DRAFT MALAYSIAN STANDARD

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DRAFT

MALAYSIAN

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STANDARD

STAGE: PUBLIC COMMENT (40.20) DATE: 01/03/2015 – 30/04/2015

Fresh water convolvulus (

Ipomoea reptans

and

Ipomoea aquatica

) - Specification

ICS: 67.080.20

Descriptors: water convolvulus, fresh, Ipomoea reptans, Ipomoea aquatica, specification

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Contents

Page Committee representation ... ii Foreword………..iii 1 Scope ... 1 2 Normative references ... 1

3 Terms and definitions ... 1

4 General requirements ... 2

5 Grading ... 3

6 Sampling ... 4

7 Packaging ... 4

8 Labelling ... 4

9 Compliance with standard ... 4

10 Certification mark ... 5

11 Legal requirements ... 5

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Committee representation

The Industry Standards Committee on Agricultural (ISC A) under whose authority this Malaysian Standard was developed, comprises representatives from the following organisations:

Department of Agriculture Malaysia Department of Fisheries Malaysia Department of Standards Malaysia Department of Veterinary Services Farmers’ Organisation Authority Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority

Federation of Livestock Farmers' Associations of Malaysia Forest Research Institute Malaysia

Malaysia Fruit Exporters Association

Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute Malaysian Association of Standards Users

Malaysian Palm Oil Association Malaysian Rubber Board

Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry Malaysia Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities National Seed Association Malaysia

SIRIM Berhad (Secretariat) Universiti Putra Malaysia

The Technical Committee on Fresh Vegetables which developed this Malaysian Standard consists of representatives from the following organisations:

Department of Agriculture

Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Malaysia Farmers Organisation Authority Malaysia Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority Hulu Yam Fresh Sdn Bhd

Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute Malaysian Association of Standards Users

Ministry of Domestic Trade, Co-operatives and Consumerism Ministry of Health Malaysia

SIRIM Berhad (Secretariat) Tesco Stores (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd

The Federation of Vegetables Growers’ Associations Malaysia The Federation of Vegetables Sellers’ Associations Malaysia Universiti Putra Malaysia

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Foreword

This Malaysian Standard was developed by the Technical Committee on Fresh Vegetables under the authority of the Industry Standards Committee on Agricultural.

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Fresh water convolvulus (

Ipomoea reptans

and

Ipomoea aquatica

) - Specification

1

Scope

This Malaysian Standard specifies the requirements for fresh water convolvulus (Ipomoea reptans and Ipomoea aquatica, of the family Convolvulaceae) to be supplied fresh to the consumer, excluding industrial use.

2 Normative references

The following normative references are indispensable for the application of this standard. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the normative reference (including any amendments) applies.

MS 1187, Method of sampling for fresh vegetables

MS 1784, Crop commodities - Good Agricultural Practice (GAP)

MS 1784-7, Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) - Part 7: Fruits and vegetables Malaysian Food Act 1983 (Act 281) and Food Regulations 1985

Food Hygiene Regulations 2009

Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority Act 1965 (Act 141) and Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (Grading, Packaging and Labelling of Agricultural Produce) Regulations 2008

3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this standard, the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1 clean

Practically free from dirt including soil, mud, stain and other foreign matters. 3.2 commercial maturity

The stem and leaves are tender and not fibrous. 3.3 damage

Any injury caused by physiological and mechanical means, pest and diseases, which affects the quality and overall appearance (refer example in Annex A).

3.3.1 mechanical damage

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3.3.2 physiological damage

Defect includes discolouration and chilling injury. 3.3.3 pest and disease damage

Injury caused by insects, animals and microbes. 3.4 defect

Not well shaped according to varietal characteristics and/or overall appearance affected by marks such as spot and rust which cannot be cleaned.

3.5 fresh

The stem and leaves are green, firm and not wilted. 3.6 similar varietal characteristics

Each consignment consists of similar colour and appearance. 3.7 uniform size

The lengths of the water convolvulus are about the same, measured from the base of the stem to the tip of the shoot.

3.8 well trimmed

The discoloured, dried or otherwise damaged leaves which materially affects the appearance of the water convolvulus have been removed.

4 General requirements

4.1 The water convolvulus shall be fresh, clean, well-trimmed, practically free from damage and/or defect, uniform varietal characteristic and attained commercial maturity.

4.2 Requirement for pesticide residue, heavy metals and microbial shall comply with the Food Act 1983 (Act 281) and the Food Regulations 1985.

4.3 Production of water convolvulus shall comply with the Good Agriculture Practice (GAP) as prescribed under MS 1784 and MS 1784-7 or equivalent.

