July 24, 2006

ISSUE 1125

USDA GRADE STANDARDS TO IMPACT DRC FOB GOOD ARRIVAL GUIDELINES
 
USDA has made several changes to its grade standards that will impact the Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution Corporation (DRC) Free on Board (FOB) Good Arrival Guidelines. The changes may be viewed at www.ams.usda.gov/standards/stanfrfv.htm.
 
The DRC Good Arrival Guidelines may be viewed at www.fvdrc.com. More changes to both the standards and the Good Arrival Guidelines are expected in the future.