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.