a. CSB Plus is manufactured according to the following formula: 

Table 1: CSB Plus - formula

No Ingredients Percentage (by weight)

1 Corn (white or yellow) 78.47

2 Whole soybeans 20

3 Vitamin/Mineral 0.20

4 Tri-Calcium Phosphate 1.16

5 Potassium chloride 0.17

b. A percent mixture of 78.47 percent corn and 20 percent whole soybeans

will normally meet the nutritional specifications for protein (see 

nutritional value below).

c. Soybeans have varying levels of protein and fat depending on origin. To 

ensure that the nutritional targets for protein and fat are met, the processor 

should check the fat and protein content of soy and if necessary make 

adjustments to the ratio of corn to soy in the formulation.

2. Methods of Processing

CSB Plus - Corn Soy Blend Plus shall be processed as a partially precooked food under conditions which permit improvements in the 

digestibility of starches and proteins and in particular the de-activation of 

trypsin inhibitors in soy as indicated by the urease test. Preferred heat 

treatments include wet extrusion, dry extrusion or roasting.

E. Product Specifications 

1. Moisture Content: 10% maximum 

2. Nutritional Value: it shall contain the following nutritional value per 100g 

dry matter: 

a. Energy: 380 kcal minimum

b. Protein: 14.0% (N x 6.25) minimum

c. Fat: 6.0% minimum

d. Crude Fiber: 5.0% maximum 

3. Variation in Food Specifications

The variation of the final product with respect to contents of protein and fat 

shall not exceed minus five percent of the specified value using standard 

analytical techniques. The moisture and crude fiber should not exceed five 

percent of the specified values. Products not meeting this requirement will be

rejected.
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4. Micronutrient 

a. CSB Plus must be fortified with a micronutrient supplement containing 

the following micronutrient levels per 100 grams —

 Table 2: Micronutrient rate and chemical form 

Required 

Level* Chemical forms

Vitamin/Mineral

Vitamin A RE ** 3460IU Dry Vitamin A Palmitate 250 Cold Water 

Dispersible Stabilized

Vitamin D3 441.6IU Dry Vitamin D3 100 Water 

Dispersible Stabilized

Vitamin E TE 8.3 mg Dry Vitamin E Acetate 50% Water Dispersible

Vitamin K1 30 μg Dry Vitamin K1 5% Water Dispersible

Vitamin B1 0.2 mg Thiamine mononitrate

Vitamin B2 1.4 mg Vitamin B2 fine powder

Vitamin B6 1 mg Pyridoxine hydrochloride

Vitamin C 90 mg Ascorbic acid

Pantothenic acid 1.6 mg Calcium D-Pantothenate

Folic acid (as Dietary 

Folate Equivalents) 110 μg Folic Acid***

Niacin 8 mg Niacinamide

Vitamin B12 2 μg Vitamin B12 0.1% or 1% Spray Dried

Biotin 8.2 μg Biotin 1%

Iodine 40 μg Potassium Iodide***

Iron (total)** 6.5 mg

 Iron (a) 4 mg Ferrous fumarate fine powder

 Iron (b) 2.5 mg Iron-sodium EDTA

Zinc 5 mg Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate

Carrier Corn maltodextrin

Other minerals

Potassium 140 mg

Potassium Chloride with 0.5% silicon dioxide as 

anticaking agent, compliant with food chemical 

codex, min 90%<425 micron and min 60%<250 

micron 

Calcium 452 mg

Phosphorous 290 mg Tri-Calcium Phosphate 

*Premix variation (except for vitamin A and iron): The permitted variation in 

premix content is -10 to +15% for other added vitamins and minerals for 

acceptance.
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**Vitamin A and Iron ranges:

Item Minimum Maximum

Vitamin A (including intrinsic and 

premix contributions)

2930IU 4329IU

Iron (including intrinsic iron) 6.5mg/100g 13.5mg/100g

***Adequate dilution must be used in order to guarantee premix homogeneity

Note: Alternative chemical forms will be considered but must be approved by the 

contracting officer. Variable levels of micronutrients (i.e iron, zinc, etc.) naturally 

present in corn and soy may lead to variable amount of micronutrients in finished 

product.

