ASEAN Stan 10:2008

ASEAN STANDARD FOR MANGOSTEEN

1. DEFINITION OF PRODUCE

This standard applies to commercial varieties of mangosteen grown from

Garcinia mangostana L. of the Guttiferae family, to be supplied fresh to the
consumer, after preparation and packaging. Mangosteens for industrial
processing are excluded.

2. PROVISIONS CONCERNING QUALITY

2.1 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

In all classes, subject to the special provisions for each class and the tolerances
allowed, the mangosteen must be:
- whole
- pedicel intact and with or without calyx;
- sound, produce affected by rotting or deterioration such as to make
it unfit for consumption is excluded;
- clean, practically free of any visible foreign matter;
- practically free of pests affecting the general appearance of the produce;
- practically free of damage caused by pests except netted skin fruit;
- free of abnormal external moisture , excluding condensation following
removal from cold storage;
- free of any foreign smell and/or taste 1;
- fresh in appearance, have a shape, colour and taste characteristic of the
species;
- free of pronounced blemishes; and
- practically easy to be cut open.

2.1.1 The development and condition of the mangosteen must be such as to

enable them:
- to ensure the continuation of the ripening process until they reach the
appropriate degree of ripeness (the skin should be at least pink in colour
at time of harvest);
- to withstand transport and handling; and
- to arrive in satisfactory condition at the place of destination

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2.2 CLASSIFICATION

Mangosteens are classified in three classes defined below:

2.2.1 "Extra" Class

Mangosteen in this class must be of superior quality. It must be characteristic of

the variety and/or commercial type. It must be practically free of defects, with the
exception of slight superficial defects such as bruising, scratches or other
mechanical damage, provided these do not affect the general appearance of the
produce, the quality, the keeping quality and presentation in the package.

The total area affected shall not exceed 10% of the total surface

Yellowish latex stains on the fruit surface shall not exceed 5% by number or
weight of the delivered lot.

2.2.2 Class I

Mangosteen in this class must be of good quality. It must be characteristic of the

variety and/or commercial type. The following defects, however, may be allowed,
provided these do not affect the general appearance of the produce, the quality,
the keeping quality and presentation in the package:
- slight defects in shape;
- slight defects on the peel such as bruising, scratches or other
mechanical damage. The total area affected shall not exceed 30% of the
total surface

Yellowish latex stains on the fruit surface shall not exceed 10% by number or
weight of the delivered lot.

2.2.3 Class II

This class includes mangosteen which do not qualify for inclusion in the higher
classes, but satisfy the minimum requirements specified in Section 2.1 above.
The following may be allowed, provided the mangosteen retains their essential
characteristics as regards the quality, the keeping quality and presentation:

- defects in shape;
- defects on the peel such as bruising, scratches or other mechanical
damage. The total area affected shall not exceed 30% of the total
surface.

Yellowish latex stains on the fruit surface shall not exceed 20% by number or
weight of the delivered lot.

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3. PROVISIONS CONCERNING SIZING

Size is determined by the weight or the diameter of the equatorial section of the
fruit, in accordance with the following table:

Size Code Weight (in grams) Diameter

(in millimeters)
1 > 125 > 62
2 101-125 59-62
3 76-100 53-58
4 51-75 46-52
5 30-50 38-45

4. PROVISIONS CONCERNING TOLERANCES

Tolerances in respect of quality and size shall be allowed in each package (or in
each lot for produce presented in bulk) for produce not satisfying the
requirements of the class indicated.

4.1 QUALITY TOLERANCES

4.1.1 "Extra" Class

Five percent by number or weight of mangosteens not satisfying the

requirements of the class, but meeting those of Class I or, exceptionally, coming
within the tolerances of that class.

4.1.2 Class I

Ten percent by number or weight of mangosteens satisfying neither the

requirements of the class nor the minimum requirements, with the exception of
produce affected by rotting or any other deterioration rendering it unfit for
consumption.

4.1.3 Class II

Ten percent by number or weight of mangosteens satisfying neither the

requirements of the class nor the minimum requirements and without rotten fruit.

4.2 SIZE TOLERANCES

For all classes, 10% by number or weight of mangosteens not satisfying the
requirements as regards sizing, but falling within the size immediately above or
below those indicated in Section 3.

