Frozen onions. (Noted In The Federal Register).(new standards for grades of frozen onions)(Brief Article)

Food Institute Report, The, March, 2003

FROZEN ONIONS: The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) of USDA is soliciting comments on its proposal to create new United States Standards for Grades of Frozen Onions. USDA received a petition from a trade association to create grade standards for frozen onions that will include a description of the product, style, sample unit size, grades, ascertaining the grade by sample and ascertaining the grade by lot.

This proposal will provide a common language for trade, a means of measuring value in the marketing of frozen onions, and provide guidance in the effective utilization of frozen onions. Comments may be submitted on or before May 12, 2003. For more information, contact: Chere L. Shorter, (202) 720-5021. Mar. 12, 2003 68 FR 11801-11802