5. Finished Product Characteristics

a. Particle size shall have a uniform fine texture with the following 

particle distribution:

(1) 95% must pass through a 600 micrometer sieve

(2) 100% must pass through a 1,000 micrometer sieve.

b. Organoleptic: it shall have a pleasant smell and palatable taste.

6. Microbiology

Not to exceed the following levels of microbiological contamination in the 

finished product:

 Table 3: Limit of microorganisms in CSB Plus

Microorganisms Maximum levels

Mesophyllic aerobic bacteria 50,000 cfu per g

Coliforms 100 cfu per g

Salmonella 0 cfu per 25g

Escherichia Coli <10 cfu per g 

Staphylococcus aureus <10 cfu per g

Bacillus cereus 50 cfu per g

Yeasts and molds 1,000 cfu per g 

7. Additional Requirements 

a. Cooking time: It shall be suitable for young children and adults after 

boiling at simmering point for a minimum of five minutes and a 

maximum of ten minutes.

b. Shelf life: The product shall have a shelf life of 18 months at 80 

degrees Fahrenheit, and it shall retain all commodity specification

qualities included in this requirements document for at least 12 months 

from date of manufacture when stored dry at ambient temperatures 

prevalent in the country of destination.

c. Peroxide value: Maximum 10 meq/kg fat.
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d. Dispersiveness: It shall be free from lumping or balling when mixed 

with water of ambient temperature.

e. Consistency/Viscosity of porridge (Bostwick flow rate): Consistency 

value cooked: minimum 55 per 30 seconds at 45oC and at the proposed 

preparation dosage (i.e. 40g of product plus 250g water after boiling at 

simmering point for five minutes). 

f. Anti-nutrients: The urease index of CSB Plus should be a maximum of 

0.2 pH units.

g. Additional safety parameters: SB Plus shall be free from objectionable 

matter, not contain any substances originating from micro-organisms or 

any other poisonous or deleterious substances such as antinutritional 

factors, heavy metals or pesticide residues, in amounts which may 

represent a hazard to health.

(1) Permitted level of total aflatoxin: 20 ppb (B1, B2, G1, G2).

F. Storing

CSB Plus must be stored under dry, ventilated and hygienic conditions.

G. Analytical requirements of Finished Product

Table 4: List of analytical requirements

No. Analyses/tests Required level Reference methods*

Main composition

1 Moisture 10 % (maximum) ISO 712: 2009

2 Protein 14% (N x 6.25) (minimum) AOAC 981.10

ISO 20483:2006

3 Fat 6 % (minimum) AOAC 954.02

ISO 11085:2008

4 Crude Fiber 5 % (maximum) AOAC 992.16

AOAC 985.29 AOAC 

962.09

Chemical and physical characteristics of Finished Product

5 Peroxide value 10 meq/kg fat, (maximum) AOAC 965.33

6 Urease index 0.20 pH units (maximum) AOCS Ba 9-58 (1997)

7 Particle size - 95% must pass through a 

600 microns sieve.

- 100% must pass through 

a 1,000 microns sieve

8 Organoleptic 

(smell, taste, 

color)

Pleasant smell and 

palatable taste, typical 

color.
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9 Viscosity 

(Bostwick flow 

rate)

Min 55mm /30s (15% dry 

matter porridge) 

Mouquet & Treche, 

2006

Vitamins**

10 Vitamin A 2930 - 4329IU/100 grams AOAC 992.04

AACC 86-03

Minerals**

11 Iron 6.5 -13.5mg/100grams AOAC 944.02

12 Calcium 459-594 mg/100 grams AOAC 984.27

13 Potassium 246-333 mg/100grams AOAC 984.27

Mycotoxins

14 Aflatoxin (total) 20 ppb (total of B1, B2, G1, 

G2), (maximum)

AACC 45-16

Microorganisms

15 Mesophyllic 

aerobic bacteria

50,000 cfu per g 

(maximum) ICC No 125

AACC 42-11

16 Coliforms 100 cfu per g (maximum) AOAC 2005.03

17 Salmonella 0 cfu per 25g AACC 42-25B

18 E. coli <10 cfu per g AOAC 991.14

19 Staphylococcus

aureus

<10 cfu per g

AACC 42-30B

20 Bacillus cereus 50 cfu per g (maximum) AOAC 980.31

21 Yeasts and 

molds

1,000 cfu per g (maximum) ICC No 146

AACC 42-50

* Or equivalent

**See acceptable ranges below Table 2 in Section E, paragraph 4 above.

Section 1.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. The contractor shall perform the product testing and quality analysis to ensure 

that the product meets the commodity specifications. The results shall be 

evidenced by a Certificate of Analysis (COA). Copies of the original COA 

must be submitted as part of the invoice package. The COA shall provide the 

results of all tests specified. If quality discounts are provided in the contract, 

and the product to be delivered by the contractor falls within the quality 

discount table, those factors shall be identified by an asterisk on the copies of 

the COA.

