Produce Specifications

PRODUCT : HERBS
TYPE : Basil
VARIETY : Green (Ocimum Basilicum)
GRADE : One
GENERAL APPEARANCE CRITERIA
COLOUR Bright green leaves and stems.
VISUAL Finely ridged, square stems covered with fine hairs; smooth, glossy leaves with distinct, indented veins and that may
APPEARANCE
be slightly undulating; no foreign matter.
SENSORY Crisp, juicy stems; firm leaves; strong sweet but spicy flavour and clove like aroma, Free from foreign odours or tastes.
SHAPE Large, oval, slightly toothed leaves in pairs along square stems.
SIZE Bunch length 220 300 mm; bunch weight > 80g (add 20g if hydroponically grown and root ball is still attached)
MATURITY Young, tender stems and leaves; flower buds may be present but not fully open.
MAJOR DEFECTS
INSECTS With obvious live insects or other pests eg scale, aphids.
DISEASES With bacterial or fungal infection (eg bacterial soft rots, mould, leaf spots)

With distortion or yellow mottling due to viral infection.

PHYSICAL / PEST With deep abrasion or crushed areas affecting > 10% of leaves per bunch
DAMAGE
With obvious physical contamination.

With wilting or yellowing leaves (dehydrated, senescent).

TEMPERATURE With bleached areas on the surface of the leaf or stem (sunburn).
INJURY
With dark areas, water-soaked stems or leaves (chilling injury).
MINOR DEFECTS
PHYSICAL / PEST
DAMAGE With superficial insect or pest damage affecting > 10% of leaves per bunch.

SKIN MARKS / With superficial russeting, abrasion or rub damage affecting > 10% of leaves per bunch.
BLEMISHES
With cuts, holes or splits affecting > 10% of leaves per bunch.
PHYSIOLOGICAL
DISORDERS With >1 stem per bunch fully flowering.

CONSIGNMENT CRITERIA
TOLERANCE PER Total minor defects (within allowance limit) to be < 2 defects per item Total minor defects (outside allowance limit) must not
CONSIGNMENT exceed 10% of consignment. Total major defects must not exceed 2 % of consignment. Combined Total not to exceed
10%.
PACKAGING & Packaging as per Woolworths requirements. Labelling to identify grower or agents name/brand (plus growers name
LABELLING and code if via an agent), address, contents, grade/class, size and minimum count/net weight. Bulk Loose Product to
identify Packed On date (eg. Pkd DD/MM/YY) on outer carton.
RECEIVAL Compliance with Quarantine Treatments (if required) for Interstate Consignment. Stacked to Ti Hi specifications onto a
CONDITIONS stabilised pallet as pre-ordered. Refrigerated van with air bag suspension, unless otherwise approved. Pulp
Temperature 8 - 14 C.
CHEMICAL & All chemicals used pre/postharvest must be registered and approved for use in accordance with the requirements of
CONTAMINANT the APVMA regulatory system. Contaminants and Heavy Metals to comply to the FSANZ Food Standards Code MPCs
RESIDUES and MRLs.
MICROBIOLOGICAL Conformance to relevant criteria of the WQA Standard or Regulatory Criteria: E.Coli <10 cfu/g, Salmonella Not detected
CRITERIA per 25, Coagulase positive staphylococci <100 cfu/g; Thermotolerant coliforms <100 cfu/g, Listeria monocytogenes <10
cfu/g.
Specifications reviewable: eg. to account for specific regional effects or adverse seasonal impacts on quality or early or late seasonal
variances as agreed with each state operation and communicated formally in writing by Woolworths.

Woolworths Supermarkets : Authorised Distribution Only Issue Date: 01 June 2017

 Produce Specifications
PRODUCT : HERBS
TYPE : Basil Punnet
VARIETY : Green (Ocimum Basilicum)
GRADE : One
GENERAL APPEARANCE CRITERIA
COLOUR Bright green leaves and stems.
VISUAL Finely ridged, square stems covered with fine hairs; smooth, glossy leaves with distinct, indented veins and that may be
APPEARANCE slightly undulating; no foreign matter.
SENSORY Crisp, juicy stems; firm leaves; strong sweet but spicy flavour and clove like aroma, Free from foreign odours or tastes.
SHAPE Large, oval, slightly toothed leaves in pairs along square stems.
SIZE Product Length: 20% of sprigs >50mm, 20% of sprigs >80mm, 60% of sprigs >110mm
Weight must meet minimum declared on retail pack
MATURITY Young, tender stems and leaves; flower buds may be present but not fully open.
MAJOR DEFECTS
INSECTS With obvious live insects or other pests eg scale, aphids.
DISEASES With bacterial or fungal infection (eg bacterial soft rots, mould, leaf spots)
With distortion or yellow mottling due to viral infection.
PHYSICAL / PEST With deep abrasion or crushed areas affecting > 10% of leaves per punnet
DAMAGE
With obvious physical contamination.
With wilting or yellowing leaves (dehydrated, senescent).
TEMPERATURE With bleached areas on the surface of the leaf or stem (sunburn).
INJURY
With dark areas, water-soaked stems or leaves (chilling injury).
MINOR DEFECTS
PHYSICAL / PEST
With superficial insect or pest damage affecting > 10% of leaves per punnet
DAMAGE
SKIN MARKS / With superficial russeting, abrasion or rub damage affecting > 10% of leaves per punnet.
BLEMISHES
With cuts, holes or splits affecting > 10% of leaves per punnet.
PHYSIOLOGICAL
With >1 stem per punnet fully flowering.
DISORDERS
CONSIGNMENT CRITERIA
TOLERANCE PER Total minor defects (within allowance limit) to be < 2 defects per item Total minor defects (outside allowance limit) must not exceed
CONSIGNMENT
10% of consignment. Total major defects must not exceed 2 % of consignment. Combined Total not to exceed 10%.
PACKAGING: RETAIL Packaging as per Woolworths requirements. Labelling to identify grower or agents name/brand (plus growers name/code if via an
agent), address, contents, grade/class, size, minimum net weight. Best Before date not to exceed 8 days from date of packing while providing not less than
5 days clear shelf life prior to expiry
TARE WEIGHT 14.5g
Polyethylene plastic rectangular
PACKAGING TYPE (Material) DIMENSIONS (CLOSED) 165mm (L) x 95mm (W) x 30mm (H)
punnet
GROSS WEIGHT 29.5g
CONSIGNMENT CRITERIA

RECEIVAL Compliance with Quarantine Treatments (if required) for Interstate Consignment. Stacked to Ti Hi specifications onto a stabilised
CONDITIONS
pallet as pre-ordered. Refrigerated van with air bag suspension, unless otherwise approved. Pulp Temperature 8 14 C.
MICROBIAL Conformance to relevant criteria of the WQA Standard or Regulatory Criteria: E.Coli <10 cfu/g, Salmonella Not detected per 25,
CRITERIA (IF
APPLICABLE) Coagulase positive staphylococci <100 cfu/g; Thermotolerant coliforms <100 cfu/g, Listeria monocytogenes <10 cfu/g.

CHEMICAL & All chemicals used pre/postharvest must be registered and approved for use in accordance with the requirements of the APVMA
CONTAMINANT
RESIDUES regulatory system. Contaminants and Heavy Metals to comply to the FSANZ Food Standards Code MPCs and MRLs.

Specifications reviewable: eg. to account for specific regional effects or adverse seasonal impacts on quality or early or late seasonal
variances as agreed with each state operation and communicated formally in writing by Woolworths.

Woolworths Supermarkets : Authorised Distribution Only Issue Date : 14 October 2014

 Produce Specifications
PRODUCT : HERBS
TYPE : Basil
VARIETY :
Purple Opal
(Ocimum Basilicum CV Purpurascens)
GRADE : One
GENERAL APPEARANCE CRITERIA
COLOUR Bright, dark purple leaves and stems.
VISUAL Finely ridged, square stems covered with fine hairs; smooth, glossy leaves with distinct, indented veins and that may be
APPEARANCE
slightly undulating; leaves slightly smaller than green basil; no foreign matter.
SENSORY Crisp, juicy stems; firm leaves; slightly bittersweet but spicy flavour and clove like aroma, free from foreign odours or tastes.
SHAPE Large, oval, slightly toothed leaves in pairs along square stems.
SIZE Bunch length 200 280mm; bunch weight > 80g.
MATURITY Young, tender stems and leaves; flower buds may be present but not fully open.
MAJOR DEFECTS
INSECTS With obvious live insects or other pests eg scale, aphids.

DISEASES With bacterial or fungal infection (eg bacterial soft rots, mould, leaf spots)

With distortion or yellow mottling due to viral infection.

PHYSICAL / PEST With deep abrasion or crushed areas affecting > 10% of leaves per bunch
DAMAGE
With obvious physical contamination.

