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QTV Seal
QTV is a voluntary quality assurance program that facilitates the manufacturing and distributing of wholesome and safe fresh-cut fruits, vegetables, and related products.

 

 

 

 

 
Program Benefits:
  • Provides a dynamic approach for identifying process deficiencies before and during production rather than after production has completed.
  • USDA professionals validate a company’s Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) plan and Prerequisite Programs through on-site audits to verify their effectiveness.
  • Performance levels determine the frequency of audits. These audits help your company maintain strong processes and verify their effectiveness.
  • USDA’s QTV program offers a recognizable shield that can be used on a product package.

 
More Information
You will find program guidelines and requirements outlined in the QTV Program Guide (PDF). Links to this manual, as well as other pertinent information, are located to the right, under Resources.

 
How to apply?
Schedule an on-site formal presentation for senior management, or to obtain additional information, please contact:

 
Chief, Processed Products Branch
Fruit and Vegetable Programs
Agricultural Marketing Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
1400 Independence Ave., SW
STOP 0247, Room 0709-S
Washington, DC 20250

 
Telephone: (202) 720-4693 or (202) 720-5021
Fax: (202) 690-1527
email: Terry.Bane@ams.usda.gov
 
Resources
 
  QTV Program Manual (PDF)  
 
  QTV Program Brochure (PDF)  
 
  QTV Program Participants (PDF)  
 
  Notice to the Trade (PDF)  
 
  FDA's Guide to Minimize Microbial Hazards of Fresh-cut  
 
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See Also
 
  Plant Survey  
 
  Plant Systems Audit Program  
 
  Good Agricultural/Good Handling Practices Audit Verification Program  
 
  Food Defense System Survey  
 
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