Here is a detailed specification of organic pickle for export, covering quality parameters, packaging, certification, and documentation—based on export standards for organic food products:

🥒 1. Product Description

Product Name: Organic Pickle
Type: Mango, Lemon, Mixed Veg, Chilli, Garlic, etc.
Category: Fermented/Preserved food product
Ingredients: Certified organic fruits/vegetables, organic spices, organic oils, vinegar/salt as permitted

🧪 2. Quality Specifications

Parameter

Standard/Requirement:

Appearance: Uniformly cut pieces in spiced medium

Color: Natural color of ingredients, no added color

Taste & Aroma: Spicy, tangy, characteristic to pickle type

Preservatives: None (or only natural like vinegar, salt)

Moisture Content:≤ 10% (varies with pickle type)

pH Value: 3.1–4.5 (acidic, to inhibit spoilage)

Microbial Load: As per FSSAI/USFDA limits for preserved foods

Heavy Metals: Below permissible limits (Pb, As, Hg, Cd)

Pesticide Residue: Non-detectable or below limits (as per organic norms)

Shelf Life: 12–18 months in sealed packaging

📦 3. Packaging for Export

• Retail Packs:

• Glass jars: 200g, 400g, 500g

• PET containers: 250g, 500g, 1kg

• Bulk Packs:

• Food-grade plastic buckets/drums: 5kg, 10kg, 20kg

• Labeling (must include):

• Product name, weight, ingredients

• “Certified Organic” logo (e.g., USDA, India Organic)

• Manufacturer/exporter details

• Country of origin, batch number, best before date

• Nutritional facts, allergen information

Packaging must be airtight, leak-proof, tamper-proof, and comply with international food safety standards.

🌍 4. Certifications Required

• Organic Certification:

• India: NPOP (National Programme for Organic Production)

• USA: USDA Organic (NOP)

• EU: EU Organic Regulation

• FSSAI License (for Indian exporters)

• ISO 22000 / HACCP (for food safety)

• Lab Testing Report (Microbial and chemical analysis)

• MSDS / COA (for some markets or if requested)

🚢 5. Export Documentation Checklist

• Commercial Invoice

• Packing List

• Bill of Lading

• Certificate of Origin

• Phytosanitary Certificate (if required)

• Organic Certificate (NOP/EU/NPOP)

• Certificate of Analysis

• Insurance & Inspection Certificates (as per buyer terms)

✅ Sample Product Specification (Organic Mango Pickle)

• Ingredients: Organic mango, mustard oil, salt, organic spices, turmeric, acetic acid (natural)

• Moisture: ≤ 10%

• Acidity (as acetic acid): 2.5–3.5%

• Microbial Count: Total plate count < 10³ CFU/g

• Shelf Life: 18 months in sealed glass jars

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