1、 A-A-20087D A-A-20336B May 16, 2013 SUPERSEDING A-A-20336A July 31, 2006 COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION DRINK MIXES, COFFEE (UNFLAVORED AND FLAVORED) The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has authorized the use of this Commercial Item Description (CID). 1. SCOPE. This CID covers unflavored and flav
2、ored coffee drink mixes (coffee drink mixes), packed in commercially acceptable containers, suitable for use by Federal, State, local governments, and other interested parties; and as a component of operational rations. 2. PURCHASER NOTES. 2.1 Purchasers shall specify the following: - Type(s), style
3、(s), and flavor(s) of coffee drink mixes required (Sec. 3). - When analytical requirements are different than specified (Sec. 7.1). - When analytical requirements need to be verified (Sec. 7.2). - Manufacturers/distributors certification (Sec. 10.3) or USDA certification (Sec.10.4). 2.2 Purchasers m
4、ay specify the following: - Food Defense Section 10.1: Food Defense System Survey (FDSS) (Sec. 10.1.1), or Food Defense Addendum to Plant Systems Audit (PSA) (Sec. 10.1.2), or (Sec. 10.1.2 with 10.2.1). - Manufacturers quality assurance (Sec. 10.2 with 10.2.1) or (Sec. 10.2 with 10.2.2). - Packaging
5、 requirements other than commercial (Sec. 11). 3. CLASSIFICATION. The coffee drink mixes shall conform to the following list which shall be specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order. Types, styles, and flavors. AMSC N/A FSC 8955 METRIC Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or
6、 networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-20336B 2 Type I - Unflavored instant coffee, with sugar and creamer Style A - Regular Style B - Decaffeinated Type II - Unflavored instant coffee, no sugar added and fat free1Style A - Regular Style B - Decaffeinated Type III - Flavored instant
7、coffee Style A - Regular Flavor 1 - French vanilla Flavor 2 - Mocha Flavor 3 - Hazelnut Flavor 4 - Cinnamon Flavor 5 - Orange Flavor 6 - White chocolate Flavor 7 - Caramel Flavor 8 - French vanilla with hazelnut Flavor 9 - Irish cream Flavor 10 - Other (as specified by the purchaser) Style B - Decaf
8、feinated Flavor 1 - French vanilla Flavor 2 - Other (as specified by the purchaser) Type IV - Flavored instant coffee, no sugar added1Style A - Regular Flavor 1 - French vanilla Flavor 2 - Mocha Flavor 3 - Hazelnut Flavor 4 - Cinnamon Flavor 5 - Vanilla Flavor 6 - Other (as specified by the purchase
9、r) Style B - Decaffeinated Flavor 1 - French vanilla Flavor 2 - Vanilla Flavor 3 - Other (as specified by the purchaser) 1 Sweetened with non-carbohydrate sugar substitute.Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-20336B 3 Type V - Flavored
10、 instant cappuccino Style A - Regular Flavor 1 - French vanilla Flavor 2 - Mocha Flavor 3 - Amaretto Flavor 4 - Irish cream Flavor 5 - Orange Flavor 6 - Toffee Flavor 7 - Caramel Flavor 8 - Cinnamon vanilla nut Flavor 9 - Other (as specified by the purchaser) Type VI - Flavored instant regular cappu
11、ccino, no sugar added1 Flavor 1 - French vanilla Flavor 2 - Mocha Flavor 3 - Other (as specified by the purchaser) Type VII - Flavored instant latte Style A - Regular Flavor 1 - Unflavored Flavor 2 - Mocha Flavor 3 - Caramel Flavor 4 - Mocha almond Flavor 5 - Other (as specified by the purchaser) St
12、yle B - Decaffeinated Flavor 1 - Unflavored Flavor 2 - Other (as specified by the purchaser) Type VIII - Flavored instant latte, no sugar added1 Style A - Regular Flavor 1 - Unflavored Flavor 2 - Mocha Flavor 3 - Caramel Flavor 4 - Mocha almond Flavor 5 - Other (as specified by the purchaser) Style
13、B - Decaffeinated Flavor 1 - Unflavored Flavor 2 - Other (as specified by the purchaser) Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-20336B 4 4. MANUFACTURERS/DISTRIBUTORS NOTES. Manufacturers/distributors products shall meet the requirements
14、 of the: - Processing guidelines (Sec. 5). - Salient characteristics (Sec. 6). - Analytical requirements: as specified by the purchaser (Sec. 7). - Manufacturers/distributors product assurance (Sec. 8). - Regulatory requirements (Sec. 9). - Quality assurance provisions: as specified by the purchaser
15、 (Sec. 10). - Packaging requirements other than commercial: as specified by the purchaser (Sec. 11). 5. PROCESSING GUIDELINES. 5.1 Processing. The coffee drink mixes shall be prepared and packaged in accordance with Current Good Manufacturing Practices (21 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 110)
16、. 5.2 Food security. The coffee drink mixes should be processed and transported in accordance with the Food and Drug Administrations (FDAs) Guidance for Industry: Food Producers, Processors, and Transporters: Food Security Preventive Measures Guidance.2This guidance identifies the kinds of preventiv
