1、 AMSC N/A FSC 8915 A-A-20365 August 30, 2012 COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION FRUITS, FREEZE DRIED The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has authorized the use of this Commercial Item Description (CID). 1. SCOPE. This CID covers freeze dried fruits (dried fruits), packed in commercially acceptable co
2、ntainers, 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(s), varieties, and agricultural practice(s) of dried fruits required (Sec. 3). - W
3、hen analytical requirements are different than specified (Sec. 6.1). - When analytical requirements need to be verified (Sec. 6.2). - Manufacturers/distributors certification (Sec. 9.3) or USDA certification (Sec. 9.4). 2.2 Purchasers may specify the following: - Food Defense Section 9.1: Food Defen
4、se System Survey (FDSS) (Sec. 9.1.1), or Food Defense Addendum to Plant Systems Audit (PSA) (Sec. 9.1.2), or (Sec. 9.1.2 with 9.2.1). - Manufacturers quality assurance (Sec. 9.2 with 9.2.1) or (Sec. 9.2 with 9.2.2). - Packaging requirements other than commercial (Sec. 10). 3. CLASSIFICATION. The dri
5、ed fruits shall conform to the following list which shall be specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order. Types, styles, varieties, and agricultural practices. Type I - Strawberries Style A - Whole Style B - Sliced Style C - Diced METRIC Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or
6、 networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-20365 2 Type II - Bananas Style B - Sliced Style C - Diced Type III - Apples Style B - Sliced Style C - Diced Type IV - Whole blueberries Variety 1 - Cultivated Variety 2 - Wild Type V - Whole pitted tart cherries Type VI - Cranberries Style A -
7、 Whole Style B - Sliced Style C - Diced Type VII - Whole red raspberries Type VIII - Whole blackberries Type IX - Pineapples Style C - Diced Type X - Mangos Style C - Diced Type XI - Bananas and strawberries Style C - Diced Type XII - Other Agricultural practices a - Conventional Agricultural practi
8、ces b - Organic 4. MANUFACTURERS/DISTRIBUTORS NOTES. Manufacturers/distributors products shall meet the requirements of the: Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-20365 3 - Salient characteristics (Sec 5). - Analytical requirements: as
9、specified by the purchaser (Sec. 6). - Manufacturers/distributors product assurance (Sec. 7). - Regulatory requirements (Sec. 8). - Quality assurance provisions: as specified by the purchaser (Sec. 9). - Packaging requirements other than commercial: as specified by the purchaser (Sec. 10). 5. SALIEN
10、T CHARACTERISTICS. 5.1 Processing. The dried fruits shall be prepared in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (21 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 110). 5.2 Ingredients. 5.2.1 Fresh fruits. Fresh apples, strawberries, red tart cherries, blackberries, blueberries, cranberries, r
11、aspberries, mangos, and pineapples shall be U.S. No. 1 or better for the applicable U.S. Standards for Grades. 5.2.2 Frozen fruits. Frozen strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, cranberries, raspberries and pineapples shall be U.S. Grade B or better for the applicable U.S. Standards for Grades. Fr
12、ozen apples shall be U.S Grade B or better for color, defects, and character for the U.S Standards for Grades of Frozen Apples. Frozen red tart cherries shall be U.S. Grade B or better for character and the U.S. Grade A for pits for the U.S. Standards for Grades of Frozen Red Tart Pitted Cherries. F
13、rozen mangos shall be mature fruit free from decay, discoloration, bruising, extraneous material, pit material, peels, and blemished areas. 5.3 Food security. The dried fruits should be processed and transported in accordance to the Food and Drug Administrations (FDAs) Guidance for Industry: Food Pr
14、oducers, Processors, and Transporters: Food Security Preventive Measures Guidance http:/www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceComplianceRegulatoryInformation/GuidanceDocuments/FoodDefenseandEmergencyResponse/ucm083075.htm. This guidance identifies the kinds of preventive measures food manufacturers, processors,
15、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 production processes and includes the storag
16、e and transportation of pre-production raw materials, other ingredients, and postproduction finished product. 5.4 Organic freeze dried fruits. When organic freeze dried fruits are specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order, the fruits shall be grown following organic agricultural pra
17、ctices and processed in accordance with the requirements of the National Organic Program (7 CFR Part 205). A certificate of organic operation shall be provided to verify that the product was produced and processed in accordance with the National Organic Program requirements. Provided by IHSNot for R
