Quality Standards
If you’re looking for quality parameters for exporting potatoes, here are the key quality contain factors that ensure the best export standards:
Physical Quality Standards
- Size & Shape: Uniform, typically 45mm-85mm in diameter
- Skin Condition: Clean, smooth, and free from cuts, cracks, or wrinkles
- Texture: Firm, no soft spots or shriveling
- Color: Natural skin and flesh color without discoloration
Defect-Free: No sprouting, bruising, hollow heart, or internal browning
Storage & Handling Quality
- Temperature Control: Stored at 4-10°C to maintain freshness
- Ventilation: Prevents excess moisture and spoilage
- No Sprouting: Treated with anti-sprouting solutions if required
- Packaging: Properly packed in mesh bags (10kg, 25kg, 50kg) or cartons to allow airflow
Export Certification & Compliance
- Phytosanitary Certificate (proves it’s pest- and disease-free)
- Global GAP Certification (ensures safe and sustainable farming)
- ISO & HACCP Standards (for food quality and safety)
- Country-Specific Regulations (like USDA for the U.S. or EU food safety rules)