UNECE standards are internationally recognized as the minimum quality requirements
The 79th session of the UNECE Working Party on Agricultural Quality Standards will be held on November 11-13, 2024 in Geneva, Switzerland. The quality standards approved by this body establish the minimum quality requirements for different foodstuffs. They are recognized internationally by governments, producers, traders, importers, exporters and international organizations.
During this meeting, the following revised standards will be presented for approval:
Revised standard for almond kernels
Revised standard for blanched almond kernels
Revised standard for inshell almonds
Revised standard for inshell walnuts
In addition, two posters will be presented for approval. These explanatory materials provide photographic representations that help operators determine whether a particular quality defect is allowed under the UNECE standards.
Explanatory material for almond kernels
Explanatory material for cashew kernels
INC members are welcome to contact the INC with any concerns or comments they may have regarding the standards and posters that will be presented at the meeting.