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(amended 21st April 1992)
The following technical and contractual specifications shall apply to the goods
covered by the attached contract:
Sizing/Appearance
Nuts to be of approximately even shape, size and colour and shall count as
follows:
Large 90/110 nuts per lb
Midgets 160/180 nuts per lb
Mediums 110/130 nuts per lb
Smalls 140/160 nuts per lb
Special Smalls 140/150 nuts per lb
Tinies 180/220 nuts per lb
Chipped ungraded
Broken naturally broken kernels
They shall be free from visible mould, damaged or otherwise discoloured or
blemished kernels.
The nuts shall not have any part of the shell attached to the kernel.
Odour and flavour Brazils shall have a crisp texture and a clean characteristic
flavour and odour.
They shall be free from foreign odours and flavours, taints or staleness.
Breakage
Not more than 2% split or broken Brazils by weight shall be present.
Foreign matter
The Brazils shall be free from foreign matter, e.g. glass, stones, metal etc.
The nuts shall be free from all signs of live or dead insect or rodent
contamination.
Moisture content
Moisture content calculated by the "loss-in-weight" method shall be not less
than 2.5% and not greater than 4.5%
Fat diffusion
Not more than 10% of the nuts shall show fat diffusion.
Nuts shall be considered as fat diffused if an area of greater than 20% of the
cross-section show "oil rings" or diffusion.
Brown centres
Not more than 5% of the nuts shall have brown centres.
Acid value
Free fatty acid (FFA) value not to exceed 0.5% maximum expressed as oleic acid.
Heavy metal residues
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Arsenic < 1 ppm
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Lead < 1 ppm
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Copper < l0 ppm
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Zinc < 25ppm
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Pesticide residues
To conform with EEC Directive (76/895/EEC) as amended.
Aflatoxin
The nuts shall contain not more than 4 ppb total aflatoxin Bl +B2+Gl +G2 or in
accordance with current statuary regulations or current code of practice of the
country of destination. Aflatoxin guaranteed to conform with the above on
immediate testing by a recognised independent authority at the time of arrival
at port of entry. [Rejection clause (see 15) and Sampling method (see 13) to
apply].
Microbiological standards
Goods guaranteed to conform with the following microbiological specifications.
Samples are to be drawn as per the sampling plan articulated in (13).
[Rejection clause see (15) to apply].
| PCA 2 days at 30ºC
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5
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2
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10,000
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50,000
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| OGYE 3 days at 25ºC
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5
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2
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10
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100
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| OGYE 5 days at 25ºC
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5
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2
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50
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500
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1 - 2 hours
Resuscitation, VRBGA 18 -
24 hours at 37ºC
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5
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2
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10
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100
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Mac conkey broth 48 hrs
at 37ºC.
Confirmation - BGBB, Tryptone(Indole) 44ºC
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5
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1
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Absent in
10 grams.
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Absent in
0.1 grams
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Baird Parker 2 Days at
37ºC
Confirmation - Staphaurex
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5
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1
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100
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500
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Pre-enrichment 24 hrs at 37ºC, Selective enrichment (mannitol selenite +
Tetrathionate) 18 - 24 hours at 37ºC. BGA + XLD agar. Confirm biochemically +
serologically.
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10 (50 grams)
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0
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0
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0
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Key to ICMSF (International Commission on Microbiological Specification for
Foods) Nomenclature n = number of Sample Units tested by the specified method.
(N.B. the standard sample size should be 40 grams unless otherwise stated. m =
the expected target achievable under good manufacturing practices M = the
absolute maximum upper limit which should not be exceeded c = the number of n
samples examined that are permitted to fall between m and M. < /P >
Sampling
During production, one kernel from each carton prior to vacuum sealing to be
removed, such sample to be identified by Seller s in-house identification
production numbers. The sample (approximately 6 lbs) to be divided in two
parts, one of which to be analysed by Seller s nominated laboratory and the
other sample to be sent to Buyers for analysis. On mutual agreement of analysis
results between Buyers and Sellers, goods to be shipped. In the event that
goods fail to meet the microbiological specifications, Sellers to provide
another lot for analysis. Goods shall be analysed by an independent recognised
authority within 1 5 days of arrival in the country of final destination,
samples to be drawn as per TPI sampling plan, and identified by Sellers
production code numbers.
In the event that goods exceed aflatoxin and microbiological limits as per (11)
and (12) above, Buyers have the right to reject [Rejection clause (15) to
apply].
Package coding
All cartons shall be date coded showing date of production and a production
code number.
All cartons shall be Shipper s own cartons, and goods contained within shall be
Shipper s own production.
Rejection
In the event that Buyers exercise their right to reject they shall do
everything possible to protect Seller's interests. Sellers have the right to an
independent analysis by a recognised independent authority. In the event that
goods are rejected for reason of microbiological contamination, with Seller's
prior agreement Buyers and/or Seller's agent will determine the possibilities
of treatment to sterilise the product in order to bring the goods within the
microbiological specifications. Should the goods be deemed rejected, title of
same shall return to the Sellers, who shall immediately reimburse the Buyers
for the invoice value, freight, insurance, landing charges and other reasonable
expenses incurred in receiving the goods. Further, Sellers shall provide a
replacement parcel in the month following the month of rejection.
Other terms
All other terms and conditions not in contradiction with the above to be in
accordance with CENTA terms and conditions.
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