18、esaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-20365 4 The use of “100 percent organic,” “organic,” and “made with organic (specified ingredients or food group(s)” shall comply with the product composition requirements as listed in 7 CFR 205.301. Non-synthetic and synt
19、hetic substances allowed in organic handling are listed in 7 CFR 205.605, National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances. 5.5 Finished product. The dried fruits shall be free flowing prepared from clean, sound, ripened fruit. 5.5.1 Shape. The shape of the dried fruits shall be as follows: The wh
20、ole pitted red tart cherries, blueberries, strawberries, cranberries, blackberries, and raspberries shall be intact pieces of fruit which may be irregular shaped. The sliced strawberries, apples, bananas, and cranberries, shall be small slices typical of the fruit specified. The diced strawberries,
21、apples, bananas, and cranberries shall be 0.64 cm (1/4 in) cubes. The diced pineapples and mangos shall be 1.25 cm (1/2 in) cubes. Not more than 10 percent of the 0.64 cm (1/4 in) diced dried fruits shall pass through a U.S. Standard No. 8 sieve. Not more than 10 percent of the 1.25 cm (1/2 in) cube
22、d dried fruit shall pass through a U.S. Standard No. 4 sieve. 5.5.2 Flavor and odor. The dried fruits shall have a fresh fruit flavor and odor typical for the Type specified. There shall be no foreign odors or flavors, such as, but not limited to, burnt, stale, rancid, or moldy. 5.5.3 Color. The dri
23、ed strawberries shall have a red exterior color with visible seeds and a light to dark pink interior color. The dried bananas and dried apples shall have an off white color. The dried blueberries shall have a dark blue color. The cherries and cranberries shall have a red color. The raspberries shall
24、 have a red to reddish violet color. The blackberries shall have a dark purple color. The pineapples shall have a yellow color. The mangos shall have an orange color. 5.5.4 Texture. The dried fruits shall have a firm and crunchy texture. 5.5.5 Type XI, Bananas and strawberries. The banana and strawb
25、erry mixture shall be 84-86 percent freeze dried bananas and 14-16 percent freeze dried strawberries. 5.6 Foreign material. The dried fruits shall be clean, sound, wholesome, and free from evidence of rodent or insect infestation. The dried fruits shall be free from foreign material such as, but not
26、 limited to, dirt, insect parts, hair, wood, glass, or metal. 6. ANALYTICAL REQUIREMENTS. 6.1 Analytical requirements. Unless otherwise specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order, the analytical requirements for the dried fruits shall be as follows: Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo re
27、production or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-20365 5 Test Tolerance Moisture Not more than 2.0 percent 6.2 Product verification. When USDA verification of analytical requirements is specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order, analytical testing shall be perform
28、ed on a composite sample. The composite sample shall be 227 g (8 oz) prepared from five randomly selected subsamples. Subsamples shall be a minimum of one packet/container and shall contain the appropriate number of packets/containers to yield a 227 g (8 oz) sample when composited. 6.3 Analytical te
29、sting. When specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order, analyses shall be made in accordance with the following method from the Official Methods of Analysis (OMA) of the AOAC International: Test Method Moisture 934.06 6.4 Test results. The test results for moisture shall be reported
30、to the nearest 0.1 percent. Any result not conforming to the analytical requirement shall be cause for rejection of the lot. 7. MANUFACTURERS/DISTRIBUTORS PRODUCT ASSURANCE. The manufacturer/ distributor shall certify that the dried fruits provided meet the salient characteristics of this CID, confo
31、rm to their own specifications, standards, and quality assurance practices, and be the same dried fruits offered for sale in the commercial market. The purchaser reserves the right to require proof of conformance. 8. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS. The delivered dried fruits shall comply with all applicabl
32、e Federal, State, and local mandatory requirements and regulations relating to the production, transportation, receiving, processing, packaging, labeling, storage, distribution, and sale of dried fruits within the commercial marketplace. The delivered dried fruits shall comply with all applicable pr
