OMB No. 0581-0189

SC-266-4 (Exp. 1/31/2027. Destroy previous editions.)

KIWIFRUIT RESTYLE VERIFICATION FORM

INSTRUCTIONS:

Previously inspected kiwifruit that has been restyled may be shipped under a Restyle Verification Option, providing that the marked size and grade are unchanged 

from the original inspection. Contact your local Federal-State Inspection Program (FSIP) to receive authorization to ship kiwifruit under this option. You must 

provide FSIP with the number and type of restyled containers to be shipped. FSIP will assign a Restyle Verification Number that must be placed on each container. 

This number is only authorized for use on the requested number and type of containers.

Date of Request: Authorization must be obtained from FSIP prior to shipping restyled fruits.

Restyle Facility: FSIP Assigned Restyle Verification Number: RShipper Name: Authorized by:

Shippers must supply the following information for all kiwifruit shipped under the “R” number. Additional forms may be attached if more space is needed. The 

Kiwifruit Administrative Committee will use this information to audit compliance with Marketing Order requirements. Completed forms must be faxed or mailed 

to your FSIP office within 3 days of receipt.

Original Inspection Information Restyled Containers

PLI 

Numbers

Inspection 

Certificate 

Number(s)(when 

available)

Responsible 

Shipper

Fruit Size 

and Grade

No. of 

Containers

Container 

Type

Brand (when 

applicable)

No. of 

Containers

Container 

Type

Brand (when 

applicable)

I certify that all kiwifruit was restyled from previously inspected kiwifruit and that this fruit meets all requirements of the Kiwifruit Marketing Order. The marked 

size and grade of the restyled product are the same as the original inspection. Additionally, the undersigned hereby certifies to the U.S. Department of Agriculture 

and the Committee that the information supplied herein is complete and correct and that the above agreement as to usage and reporting is accepted. The making of 

any false statement or representation on this form, knowing it to be false, is a violation of Title 18, section 1001, United States Code, which provides for the penalty 

of a fine or imprisonment, or both.

Date: Signature: Title:
OMB No. 0581-0189

SC-266-4 (Exp. 1/31/2027. Destroy previous editions.)

Restyle Verification Options

Restyle Verification – A handler may ship previously inspected kiwifruit that has been restyled without obtaining an additional inspection if all shipments made 

under the restyle verification option comply with all regulations in effect and all of the following conditions are met:

a. All kiwifruit was restyled from kiwifruit which previously have been inspected and certified as meeting Committee requirements.

b. The marked size on the restyled product is the same as the marked size on the original product.

c. The grade on the restyled product is the same as the grade on the original product.

d. The handler notifies the Federal-State Inspection Program at least 4 hours in advance of when the product will be shipped.

e. The handler provides the Federal-State Inspection Program with the number and type of restyled containers.

f. The Federal-State Inspection Program furnishes the handler with a restyle verification number which links the restyled product to the original PLI stamp, and to 

an official USDA inspection certificate and supporting note sheets.

g. The handler shall plainly and conspicuously mark one end of each container with the letter “R” and the restyle verification number assigned by the Federal-State 

Inspection Program. The letter “R” and the number shall not be less than one-half inch in height.

h. The Federal-State Inspection Program shall notify the KAC upon issuing a restyle verification number.

i. Handlers will be subject to random spot-checks to verify compliance.

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