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SCI Division Standardization Branch

USDA, Agricultural Marketing Service, Fruit and Vegetable Program, Specialty Crops Inspection (SCI) Division, Standardization Branch supports the fresh and processed fruit, vegetable, nut and specialty crop industry with a variety of services.

Standardization Branch Services:

U.S. Grade Standards provide the fruit, vegetable, nut and specialty crop industries with uniform language for describing the quality and condition of commodities in the marketplace,

Inspection Instructions provide interpretive guidance for U.S. Grade Standards,

Visual Aids provide additional assistance in the uniform application of U.S. Grade Standards,

Commercial Item Descriptions (CIDs) provide clear descriptions of commercial food products and are used by purchasers for procurement, and

Commodity Specific Inspection Aids, Photo-Guides, Color Standards, and various types of Inspection Equipment provide additional assistance in the uniform application of U.S. Grade Standards.


		Find a Standard


		Order Inspection Equipment


		Find a Commercial Item Description (CID)


		Return to SCI Division Home Page


		International Commodity and Trading Standards


		Support in International Standards Development


		Standardization Frequently Asked Questions


		Current SCI Rulemaking Activity


		Visual Aids for Inspection of Containers


		Email the Division Director


		Email the Webmaster


		Download Adobe Acrobat

Last Modified Date: 07/21/2014