B. Contractors shall notify the Government immediately of lots that fail to meet 

contract requirements.

C. Unless otherwise specified, test methods for the finished product, and any 
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ingredients therein, shall be those of the AOAC INTERNATIONAL, the 

American Association of Cereal Chemists (AACC), or the American Oil 

Chemists’ Society (AOCS), as applicable and in effect on the date of issuance 

of the solicitation, or in accordance with methods that give equivalent results.

Part 2 CONTAINER AND PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS

Section 2.1 GENERAL

This part provides the container specifications and packaging materials 

requirements used under this contract.

Section 2.2 CONTAINERS AND MATERIALS

A. All containers and packaging materials shall be constructed to meet 

the requirements of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for 

safe contact with the packaged product. The contractor shall obtain 

and maintain documentation from the container or packaging material 

manufacturer to verify that the containers and packaging materials 

used in this contract were in compliance with the Government’s 

regulatory requirements for safe contact with food products as 

required in the Master Solicitation, Part 3, Section A, Number 3. 

B. Questions concerning the containers and materials should be directed to:

USDA/FSA/DACO

Room 5755 – South Bldg, STOP 0551

1400 Independence Avenue SW

Washington, DC 20250-0551

ATTN: Packaging

C. If the contractor purchases packaging and container ingredients from 

a foreign country and/or the package and container is manufactured 

in a foreign country, the package and container SHALL NOT display 

country of origin labeling. Phrases similar, but not limited to “Made 

in [Name of Foreign Country.]” or “Product of [Name of Foreign 

Country.]” are strictly prohibited. 

Section 2.3 PACKAGING

A. Twenty-five kilograms of product shall be packed per bag. The use of recycled 

materials is not required if performance or food safety is jeopardized.

B. Any bags constructed of paper and utilizing a film liner shall:

(1) Have a sufficient amount of anti-block. It shall be free from any 

blocking at 50 degrees C and not subject to reblock at 70 degrees C.

(2) Not exceed a maximum average water vapor permeability of 0.65 

grams per 100 square inches in 24 hours at 90 percent relative humidity 

and a temperature of 100 degrees F plus or minus 5 degrees.
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(3) Be manufactured to meet Food and Drug Administration requirements 

for food products (21 CFR 177.1520, as amended).

C. The bottom and top of the 25-kilogram bag shall be closed to provide a tight 

seal. 

Section 2.4 25-KILOGRAM HIGH PERFORMANCE PACKAGING 

Contractors are not limited to, but may utilize one of the following constructions 

when the solicitation requires the use of high performance packaging:

(1) Multiwall paper bag constructed of: One (1) ply inner film liner 

guaranteed 2.5 mil. minimum thickness linear low density 

polyethylene, four (4) plies of 50-pound natural multiwall kraft (NMK) 

paper, and one (1) outer ply of 60-pound wet strength natural multiwall 

kraft (WSNMK) paper; or

(2) Multiwall paper bag constructed of: 3.1 mil. (70 grams per square 

meter) film consisting of two or more layers of co-extruded polyolefin 

film with alternating angles of orientation, laminated together and 

biaxially oriented, two (2) plies of 50-pound NMK paper, and one (1) 

outer ply of 60-pound WSNMK paper. The bag shall be heat-sealed at 

the bottom, by the bag manufacturer. The top of the liner shall be heatsealed by the packer once the bag has been filled with products.

(3) Both bag constructions shall:

(a) be uniquely marked with a one (1) inch blue stripe located 

approximately three (3) inches above the letters “USA” and 

extending around the width of each bag;

(b) meet the specifications and testing requirements outlined in 

these commodity requirements.