With wilting or yellowing leaves (dehydrated, senescent).

TEMPERATURE With bleached areas on the surface of the leaf or stem (sunburn).
INJURY
With dark areas, water-soaked stems or leaves (chilling injury).

MINOR DEFECTS
PHYSICAL / PEST
DAMAGE With superficial insect or pest damage affecting > 10% of leaves per bunch.

SKIN MARKS / With superficial russeting, abrasion or rub damage affecting > 10% of leaves per bunch.
BLEMISHES
With cuts, holes or splits affecting > 10% of leaves per bunch.

PHYSIOLOGICAL
DISORDERS With >1 stem per bunch fully flowering.

CONSIGNMENT CRITERIA
TOLERANCE PER Total minor defects (within allowance limit) to be < 2 defects per item Total minor defects (outside allowance limit) must not exceed
CONSIGNMENT 10% of consignment. Total major defects must not exceed 2 % of consignment. Combined Total not to exceed 10%.

PACKAGING & Packaging as per Woolworths requirements. Plastic sleeve must be folded over at the top. Labelling to identify grower or
LABELLING agents name/brand (plus growers name/code if via an agent), address, contents, grade/class and size. Crate label: Best
Before date not to exceed 8 days from date of packing while providing not less than 5 days clear shelf life prior to expiry.
RECEIVAL Compliance with Quarantine Treatments (if required) for Interstate Consignment. Stacked to Ti Hi specifications onto a
CONDITIONS stabilised pallet as pre-ordered. Refrigerated van with air bag suspension, unless otherwise approved. Pulp Temperature 8-14
C.
CHEMICAL & All chemicals used pre/postharvest must be registered and approved for use in accordance with the requirements of the
CONTAMINANT APVMA regulatory system. Contaminants and Heavy Metals to comply to the FSANZ Food Standards Code MPCs and
RESIDUES MRLs.
MICROBIOLOGICAL Conformance to relevant criteria of the WQA Standard or Regulatory Criteria: E.Coli <10 cfu/g, Salmonella Not detected
CRITERIA per 25, Coagulase positive staphylococci <100 cfu/g; Thermotolerant coliforms <100 cfu/g, Listeria monocytogenes <10
cfu/g.
Specifications reviewable: eg. to account for specific regional effects or adverse seasonal impacts on quality or early or late seasonal
variances as agreed with each state operation and communicated formally in writing by Woolworths.

Woolworths Supermarkets : Authorised Distribution Only Issue Date : 9 September 2014

 Produce Specifications
PRODUCT : HERBS
TYPE : Basil
VARIETY : Thai (Ocimum Basilicum)
GRADE : One
GENERAL APPEARANCE CRITERIA
COLOUR Bright green leaves, purplish red stems and leaf veins.
VISUAL Finely ridged, square stems; moderately flat and smooth leaves with distinct veins; leaves smaller and flatter than
APPEARANCE
green basil; no foreign matter.
SENSORY Crisp, juicy stems; firm leaves; sweet but spicy flavour and clove like aroma, free from foreign odours or tastes.
SHAPE Oval, slightly toothed leaves, pointed at the tips, in pairs along square stems.
SIZE Bunch length 200 300 mm; bunch weight > 80g. Bunch weight >50g for hydroponically grown product.
MATURITY Young, tender stems and leaves; flower buds may be present but not fully opened.
MAJOR DEFECTS
INSECTS With obvious live insects or other pests eg scale, aphids.
DISEASES With bacterial or fungal infection (eg bacterial soft rots, mould, leaf spots)

With distortion or yellow mottling due to viral infection.

PHYSICAL / PEST With deep abrasion or crushed areas affecting > 10% of leaves per bunch
DAMAGE
With obvious physical contamination.

With wilting or yellowing leaves (dehydrated, senescent).

TEMPERATURE With bleached areas on the surface of the leaf or stem (sunburn).
INJURY
With dark areas, water-soaked stems or leaves (chilling injury).
MINOR DEFECTS
PHYSICAL / PEST
DAMAGE With superficial insect or pest damage affecting > 10% of leaves per bunch.

SKIN MARKS / With superficial russeting, abrasion or rub damage affecting > 10% of leaves per bunch.
BLEMISHES
With cuts, holes or splits affecting > 10% of leaves per bunch.
PHYSIOLOGICAL
DISORDERS With >1 stem per bunch fully flowering.

CONSIGNMENT CRITERIA
TOLERANCE PER Total minor defects (within allowance limit) to be < 2 defects per item Total minor defects (outside allowance limit) must not
CONSIGNMENT exceed 10% of consignment. Total major defects must not exceed 2 % of consignment. Combined Total not to exceed
10%.
PACKAGING & Packaging as per Woolworths requirements. Plastic sleeve must be folded over at the top. Labelling to identify grower or
LABELLING agents name/brand (plus growers name/code if via an agent), address, contents, grade/class and size. Crate label: Best
Before date not to exceed 8 days from date of packing while providing not less than 5 days clear shelf life prior to expiry.
RECEIVAL Compliance with Quarantine Treatments (if required) for Interstate Consignment. Stacked to Ti Hi specifications onto a
CONDITIONS stabilised pallet as pre-ordered. Refrigerated van with air bag suspension, unless otherwise approved. Pulp
Temperature 8 - 14 C.
CHEMICAL & All chemicals used pre/postharvest must be registered and approved for use in accordance with the requirements of
CONTAMINANT the APVMA regulatory system. Contaminants and Heavy Metals to comply to the FSANZ Food Standards Code MPCs
RESIDUES and MRLs.
MICROBIOLOGICAL Conformance to relevant criteria of the WQA Standard or Regulatory Criteria: E.Coli <10 cfu/g, Salmonella Not detected
CRITERIA per 25, Coagulase positive staphylococci <100 cfu/g; Thermotolerant coliforms <100 cfu/g, Listeria monocytogenes <10
cfu/g.
Specifications reviewable: eg. to account for specific regional effects or adverse seasonal impacts on quality or early or late seasonal
variances as agreed with each state operation and communicated formally in writing by Woolworths.

Woolworths Supermarkets : Authorised Distribution Only Issue Date 9 September 2014

 Produce Specifications
PRODUCT : HERBS
TYPE : Basil Punnet
VARIETY : Thai (Ocimum Basilicum)
GRADE : One
GENERAL APPEARANCE CRITERIA
COLOUR Bright green leaves, purplish red stems and leaf veins.
VISUAL Finely ridged, square stems; moderately flat and smooth leaves with distinct veins; leaves smaller and flatter than green basil;
APPEARANCE
no foreign matter.
SENSORY Crisp, juicy stems; firm leaves; sweet but spicy flavour and clove like aroma, free from foreign odours or tastes.
SHAPE Oval, slightly toothed leaves, pointed at the tips, in pairs along square stems.
SIZE Product Length: 20% of sprigs >50mm, 20% of sprigs >80mm, 60% of sprigs >110mm
Weight must meet minimum declared on retail pack
MATURITY Young, tender stems and leaves; flower buds may be present but not fully opened.
MAJOR DEFECTS
INSECTS With obvious live insects or other pests eg scale, aphids.

DISEASES With bacterial or fungal infection (eg bacterial soft rots, mould, leaf spots)

With distortion or yellow mottling due to viral infection.

PHYSICAL / PEST With deep abrasion or crushed areas affecting > 10% of leaves per punnet
DAMAGE
With obvious physical contamination.

With wilting or yellowing leaves (dehydrated, senescent).

TEMPERATURE With bleached areas on the surface of the leaf or stem (sunburn).
INJURY
With dark areas, water-soaked stems or leaves (chilling injury).

MINOR DEFECTS
PHYSICAL / PEST
With superficial insect or pest damage affecting > 10% of leaves per punnet.
DAMAGE
SKIN MARKS / With superficial russeting, abrasion or rub damage affecting > 10% of leaves per punnet.
BLEMISHES
With cuts, holes or splits affecting > 10% of leaves per punnet.
PHYSIOLOGICAL
With >1 stem per punnet fully flowering.
DISORDERS
CONSIGNMENT CRITERIA
TOLERANCE PER Total minor defects (within allowance limit) to be < 2 defects per item Total minor defects (outside allowance limit) must not exceed
CONSIGNMENT 10% of consignment. Total major defects must not exceed 2 % of consignment. Combined Total not to exceed 10%.
PACKAGING: RETAIL Packaging as per Woolworths requirements. Labelling to identify grower or agents name/brand (plus growers name/code if via an
agent), address, contents, grade/class, size, minimum net weight. Best Before date not to exceed 8 days from date of packing while providing not less than
5 days clear shelf life prior to expiry
TARE WEIGHT 13.5g
Polyethylene plastic rectangular
PACKAGING TYPE (Material) DIMENSIONS (CLOSED) 165mm (L) x 95mm (W) x 30mm (H)
punnet
GROSS WEIGHT 28.5g
CONSIGNMENT CRITERIA
Compliance with Quarantine Treatments (if required) for Interstate Consignment. Stacked to Ti Hi specifications onto a
RECEIVAL
stabilised pallet as pre-ordered. Refrigerated van with air bag suspension, unless otherwise approved. Pulp Temperature 8
CONDITIONS
14 C.
MICROBIAL CRITERIA Conformance to relevant criteria of the WQA Standard or Regulatory Criteria: E.Coli <10 cfu/g, Salmonella Not detected per
(IF APPLICABLE) 25, Coagulase positive staphylococci <100 cfu/g; Thermotolerant coliforms <100 cfu/g, Listeria monocytogenes <10 cfu/g.

