Food and Drug Administration (FDA) New Human Foods Program (HFP) PICs for Fruits and Vegetables

CSMS # 65313517 - Food and Drug Administration (FDA) New Human Foods Program (HFP) PICs for Fruits and Vegetables U.S. Customs and Border Protection sent this bulletin at 06/11/2025 11:17 AM EDT   Cargo Systems Messaging Service CSMS # 65313517 - Food and Drug Administration (FDA) New Human Foods Program (HFP) PICs for Fruits and Vegetables The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has created 2 new Human Foods Program (HFP) Process Indicator Codes (PICs) for fruits and vegetables.  They are applicable to Industry Codes 20-22 (Fruit/Fruit Products) and 24-25 (Vegetable/Vegetable Products).  The PICS are available for immediate use. PIC/Description K/Refrigerated, Fresh Cut Definition: Product (any fresh fruit or vegetable or combination thereof) held at refrigerated temperature that has been physically altered from its whole state (e.g., by chopping, dicing, peeling, ricing, shredding, slicing, spiralizing, or tearing) and this product may be fresh packaged and refrigerated or on wet ice. Examples chopped romaine lettuce, cubed melon and diced onion.  Fresh-cut produce can be a single commodity or two or more… L/Frozen, Fresh Cut Product (any fresh fruit or vegetable or combination thereof) that is frozen that has been physically altered from its whole state (e.g., by chopping, dicing, peeling, ricing, shredding, slicing, spiralizing, or tearing). Examples include frozen sliced strawberries, frozen chunked mango, and frozen diced avocado. Fresh-cut produce can be a single commodity or two or more… Please send any questions or concerns to the email address for the Product Code Builder Feedback: PCBFeedback@fda.hhs.gov For assistance with product code identification, the public may also refer to the Product Codes and Product Code Builder | FDA .   Update your subscriptions, modify your password or e-mail address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page . You will need to use your e-mail address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please contact subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com . This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Customs and Border Protection . Privacy Policy | GovDelivery is providing this information on behalf of U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and may not use the information for any other purposes. Powered by Privacy Policy | Cookie Statement | Help