Section 2.5 PERFORMANCE TEST PROCEDURES

A. All bags shall be capable of withstanding the following performance test for 

impact resistance:

(1) Ten filled and sealed bags shall each survive a single drop test on the 

butt and side on a shock machine that produces for each test a velocity 

change of 195 inches per second using a shock duration of .002 seconds 

without loss of product.

(2) Testing shall be conducted under standard temperature (73.4o

F plus or 

minus 1.8oF) and relative humidity (50% plus or minus 2%) conditions.

(3) Filled bags shall be placed in the conditioned atmosphere for sufficient 

time before the tests are conducted for the bag materials to reach 

equilibrium.
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(4) Bags submitted under this performance specification shall conform to 

all other applicable material, construction, and performance 

specifications.

B. Test Laboratories

Independent or private laboratories known to be capable of conducting the 

shock machine test described above are as follows:

Michigan State University

School of Packaging

East Lansing, MI 48824-1223

(517) 355-9580

http://packaging.msu.edu/

Lansmont Corporation

1287 Reamwood

Sunnyvale, CA 94089

(408) 734-9724

Lansmont Corporation

6539 Westland Way, Suite 24

Lansing, MI 48917

(888) 526-7666

www.lansmont.com

Rutgers University

Packaging Science and 

Engineering Dept.

P.O. Box 909

Piscataway, NJ 08854

(201) 932-3679

Ten-E Packaging Services, Inc.

1666 County Road 74

Newport, MN 55055

(651) 459-0671

www.ten-e.com

PART 3 MARKING REQUIREMENTS

Section 3.1 MARKINGS

A. The bags shall be marked in the color specified in the markings exhibits. Any 

markings not shown on the exhibits shall be printed in blue. When printed on the 

bag, the colors blue and red shall match the Pantone Matching System (PMS) 

chart numbers 280 and 200, respectively, to the extent practicable.

B. All dimensions are approximate. Unless otherwise specified, all characters shall 

be in normal block print.

C. The US Flag shall be 5 inches high and 9 inches in total width on the front and 

back of the applicable bag, see exhibits.

D. The letters USA shall be Univers black (75) oblique, or Helvetica extra bold with 

70% scaling and -70 tracking or equivalent to match the style as shown in the 

exhibits. The letters USA shall be 4 3/4 inches high and 9 3/4 inches in total 

width. The three stripes adjacent USA shall be 1 inch high and must extend to the 
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edge of the panel.

E. The USAID vertical identity, including the logo, brandname, and tagline, shall be 

printed in the same style as shown in the marking exhibits, sized approximately 7 

1/2 inches high and 9 3/8 inches in total width. The USAID logo shall be 4 1/4 

inches in diameter. The USAID brandname shall be 2 inches in height. The 

tagline “FROM THE AMERICAN PEOPLE” shall be 1/2 inch in height. The 

USAID vertical identity is available to download at 

http://www.usaid.gov/branding/downloadsweb.html.

F. The USDA logo shall be 4 1/2 inches high and 6 1/2 inches in total width. See 

exhibits.

G. The commodity name shall be 1 1/4 inch print. Immediately below the 

commodity name on the front and back panels, insert additional commodity 

description in 5/8 inch print, if applicable.

H. The contract number and the statement "NOT TO BE SOLD OR EXCHANGED" 

shall be 3/4 inch print. The net weight, bag dimensions, and the Standard 

Marking Requirements (SMR) or Language Marking Requirements (LMR) 

number shall be centered at the bottom of the bag in 1/2 inch print. See exhibits. 

The contractor shall obtain a waiver, in writing, from the Government to print the 

contract number using on-line printing on filled bags.

I. The letters or symbols used in the language markings for LMR-1, LMR-3 and 

LMR-4, LMR-5, LMR-7, and LMR-8 should be sized approximately 1 5/8 inches. 

The language markings for LMR-2 and LMR-6 should be sized to fit as shown in 

the exhibits.

J. Lot numbers, production codes or any other means of identification required to 

meet the traceability requirement shall be printed as small as possible, yet legible.

K. Gussets. The geometric symbols shall appear in both gussets, adjacent to USAID, 

as shown in the applicable exhibits. The USAID identity shall be a total of 2 3/4 

inches in height and 8 1/2 inches in total width and printed in both gussets. The 

letters “USAID” shall be 1 3/4 inches high and the tagline “FROM THE 

AMERICAN PEOPLE” shall be 3/8 inch high.

