Tomatoes Grown in Florida and Imported Tomatoes; Final Rule to Change Minimum Grade Requirements
marketing-order · Agricultural Marketing Service · Rule · Published 1998-03-13 · Effective 1998-03-30 · 63 FR 12396
Document
Document number
98-6618
Federal Register citation
63 FR 12396
CFR reference
7 CFR 966
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
marketing-order
Sub-agency
Agricultural Marketing Service
Publication date
1998-03-13
Effective date
1998-03-30
USDA docket
Docket No. FV98-966-1 FR
Abstract
This final rule increases the minimum grade requirements for Florida and imported tomatoes. The grade requirements are changed from U.S. No. 3 to U.S. No. 2. The change in grade requirements will help the Florida tomato industry meet domestic market needs, increase returns to producers, and provide consumers with higher quality tomatoes. Application of the increased grade requirements to imported tomatoes is required under section 8e of the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937.