CHEMICAL & All chemicals used pre/postharvest must be registered and approved for use in accordance with the requirements of the
CONTAMINANT APVMA regulatory system. Contaminants and Heavy Metals to comply to the FSANZ Food Standards Code MPCs and
RESIDUES MRLs.

Specifications reviewable: eg. to account for specific regional effects or adverse seasonal impacts on quality or early or late seasonal
variances as agreed with each state operation and communicated formally in writing by Woolworths.

Woolworths Supermarkets : Authorised Distribution Only Issue Date : 14 October 2014

 Produce Specifications
PRODUCT : HERBS
TYPE : Bay Leaf
VARIETY : Various
GRADE : One
GENERAL APPEARANCE CRITERIA
COLOUR Dark green leaves with olive green underside; dark green to purplish brown stems.

VISUAL
Solid, woody stems, glossy leaves with slightly wavy edges on short stems and with strongly defined mid-rib.
APPEARANCE
SENSORY Crisp stems, with firm leaves. Leaves have a spicy aromatic aroma, and a bitter flavour.

SHAPE Large oval leaves with pointed tips arranged alternately along round stems.

SIZE Sprigs < 300 mm long. Leaves up to 80 mm long.

MATURITY Young leaves, not very tough or woody.

MAJOR DEFECTS
INSECTS With obvious live insects or other pests eg scale, aphids.

DISEASES With bacterial or fungal infection (eg bacterial soft rots, mould, leaf spots)

With distortion or yellow mottling due to viral infection.

PHYSICAL / PEST With deep abrasion or crushed areas affecting > 10% of leaves
DAMAGE
With obvious physical contamination.

With wilting or yellowing leaves (dehydrated, senescent).

TEMPERATURE With bleached areas on the surface of the leaf or stem (sunburn).
INJURY
With dark areas, water-soaked stems or leaves (chilling injury).

MINOR DEFECTS
PHYSICAL / PEST
DAMAGE With superficial insect or pest damage affecting > 10% of leaves

SKIN MARKS / With superficial russeting, abrasion or rub damage affecting > 10% of leaves
BLEMISHES
With cuts, holes or splits affecting > 10% of leaves

PHYSIOLOGICAL
DISORDERS With unevenly coloured leaves.

CONSIGNMENT CRITERIA
TOLERANCE PER Total minor defects (within allowance limit) to be < 2 defects per item Total minor defects (outside allowance limit) must not
CONSIGNMENT exceed 10% of consignment. Total major defects must not exceed 2 % of consignment. Combined Total not to exceed
10%.
PACKAGING & Packaging as per Woolworths requirements. Labelling to identify grower or agents name/brand (plus growers name/code if
LABELLING via an agent), address, contents, grade/class, size. Crate label: Best Before date not to exceed 12 days from date of
packing while providing not less than 9 days clear shelf life prior to expiry.
RECEIVAL Compliance with Quarantine Treatments (if required) for Interstate Consignment. Stacked to Ti Hi specifications onto a
CONDITIONS stabilised pallet as pre-ordered. Refrigerated van with air bag suspension, unless otherwise approved. Pulp
Temperature 4 10 C.
CHEMICAL & All chemicals used pre/postharvest must be registered and approved for use in accordance with the requirements of
CONTAMINANT the APVMA regulatory system. Contaminants and Heavy Metals to comply to the FSANZ Food Standards Code MPCs
RESIDUES and MRLs.
MICROBIOLOGICAL Conformance to relevant criteria of the WQA Standard or Regulatory Criteria: E.Coli <10 cfu/g, Salmonella Not detected
CRITERIA (IF per 25, Coagulase positive staphylococci <100 cfu/g; Thermotolerant coliforms <100 cfu/g, Listeria monocytogenes <10
APPLICABLE) cfu/g.
Specifications reviewable: eg. to account for specific regional effects or adverse seasonal impacts on quality or early or late seasonal
variances as agreed with each state operation and communicated formally in writing by Woolworths.

Woolworths Supermarkets : Authorised Distribution Only Issue Date : 9 September 2014

 Produce Specifications
PRODUCT : HERBS
TYPE : Bay Leaf Punnets
VARIETY : Various
GRADE : One
GENERAL APPEARANCE CRITERIA
COLOUR Dark green leaves with olive green underside; dark green to purplish brown stems.

VISUAL
Solid, woody stems, glossy leaves with slightly wavy edges on short stems and with strongly defined mid-rib.
APPEARANCE
SENSORY Crisp stems, with firm leaves. Leaves have a spicy aromatic aroma, and a bitter flavour.

SHAPE Large oval leaves with pointed tips arranged alternately along round stems.

SIZE Product Length: 20% of sprigs >50mm, 20% of sprigs >80mm, 60% of sprigs >110mm
Weight must meet minimum declared on retail pack

MATURITY Young leaves, not very tough or woody.

MAJOR DEFECTS
INSECTS With obvious live insects or other pests eg scale, aphids.
DISEASES With bacterial or fungal infection (eg bacterial soft rots, mould, leaf spots)

With distortion or yellow mottling due to viral infection.

PHYSICAL / PEST With deep abrasion or crushed areas affecting > 10% of leaves per punnet
DAMAGE
With obvious physical contamination.

With wilting or yellowing leaves (dehydrated, senescent).

TEMPERATURE With bleached areas on the surface of the leaf or stem (sunburn).
INJURY
With dark areas, water-soaked stems or leaves (chilling injury).

MINOR DEFECTS
PHYSICAL / PEST
With superficial insect or pest damage affecting > 10% of leaves per punnet.
DAMAGE
SKIN MARKS / With superficial russeting, abrasion or rub damage affecting > 10% of leaves per punnet.
BLEMISHES
With cuts, holes or splits affecting > 10% of leaves per punnet.
PHYSIOLOGICAL
With >1 stem per punnet fully flowering.
DISORDERS
CONSIGNMENT CRITERIA
TOLERANCE PER Total minor defects (within allowance limit) to be < 2 defects per item Total minor defects (outside allowance limit) must not exceed
CONSIGNMENT 10% of consignment. Total major defects must not exceed 2 % of consignment. Combined Total not to exceed 10%.
PACKAGING: RETAIL Packaging as per Woolworths requirements. Labelling to identify grower or agents name/brand (plus growers name/code if via an
agent), address, contents, grade/class, size, minimum net weight. Best Before date not to exceed 12 days from date of packing while providing not less
than 9 days clear shelf life prior to expiry
TARE WEIGHT 14g
Polyethylene plastic rectangular
PACKAGING TYPE (Material) DIMENSIONS (CLOSED) 165mm (L) x 95mm (W) x 20mm (H)
punnet
GROSS WEIGHT 24g
CONSIGNMENT CRITERIA
Compliance with Quarantine Treatments (if required) for Interstate Consignment. Stacked to Ti Hi specifications onto a
RECEIVAL
stabilised pallet as pre-ordered. Refrigerated van with air bag suspension, unless otherwise approved. Pulp Temperature 4
CONDITIONS
10 C.
MICROBIAL CRITERIA Conformance to relevant criteria of the WQA Standard or Regulatory Criteria: E.Coli <10 cfu/g, Salmonella Not detected per
(IF APPLICABLE) 25, Coagulase positive staphylococci <100 cfu/g; Thermotolerant coliforms <100 cfu/g, Listeria monocytogenes <10 cfu/g.

CHEMICAL & All chemicals used pre/postharvest must be registered and approved for use in accordance with the requirements of the
CONTAMINANT APVMA regulatory system. Contaminants and Heavy Metals to comply to the FSANZ Food Standards Code MPCs and
RESIDUES MRLs.

Specifications reviewable: eg. to account for specific regional effects or adverse seasonal impacts on quality or early or late seasonal
variances as agreed with each state operation and communicated formally in writing by Woolworths.

Woolworths Supermarkets : Authorised Distribution Only Issue Date : 14 October 2014

 Produce Specifications
PRODUCT : HERBS
TYPE : Chervil
VARIETY : Various
GRADE : One
GENERAL APPEARANCE CRITERIA

COLOUR Bright green leaves and stem.