17、e measures food manufacturers, processors, or handlers may take to minimize the risk that food under their control will be subject to tampering or other malicious, criminal, or terrorist actions. The implementation of enhanced food security preventive measures provides for the security of a plants p
18、roduction processes and includes the storage and transportation of pre-production raw materials, other ingredients, and postproduction finished product. 6. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS. 6.1 Raw coffee bean requirements. The roasted and ground coffee from which the coffee drink mixes are derived shall be
19、made from coffee received in the raw or green bean state. The ground coffee shall be made from Arabica and/or Robusta coffee beans. The ground coffee may include but is not limited to beans grown in Brazil, Colombia, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Central America, Mexico, or Kenya. All coffee beans used shall
20、 be prepared from the current or previous years crop. Green coffee beans are defined as the dried coffee seed (no less than Grade 8 as measured by the procedure of the FDA Technical Bulletin Number 5 - Macroanalytical Procedures Manual, Chapter V, 1984; electronic version 1998) commercially free fro
21、m external layers such as: skin, hull, pulp, mucilage, parchment, and silver skin. Single types or blends of coffee beans shall be of such growths and grade as to produce an end product cup quality specified in Sec. 6.4.3. The green coffee beans shall be processed without fermentation. 2http:/www.fd
22、a.gov/Food/GuidanceRegulation/GuidanceDocumentsRegulatoryInformation/FoodDefense/ucm083075.htmProvided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-20336B 5 6.2 Finished product. The coffee drink mixes may contain ingredients such as, but not limited t
23、o, sugar, partially hydrogenated coconut, soybean, and/or canola oil, instant coffee, corn syrup solids, sodium caseinate, mono and di-glycerides, dipotassium phosphate, cocoa, cocoa processed with alkali, nonfat dry milk, nondairy creamer, natural and artificial flavors and colors, salt, gums, and
24、maltodextrin. No sugar added coffee drink mixes may contain non-carbohydrate sugar substitutes including, but not limited to, Aspartame, Acesulfame potassium, Sucralose, and Neotame in lieu of sugar. 6.3 Dehydrated product. 6.3.1 Appearance. The coffee drink mixes shall be fine grained, well-balance
25、d homogenous mixtures. 6.3.2 Odor. The coffee drink mixes shall have an odor characteristic of the type, style, and flavor specified. The packaged product shall be free from foreign odors. 6.3.3 Texture. The coffee drink mixes shall be free flowing and free of lumps which do not compress with light
26、pressure. 6.4 Hydrated product. 6.4.1 Dispersability. The coffee drink mixes shall fully dissolve within two minutes in hot water with constant stirring and show no evidence of undissolved floating particles. 6.4.2 Appearance. The rehydrated coffee drink mixes shall be smooth and free of discernable
27、 lumps or sedimentation. Types I and II unflavored instant coffees shall have a medium brown color typical of coffee with cream. Types III and IV flavored instant coffees shall have a medium to dark brown color depending on the flavor specified. Types V and VI flavored instant cappuccinos shall have
28、 a tan color and a milky white froth on top. Types VII and VIII flavored instant lattes shall have a tan color and may or may not have a layer of milky white froth on top. 6.4.3 Flavor and odor. Types I and II unflavored instant coffees shall have a flavor and odor of sweetened coffee with cream. Ty
29、pes III and IV flavored instant coffees shall have a flavor and odor of sweetened coffee and flavoring according to that specified. Types V and VI flavored instant cappuccinos shall have a flavor and odor of strong sweetened coffee with cream and flavoring according to that specified. Types VII and
30、VIII flavored instant lattes shall have a flavor and odor of sweetened coffee with cream and flavoring according to that specified. There shall be no foreign flavors and odors such as, but not limited to: burnt, scorched, stale, or rancid. 6.5 Foreign material. All ingredients and finished product s
31、hall be clean, sound, wholesome, and free from evidence of rodent or insect infestation. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-20336B 6 7. ANALYTICAL REQUIREMENTS. 7.1 Analytical and microbiological requirements. Unless otherwise specif
32、ied in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order, the analytical and microbiological requirements for the coffee drink mixes shall be as follows. 7.1.1 Moisture. The moisture content of the coffee drink mixes shall be not greater than 4.0 percent. 7.1.2 Fat. The fat content for Type I instant un
33、flavored coffee, and Types V and VI instant flavored cappuccinos shall be not greater than 15.0 percent. The fat content for Types III and IV instant flavored coffees, and Types VII and VIII instant flavored lattes shall be not greater than 25.0 percent. 7.1.3 Caffeine. The caffeine content for Styl