4.4 Handling of the water convolvulus shall in accordance with the requirements of Food Act 1983 and the Food Regulations 1985 and other relevant public health legislation currently enforced in the country.

4.5 Shall comply with the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority Act 1965 (Act 141) and Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (Grading, Packaging and Labelling of Agricultural Produce) Regulations 2008.

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Grading

5.1 Grade classification

Water convolvulus shall be graded as described in Table 1. 5.2 Size classification

There is no sizing requirement for water convolvulus.

Table 1. Grade classification

Grade Requirements Tolerances (maximum)

Premium

Water convolvulus in this grade shall be from the same variety, fresh, clean and without root. They shall be uniform in size and free from any defect and damage.

Water convolvulus of this grade meeting those of Grade 1. Fresh  5 % Defect  5 % Damage  5 % Uniform size  5 % Maximum 5 % by number or weight shall be allowed in each package of produce.

1

Water convolvulus in this grade shall be from the same variety, fresh, clean and with/without root. They shall be uniform in size and practically free from any defect and damage.

Water convolvulus of this grade meeting the General requirement (Clause 4).

Fresh  10 % Defect  10 % Damage  10 % Uniform size  15 %

Maximum 15 % by number or weight shall be allowed in each package of produce.

6 Sampling

The method of sampling to test the conformity of produce to this standard shall be in accordance to acceptable sampling methods including MS 1187.

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7

Packaging

7.1 Water convolvulus of the same grade shall be packed in clean and suitable protective packages with proper ventilation and to provide protection from hazards during postharvest handling and transportation.

7.2 The materials used inside the package shall be new, clean, non-toxic, intended for food and of a quality so as to avoid causing any damage during postharvest handling and transportation of 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.

7.3 Maximum allowable net weight per container shall not exceed 30 kg. 7.4 Each package shall contain produce of the same origin.

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Labelling

8.1 The containers shall be labelled with the following particulars: a) date of harvest;

b) date of packing;

c) name, address and code of exporters or importers;

d) name, address, code of growers or company registration number; e) name of produce;

f) country of origin; g) grade and size; and h) net weight.

9 Compliance with standard

Each produce which is inspected by a competent authority and found conforming to the requirements of this Malaysian Standard at the time of inspection, shall be deemed to comply with this standard.

10 Certification mark

Each container, may by arrangement with a recognised certification body, be marked with the certification mark of that body, provided the product conforms to the requirements of this Malaysian Standard.

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11 Legal requirements

The produce in all other aspects shall comply with the requirements of the legislation currently in force in the country.

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Annex A

(informative)

Illustration on varieties, good, defects and damages

A.1

Varieties

a) Ipomoea reptans

b) Ipomoea aquatica

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A.2

Good and fresh appearance

Figure A.2. Example of good appearance and fresh water convolvulus

A.3

Not fresh

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A.4

Damages

A.4.1 Mechanical damages

a) Broken stem

b) Ruptured stem

c) Cut leaves

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Figure A.4.2. Example of damages caused by pest and disease on water convolvulus A.4.3 physiological damages

Figure A.4.3. Examples of physiological damages – discolouration on water convolvulus

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A.5

Defects

A.5.1 Appearance defects

Figure A.5.1. Example of appearance defects on water convolvulus A.5.2 Shape defects

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Acknowledgements

Members of Technical Committee on Fresh Vegetables

Mr Alias Jusoh (Chairman) Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (Regulatory Division)

Ms Noraslina Mat Zain/ SIRIM Berhad/

Mr Mohd Noorhafiz Mohd Nasir (Secretary) Department of Standards Malaysia

Ms Khazana Ibrahim Department of Agriculture

Ms Saidah Kamin/Ms Hendun Ibrahim/ Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Malaysia Mr. Abdul Halim Abdul Latip

Ms Zaheran Abd Ghani Farmers Organisation Authority Malaysia

Ms Siti Mariam Abd Ghani Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (Quality and Standards Division)

Mr Chan Loy Onn Hulu Yam Fresh Sdn Bhd

Ms Latifah Mohd Nor/ Malaysian Agricultural Research and

Dr Zaulia Othman Development Institute

Ms Anni Mitin Malaysian Association of Standards Users

Mr Zubir Hamsa Ministry of Domestic Trade, Co-operatives

and Consumerism

Ms Nor Azmina Mamat@Muhammad Ministry of Health Malaysia

Mr Ch’ng Oon Teong Tesco Stores (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd

Assoc Prof Dr Siti Aishah Hassan Universiti Putra Malaysia

Prof Dr Noriham Abdullah/ Universiti Teknologi MARA