VISUAL Slender, hollow, slightly ridged and branching stems with small, soft, fern like and well coloured leaves. No yellowing or
APPEARANCE marking of leaves; no foreign matter.

SENSORY Crisp stems, with soft but not wilted leaves. Light parsley flavour, very mild aniseed x pepper aroma; free from foreign
odours and tastes.

SHAPE Small, lacy (opposite compound and bipinnate, subdivided into opposite and deeply cut leaflets), with long slender,
round grooved stems.

SIZE Sprigs < 20 mm long. Bunch diameter > 20 mm.

MATURITY Harvested while young and prior to flowering.

MAJOR DEFECTS

INSECTS With obvious live insects or other pests eg scale, aphids.

DISEASES With bacterial or fungal infection (eg bacterial soft rots, mould, leaf spots)

With distortion or yellow mottling due to viral infection.

PHYSICAL / PEST With deep abrasion or crushed areas affecting > 10% of leaves per bunch
DAMAGE
With obvious physical contamination.

With wilting or yellowing leaves (dehydrated, senescent).

TEMPERATURE With bleached areas on the surface of the leaf or stem (sunburn).
INJURY
With dark areas, water-soaked stems or leaves (chilling injury).

MINOR DEFECTS

PHYSICAL / PEST
With superficial insect or pest damage affecting > 10% of leaves
DAMAGE

SKIN MARKS / With superficial russeting, abrasion or rub damage affecting > 10% of leaves
BLEMISHES
With cuts, holes or splits affecting > 10% of leaves

PHYSIOLOGICAL
With evidence of bud formation (bolting) affecting > 1 stem per bunch.
DISORDERS
CONSIGNMENT CRITERIA
TOLERANCE PER Total minor defects (within allowance limit) to be < 2 defects per item Total minor defects (outside allowance limit) must not
CONSIGNMENT exceed 10% of consignment. Total major defects must not exceed 2 % of consignment. Combined Total not to exceed
10%.
PACKAGING & Packaging as per Woolworths requirements. Labelling to identify grower or agents name/brand (plus growers name/code if
LABELLING via an agent), address, contents, grade/class, size. Crate label: Best Before date not to exceed 8 days from date of
packing while providing not less than 5 days clear shelf life prior to expiry.
RECEIVAL Compliance with Quarantine Treatments (if required) for Interstate Consignment. Stacked to Ti Hi specifications onto a
CONDITIONS stabilised pallet as pre-ordered. Refrigerated van with air bag suspension, unless otherwise approved. Pulp
Temperature 4 10 C.
CHEMICAL & All chemicals used pre/postharvest must be registered and approved for use in accordance with the requirements of
CONTAMINANT the APVMA regulatory system. Contaminants and Heavy Metals to comply to the FSANZ Food Standards Code MPCs
RESIDUES and MRLs.
MICROBIOLOGICAL Conformance to relevant criteria of the WQA Standard or Regulatory Criteria: E.Coli <10 cfu/g, Salmonella Not detected
CRITERIA per 25, Coagulase positive staphylococci <100 cfu/g; Thermotolerant coliforms <100 cfu/g, Listeria monocytogenes <10
cfu/g.
Specifications reviewable: eg. to account for specific regional effects or adverse seasonal impacts on quality or early or late seasonal
variances as agreed with each state operation and communicated formally in writing by Woolworths.

Woolworths Supermarkets : Authorised Distribution Only Issue Date : 9 September 2014

 Produce Specifications
PRODUCT : HERBS
TYPE : Chive
VARIETY : Various (Allium Schoenoprasum)
GRADE : One
GENERAL APPEARANCE CRITERIA

COLOUR Green to dark green leaves lighter at base.

VISUAL
APPEARANCE Slender, hollow leaves; trimmed neatly at the base; no foreign matter.

SENSORY Crisp, soft but not wilted leaves; mild onion type flavour; no foreign odours or tastes.
SHAPE Long, cylindrical leaves tapering to a point at the tip.
SIZE Stems > 300 mm; bunch weight > 30g.
Winter June to September: Stems > 180cm; bunch weight > 20g.
MATURITY Young and tender leaves; no bud formation.
MAJOR DEFECTS

INSECTS With obvious live insects or other pests eg scale, aphids.

DISEASES With bacterial or fungal infection (eg bacterial soft rots, mould, leaf spots)

With distortion or yellow mottling due to viral infection.

PHYSICAL / PEST With deep abrasion or crushed areas affecting > 10% of leaves per bunch
DAMAGE
With obvious physical contamination.

With wilting or yellowing leaves (dehydrated, senescent).

TEMPERATURE With bleached areas on the surface of the leaf or stem (sunburn).
INJURY
With dark areas, water-soaked stems or leaves (chilling injury).

MINOR DEFECTS

PHYSICAL / PEST
With superficial insect or pest damage affecting > 10% of leaves
DAMAGE

SKIN MARKS / With superficial russeting, abrasion or rub damage affecting > 10% of leaves
BLEMISHES
With cuts, holes or splits affecting > 10% of leaves

PHYSIOLOGICAL
With evidence of bud formation (bolting) affecting > 1 stem per bunch.
DISORDERS
CONSIGNMENT CRITERIA
TOLERANCE PER Total minor defects (within allowance limit) to be < 2 defects per item Total minor defects (outside allowance limit) must not
CONSIGNMENT exceed 10% of consignment. Total major defects must not exceed 2 % of consignment. Combined Total not to exceed
10%.
PACKAGING & Packaging as per Woolworths requirements. Labelling to identify grower or agents name/brand (plus growers name
LABELLING and code if via an agent), address, contents, grade/class, size and minimum count/net weight. Bulk Loose Product to
identify Packed On date (eg. Pkd DD/MM/YY) on outer carton. Pre Packed Product to identify Best Before date on
retail unit and outer pack.
RECEIVAL Compliance with Quarantine Treatments (if required) for Interstate Consignment. Stacked to Ti Hi specifications onto a
CONDITIONS stabilised pallet as pre-ordered. Refrigerated van with air bag suspension, unless otherwise approved. Pulp
Temperature 4 10 C.
CHEMICAL & All chemicals used pre/postharvest must be registered and approved for use in accordance with the requirements of
CONTAMINANT the APVMA regulatory system. Contaminants and Heavy Metals to comply to the FSANZ Food Standards Code MPCs
RESIDUES and MRLs.
MICROBIOLOGICAL Conformance to relevant criteria of the WQA Standard or Regulatory Criteria: E.Coli <10 cfu/g, Salmonella Not detected
CRITERIA per 25, Coagulase positive staphylococci <100 cfu/g; Thermotolerant coliforms <100 cfu/g, Listeria monocytogenes <10
cfu/g.
Specifications reviewable: eg. to account for specific regional effects or adverse seasonal impacts on quality or early or late seasonal
variances as agreed with each state operation and communicated formally in writing by Woolworths.

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 Produce Specifications
PRODUCT : HERBS
TYPE : Chive
VARIETY : Garlic
OTHER NAMES : Chinese Chives
GENERAL APPEARANCE CRITERIA

COLOUR Mid green leaves grading to light green at the base.

VISUAL Flat, strappy leaves; several leaves wrapped tightly around a single base (similar to miniature green onion); base
APPEARANCE
neatly trimmed with roots removed; no foreign matter.
SENSORY Soft but not wilted leaves; strong flavour and aroma which is a mixture of onion and garlic; no foreign odours or tastes.
SHAPE Long, flat leaves tapering to a rounded point at the tip.
SIZE Stems 200 300 mm; bunch weight > 60g.
MATURITY Young and tender, leaf bases < 4 mm diameter.
MAJOR DEFECTS

INSECTS With obvious live insects or other pests eg scale, aphids.

DISEASES With bacterial or fungal infection (eg bacterial soft rots, mould, leaf spots)

With distortion or yellow mottling due to viral infection.

PHYSICAL / PEST With deep abrasion or crushed areas affecting > 10% of leaves per bunch
DAMAGE
With obvious physical contamination.

With wilting or yellowing leaves (dehydrated, senescent).

TEMPERATURE With bleached areas on the surface of the leaf or stem (sunburn).
INJURY
With dark areas, water-soaked stems or leaves (chilling injury).

