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1、 A-A-20051E February 10, 2009 SUPERSEDING A-A-20051D June 6, 2001 COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION PUDDINGS, SHELF STABLE, READY-TO-EAT The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has authorized the use of this Commercial Item Description (CID). 1. SCOPE. This CID covers ready-to-eat, shelf stable puddings

2、 (pudding), packed in commercially acceptable containers, suitable for use by Federal, State, local governments, and other interested parties; and as a component of operational rations. 2. PURCHASER NOTES. 2.1 Purchasers shall specify the following: - Type(s), flavor(s), and container size(s) requir

3、ed (Sec. 3). - When the age requirement at the time of delivery is different than specified (Sec. 6.4). - When analytical requirements are different than specified (Sec. 7.1). - When analytical requirements need to be verified (Sec. 7.2). - Manufacturers/distributors certification (Sec. 10.2) or USD

4、A certification (Sec. 10.3). 2.2 Purchasers may specify the following: - Manufacturers quality assurance (Sec. 10.1 with 10.1.1) or (Sec. 10.1 with 10.1.2). - Packaging requirements other than commercial (Sec. 11). 3. CLASSIFICATION. The puddings shall conform to the following list which shall be sp

5、ecified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order. Types, flavors, and container sizes. Type I - Regular Type II - Fat free (21 CFR 101.62) Type III - No sugar added (21 CFR 101.60) Type IV - Sugar free (21 CFR 101.60) AMSC N/A FSC 8940 METRIC Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or n

6、etworking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-20051E 2Flavor A - Banana Flavor B - Butterscotch Flavor C - Chocolate Flavor D - Chocolate fudge Flavor E - Lemon Flavor F - Milk chocolate Flavor G - Rice Flavor H - Tapioca Flavor I - Vanilla Flavor J - Caramel Flavor K - Other Container size 1

7、 - 99 g (3.5 oz) plastic cup Container size 2 - 113 g (4 oz) plastic cup Container size 3 - 3.062 kg (108 oz) No. 10 can Container size 4 - 92 g (3.25 oz) plastic cup Container size 5 - Other 4. MANUFACTURERS/DISTRIBUTORS NOTES. Manufacturers/distributors products shall meet the requirements of the:

8、 - Salient characteristics (Sec. 6). - Analytical requirements: as specified by the purchaser (Sec. 7). - Manufacturers/distributors product assurance (Sec. 8). - Regulatory requirements (Sec. 9). - Quality assurance provisions: as specified by the purchaser (Sec. 10). - Packaging requirements other

9、 than commercial: as specified by the purchaser (Sec. 11). 5. DEFINITIONS. 5.1 No sugar added. In accordance with 21 CFR 101.60, no sugar added means no amount of sugars, or any other ingredient that contains sugars that functionally substitute for added sugars is added during processing or packagin

10、g. 5.2 Fat free. In accordance with 21 CFR 101.62, fat free means that the fat content shall be less than 0.5 g per reference amount customarily consumed and shall be less than 0.5 g per labeled serving. 1/ Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS

11、-,-,-A-A-20051E 3 5.3 Sugar free. In accordance with 21 CFR 101.60, sugar free means that the sugar content shall be less than 0.5 g per reference amount customarily consumed and shall be less than 0.5 g per labeled serving. 1/ 1/ The Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed for puddings is cup accord

12、ing to 21 CFR 101.12. 6. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS. 6.1 Processing. The puddings shall be processed in accordance with Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Current Good Manufacturing Practices (21 CFR Part 110). In addition, all puddings referenced in this document except lemon pudding shall be processe

13、d in accordance with FDA regulations for thermally processed low acid canned foods in 21 CFR Part 113. Lemon pudding shall be processed in accordance with FDA regulations for acidified foods in 21 CFR Part 114. After filling and sealing, the puddings shall be heat processed at appropriate times and

14、temperatures to be commercially sterile. Alternatively, the puddings may be aseptically packaged. For lemon pudding, the process registration and filing shall be in accordance with FDA regulations in 21 CFR 108.25 (c) (1), (2), and (3). For all other flavored puddings referenced in this document, th

15、e process registration and filing shall be in accordance with FDA regulations in 21 CFR 108.35 (c) (1), (2), and (3). 6.2 Finished product. The pudding shall be ready-to-serve. Unopened containers shall not require refrigeration. The puddings shall comply with the regulations governing the labeling

