::A list of standards that are being developed and are up for public comment::

A list of standards that are being developed and are up for public comment.

Specification for Fruit and Vegetable Juices and Drinks, And Fruit Nectars

Scope
This standard applies to juices and drinks derived from edible fruits and vegetables, fruit nectars, as well as non-carbonated beverages, containing no fruit or vegetable solids.

Closing date for comments on this draft standards is 20 October 2008

Specification for Grades of Cabbage

Scope
This standard applies to commercial varieties of Cabbage, Brassica oleracea var. Capitata L. to be supplied fresh to the consumer after preparation and packaging.

Closing date for comments on this draft standards is 20 October 2008

Specification for Grades of Grapefruits

Scope
This Standard applies to commercial varieties of grapefruits grown from Citrus paradisi Macfad. of the Rutaceae family, to be supplied fresh to the consumer, after preparation and packaging.

Closing date for comments on this draft standards is 20 October 2008

Code of Practice for the Preparation of Frozen Fruit Pulps and Purees

Scope
The purpose of this code is to set guidelines for the preparation, processing and packaging of frozen fruit pulps and purees for use in the manufacture of fruit juices and nectars within the region. It describes the requirements for pulps and purees and the methods of analysis to be used.

Closing date for comments on this draft standards is 20 October 2008

Draft CARICOM STANDARD Specification for Cassava bread

Scope
This standard specifies the requirements for cassava bread. It does not include the
manufacturing process for cassava bread.

General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories

1 Scope

1.1 This International Standard specifies the general requirements for the competence to carry out tests

and/or calibrations, including sampling. It covers testing and calibration performed using standard methods,

non-standard methods, and laboratory-developed methods.

1.2 This International Standard is applicable to all organizations performing tests and/or calibrations. These

include, for example, first-, second- and third-party laboratories, and laboratories where testing and/or

calibration forms part of inspection and product certification.

This International Standard is applicable to all laboratories regardless of the number of personnel or the extent

of the scope of testing and/or calibration activities. When a laboratory does not undertake one or more of the

activities covered by this International Standard, such as sampling and the design/development of new

methods, the requirements of those clauses do not apply.

1.3 The notes given provide clarification of the text, examples and guidance. They do not contain

requirements and do not form an integral part of this International Standard

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