In the August 22, 2017, Federal Register, USDA's AMS announced new voluntary United States Standards for Grades of Frozen Onions. The grade standards provide a common language for trade, a means of measuring value in the marketing of frozen onions, and guidance on the effective use of frozen onions. This rule was effective September 21, 2017.

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