16、of foods that make direct or indirect representations with respect to a primary recognizable flavor in 21 CFR 101.22 (i). Flavor I, Vanilla pudding shall comply with established regulations in 21 CFR Part 169 that govern standardized vanilla flavorings. 6.2.1 Flavor and odor. The puddings shall have

17、 a flavor and odor typical of the applicable flavor. The puddings shall be free from foreign flavors and odors. 6.2.2 Color. The puddings shall possess a color typical of the applicable flavor. 6.2.3 Consistency. The puddings, except tapioca and rice puddings, shall possess a smooth consistency. Tap

18、ioca and rice puddings shall have a consistency typical of their physical properties for the ingredients used. The puddings shall contain no free liquid and shall not be watery nor weep upon standing. 6.3 Foreign material. All ingredients and finished product shall be clean, sound, wholesome, and fr

19、ee from evidence of rodent or insect infestation. The puddings shall be free from foreign material, such as, but not limited to, dirt, hair, wood, glass, or metal. Any evidence of foreign material shall be cause for rejection of the lot. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking per

20、mitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-20051E 46.4 Age requirement. Unless otherwise specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order, the puddings shall be processed and packaged not more than 90 days prior to delivery to the purchaser. Age requirements for Department of Defense (DoD) pr

21、ocurements shall be specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order. 7. ANALYTICAL REQUIREMENTS. 7.1 Analytical requirements. Unless otherwise specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order, the analytical requirements for puddings shall be as follows: TABLE I. Analytical requ

22、irements Flavors Total Solids (percent by weight) Fat (max percent by weight) 2/ pH Banana 24.0 - 34.0 5.5 6.2 - 7.0 Butterscotch 21.0 - 34.0 5.5 6.1 - 7.0 Chocolate 19.0 - 34.0 3/ 5.5 4/ 6.1 - 7.0 Chocolate Fudge 24.0 - 34.0 5.5 6.2 - 7.0 Lemon 24.0 - 34.0 5.5 2.7 - 3.7 Milk Chocolate 24.0 - 34.0 5

23、.5 6.2 - 7.0 Rice 22.0 - 34.0 5.5 6.1 - 7.0 Tapioca 21.0 - 34.0 5.8 6.1 - 7.0 Vanilla 20.0 - 34.0 3/ 6.3 4/ 6.2 - 7.0 Caramel - 3/ - 4/ 6.2 - 7.0 2 Type I - Regular 3/ Total Solids for Type III - No sugar added and Type IV - Sugar free shall be 10.0 - 16.0 percent for flavors Vanilla, Chocolate, and

24、 Caramel. 4/ Fat content for Type III - No sugar added and Type IV - Sugar free shall be 6.5 maximum percent for flavors Vanilla, Chocolate, and Caramel. Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-20051E 5 7.2 Product verification sampling.

25、When USDA verification of analytical requirements is specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order, analytical testing shall be performed on a composite sample. The composite sample shall be 227 g (8 oz) prepared from five randomly selected subsamples. Subsamples shall be a minimum of o

26、ne can/container and shall contain the appropriate number of cans/containers to yield a 227 g (8 oz) sample when composited. 7.3 Analytical testing. When specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order, the analyses shall be in accordance with the following methods from the Official Metho

27、ds of Analysis of the AOAC International: Test Method Total solids 935.56 pH 981.12G Fat 989.05 7.4 Test results. The test results for total solids and fat shall be reported to the nearest 0.1 percent. The test result for pH shall be reported to the nearest 0.1 value. Any result not conforming to th

28、e analytical requirements shall be cause for rejection of the lot. 8. MANUFACTURERS/DISTRIBUTORS PRODUCT ASSURANCE. The manufacturer/ distributor shall certify that the puddings provided shall meet the salient characteristics of this CID, conform to their own specifications, standards, and quality a

29、ssurance practices, and be the same puddings offered for sale in the commercial market. The purchaser reserves the right to require proof of conformance. 9. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS. The delivered puddings shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local mandatory requirements and regulatio

30、ns relating to the preparation, packaging, labeling, storage, distribution, and sale of puddings within the commercial marketplace. Delivered puddings shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act, and regulations promulg

31、ated thereunder. The delivered puddings shall comply with the allergen and flavor labeling requirements of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. 10. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS. Purchaser shall specify 10.2 or 10.3; purchaser may specify 10.1 with 10.1.1 or 10.1 with 10.1.2. 10.1 Manufacturers q

