Avocados Grown in South Florida; Relaxation of Container and Pack Requirements
marketing-order · Agricultural Marketing Service · Rule · Published 1999-12-13 · Effective 1999-12-14 · 64 FR 69380
Document
Document number
99-32230
Federal Register citation
64 FR 69380
CFR reference
7 CFR 915
Type
Rule
Action
Interim final rule with request for comments.
Category
marketing-order
Sub-agency
Agricultural Marketing Service
Publication date
1999-12-13
Effective date
1999-12-14
USDA docket
Docket No. FV00-915-1 IFR
Abstract
This rule changes the container and pack requirements currently prescribed under the Florida avocado marketing order. The marketing order regulates the handling of avocados grown in South Florida and is administered locally by the Avocado Administrative Committee (Committee). Currently, avocados packed in 33-pound containers must weigh at least 16 ounces. Avocados weighing less than 16 ounces must be packed in smaller containers. This rule removes the requirement that avocados packed in 33-pound containers must weigh at least 16 ounces. This change will provide greater flexibility in avocado packing operations.