MINOR DEFECTS

PHYSICAL / PEST
With superficial insect or pest damage affecting > 10% of leaves
DAMAGE

SKIN MARKS / With superficial russeting, abrasion or rub damage affecting > 10% of leaves
BLEMISHES
With cuts, holes or splits affecting > 10% of leaves

PHYSIOLOGICAL
With evidence of bud formation (bolting) affecting > 1 stem per bunch.
DISORDERS
CONSIGNMENT CRITERIA
TOLERANCE PER Total minor defects (within allowance limit) to be < 2 defects per item Total minor defects (outside allowance limit) must not
CONSIGNMENT exceed 10% of consignment. Total major defects must not exceed 2 % of consignment. Combined Total not to exceed
10%.
PACKAGING & Packaging as per Woolworths requirements. Labelling to identify grower or agents name/brand (plus growers name/code if
LABELLING via an agent), address, contents, grade/class, size. Crate label: Best Before date not to exceed 12 days from date of
packing while providing not less than 9 days clear shelf life prior to expiry.
RECEIVAL Compliance with Quarantine Treatments (if required) for Interstate Consignment. Stacked to Ti Hi specifications onto a
CONDITIONS stabilised pallet as pre-ordered. Refrigerated van with air bag suspension, unless otherwise approved. Pulp
Temperature 4 10 C.
CHEMICAL & All chemicals used pre/postharvest must be registered and approved for use in accordance with the requirements of
CONTAMINANT the APVMA regulatory system. Contaminants and Heavy Metals to comply to the FSANZ Food Standards Code MPCs
RESIDUES and MRLs.
MICROBIOLOGICAL Conformance to relevant criteria of the WQA Standard or Regulatory Criteria: E.Coli <10 cfu/g, Salmonella Not detected
CRITERIA per 25, Coagulase positive staphylococci <100 cfu/g; Thermotolerant coliforms <100 cfu/g, Listeria monocytogenes <10
cfu/g.
Specifications reviewable: eg. to account for specific regional effects or adverse seasonal impacts on quality or early or late seasonal
variances as agreed with each state operation and communicated formally in writing by Woolworths.

Woolworths Supermarkets : Authorised Distribution Only Issue Date : 9 September 2014

 Produce Specifications
PRODUCT : HERBS
TYPE : Chive Punnet
VARIETY : Various (Allium Schoenoprasum)
GRADE : One
GENERAL APPEARANCE CRITERIA

COLOUR Green to dark green leaves lighter at base.

VISUAL
APPEARANCE Slender, hollow leaves; trimmed neatly at the base; no foreign matter.

SENSORY Crisp, soft but not wilted leaves; no foreign tastes or odours.

SHAPE Long, cylindrical leaves tapering to a point at the tip.

SIZE Product Length: 20% of sprigs >50mm, 20% of sprigs >80mm, 60% of sprigs >110mm
Weight must meet minimum declared on retail pack
MATURITY Young and tender leaves; no bud formation.

MAJOR DEFECTS

INSECTS With obvious live insects or other pests eg scale, aphids.

DISEASES With bacterial or fungal infection (eg bacterial soft rots, mould, leaf spots)

With distortion or yellow mottling due to viral infection.

PHYSICAL / PEST With deep abrasion or crushed areas affecting > 10% of leaves per punnet
DAMAGE
With obvious physical contamination.

With wilting or yellowing leaves (dehydrated, senescent).

TEMPERATURE With bleached areas on the surface of the leaf or stem (sunburn).
INJURY
With dark areas, water-soaked stems or leaves (chilling injury).
MINOR DEFECTS

PHYSICAL / PEST
DAMAGE With superficial insect or pest damage affecting > 10% of leaves per punnet

SKIN MARKS / With superficial russeting, abrasion or rub damage affecting > 10% of leaves per punnet
BLEMISHES
With cuts, holes or splits affecting > 10% of leaves per punnet
CONSIGNMENT CRITERIA
TOLERANCE PER Total minor defects (within allowance limit) to be < 2 defects per item Total minor defects (outside allowance limit) must not
CONSIGNMENT
exceed 10% of consignment. Total major defects must not exceed 2 % of consignment. Combined Total not to exceed 10%.
PACKAGING: RETAIL Packaging as per Woolworths requirements. Labelling to identify grower or agents name/brand (plus growers name/code if via an agent),
address, contents, grade/class, size, minimum net weight. Best Before date not to exceed 12 days from date of packing while providing not less than 9 days clear shelf
life prior to expiry
TARE WEIGHT 14g
PACKAGING TYPE (Material) Polyethylene plastic rectangular punnet DIMENSIONS (CLOSED) 165mm (L) x 95mm (W) x 20mm (H)
GROSS WEIGHT 24g
RECEIVAL Compliance with Quarantine Treatments (if required) for Interstate/ International Consignment. Stacked to Ti Hi
CONDITIONS specifications onto a stabilised pallet as pre-ordered. Refrigerated van with air bag suspension, unless otherwise
approved. Pulp Temperature 4-10C for Receival.
CHEMICAL & All chemicals used pre/postharvest must be registered and approved for use in accordance with the requirements of
CONTAMINANT the APVMA regulatory system. Contaminants and Heavy Metals to comply to the FSANZ Food Standards Code MPCs
RESIDUES and MRLs.

MICROBIAL Conformance to relevant criteria of the WQA Standard or Regulatory Criteria: E.Coli <10 cfu/g, Salmonella Not
CRITERIA (IF detected per 25g, Coagulase positive staphylococci <100 cfu/g; Thermotolerant coliforms <100 cfu/g, Listeria
APPLICABLE) monocytogenes <10 cfu/g
Specifications reviewable: eg. to account for specific regional effects or adverse seasonal impacts on quality or early or late seasonal
variances as agreed with each state operation and communicated formally in writing by Woolworths.

Woolworths Supermarkets : Authorised Distribution Only Issue Date : 14 October 2014

 Produce Specifications
PRODUCT : HERBS
TYPE : Coriander
VARIETY : Various (Coriandrum Sativum)
GRADE : One
GENERAL APPEARANCE CRITERIA
COLOUR Bright mid green leaves and stem.
VISUAL Round, branching and finely grooved stems; broad, thin leaves with fine, serrated edge; three lobes per leaf; thin clean
APPEARANCE root attached < 10mm; no foreign matter.
SENSORY Crisp stems, with upright (not wilted) leaves; distinct, musky flavour and aroma; no foreign tastes or odours.
SHAPE Pairs of compound leaves arranged along long, thin stems.
SIZE Bunch stems field grown > 300mm long, bunch weight > 70g.
Bunch stems Hydroponic grown > 250mm long, bunch weight > 70g.
Winter June to September: Stems > 250mm long. Bunch weight >60g.
MATURITY Loose plants with broad leaves; no evidence of flower bud formation or small, tight leaves at plant apex (bolting)
MAJOR DEFECTS
INSECTS With obvious live insects or other pests eg scale, aphids.
DISEASES With bacterial or fungal infection (eg bacterial soft rots, mould, leaf spots)
With distortion or yellow mottling due to viral infection.
PHYSICAL / PEST With deep abrasion or crushed areas affecting > 10% of leaves per bunch
DAMAGE
With obvious physical contamination.
With wilting or yellowing leaves (dehydrated, senescent).
TEMPERATURE With bleached areas on the surface of the leaf or stem (sunburn).
INJURY
With dark areas, water-soaked stems or leaves (frost and freeze injury).
MINOR DEFECTS
PHYSICAL / PEST
With superficial insect or pest damage affecting > 10% of leaves
DAMAGE
SKIN MARKS / With superficial russeting, abrasion or rub damage affecting > 10% of leaves
BLEMISHES
With cuts, holes or splits affecting > 10% of leaves
PHYSIOLOGICAL
With evidence of bud formation (bolting) affecting > 1 stem per bunch.
DISORDERS
CONSIGNMENT CRITERIA
TOLERANCE PER Total minor defects (within allowance limit) to be < 2 defects per item Total minor defects (outside allowance limit) must not
CONSIGNMENT exceed 10% of consignment. Total major defects must not exceed 2 % of consignment. Combined Total not to exceed
10%.
PACKAGING & Packaging as per Woolworths requirements. Labelling to identify grower or agents name/brand (plus growers name
LABELLING and code if via an agent), address, contents, grade/class, size and minimum count/net weight. Bulk Loose Product to
identify Packed On date (eg. Pkd DD/MM/YY) on outer carton.
RECEIVAL Compliance with Quarantine Treatments (if required) for Interstate Consignment. Stacked to Ti Hi specifications onto a
CONDITIONS stabilised pallet as pre-ordered. Refrigerated van with air bag suspension, unless otherwise approved. Pulp
Temperature 4 10 C.
CHEMICAL & All chemicals used pre/postharvest must be registered and approved for use in accordance with the requirements of
CONTAMINANT the APVMA regulatory system. Contaminants and Heavy Metals to comply to the FSANZ Food Standards Code MPCs
RESIDUES and MRLs.
MICROBIOLOGICAL Conformance to relevant criteria of the WQA Standard or Regulatory Criteria: E.Coli <10 cfu/g, Salmonella Not detected
CRITERIA per 25, Coagulase positive staphylococci <100 cfu/g; Thermotolerant coliforms <100 cfu/g, Listeria monocytogenes <10
cfu/g.
Specifications reviewable: eg. to account for specific regional effects or adverse seasonal impacts on quality or early or late seasonal
variances as agreed with each state operation and communicated formally in writing by Woolworths.

