2—Uncaitcr Farming, Saturday. Oct. 25, 1975 5; Quality emphasized WASHINGTON. ■ Fruit and vegetable processor* may apply for grading service* under a new "quality assurance program" established by the US, Department of Agriculture (USDAI, ef fective Oct. 20. The program is being adopted as was originally proposed In the Aug. 6 Federal Register, said of ficials of USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS). Under the new program, a processor who has a quality control program meeting USDA requirements may grade his products using USDA inspection procedures and have the grade certified by USDA. To certify that the quality of the production meets U.S. grade standards, a USDA inspector will make daily verification inspections of some production lots and check the plant inspection and quality control records. Participating plants can use official grade marks, such as U.S. Grade A, along with a shield stating, "Packed under the Quality Assurance Program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.” Processors interested in the program should get in touch with AMS’ Fruit and Vegetable Division, Processed Products Stan dardization and Inspection Branch, Washington, D.C. 20250, or the Branch office nearest them. Edwin C. Williams, Chief of the Processed Products Standardization and In spection Branch, explained that a processor must complete a trail period after applying for the program. During this period, USDA personnel will evaluate quality control practices, plant sanitation, and the STRONG BOX Designed for any Fleetside Pickup long or short wheel base this popular model features a small parts tray along with deep storage bin utilizing space which would normally be wasted □pens on street side or curb s for easy access . * . 7%™?; 9k. X '"V . XSI, v ' HHk ' »y ✓ ' o [B)IPCOinc. u^w&-srjm*S' implementation of USDA inspection procedures. A plant approved for participation is subject to ongoing USDA evaluation. In addition lot the dally verification inspection* of production lots of n product, the USDA inspector will also make daily checks of plant sanitation. Use of the program may be withdrawn at any time of a plant falls to meet cither inspection or sanitation requirements. Regulations governing the inspection of processed fruits and vegetables arc being revised to include the quality assurance program and are scheduled for publication in the Oct. 20 Federal Register. All grading services for processed fruits and vegetables are coluntary and available on a fee-for-service basis. Tips for safer “Trick or Treating” 1. Costumes should be several inched off the ground to avoid tripping. Avoid long scarves or sashes that catch on bushes. 2. Choose light, bright colored costumes. A Dark witches costume should have fluorescent or reflective tape. 3. Children should carry white shopping bags to collect treats. Make sure “pirates” leave swords or sharp pointed objects at home. 4. Masks should fit good and holes correspond to the child’s eyes. A safe alter native and fun, too, is cosmetics. For easy removal WHEEL WELL UTILITY BOX I E I N T* v| "■ S’yA ! MODEL A B i # - 2 'A 1 2 48 ! U I M 3 • Frees up entire bed of truck for hauling 1 • Durable baked enamel finish 1 • Strong steel construction 1 • Easily installed or removed at trade-in time 1 Shipping D E F Weigh! 8 8 1 J 8 i f -1 r 3 CONTACT 251 S THIRDS!. OXFORD, PA 19363 (215) 932-9522 Supervising right granted WASHINGTON ■ Stale Inspectors will be allowed for the first time to supervise the dipping of animals af fected by or exposed to psoroptlc cattle scabies, according to a proposal announced recently by the U.S, Department of Agriculture. Only federal inspectors arc permitted to supervise such dipping operations under existing rules, of ficials of USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) explained. The public is being asked to comment on this and other proposed changes that would update and clarify present regulations designed to control psoroptlc cattle scabies. Other proposed new provisions would: -Set 10 days as the time limit for moving cattle in terstate following inspection - an operating procedure long in effect. -Require that when cattle move from infected and exposed premises, all “means of conveyance” and bills of lading carry the notation “cattle exposed to scabies.” -Substitute the words “means of conveyance” for the various words previously used to describe the vehicles of makeup, first apply a thin layer of cold cream. 5. Carry a flashlight with new batteries. 6. Parents should ac company young children. 7. Trick and Treat in local area where children and homes are known. 8. Set a time limit. One hour is sufficient for children up to age 13. 9. Emphasize: Do not eat goodies until they get home. Examine everything received. Wash and cut fruit into small pieces. 8 H.‘ / ' '() used In transporting cattle. •Certify cattle for ship ment only when they have been dipped according to directions for permitted pesticides used, not, os previously, when regulations permitted dipping only once regardless of the kind of pesticides used. Psoroplic cattle scabies • a cosily skin disease affecting only cattle - is caused by tiny, parasitic mites that puncture the skin of cattle and feed on the body fluids The New Plan that’s on the UP and UP... at the Friendly First YOU EARN 5% COMPOUNDED DAILY TO YIELD 5.2% ANNUALLY. Interest is paid from day of deposit to day of withdrawal. NO MINIMUM needed for deposits or withdrawals. No withdrawal notice and no penalty for early withdrawal. 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Public suggestions con cerning the proposed regulations should be sub mitted before Nov, 13, 1975, to the Deputy Administrator for Veterinary Services. APHIS, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Hyattsvlllc, Md. 20782. BUCK 284-4175 MEMBERF DIC
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