(At Step 8)
1. DEFINITION OF PRODUCE
This standard applies to commercial varieties of mangosteen grown from Garcinia mangostana L. of the Guttiferae family to be supplied fresh to the consumer, after preparation and packaging. Mangosteen for industrial processing is excluded.1
2. PROVISIONS CONCERNING QUALITY
2.1 Minimum Requirements
In all classes, subject to the special provisions for each class and the tolerances allowed, the mangosteen must be:
The development and condition of the mangosteen must be such as to enable them to ensure a continuation of the ripening process until they reach the appropriate degree of ripeness (the skin should be at least of a pink colour); to withstand transport and handling; and, to arrive in a satisfactory condition at the place of destination.
2.2 Classification
Mangosteen is classified in the two classes defined below:
2.2.1 “Extra Class”
Mangosteen in this class must be of superior quality. They must be characteristic of the variety and/or commercial type.
They must be free from defects, with the exception of very slight superficial defects, provided that these do not affect the general appearance of the produce, the quality, the keeping quality and presentation in the package.
2.2.2 Class I
Mangosteen in this class must be of good quality. They must be characteristic of the variety and/or commercial type.
Mangosteen in this class can have the following slight defects, provided that these do not affect the general appearance of the produce, the quality, the keeping quality and presentation in the package:
The defects must not, in any case, affect the pulp of the fruit.
3. PROVISIONS CONCERNING SIZING
Size is determined by weight or the diameter of the equatorial section in accordance with the following table:
| Reference Letter | Weight in Grammes | Diameter (mm) |
| A | 30 – 50 | 38–45 |
| B | 51 – 75 | 46–52 |
| C | 76 – 100 | 53–58 |
| D | 101 – 125 | 59–62 |
| E | >125 | >62 |
4. PROVISIONS CONCERNING TOLERANCES
Tolerances in respect of quality and size shall be allowed in each package (or in each lot for produce presented in bulk) for produce not satisfying the requirements of the class indicated.
4.1 Quality Tolerances
4.1.1 “Extra” Class
Five percent by number or weight of mangosteen not satisfying the requirements of the class, but meeting those of Class I or, exceptionally, coming within the tolerances of that class.
4.1.2 Class I
Ten percent by number or weight of mangosteen satisfying neither the requirements of the class nor the minimum requirements, with the exception of produce affected by rotting or any other deterioration rendering it unfit for consumption.
4.2 Size Tolerances
For all classes, ten percent by number or weight of mangosteen not satisfying the requirements as regards sizing, but falling within the size immediately below or above those indicated in Section 3.
5. PROVISIONS CONCERNING PRESENTATION
5.1 Uniformity
The contents of each package (or lot for produce presented in bulk) must be uniform and contain only mangosteen of the same origin, quality and size. The visible part of the contents of the package (or lot for produce presented in bulk) must be representative of the entire contents.
5.2 Packaging
Mangosteen must be packed in such a way as to protect the produce properly.
The material used inside the packages must be new, clean, and of a quality such as to avoid causing any external or internal damage to the produce. The use of materials, particularly of paper or stamps bearing trade specifications, is allowed providing the printing or labelling has been done with non-toxic ink or glue.
Mangosteen shall be packed in each container in compliance with the Code of Practice for Packaging and Transport of Tropical Fresh Fruit and Vegetables.
5.2.1 Description of Containers
The containers shall meet the quality, hygiene, ventilation and resistance characteristics to ensure suitable handling, shipping and preserving of the mangosteen. Packages (or lot if the produce is presented in bulk) must be free of all foreign matter and smell.
6. MARKING OR LABELLING
6.1 Containers destined for the Final Consumer
In addition to the requirements of the Codex General Standard for the Labelling of Prepackaged Foods (CODEX STAN 1-1985; Codex Alimentarius Volume 1 - General Requirements), the following specific provisions apply:
6.1.1 Nature of the Produce
If the produce is not visible to the consumer, each package shall be labelled as to the name of the fruit and may be labelled as to the name of the variety.
6.2 Non-Retail Containers
Each package must bear the following particulars, in letters grouped on the same side, legibly and indelibly marked and visible from the outside, or in the documents accompanying the shipment.2
For products transported in bulk, these particulars must appear on a document accompanying the goods.
6.2.1 Identification
Exporter, packer and/or dispatcher.
6.2.2 Nature of produce
Name of produce if the contents are not visible from the outside. Name of variety or commercial type (if applicable).
6.2.3 Origin of produce
Country of origin and optionally, district where grown or national, regional or local place name.
6.2.4 Commercial Description
6.2.5 Official Inspection Mark (optional)
7. CONTAMINANTS
7.1 Heavy Metals
Mangosteen shall be free from heavy metals in amounts which may represent a hazard to human health.
7.2 Pesticide Residues
Mangosteen shall comply with those maximum residue limits established by the Codex Alimentarius Commission for this commodity.
8. HYGIENE
8.1 It is recommended that the produce covered by the provisions of this standard be prepared and handled in accordance with the appropriate sections of the Recommended International Code of Practice - General Principles of Food Hygiene (CAC/RCP 1-1969, Rev. 2-1985), and other Codes of Practice recommended by the Codex Alimentarius Commission which are relevant to this produce.
8.2 To the extent possible in good packaging and handling practice, the produce shall be free from objectionable matter.
8.3 When tested by appropriate methods of sampling and examination, the produce:
