USA – Revision of United States Standards for Lentils

The United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Grain Inspection, Packers, and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) is proposing a revision to the United States Standards for Lentils to (1) establish an additional grading factor, definition, grade requirements, and visual reference images for "wrinkled lentils", and (2) establish a special grade, definition, special grade requirements, designation, and visual reference images for "green lentils". These revisions are being proposed at the request of the lentil industry. GIPSA believes that this proposed revision of the United States Standards for Lentils would improve the application of the standards and facilitate the marketing of lentils.

Objective and rationale, including the nature of urgent problems where applicable: Prevention of deceptive practices and consumer protection

Products covered : Lentils– Lentils (HS 071340). Cereals, pulses and derived products.

Proposed date of adoption :To be determined

Proposed date of entry into force : To be determined

Final date for comments : 14 June 2017

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