United Fresh sets first annual virtual harmonized standard update meeting

The United Fresh Produce Association has set March 10 as the date for the first annual virtual harmonized standard update meeting, according to a news release.

United Fresh
United Fresh
(United Fresh Produce Association)

The United Fresh Produce Association has set March 10 as the date for the first annual virtual harmonized standard update meeting, according to a news release.

United Fresh is the Secretariat for the Produce GAPs Harmonized Standard, a produce safety audit standard that provides market access for produce growers and packers of all sizes and commodities, according to the release.

The meeting is set for March 10 at 2 Eastern, according to the release. The meeting will include updates on the program, a recap of certificate trends over the past few years, interpretation and other common questions, according to the release.

Registration for the virtual event is found on the United Fresh website.

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