Lot Inspection 



You can request inspection on specific lots 

 of processed fruits or vegetables in which 

 you have a financial interest. The lots can be 

 of any size, and located in processing plants, 

 warehouses, or cold storage plants, in pro- 

 ducing areas or terminal markets. 



The inspector will check the condition of 

 the containers, draw a prescribed number 

 of containers from the lot, and examine the 

 contents to determine the quality and condition 

 of the product. The results of the inspection 

 are reported to you on an official certificate. 



Continuous Inspection 



Continuous inspection means that one or 

 more inspectors will be assigned to your 

 processing plant at all times when it is 

 operating to make continuous in-process 

 checks on the preparation, processing, and 

 packing operations. This service is made 

 available only if your plant meets rigid sani- 

 tary requirements for facilities, equipment 

 and product. 



Inspectors observe the preparation of your 

 raw materials; observe the plant conditions 

 under which the product is being prepared, 

 processed, and packed; make frequent line 

 checks of the quality of your product as it's 

 processed; and examine samples of the fin- 

 ished products to determine whether they 

 meet U.S. Grade Standards or other specifi- 

 cations you may set up. 



