Quality

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1. A sampling procedure are followed for raisins at point of intake
2. According to these samples, raisin quality and variety are known
3. Then a grading procedure is followed on each 10^th box per ED
4. At this stage the following will be identified according to our specifications sheets
   • Berrycount
   • Damaged Berries
   • Sugared berries
   • Minor color
   • Major color
   • Blemished berries
   • Texture
   • Capstems
   • Embedded stalks
   • Foreign Material
   • Moisture
5. The following are part of our quality control procedures

• Contract Order
• Bins list
• QC Inspection Sheet
• Non Conformance Report
• QC OK – Stamp
• Sample taking
• Pre Shipment Report
• Analytical Report
• Certificate of Quality

6. Once the certificate of Quality has been issued, PPECB inspects the container for approval for shipment