It only contains quality regulations to be used in Texas. This provision also can save money in the cost of containers as manufacturers can produce large quantities of a few types of containers less expensively than small quantities of many different types and sizes. Market research and development projects may be conducted using Marketing Order funds. Such projects are designed to assist the Texas citrus industry in more efficient marketing practices. The TVCC funds TexaSweet Citrus Advertising, Inc., as an in-house promotional unit to conduct marketing promotional activities and has used this provision to contract for market research studies.
All marketing orders contain some requirements for inspection to see that regulations are met.
Inspection in all cases is secured by the administrative agency, with the Secretary of Agriculture's approval, and it must be provided by a non-interested third party such as the FederalState Inspection Service paid by the industry. Regulations for the 1994-95 Season Grade and size regulations and effective time periods for these regulations are established by the TVCC each year prior to the marketing season and are subject to revision during the season when deemed necessary by the Committee. At recommendation of TVCC, with approval of the Secretary of Agriculture. At recommendation of TVCC, with approval of the Secretary of Agriculture. An appropriate inspection certificate must have been issued for such fruit within 48 hours prior to the time of shipment.