33、ovisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act and regulations promulgated thereunder. The delivered dried fruits shall comply with the allergen labeling requirements of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. 9. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS. Purchaser sh
34、all specify 9.3 or 9.4; purchaser may specify 9.1 with 9.1.1, or 9.1 with 9.1.2, or 9.2 with 9.2.1, or 9.2 with 9.2.2. 9.1 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 Progra
35、m (FV), Processed Products Division (PPD). Food Defense requirements include a documented and operational food defense plan that provides for the security of a plants production processes Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-20365 6 an
36、d 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 security plan management; (2) outside and inside security of the production and storage facilities; (3) slaughter,
37、 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 (9) transportation, shipping, and receiving. 9.1.1 FDSS. When required in the solicitation, contract, or purchase or
38、der, a FDSS shall be conducted by USDA, AMS, FV, PPD. The FDSS verifies that operators of food establishments have implemented measures to minimize the risk of tampering or other criminal actions against the food under their control. (An AMS, FDSS verifies the participating companys adherence to the
39、 FDAs “Guidance for Industry - Food Producers, Processors, and Transporters: Food Security Preventive Measures Guidance.”) For further information, see section 12.1. and 12.3.2. 9.1.2 Food Defense Addendum to PSA. When required in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order, a Food Defense addendu
40、m shall be conducted by USDA, AMS, FV, PPD auditors. This verifies that operators of food establishments have implemented measures to minimize the risk of tampering or other criminal actions against the food under their control. (An AMS, FDSS verifies the participating companys adherence to the FDAs
41、 “Guidance for Industry - Food Producers, Processors, and Transporters: Food Security Preventive Measures Guidance.”) For further information, see section 12.1. and 12.3.2. 9.2 Manufacturers quality assurance. When required in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order, the product manufacturer s
42、hall be required to provide evidence, by certificate, that the manufacturing plant has undertaken one of the following quality assurance measures within 12 months prior to providing a bid, or no later than 10 business days from the date of awarding of the contract. Failure to provide this documentat
43、ion within the proper time frame may result in the contract being terminated for cause. 9.2.1 PSA. A PSA conducted by USDA, AMS, or other audit performed by a third party auditing service is required within 12 months prior to the date of the awarding of the contract. (An AMS PSA verifies the manufac
44、turers capability to produce products in a clean sanitary environment in accordance with 21 CFR Part 110 - Current Good Manufacturing Practice in Manufacturing, Packing, or Holding Human Food, and verifies that the manufacturer has in place an internal quality assurance program.) (Perform with Food
45、Defense addendum when required). 9.2.2 Plant survey. A plant survey conducted by USDA, AMS, or other survey performed by a third party auditing service is required within 12 months prior to the date of the awarding of the contract. (An AMS plant survey audit verifies that at the time of the survey,
46、the manufacturer Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-20365 7 produces products in a clean sanitary environment in accordance with 21 CFR Part 110 - Current Good Manufacturing Practice in Manufacturing, Packing, or Holding Human Food.)
47、 9.3 Manufacturers/distributors certification. When required in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order, the manufacturer/distributor will certify that the finished dried fruits distributed meets or exceeds the requirements of this CID. 9.4 USDA certification. When required in the solicitation
48、, contract, or purchase order that product quality, acceptability or both be determined, the PPD, FV, AMS, USDA, shall be the certifying program. PPD inspectors shall certify the quality and acceptability of the dried fruits in accordance with agency procedures which include selecting random samples
49、 of the packaged freeze dried fruit, evaluating the samples for conformance with the salient characteristics of this CID and other contractual requirements, and documenting the findings on official PPD score sheets and/or certificates. In addition, when required in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order, PPD inspectors will examine the dried fruits for conformance to the United States St