34、e B - Decaffeinated coffee drink mixes shall be not greater than 0.07 percent. 7.1.4 Salmonella. Salmonella shall be negative. 7.2 Product verification sampling. When specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order, analytical testing shall be performed on a composite sample. The composit
35、e sample shall be 113.4 g (4 oz) prepared from randomly selected subsamples. Subsamples shall be a minimum of one can/pouch/container and shall contain the appropriate number of cans/pouches/containers to yield a 113.4 g (4 oz) sample when composited. Each subsample shall contain equal amounts of pr
36、oduct to yield at least a 113.4 g (4 oz) sample. 7.2.1 Sampling procedure for Salmonella analysis. Ten filled and sealed containers shall be selected at random from the lot regardless of lot size. Up to 50 g (1.764 oz) from each container shall be combined into a composite sample. The resulting comp
37、osite sample shall be tested for Salmonella. 7.3 Analytical and microbiological testing. When specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order, the analyses shall be in accordance with the following methods from the AOAC International Official Methods of Analysis (OMA): Test Method Moistur
38、e 925.45A, 2007.04, or 2008.06 Fat 932.06, 985.15, 991.36, 2007.04, or 2008.06 Caffeine 979.11 Salmonella 986.35, 996.08, 2000.06D(c), 2003.09, or 2011.03 Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-20336B 7 7.4 Test results. The test results
39、 for moisture and fat shall be reported to the nearest 0.1 percent. The test results for caffeine shall be reported to the nearest 0.01 percent. The test results for Salmonella shall be reported as positive or negative. Any results not conforming to the analytical and microbiological requirements sh
40、all be cause for rejection of the lot. 8. MANUFACTURERS/DISTRIBUTORS PRODUCT ASSURANCE. The manufacturer/ distributor shall certify that the coffee drink mixes provided shall meet the salient characteristics of this CID, conform to their own specifications, standards, and quality assurance practices
41、, and be the same coffee drink mixes offered for sale in the commercial market. The purchaser reserves the right to require proof of conformance. 9. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS. The delivered coffee drink mixes shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local mandatory requirements and regulat
42、ions relating to the preparation, packaging, labeling, storage, distribution, and sale of coffee drink mixes within the commercial marketplace. Delivered coffee drink mixes shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act, a
43、nd regulations promulgated thereunder. The coffee drink mixes shall comply with the allergen labeling requirements of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. 10. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS. Purchaser shall specify 10.3 or 10.4; purchaser may specify 10.1 with 10.1.1, or 10.1 with 10.1.2, or 10.2
44、 with 10.2.1, or 10.2 with 10.2.2. 10.1 Food defense. When required in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order, a FDSS shall be conducted by USDA, Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), Fruit and Vegetable Program (FV), Specialty Crops Inspection Division (SCI). Food defense requirements includ
45、e a documented and operational food defense plan that provides for the security of a plants production processes and includes the storage and transportation of pre-production raw materials and other ingredients and postproduction finished product. The plan shall address the following areas: (1) food
46、 security plan management; (2) outside and inside security of the production and storage facilities; (3) slaughter, when applicable, and processing, including all raw material sources; (4) shipping and receiving; (5) storage; (6) water and ice supply; (7) mail handling; (8) personnel security; and (
47、9) transportation, shipping, and receiving. 10.1.1 FDSS. When required in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order, a FDSS shall be conducted by USDA, AMS, FV, SCI. The FDSS verifies that operators of food establishments have implemented measures to minimize the risk of tampering or other crimi
48、nal actions against the food under their control. (An AMS, FDSS verifies the participating companys adherence to the FDAs “Guidance for Industry - Food Producers, Processors, and Transporters: Food Security Preventive Measures Guidance.”) For further information, see Sec. 13.1 and 13.3.2. Provided b
49、y IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-20336B 8 10.1.2 Food defense addendum to PSA. When required in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order, a Food Defense addendum shall be conducted by USDA, AMS, FV, SCI auditors. This verifies that operators of food establishments have implemented measures to minimize the