32、uality assurance. When required in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order, the product manufacturer shall be required to provide evidence, by certificate, that the manufacturing plant has undertaken one of the following quality assurance measures within 12 months prior to providing a bid, or

33、no later than 10 business days from the date of Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-20051E 6awarding of the contract. Failure to provide this documentation within the proper time frame may result in the contract being terminated for c

34、ause. 10.1.1 Plant systems audit. A plant systems audit (PSA) conducted by USDA, Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS), or another audit performed by a third party auditing service is required within 12 months prior to the date of the awarding of the contract. (An AMS PSA verifies the manufacturers c

35、apability to produce products in a clean, sanitary environment in accordance with Title 21 Code of Federal Regulations Part 110 - Current Good Manufacturing Practice in Manufacturing, Packing, or Holding Human Food, and verifies that the manufacturer has in place an internal quality assurance progra

36、m. The AMS PSA determines the manufacturers ability to produce under this CID, if the products of interest are identified at the time of the PSA.) 10.1.2 Plant survey. A plant survey conducted by USDA, AMS, or another survey performed by a third party auditing service is required within 12 months pr

37、ior to the date of the awarding of the contract. (An AMS plant survey audit verifies that, at the time of the survey, the manufacturer produces products in a clean, sanitary environment in accordance with Title 21 Code of Federal Regulations Part 110 - Current Good Manufacturing Practice in Manufact

38、uring, Packing, or Holding Human Food.) 10.2 Manufacturers/distributors certification. When required in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order, the manufacturer/distributor will certify that the finished puddings distributed meets or exceeds the requirements of this CID. 10.3 USDA certificati

39、on. When required in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order that product quality and acceptability or both be determined, the Processed Products Branch (PPB), Fruit and Vegetable Programs (FVP), AMS, USDA, shall be the certifying program. PPB inspectors shall certify the quality and acceptabi

40、lity of the puddings in accordance with PPB procedures which include selecting random samples of the packaged puddings, evaluating the samples for conformance with the salient characteristics of this CID and other contractual requirements, and documenting the findings on official PPB score sheets an

41、d/or certificates. In addition, when required in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order, PPB inspectors will examine the puddings for conformance to the United States Standards for Condition of Food Containers in effect on the date of the solicitation. 11. PACKAGING. Preservation, packaging,

42、packing, labeling, and case marking shall be commercial unless otherwise specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order. 12. USDA INSPECTION NOTES. When Section 10.3 is specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order, USDA certification shall include evaluation of the quality

43、and condition of samples of packaged puddings and compliance with requirements in the following areas: Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-A-A-20051E 7 - Salient characteristics (Sec. 6). - Analytical requirements when specified in the so

44、licitation, contract, or purchase order (Sec. 7.1). When USDA analytical testing is specified, PPB inspection personnel shall select samples and submit them to the USDA, Science and Technology Programs (S&TP) laboratory for analysis. - Packaging requirements (Sec. 11 or as specified in the solicitat

45、ion, contract, or purchase order). 13. REFERENCE NOTES. 13.1 USDA certification contact. For USDA, AMS certification, contact the Branch Chief, PPB, FVP, AMS, USDA, STOP 0247, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-0247 telephone (202) 720-4693, Fax (202) 690-1527, or via E-mail: terry.b

46、aneams.usda.gov. 13.2 Analytical testing and technical information contact. For USDA technical information on analytical testing, contact the Branch Chief, Technical Service Branch, S&TP, AMS, USDA, STOP 0272, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-0272, telephone (202) 690-0621, or via

47、E-mail: shirleyj.wrightams.usda.gov. 13.3 Sources of documents. 13.3.1 Source of information for nongovernmental document is as follows: Copies of the Official Methods of Analysis of the AOAC International may be obtained from: AOAC International, 481 North Frederick Avenue, Suite 500, Gaithersburg,

48、 MD 20877, telephone (301) 924-7077. Internet address: http:/www.aoac.org. 13.3.2 Sources of information for governmental documents are as follows: Applicable provisions of: The Fair Packaging and Labeling Act are contained in 16 CFR Parts 500 to 503 and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act are

49、contained in 21 CFR Parts 1 to 199. These documents may be purchased from: Superintendent of Documents, New Orders, P.O. Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 15250-7954. Credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover/NOVUS, and American Express) purchases may be made by calling the Superintendent of Documents (866) 512-1800, (202) 512-1800, or on the Inte