Commercial Item Descriptions

Commercial Item Descriptions (Cids) Are Product Descriptions That Concisely Describe The Most Important Characteristics Of A Commercial Product. Cids Are Official U.S. Government Procurement Documents That Are:

·       Uniquely Numbered In A Federal Series

·       Prominently Dated For Easy Reference

·       Appropriately Titled (According To Current Federal Labeling Policies)

·       For Information On How To Use Cids Go To: Cids Fact Sheet (Pdf).

An Official Request To Develop Or Revise A Commercial Item Description Should Be In Writing And Sent To The Specialty Crops Inspection Division Using The Contact Information Provided Below.

·       Bakery Products

·       Coffee, Tea, Cocoa, Beverage Mixes, And Water

·       Bouillons, Soups, Gravies, And Survival Packet

·       Fruit, Juices, Nectars, Preserves, Jams, And Nut Spreads

·       Prepared, Combination Food, And Specialty Preparations Frozen

·       Condiments And Related Products

·       Candy, Nuts, And Syrup

·       Dairy Foods And Eggs

·       Prepared, Combination Food And Specialty Preparations

·       Cereal And Pasta

·       Vegetables And Vegetable Juices

·       Bakery Items, Desserts, And Crackers

·       Meat, Poultry, Fish And Shellfish