Description
This standard gives general guidance on the conditions and the methods of pre- packing and packing for transport of the main types of fruits and vegetables sold fresh.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
| Content | Page |
| 1 Scope | 1 |
| 2 Materials fot prepacking | 1 |
| 3 Prepacking systems | 1 |
| 3.1 Direct application of shrink or stretch film – System A | 1 |
| 3.2 Application of band of film to a tray or box – System B | 1 |
| 3.3 Application of fil to a tray or box to form a complete package – System C | 1 |
| 3.4 Prepacking in net ‘tubes’ – System D | 2 |
| 3.5 Prepacking in net bags – System E | 2 |
| 3.6 Prepacking in plastic fils and paper bags – System F | 2 |
| 3.7 Prepacking in portable plastic fil and paper bags or net ‘tubes’ – System G | 2 |
| 3.8 Prepacking in boxes – System H | 2 |
| 4 Quality of foodstuffs for prepacking | 2 |
| 5 Treatment of foodstuffs before packing ( prepacking) | 2 |
| 6 Packing for transport | 3 |
| 7 Marking | 3 |
| 8 Recommended prepacking systems | 3 |