The Chairperson of the Specialized Section on Standardization of Dry and Dried Produce, Mr. Dorian LaFond, reported the work of the Specialized Section and presented the revised standards and new recommendations submitted for adoption. As for the draft Sampling Plan for Tree Nuts and Dried Products and Guidelines for Inspection for Dry and Dried Produce, he highlighted the need for an inspection guideline and some provisions of the standards (e.g. mold filaments vs duvet in walnuts kernels) that require clarification by the Specialized Section.
The Working Party decided to adopt the new Standard for Dried Bananas and to adopt the revised Standard for Prunes, the new Standard for Dried Ripe Papayas and the new Standard for Dried Melons as a Recommendation for a 1-year trial period. In addition, explanatory posters for Inshell Walnuts, Walnut Kernels, Dried Figs and Dried Grapes are being developed.