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5. PROVISIONS CONCERNING PRESENTATION

5.1 UNIFORMITY

The contents of each package (or lot for produce presented in bulk) must be
uniform and contain only mangosteen of the same origin, quality and size. The
visible part of the contents of the package (or lot for produce presented in bulk)
must be representative of the entire contents.

5.2 PACKAGING

Mangosteens must be packed in such a way as to protect the produce properly.

The materials used inside the package must be clean and of good quality such
as to avoid causing any external or internal damage to the produce. The use of
materials, particularly of paper or stamps bearing trade specifications is allowed,
provided the printing or labelling has been done with non-toxic ink or glue.

Mangosteens shall be packed in each container in compliance with the

Recommended International Code of Practice for Packaging and Transport of
Tropical Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (CAC/RCP 44-1995, Amd. 1-2004).

5.2.1 Description of Containers

The containers shall meet the quality, hygiene, ventilation and resistance
characteristics to ensure suitable handling, shipping and preserving of the
mangosteens. Packages (or lot for produce presented in bulk) must be free of all
foreign matter and smell.

6. MARKING OR LABELLING

6.1 CONSUMER PACKAGES

In addition to the requirements of the Codex General Standard for the Labelling
of Prepackaged Foods (CODEX STAN 1-1985, Rev. 1-1991), the following
specific provisions apply:

6.1.1 Nature of Produce

If the produce is not visible from the outside, each package shall be labelled as to
the name of the produce and may be labelled as to the name of the variety
and/or commercial type.

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6.2 NON-RETAIL CONTAINERS

Each package must bear the following particulars, in letters grouped on the same
side, legibly and indelibly marked, and visible from the outside, or in the
documents accompanying the shipment. For produce transported in bulk these
particulars must appear on a document accompanying the goods.

6.2.1 Identification
Name and address of Exporter, Packer and/or Dispatcher. Identification code
(optional).

6.2.2 Nature of Produce

Name of produce if the contents are not visible from the outside. Name of variety
and/or commercial type.

6.2.3 Origin of Produce

Country of origin and, optionally, district where grown or national, regional or
local place name.

6.2.4 Commercial Identification

- Class;
- Size (size code or average weight in grams);
- Number of units (optional);
- Net weight (optional).

6.2.5 Official Inspection Mark (optional)

7. CONTAMINANTS

7.1 PESTICIDE RESIDUES

Mangosteen shall comply with those maximum residue limits established by the
Codex Alimentarius Commission and/or by authority for this commodity.

7.2 OTHER CONTAMINANTS

Mangosteen shall comply with those maximum levels for heavy metals
established by the Codex Alimentarius Commission and/or by authority for this
commodity.

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8. HYGIENE

8.1 It is recommended that the product covered by the provisions of this

Standard be prepared and handled in accordance with the appropriate sections
of the Recommended International Code of Practice – General Principles of Food
Hygiene (CAC/RCP 1-1969, Rev. 3-1997), and other relevant Codex texts such
as Codes of Hygienic Practice and Codes of Practice.

8.2 The product should comply with any microbiological criteria established in
accordance with the Principles for the Establishment and Application of
Microbiological Criteria for Foods (CAC/GL 21-1997).

9. METHODS OF ANALYSIS AND SAMPLING

Analytical and sampling methods to be used for ascertaining conformance to the

requirements of this specification shall be in accordance with relevant text in
Codex Methods of Analysis and Sampling, Volume 13

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References:

Proposed Draft Brunei Standard for Mangosteen. BS/FFV 07.10.01-2007.

Ministry of Agriculture and Primary Resources-Department of Agriculture.
Brunei Darussalam.

Codex Standards for Mangosteen (CODEX STAN 204-1997 AMD. 1-2005)

Draft Revised National Standard of Indonesia for Mangosteen (Garcinia

mangostana L.). SNI-01-3211-1992.

Myanmar National Standard for Mangosteen

Philippine National Standard for Mangosteen (PNS/BAFPS 31:2005 ICS

065.020.20)

Thai Agricultural Commodity and Food Standard Mangosteens (TACFS 2-2003)

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