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USDA Organic

A US Department of Agriculture certification for fruit grown and processed under defined organic standards. Affects raw material sourcing, processing aids, and label claim eligibility for freeze-dried fruit products sold in the US.

SQF (Safe Quality Food) A GFSI-recognized food safety certification scheme used across freeze-dried fruit processing. BRCGS Brand Reputation Compliance Global Standards — a GFSI-recognized food safety certification widely used by European retailers and global ingredient buyers. FSSC 22000 A GFSI-recognized food safety management standard built on ISO 22000.

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