Woolworths Supermarkets : Authorised Distribution Only Issue Date: 30 November 2015

 Produce Specifications
PRODUCT : HERBS
TYPE : Curry Leaves
VARIETY : Various
GRADE : One
GENERAL APPEARANCE CRITERIA
COLOUR Mid green leaves with pale green undersides; green to brown stems.
VISUAL
APPEARANCE Moderately thick, leathery leaves branching alternately from short, thin stems; no foreign matter.

SENSORY Firm, fairly stiff leaves; strong curry flavour and aroma; no foreign odours or tastes.
SHAPE Approximately oval leaves, elongated into sharp points at the tips.
SIZE Leaf length < 80 mm.
MATURITY Harvested while young and fresh, not very tough or fibrous.
MAJOR DEFECTS
INSECTS With obvious live insects or other pests eg scale, aphids.

DISEASES With bacterial or fungal infection (eg bacterial soft rots, mould, leaf spots)

With distortion or yellow mottling due to viral infection.

PHYSICAL / PEST With deep abrasion or crushed areas affecting > 10% of leaves
DAMAGE
With obvious physical contamination.

With wilting or yellowing leaves (dehydrated, senescent).

TEMPERATURE With bleached areas on the surface of the leaf or stem (sunburn).
INJURY
With dark areas, water-soaked stems or leaves (chilling injury).

MINOR DEFECTS
PHYSICAL / PEST
DAMAGE With superficial insect or pest damage affecting > 10% of leaves

SKIN MARKS / With superficial russeting, abrasion or rub damage affecting > 10% of leaves
BLEMISHES
With cuts, holes or splits affecting > 10% of leaves

PHYSIOLOGICAL
DISORDERS With unevenly coloured leaves.

CONSIGNMENT CRITERIA
TOLERANCE PER Total minor defects (within allowance limit) to be < 2 defects per item Total minor defects (outside allowance limit) must not
CONSIGNMENT exceed 10% of consignment. Total major defects must not exceed 2 % of consignment. Combined Total not to exceed
10%.
PACKAGING & Packaging as per Woolworths requirements. Labelling to identify grower or agents name/brand (plus growers name/code if
LABELLING via an agent), address, contents, grade/class, size. Crate label: Best Before date not to exceed 10 days from date of
packing while providing not less than 7 days clear shelf life prior to expiry.
RECEIVAL Compliance with Quarantine Treatments (if required) for Interstate Consignment. Stacked to Ti Hi specifications onto a
CONDITIONS stabilised pallet as pre-ordered. Refrigerated van with air bag suspension, unless otherwise approved. Pulp
Temperature 4 10 C.
CHEMICAL & All chemicals used pre/postharvest must be registered and approved for use in accordance with the requirements of
CONTAMINANT the APVMA regulatory system. Contaminants and Heavy Metals to comply to the FSANZ Food Standards Code MPCs
RESIDUES and MRLs.
MICROBIOLOGICAL Conformance to relevant criteria of the WQA Standard or Regulatory Criteria: E.Coli <10 cfu/g, Salmonella Not detected
CRITERIA per 25, Coagulase positive staphylococci <100 cfu/g; Thermotolerant coliforms <100 cfu/g, Listeria monocytogenes <10
cfu/g.
Specifications reviewable: eg. to account for specific regional effects or adverse seasonal impacts on quality or early or late seasonal
variances as agreed with each state operation and communicated formally in writing by Woolworths.

Woolworths Supermarkets : Authorised Distribution Only Issue Date : 9 September 2014

 Produce Specifications
PRODUCT : HERBS
TYPE : Curry Leaves Punnets
VARIETY : Various
GRADE : One
GENERAL APPEARANCE CRITERIA
COLOUR Mid green leaves with pale green undersides; green to brown stems.
VISUAL
APPEARANCE Moderately thick, leathery leaves branching alternately from short, thin stems; no foreign matter.

SENSORY Firm, fairly stiff leaves; strong curry flavour and aroma; no foreign odours or tastes.
SHAPE Approximately oval leaves, elongated into sharp points at the tips.
SIZE Product Length: 20% of sprigs >50mm, 20% of sprigs >80mm, 60% of sprigs >110mm
Weight must meet minimum declared on retail pack
MATURITY Harvested while young and fresh, not very tough or fibrous.
MAJOR DEFECTS
INSECTS With obvious live insects or other pests eg scale, aphids.

DISEASES With bacterial or fungal infection (eg bacterial soft rots, mould, leaf spots)

With distortion or yellow mottling due to viral infection.

PHYSICAL / PEST With deep abrasion or crushed areas affecting > 10% of leaves per punnet
DAMAGE
With obvious physical contamination.

With wilting or yellowing leaves (dehydrated, senescent).

TEMPERATURE With bleached areas on the surface of the leaf or stem (sunburn).
INJURY
With dark areas, water-soaked stems or leaves (chilling injury).

MINOR DEFECTS
PHYSICAL / PEST
With superficial insect or pest damage affecting > 10% of leaves per punnet.
DAMAGE
SKIN MARKS / With superficial russeting, abrasion or rub damage affecting > 10% of leaves per punnet.
BLEMISHES
With cuts, holes or splits affecting > 10% of leaves per punnet.
PHYSIOLOGICAL
With >1 stem per punnet fully flowering.
DISORDERS
CONSIGNMENT CRITERIA
TOLERANCE PER Total minor defects (within allowance limit) to be < 2 defects per item Total minor defects (outside allowance limit) must not exceed
CONSIGNMENT 10% of consignment. Total major defects must not exceed 2 % of consignment. Combined Total not to exceed 10%.
PACKAGING: RETAIL Packaging as per Woolworths requirements. Labelling to identify grower or agents name/brand (plus growers name/code if via an
agent), address, contents, grade/class, size, minimum net weight. Best Before date not to exceed 10 days from date of packing while providing not less
than 7 days clear shelf life prior to expiry
TARE WEIGHT 14g
Polyethylene plastic rectangular
PACKAGING TYPE (Material) DIMENSIONS (CLOSED) 165mm (L) x 95mm (W) x 20mm (H)
punnet
GROSS WEIGHT 24g
CONSIGNMENT CRITERIA
Compliance with Quarantine Treatments (if required) for Interstate Consignment. Stacked to Ti Hi specifications onto a
RECEIVAL
stabilised pallet as pre-ordered. Refrigerated van with air bag suspension, unless otherwise approved. Pulp Temperature 4
CONDITIONS
10 C.
MICROBIAL CRITERIA Conformance to relevant criteria of the WQA Standard or Regulatory Criteria: E.Coli <10 cfu/g, Salmonella Not detected per
(IF APPLICABLE) 25, Coagulase positive staphylococci <100 cfu/g; Thermotolerant coliforms <100 cfu/g, Listeria monocytogenes <10 cfu/g.

CHEMICAL & All chemicals used pre/postharvest must be registered and approved for use in accordance with the requirements of the
CONTAMINANT APVMA regulatory system. Contaminants and Heavy Metals to comply to the FSANZ Food Standards Code MPCs and
RESIDUES MRLs.

Specifications reviewable: eg. to account for specific regional effects or adverse seasonal impacts on quality or early or late seasonal
variances as agreed with each state operation and communicated formally in writing by Woolworths.

Woolworths Supermarkets : Authorised Distribution Only Issue Date : 14 October 2014

 Produce Specifications
PRODUCT : HERBS
TYPE : Dill
VARIETY : Various (Anethum Graveolens)
GRADE : One
GENERAL APPEARANCE CRITERIA
COLOUR Deep green to blue green leaves, green stems.
VISUAL APPEARANCE Ferny, finely divided leaves branching from a main, fleshy, hollow stalk.
SENSORY Fine, soft feathery foliage; distinctive strong aroma and flavour; no foreign taste or odours.
SHAPE Fine leaves, arranged along thin, round, slightly grooved stems.
SIZE Bunch length > 300mm; bunch weight > 60g.
Winter June to September: Bunch length > 250mm; bunch weight > 50g.
MATURITY Young stems, not tough or woody; no evidence of bud formation.
MAJOR DEFECTS
INSECTS With obvious live insects or other pests eg scale, aphids.

DISEASES With bacterial or fungal infection (eg bacterial soft rots, mould, leaf spots)

With distortion or yellow mottling due to viral infection.

PHYSICAL / PEST With deep abrasion or crushed areas affecting > 10% of leaves
DAMAGE
With obvious physical contamination.

With wilting or yellowing leaves (dehydrated, senescent).

TEMPERATURE INJURY With bleached areas on the surface of the leaf or stem (sunburn).

With dark areas, water-soaked stems or leaves (chilling injury).

