About The Standards |
· U.S. Grade Standards For Vegetables Are Voluntary And Provide The Fruit, Vegetable And Specialty Crop Industry With A Uniform Language For Describing The Quality And Condition Of Commodities In The Marketplace. For More Information On U.S. Standards And The Development And Revision Process See The Fact Sheet Titled |
Inspection Instructions |
· Many U.S. Grade Standards Are Supplemented By Inspection Instructions. These Instructions Discuss Special Grading Situations, Expand On Descriptions Of Quality Requirements, Outline Grading Procedures, And Cover Other Related Topics. |
Visual Aids |
· Special Photo Guides, Models, Color Standards, And Other Visual Interpretative Guides Are Available For Reference To Specific U.S. Grade Standards |