15 Sep 2025
🍅Revision of U.S. Grade Standards for Canned Tomato Products
Revision of Seven U.S. Grade Standards for Canned Tomato Products
Summary
The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) proposes to revise seven U.S. grade standards for canned tomato products. AMS is proposing to update the color sections in the grade standards, replace the two- term grading system (dual-nomenclature) with a single term, and make editorial changes. AMS is also proposing to change the spelling of "catsup" to the more commonly used term "ketchup."
Agencies
- Agriculture Department
- Agricultural Marketing Service
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The proposed revisions to U.S. grade standards for canned tomato products create compliance requirements for businesses, potentially affecting labeling, quality assurance, and marketing practices. The standardization aims for uniformity, which can streamline operations for those involved in the tomato product market.