GB/T 45624-2025 Requirements for sales quality control of fruit and vegetables products English, Anglais, Englisch, Inglés, えいご
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ICS 67.080.01
CCS B 31
National Standard of the People's Republic of China
GB/T 45624-2025
Requirements for sales quality control of fruit and vegetable products
Issue date: 2025-04-25 Implementation date: 2025-11-01
Issued by the State Administration for Market Regulation
the Standardization Administration of the People's Republic of China
Contents
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Basic requirements
5 Quality control
6 Product Quality Certificate
Requirements for sales quality control of fruit and vegetable products
1 Scope
This document specifies the basic requirements for sales quality control of fruit and vegetable products, sales process quality control and product quality management.
This document is applicable to the quality control and management of fresh fruit and vegetable products in the sales process, but not to processed fruit and vegetable products.
2 Normative references
The following documents contain requirements which, through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
GB/T 19012 Quality management customer satisfaction organization complaint handling guidelines
GB/T 21721 Code for management of hazards at sales site of agricultural and sideline products
GB/T 22502 Basic requirements for selling fresh agricultural products in supermarkets
GB/T 23244 Technical specification for modified atmosphere storage of fruits and vegetables
GB/T 29373 Agricultural product traceability requirements fruits and vegetables
GB/T 32950 Labeling of fresh agricultural products
GB/T 33129 General Practice for Packaging and Cold Chain Transport of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
GB/T 34768 Technical specifications for fruit and vegetable wholesale market transactions
GB/T 35105 Service specification of urban distribution center of fresh fruit and vegetable
GB/T 41714 Agricultural Socialization Service Fresh Agricultural Products E-commerce Transaction Service Specification
GB/T 42503 Cold chain logistics service specification of agricultural products origin
3 Terms and definitions
The following terms and definitions are applicable to this document.
3.1
quality control
techniques, methods, actions and measures taken to determine and meet product quality requirements
4 Basic requirements
4.1 Requirements
Employees should be in good health and have the professional knowledge and skills required for the sales quality control of fruit and vegetable products.
4.2 Environmental requirements for facilities and equipment
4.2.1 Sales enterprises should reasonably lay out and install facilities and equipment according to production process requirements, and ensure convenient operation on the premise of ensuring safe production. Temporary equipment should be placed in fixed areas according to needs.
4.2.2 The performance and parameters of facilities and equipment should meet the environmental control requirements of the sales process, and be regularly calibrated, maintained and maintained.
4.2.3 The environment should meet the requirements of product production and sales quality control and management, have clear functional areas, and meet the requirements of people flow and logistics.
4.3 Requirements
Sales enterprises should establish relevant systems for quality control of fruit and vegetable products, including personnel, factory environment, facilities and equipment, raw material quality, commercialization, storage, transportation, sales, quality inspection, retrospective recall, complaint handling, waste disposal, emergency management and other systems, and post them in obvious locations.
5. Quality Control in Sales Process
5.1 Product Requirements
Fruits and vegetables shall be fresh, clean, and exhibit typical shape, color, and characteristics for their variety. They must be free from pests, diseases, rot, abnormal external moisture, or off-odors, fully developed, and meet storage and transportation requirements for sale.
5.2 Packaging Requirements
5.2.1 Packaging materials or containers shall be intact, clean, uncontaminated, odor-free, and free from toxic or harmful substances.
5.2.2 Each package shall contain produce from the same origin, batch, variety, and grade.
5.2.3 Outer packaging: Use boxes (cardboard or plastic) with adequate breathability, compression resistance, and smooth inner surfaces to protect the product.
Inner packaging: Provide cushioning, breathability, isolation, and moisture retention. Material selection shall comply with GB/T 33129.
5.2.4 Avoid excessive packaging based on product grade, quality control, and commercialization needs.
5.2.5 Packaging labels shall include product name, specifications, weight, origin, date, and storage conditions, per GB/T 32950.
5.3 Storage Requirements
5.3.1 Before storage, clean and disinfect warehouses, containers, and tools; ensure proper ventilation; and inspect equipment.
5.3.2 Storage methods (ventilation, refrigeration, or controlled atmosphere) shall align with GB/T 42503 and GB/T 23244, based on product type and purpose.
5.3.3 Produce with significantly different storage needs or risks of cross-contamination/volatile gas interference shall be stored separately.
5.3.4 Regularly monitor temperature, humidity, and gas composition to maintain optimal conditions.
5.3.5 Conduct periodic quality checks, remove defective produce promptly, and record findings.
5.4 Transportation Requirements
5.4.1 Use refrigerated or insulated vehicles; stack goods compactly and securely to prevent slipping or crushing.
