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MISC. PUBLICATION 5 9 8, U. S. DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE 



USDA N-6851 



Figure 7. — An inspector carefully transfers a sample of sugar, which she has 

 weighed on an analytical balance, to a flask in preparation for a polarization 

 test that will determine the purity of the sugar. 



scattered throughout the country. A few of these operate only 

 seasonally. 



Do inspections cover factors other than quality? 



The inspector determines any facts that are necessary to give an 

 inquirer an accurate description of quality and condition of sam- 

 ples. Every factor having a bearing on the market value of the lot 

 is considered, including statements about damaged labels or ship- 

 ping containers, leaking packages, or rusted or dented containers. 

 Special analyses, in addition to the usual ones to determine the 

 requirements of quality, are made upon request. 



If a packer or applicant is not satisfied with the grade, what can he do? 



He has recourse to an appeal inspection. If the person requesting 

 inspection is not satisfied with the inspection and there is evidence that 

 an error may have occurred, he may appeal the inspection and have his 

 product examined again by two other inspectors, whose findings are 

 final. 



Is a fee charged for inspection? 



Yes. Congress requires that a fee be charged to reimburse the Gov- 

 ernment as nearly as possible for the actual cost. The inspector does 



