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