MINOR DEFECTS
PHYSICAL / PEST
DAMAGE With superficial insect or pest damage affecting > 10% of leaves

SKIN MARKS / With superficial russeting, abrasion or rub damage affecting > 10% of leaves
BLEMISHES
With cuts, holes or splits affecting > 10% of leaves

PHYSIOLOGICAL
DISORDERS With evidencing of bud formation (bolting) affecting > 1 stem per bunch.

CONSIGNMENT CRITERIA
TOLERANCE PER Total minor defects (within allowance limit) to be < 2 defects per item Total minor defects (outside allowance limit)
CONSIGNMENT must not exceed 10% of consignment. Total major defects must not exceed 2 % of consignment. Combined Total not
to exceed 10%.
PACKAGING & Packaging as per Woolworths requirements. Labelling to identify grower or agents name/brand (plus growers
LABELLING name and code if via an agent), address, contents, grade/class, size and minimum count/net weight. Bulk Loose
Product to identify Packed On date (eg. Pkd DD/MM/YY) on outer carton. Pre Packed Product to identify Best
Before date on retail unit and outer pack.
RECEIVAL CONDITIONS Compliance with Quarantine Treatments (if required) for Interstate Consignment. Stacked to Ti Hi specifications
onto a stabilised pallet as pre-ordered. Refrigerated van with air bag suspension, unless otherwise approved. Pulp
Temperature 4 10 C.
CHEMICAL & All chemicals used pre/postharvest must be registered and approved for use in accordance with the requirements
CONTAMINANT of the APVMA regulatory system. Contaminants and Heavy Metals to comply to the FSANZ Food Standards Code
RESIDUES MPCs and MRLs.
MICROBIOLOGICAL Conformance to relevant criteria of the WQA Standard or Regulatory Criteria: E.Coli <10 cfu/g, Salmonella Not
CRITERIA detected per 25, Coagulase positive staphylococci <100 cfu/g; Thermotolerant coliforms <100 cfu/g, Listeria
monocytogenes <10 cfu/g.
Specifications reviewable: eg. to account for specific regional effects or adverse seasonal impacts on quality or early or late seasonal
variances as agreed with each state operation and communicated formally in writing by Woolworths.

Woolworths Supermarkets : Authorised Distribution Only Issue Date: 30 November 2015

 Produce Specifications
PRODUCT : HERBS
TYPE : Dill Punnets
VARIETY : Various (Anethum Graveolens)
GRADE : One
GENERAL APPEARANCE CRITERIA
COLOUR Deep green to blue green leaves, green stems.
VISUAL
APPEARANCE Ferny, finely divided leaves branching from a main, fleshy, hollow stalk.

SENSORY Fine, soft feathery foliage; distinctive strong aroma and flavour; no foreign taste or odours.
SHAPE Fine leaves, arranged along thin, round, slightly grooved stems.
SIZE Product Length: 20% of sprigs >50mm, 20% of sprigs >80mm, 60% of sprigs >110mm
Weight must meet minimum declared on retail pack
MATURITY Young stems, not tough or woody; no evidence of bud formation.
MAJOR DEFECTS
INSECTS With obvious live insects or other pests eg scale, aphids.
DISEASES With bacterial or fungal infection (eg bacterial soft rots, mould, leaf spots)
With distortion or yellow mottling due to viral infection.
PHYSICAL / PEST With deep abrasion or crushed areas affecting > 10% of leaves
DAMAGE
With obvious physical contamination.
With wilting or yellowing leaves (dehydrated, senescent).
TEMPERATURE With bleached areas on the surface of the leaf or stem (sunburn).
INJURY
With dark areas, water-soaked stems or leaves (chilling injury).
MINOR DEFECTS
PHYSICAL / PEST With superficial insect or pest damage affecting > 10% of leaves per punnet
DAMAGE
SKIN MARKS / With superficial russeting, abrasion or rub damage affecting > 10% of leaves per punnet
BLEMISHES
With cuts, holes or splits affecting > 10% of leaves per punnet

CONSIGNMENT CRITERIA
TOLERANCE PER Total minor defects (within allowance limit) to be < 2 defects per item Total minor defects (outside allowance limit) must not
CONSIGNMENT exceed 10% of consignment. Total major defects must not exceed 2 % of consignment. Combined Total not to exceed 10%.
PACKAGING: RETAIL Packaging as per Woolworths requirements. Labelling to identify grower or agents name/brand (plus growers name/code if via an
agent), address, contents, grade/class, size, minimum net weight. Best Before date not to exceed 8 days from date of packing while providing not less than
5 days clear shelf life prior to expiry
TARE WEIGHT 14g
PACKAGING TYPE (Material) Polyethylene plastic rectangular punnet DIMENSIONS (CLOSED) 165mm (L) x 95mm (W) x 30mm (H)
GROSS WEIGHT 29g

RECEIVAL Compliance with Quarantine Treatments (if required) for Interstate/ International Consignment. Stacked to Ti Hi specifications
CONDITIONS onto a stabilised pallet as pre-ordered. Refrigerated van with air bag suspension, unless otherwise approved. Pulp
Temperature 4-10C for Receival.
CHEMICAL & All chemicals used pre/postharvest must be registered and approved for use in accordance with the requirements of the
CONTAMINANT APVMA regulatory system. Contaminants and Heavy Metals to comply to the FSANZ Food Standards Code MPCs and
RESIDUES MRLs.

MICROBIAL CRITERIA (IF Conformance to relevant criteria of the WQA Standard or Regulatory Criteria: E.Coli <10 cfu/g, Salmonella Not detected per
APPLICABLE) 25, Coagulase positive staphylococci <100 cfu/g; Thermotolerant coliforms <100 cfu/g, Listeria monocytogenes <10 cfu/g
Specifications reviewable: eg. to account for specific regional effects or adverse seasonal impacts on quality or early or late seasonal
variances as agreed with each state operation and communicated formally in writing by Woolworths.

Woolworths Supermarkets : Authorised Distribution Only Issue Date : 14 October 2014

 Produce Specifications
PRODUCT : HERBS
TYPE : Kaffir Lime Leaves
VARIETY : Various
GRADE : One
GENERAL APPEARANCE CRITERIA
COLOUR Dark green leaves; green stems.
VISUAL Unusual double leaves which appear to be two leaves on a single leaf stalk; short stems attached; thick, smooth and
APPEARANCE
glossy leaves; no foreign matter.
SENSORY Firm, fairly stiff leaves; intense lime / citrus aroma and flavour; no foreign odours or tastes.
SHAPE Figure 8 shaped leaves appear to be two leaves joined end to end.
SIZE Leaf length < 80 mm.
MATURITY Harvested while young and fresh, not tough or fibrous.
MAJOR DEFECTS
INSECTS With obvious live insects or other pests eg scale, aphids.

DISEASES With bacterial or fungal infection (eg bacterial soft rots, mould, leaf spots)

With distortion or yellow mottling due to viral infection.

PHYSICAL / PEST With deep abrasion or crushed areas affecting > 10% of leaves
DAMAGE
With obvious physical contamination.

With wilting or yellowing leaves (dehydrated, senescent).

TEMPERATURE With bleached areas on the surface of the leaf or stem (sunburn).
INJURY
With dark areas, water-soaked stems or leaves (chilling injury).

MINOR DEFECTS
PHYSICAL / PEST
DAMAGE With superficial insect or pest damage affecting > 10% of leaves

SKIN MARKS / With superficial russeting, abrasion or rub damage affecting > 10% of leaves
BLEMISHES
With cuts, holes or splits affecting > 10% of leaves

PHYSIOLOGICAL
DISORDERS With unevenly coloured leaves.

CONSIGNMENT CRITERIA
TOLERANCE PER Total minor defects (within allowance limit) to be < 2 defects per item Total minor defects (outside allowance limit) must not
CONSIGNMENT exceed 10% of consignment. Total major defects must not exceed 2 % of consignment. Combined Total not to exceed
10%.
PACKAGING & Packaging as per Woolworths requirements. Labelling to identify grower or agents name/brand (plus growers name/code if
LABELLING via an agent), address, contents, grade/class, size. Crate label: Best Before date not to exceed 10 days from date of
packing while providing not less than 7 days clear shelf life prior to expiry.
RECEIVAL Compliance with Quarantine Treatments (if required) for Interstate Consignment. Stacked to Ti Hi specifications onto a
CONDITIONS stabilised pallet as pre-ordered. Refrigerated van with air bag suspension, unless otherwise approved. Pulp
Temperature 4 10 C.
CHEMICAL & All chemicals used pre/postharvest must be registered and approved for use in accordance with the requirements of
CONTAMINANT the APVMA regulatory system. Contaminants and Heavy Metals to comply to the FSANZ Food Standards Code MPCs
RESIDUES and MRLs.
MICROBIOLOGICAL Conformance to relevant criteria of the WQA Standard or Regulatory Criteria: E.Coli <10 cfu/g, Salmonella Not detected
CRITERIA per 25, Coagulase positive staphylococci <100 cfu/g; Thermotolerant coliforms <100 cfu/g, Listeria monocytogenes <10
cfu/g.
Specifications reviewable: eg. to account for specific regional effects or adverse seasonal impacts on quality or early or late seasonal
variances as agreed with each state operation and communicated formally in writing by Woolworths.