L. Gussets. The geometric symbols shall appear in both gussets, adjacent to USA, as 

shown in the applicable exhibits. The letters USA shall be 3 inches high and 

printed in both gussets.

M. Bag Closure Guide Location Bars (BCGL) shall be printed on the front panel of 

all multi-wall paper bags, as shown in the exhibits. The BCGL bars shall be 

plainly visible, approximately one inch in length, printed in blue in two parallel 

rows evenly spaced over the entire width of the bag. The BCGL bars are to be 
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used as visual quality control verification. Visually identifying two bars or no bars 

on the bag would indicate a bag closure failure. Visually identifying one bar 

would indicate a proper bag closure. (Exhibits A & B)

Section 3.2 MARKING DESCRIPTIONS

The Government shall furnish required markings within two business days after the date 

of the contract. The procurement of containers should be deferred for at least two 

business days after the date of the contract.

The following standard marking requirements may be requested under the contract:

Standard Marking Requirement #1 (SMR-1)

USAID – Distribution

Front: US Flag, the commodity name, the words "NOT TO BE SOLD OR 

EXCHANGED,” USAID logo, contract number, net weight, dimensions, “SMR1”. See exhibit SMR-1, front.

Back: Identical to front. See exhibit SMR-1, back.

Standard Marking Requirement #2 (SMR-2)

FAS - Distribution

Front: USA with stripes, the commodity name, the words "NOT TO BE SOLD 

OR EXCHANGED," USDA logo, contract number, net weight, dimensions, 

“SMR-2”. See exhibit SMR-2, front. 

Back: Identical. See exhibit SMR-2, back.

Standard Marking Requirement #3 (SMR-3)

USAID – Monetization 

Front: US Flag, the commodity name, USAID logo, contract number, net weight, 

dimensions, “SMR-3”. See exhibit SMR-3, front.

Back: Identical to front. See exhibit SMR-3, back.

Standard Marking Requirement #4 (SMR-4)

FAS or USAID - Monetization 

Front: USA with stripes, the commodity name, contract number, net weight, 

dimensions, “SMR-4”. See exhibit SMR-4, front. 

Back: Identical. See exhibit SMR-4, back.

Language Marking Requirement #1 (LMR-1)

USAID – Distribution for North Korea

Front: US Flag, the commodity name, the words "NOT TO BE SOLD OR 

EXCHANGED,” USAID logo, contract number, net weight, dimensions, and 

“LMR-1.”. See exhibit LMR-1, front.

Back: US Flag, the commodity name, North Korean language panel, and “LMR1” only. See exhibit LMR-1, back.

Language Marking Requirement #2 (LMR-2)
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USAID – Distribution for Afghanistan, with Pashtu and Dari 

Front: US Flag, the commodity name, the words "NOT TO BE SOLD OR 

EXCHANGED,” USAID logo, contract number, net weight, dimensions, and 

“LMR-2.” See exhibit LMR-2, front.

Back: US Flag, the commodity name, Pashtu and Dari language panel, and 

“LMR-2” only. See exhibit LMR-2, back.

Language Marking Requirement #3 (LMR-3)

USAID – Distribution for South Africa Region 

Front: US Flag, the commodity name, the words "NOT TO BE SOLD OR 

EXCHANGED,” USAID logo, contract number, net weight, dimensions, and 

“LMR-3.” See exhibit LMR-3, front. 

Back: US Flag, the commodity name, English language panel, and “LMR-3” 

only. See exhibit LMR-3, back.

Language Marking Requirement #4 (LMR-4)

USAID – Distribution for Iraq with Arabic 

Front: US Flag, the commodity name, the words "NOT TO BE SOLD OR 

EXCHANGED,” USAID logo, contract number, net weight, dimensions, and 

“LMR-4.” See exhibit LMR-4, front. 

Back: US Flag, the commodity name, Arabic language panel, and “LMR-4” only. 

See exhibit LMR-4, back.

Language Marking Requirement #5 (LMR-5)

FAS – Distribution for North Korea 

Front: USA with stripes, the commodity name, the words "NOT TO BE SOLD 

OR EXCHANGED,” USDA logo, contract number, net weight, dimensions, and 

“LMR-5.” See exhibit LMR-5, front.

Back: USA with stripes, the commodity name, North Korean language panel, and 

“LMR-5” only. See exhibit LMR-5, back.

