Reporting Out-of-Grade Lots Under Marketing Orders at Shipping Point

This directive describes the policies of the Fresh Products Branch (FPB) and the Fruit and Vegetable. Division regarding certification and notification procedures when inspection prior to shipment from the production area reveals apparent non-compliance with Federal marketing orders. This directive does not address marketing order problems found during terminal market inspections, which will continue to be handled on a case-by-case basis when encountered.

Reporting Out-of-Grade Lots Under Marketing Orders at Shipping Point (pdf)