California Code of Regulations
Title 3 - Food and Agriculture
Division 3 - Economics
Chapter 1 - Fruit and Vegetable Standardization
Subchapter 4 - Fresh Fruits, Nuts and Vegetables
Article 3 - Definitions
Section 1375.18 - Processing
Processing means canning, preserving, or fermenting, which materially alters flavor, keeping quality, or any other property; the extracting of juices or other substances; quick freezing; or the making of any substantial change of form. It does not include refrigeration at temperatures which are above the freezing point nor any other treatment which merely retards or accelerates the natural processes of ripening or decomposition.
1.
Renumbering from Section 1386.18 filed 1-21-75; effective thirtieth day
thereafter (Register 75, No. 4).
2. Amendment filed 4-15-85;
effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 16).
Note: Authority cited: Sections 407 and 42684, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Sections 42941 and 42519, Food and Agricultural Code.
