11 Sep 2025
🍋Proposed Revisions to U.S. Lemon Grades and Marking Requirements
Revising U.S. Standards for Grades of Lemons
Summary
The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) proposes to revise the U.S. Standards for Grades of Lemons by adding the term "seedless lemons." In addition, AMS proposes to incorporate marking requirements for lemons meeting the seedless definition.
Agencies
- Agriculture Department
- Agricultural Marketing Service
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The proposal to revise lemon grade standards with a focus on 'seedless lemons' imposes compliance requirements for producers regarding marking and definitions, which affects business practices and labeling. This directly impacts sellers, marketers, and consumers within the agricultural sector, particularly those involved in lemon production.