Language Marking Requirement #6 (LMR-6)

FAS – Distribution for Afghanistan, with Pashtu and Dari 

Front: USA with stripes, the commodity name, the words "NOT TO BE SOLD 

OR EXCHANGED,” USDA logo, contract number, net weight, dimensions, and 

“LMR-6.” See exhibit LMR-6, front.

Back: USA with stripes, the commodity name, Pashtu and Dari language panel, 

and “LMR-6” only. See exhibit LMR-6, back.

Language Marking Requirement #7 (LMR-7)

FAS – Distribution for South Africa Region 

Front: USA with stripes, the commodity name, the words "NOT TO BE SOLD 

OR EXCHANGED,” USDA logo, contract number, net weight, dimensions, and 

“LMR-7.” See exhibit LMR-7, front. 

Back: USA with stripes, the commodity name, English language panel, and 

“LMR-7” only. See exhibit LMR-7, back.
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Language Marking Requirement #8 (LMR-8)

FAS – Distribution for Iraq with Arabic 

Front: USA with stripes, the commodity name, the words "NOT TO BE SOLD 

OR EXCHANGED,” USDA logo, contract number, net weight, dimensions, and 

“LMR-8.” See exhibit LMR-8, front 

Back: USA with stripes, the commodity name, Arabic language panel, and 

“LMR-8” only. See exhibit LMR-8, back.

Section 3.3 EMPTY BAG DIMENSIONS

A. All bags shall be marked with the empty dimensions as follows:

Gusseted Bags Face Width X Gusseted Width X Finished Length

Flat Tube Bags Face Width X Finished Length

B. The bag dimensions shall be centered at the bottom of the bag, as small as 

possible, yet legible.

Section 3.4 CONTAINERS WITH INCORRECT MARKINGS

A. Any labels, bags, cans, can lids, cases, or any other type of packaging (hereinafter 

referred to as "containers") displaying incorrect markings may be used under a 

Government contract provided that the incorrect markings are obliterated and 

correct markings are applied in a permanent manner with approval of the 

contracting officer.

B. The appearance of containers in commercial or other channels either filled or 

unfilled bearing markings identifying the containers as part of a Government 

contract may cause the Government expense in determining whether commodities 

have been diverted from authorized use and in answering inquiries. The contractor 

shall take all necessary action to prevent the appearance in commercial or other 

channels of containers and container materials bearing any markings required 

under a Government contract, including those held by the contractor or others; 

e.g., overruns, misprints, etc. The contractor shall ensure that any container from 

a Government contract that appears in commercial or other channels shall have all 

markings required under this contract permanently obliterated.

EXHIBITS – Marking exhibits immediately follow on pages 14 – 27
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CORN SOY BLEND PLUS CORN SOY BLEND CORN SOY BLE CORN SOY BLEND ND PLUS
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CORN SOY BLEND PLUS CORN SOY BLEND CORN SOY BLEND PLUS CORN SOY BLEND
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CORN SOY BLEND PLUS CORN SOY BLEND CORN SOY BLEND PLUS CORN SOY BLEND
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CORN SOY BLEND PLUS CORN SOY BLEND CORN SOY BLEND PLUS CORN SOY BLEND
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CORN SOY BLEND PLUS CORN SOY BLEND CORN SOY BLEND PLUS CORN SOY BLEND
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CORN SOY BLEND PLUS CORN SOY BLEND CORN SOY BLEND PLUS CORN SOY BLEND
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CORN SOY BLEND PLUS CORN SOY BLEND CORN SOY BLEND PLUS CORN SOY BLEND
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CORN SOY BLEND PLUS CORN SOY BLEND CORN SOY BLEND PLUS CORN SOY BLEND
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CORN SOY BLEND PLUS CORN SOY BLEND CORN SOY BLEND PLUS CORN SOY BLEND
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CORN SOY BLEND PLUS CORN SOY BLEND CORN SOY BLEND PLUS CORN SOY BLEND
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CORN SOY BLEND PLUS CORN SOY BLEND CORN SOY BLEND PLUS CORN SOY BLEND
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CORN SOY BLEND PLUS CORN SOY BLEND CORN SOY BLEND PLUS CORN SOY BLEND
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Bag Closure Guide Location

Front of Bag

Pre-applied Hot Melt
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