2001-04-29
I can't say specifically, but there are mass limitations on many products
defined by OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Association). They specify
the maximum amount of lifting a person can do on the job. Therefore
packages must meet their requirements.
I wonder about tolerances. How much does a raw potato weigh? About 200 to
300 g? A 20 kg sack would contain less than 100 spuds. If one spud puts
the sack over the limit, is it rejected? If it is shy of 50 lb by a few
grams, is it rejected for not being what it is stated to be.
How does this work?
John
Keiner ist hoffnungsloser versklavt als derjenige, der irrt�mlich glaubt
frei zu sein.
There are none more hopelessly enslaved then those who falsely believe they
are free!
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Pat Naughtin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "U.S. Metric Association" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sunday, 2001-04-29 07:47
Subject: [USMA:12541] Re: more on PEI potatoes
> Dear Jim, Greg, and All,
>
> And a 25 kg specification would have included a 50 lb bag!
>
> It's the mindset that's important.
> --
>
> Cheers,
>
> Pat Naughtin
> CAMS - Certified Advanced Metrication Specialist
> - United States Metric Association
> ASM - Accredited Speaking Member
> - National Speakers Association of Australia
> Member, International Federation for Professional Speakers
>
>
>
> on 2001/04/27 03.19, James R. Frysinger at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
> > Greg,
> >
> > What you posted (and what was on the web page you cited) was the phrase
> > "up to 50 pounds". This would imply that smaller bags could be shipped.
> > Is the requirement to ship only in 50 pound bags posted elsewhere?
> >
> > According to what I see below, a 20 kg bag could qualify.
> >
> > Jim
> >
> > Gregory Peterson wrote:
> > ....
> >> The U. S. will accept tablestock potatoes from Zone Four of PEI
provided
> >> that the potatoes are washed and treated
> >> with sprout inhibitor. These potatoes can move in packages of up
to 50
> >> pounds, and must be inspected and certified by
> >> the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). All shipments of Zone
Four
> >> PEI potatoes must enter the U.S. through
> >> the port of Houlton, Maine.
> > ....
>
