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USDA/AMS Inspection Status

USDA/AMS Inspection Status. Research and Development Associates June 2-4, 2008 Naples, Florida Richard Boyd Defense Contract Inspection Section PPB, FV, AMS, USDA. USDA/AMS Inspection Status. USDA/AMS Inspection Results MRE Retort Pouches Polymeric Trays.

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USDA/AMS Inspection Status

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  1. USDA/AMS Inspection Status Research and Development Associates June 2-4, 2008 Naples, Florida Richard Boyd Defense Contract Inspection Section PPB, FV, AMS, USDA

  2. USDA/AMS Inspection Status • USDA/AMS Inspection Results • MRE Retort Pouches • Polymeric Trays

  3. * Per USDA Operational Rations database as of 5/26/08

  4. * Lots Failing 1st USDA inspection per USDA Operational Rations database as of 5/26/08

  5. * Lots Failing 1st USDA inspection per USDA Operational Rations database as of 5/26/08

  6. * Retort & bakery items failing 1st USDA inspection per USDA ORDB as of 5/26/08

  7. Polymeric Tray Examination • Non-destructive (ND) Static Compression Tester • Checks poly tray seal integrity • Developed through a CORANET project for retorted poly trays • Verifies certain types of packaging defects • Can reduce lot rejection and rework • Used for Internal Pressure end-item exam • Avoids loss of trays

  8. Non-destructive Static Compression Tester for Polymeric Trays

  9. USDA/AMS Inspection Status Questions? (202) 720-5021 Richard.Boyd@usda.gov

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