This standard specifies requirements, sampling and test methods of: i) broadleaved (Batavian) endives (escaroles) of varieties Cichorium endivia var. latifolium Lam; ii) curled-leaved endives of varieties Cichorium endivia var. crispum Lam; and iii) other lettuces of varieties; Lactuca sativa var. capitata L. (head lettuces including crisp-head and "Iceberg" type lettuces), Lactuca sativa var. longifolia Lam. (cos or romaine lettuces), Lactuca sativa var. crispa L. (leaf lettuces) and crosses of these varieties to be supplied fresh to the consumer after preparation and packaging. This standard does not apply to produce for industrial processing, produce presented as individual leaves, lettuces with root ball or lettuces in pots.
This Draft African Standard was also notified under TBT Committee.
Fresh or chilled fruits of the genus Capsicum or Pimenta (HS code(s): 070960); Vegetables and derived products (ICS code(s): 67.080.20)