La. Admin. Code tit. 7 § V-1105

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section V-1105 - Certification of Fresh Fruits, Vegetables, Nuts and Other Special Products

A. The examination, acceptance, and certification of fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, and other special products shall be in accordance with U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Division grading and inspection requirements.

B. Each container shall be legibly labeled, stamped, or written on the side or end showing the name and address of the grower or the name and address of the packing house or company or contract number, showing the U.S. grade, inspection stamp or tag, and name of produce in container. In the instance of sacks, a tag shall be securely attached to the outside, giving the above information.

C. Required Certificates

1. For inspection of fruits and vegetables entering state institutions, federal Form FVQ 459 and state Form A1 1583 will be required.

2. For shipping point inspections of fruits and vegetables, federal Form FVQ 184 will be required.

3. For terminal market inspections of fruits and vegetables by collaborators, Form FVQ 303 will be required.

La. Admin. Code tit. 7, § V-1105

Promulgated by the Department of Agriculture, Market Commission, LR 11:248 (March 1985).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 3:405.