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EU Marketing Standards for Fruit and Vegetables

Imports into the EU of fresh fruit and vegetables are checked for compliance with EU-harmonized marketing standards.  These standards apply at all marketing stages and include criteria such as quality, size, labeling, packaging and presentation. Standards have been established for:

Labeling and Presentation of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables

	GAIN Report E34013:  Labeling and presentation of fresh fruit and vegetables
	Commission Regulation 907/2004 amends the marketing standards applicable for fresh fruit and vegetables with regards to presentation and labeling

Conformity to Marketing Standards

	List of coordination authorities designated by the member states for the purpose of conformity checks in the sector of fruit and vegetables
	Commission Regulation 1148/2001 on checks on conformity to the marketing standards applicable to fresh fruit and vegetables
	GAIN Report E23043:  EU Conformity Certificate Requirements for Fruit and Vegetables (March 2003)

For additional information on marketing standards for fruit & vegetables, please contact Mr. Dorian LaFond (International Standards Coordinator), USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, phone 202-690-4944, fax 202-720-8871, e-mail:  Dorian.Lafond@usda.gov

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