Woolworths Supermarkets : Authorised Distribution Only Issue Date : 9 September 2014

 Produce Specifications
PRODUCT : HERBS
TYPE : Kaffir Lime Leaves Punnets
VARIETY : Various
GRADE : One
GENERAL APPEARANCE CRITERIA
COLOUR Dark green leaves; green stems.
VISUAL Unusual double leaves which appear to be two leaves on a single leaf stalk; short stems attached; thick, smooth and
APPEARANCE
glossy leaves; no foreign matter.
SENSORY Firm, fairly stiff leaves; intense lime / citrus aroma and flavour; no foreign odours or tastes.
SHAPE Figure 8 shaped leaves appear to be two leaves joined end to end.
SIZE Product Length: 20% of sprigs >50mm, 20% of sprigs >80mm, 60% of sprigs >110mm
Weight must meet minimum declared on retail pack
MATURITY Harvested while young and fresh, not tough or fibrous.
MAJOR DEFECTS
INSECTS With obvious live insects or other pests eg scale, aphids.

DISEASES With bacterial or fungal infection (eg bacterial soft rots, mould, leaf spots)

With distortion or yellow mottling due to viral infection.

PHYSICAL / PEST With deep abrasion or crushed areas affecting > 10% of leaves per punnet
DAMAGE
With obvious physical contamination.

With wilting or yellowing leaves (dehydrated, senescent).

TEMPERATURE With bleached areas on the surface of the leaf or stem (sunburn).
INJURY
With dark areas, water-soaked stems or leaves (chilling injury).

MINOR DEFECTS
PHYSICAL / PEST
With superficial insect or pest damage affecting > 10% of leaves per punnet.
DAMAGE
SKIN MARKS / With superficial russeting, abrasion or rub damage affecting > 10% of leaves per punnet.
BLEMISHES
With cuts, holes or splits affecting > 10% of leaves per punnet
PHYSIOLOGICAL
With >1 stem per punnet fully flowering.
DISORDERS
CONSIGNMENT CRITERIA
TOLERANCE PER Total minor defects (within allowance limit) to be < 2 defects per item Total minor defects (outside allowance limit) must not exceed
CONSIGNMENT 10% of consignment. Total major defects must not exceed 2 % of consignment. Combined Total not to exceed 10%.
PACKAGING: RETAIL Packaging as per Woolworths requirements. Labelling to identify grower or agents name/brand (plus growers name/code if via an agent),
address, contents, grade/class, size, minimum net weight. Best Before date not to exceed 10 days from date of packing while providing not less than 7 days clear shelf
life prior to expiry
TARE WEIGHT 14g
Polyethylene plastic rectangular
PACKAGING TYPE (Material) DIMENSIONS (CLOSED) 165mm (L) x 95mm (W) x 20mm (H)
punnet
GROSS WEIGHT 24g
CONSIGNMENT CRITERIA
Compliance with Quarantine Treatments (if required) for Interstate Consignment. Stacked to Ti Hi specifications onto a
RECEIVAL
stabilised pallet as pre-ordered. Refrigerated van with air bag suspension, unless otherwise approved. Pulp Temperature 4
CONDITIONS
10 C.
MICROBIAL CRITERIA Conformance to relevant criteria of the WQA Standard or Regulatory Criteria: E.Coli <10 cfu/g, Salmonella Not detected per
(IF APPLICABLE) 25, Coagulase positive staphylococci <100 cfu/g; Thermotolerant coliforms <100 cfu/g, Listeria monocytogenes <10 cfu/g.

CHEMICAL & All chemicals used pre/postharvest must be registered and approved for use in accordance with the requirements of the
CONTAMINANT APVMA regulatory system. Contaminants and Heavy Metals to comply to the FSANZ Food Standards Code MPCs and
RESIDUES MRLs.

Specifications reviewable: eg. to account for specific regional effects or adverse seasonal impacts on quality or early or late seasonal
variances as agreed with each state operation and communicated formally in writing by Woolworths.

Woolworths Supermarkets : Authorised Distribution Only Issue Date : 14 October 2014

 Produce Specifications
PRODUCT : HERBS
TYPE : Lemon Grass
VARIETY : Various (Cymbopogan Citrata)
GRADE : One
GENERAL APPEARANCE CRITERIA
COLOUR Pale green to creamy leaves and central stem with pinkish tinge around the base.
VISUAL Long, slender single stem composed of tightly rolled leaf bases; leaves slender, fibrous, slightly ridged; outer skin matt,
APPEARANCE inner skin smooth and glossy; top and base cut cleanly with no roots present; no foreign matter.
SENSORY Firm stem, outer leaves easily peel away from central core; fibrous, tender (not tough) thick and slightly fleshy leaves;
strong lemon type aroma when crushed; distinctive strong lemony flavour; no foreign odours or tastes.
SHAPE Approximately cylindrical, slightly bulbous at the base and tapering towards the tip, trimmed square at top and base.
SIZE Stem length < 350 mm; 20 -3mm diameter at the lower bulb base. Bunch weight > 20g.
MATURITY Young, tender stems, not tough, woody or dry (overmature)
MAJOR DEFECTS
INSECTS With obvious live insects or other pests eg scale, aphids.
DISEASES With bacterial or fungal infection (eg bacterial soft rots, mould, leaf spots)
With distortion or yellow mottling due to viral infection.
PHYSICAL / PEST With deep abrasion or crushed areas affecting > 10% of leaves
DAMAGE
With obvious physical contamination.
With wilting or yellowing leaves (dehydrated, senescent).
TEMPERATURE With bleached areas on the surface of the leaf or stem (sunburn).
INJURY
With dark areas, water-soaked stems or leaves (chilling injury).
MINOR DEFECTS
PHYSICAL / PEST
With superficial insect or pest damage affecting >1 sq cm.
DAMAGE
SKIN MARKS / With superficial russeting, abrasion or rub damage affecting > 1 sq cm.
BLEMISHES
With cuts, holes or splits affecting > 1 sq cm.
PHYSIOLOGICAL
With strong purple colour at base.
DISORDERS
CONSIGNMENT CRITERIA
TOLERANCE PER Total minor defects (within allowance limit) to be < 2 defects per item Total minor defects (outside allowance limit) must not
CONSIGNMENT exceed 10% of consignment. Total major defects must not exceed 2 % of consignment. Combined Total not to exceed
10%.
PACKAGING & Packaging as per Woolworths requirements. Labelling to identify grower or agents name/brand (plus growers name/code if
LABELLING via an agent), address, contents, grade/class, size. Crate label: Best Before date not to exceed 12 days from date of
packing while providing not less than 9 days clear shelf life prior to expiry.
RECEIVAL Compliance with Quarantine Treatments (if required) for Interstate Consignment. Stacked to Ti Hi specifications onto a
CONDITIONS stabilised pallet as pre-ordered. Refrigerated van with air bag suspension, unless otherwise approved. Pulp
Temperature 4 10 C.
CHEMICAL & All chemicals used pre/postharvest must be registered and approved for use in accordance with the requirements of
CONTAMINANT the APVMA regulatory system. Contaminants and Heavy Metals to comply to the FSANZ Food Standards Code MPCs
RESIDUES and MRLs.
MICROBIOLOGICAL Conformance to relevant criteria of the WQA Standard or Regulatory Criteria: E.Coli <10 cfu/g, Salmonella Not detected
CRITERIA per 25, Coagulase positive staphylococci <100 cfu/g; Thermotolerant coliforms <100 cfu/g, Listeria monocytogenes <10
cfu/g.
Specifications reviewable: eg. to account for specific regional effects or adverse seasonal impacts on quality or early or late seasonal
variances as agreed with each state operation and communicated formally in writing by Woolworths.

Woolworths Supermarkets : Authorised Distribution Only Issue Date : 9 September 2014

 Produce Specifications
PRODUCT : HERBS
TYPE : Lemon Grass Punnets
VARIETY : Various (Cymbopogan Citrata)
GRADE : One
GENERAL APPEARANCE CRITERIA
COLOUR Pale green to creamy leaves and central stem with pinkish tinge around the base.

VISUAL Long, slender single stem composed of tightly rolled leaf bases; leaves slender, fibrous, slightly ridged; outer skin matt, inner
APPEARANCE skin smooth and glossy; top and base cut cleanly with no roots present; no foreign matter.

SENSORY Firm stem, outer leaves easily peel away from central core; fibrous, tender (not tough) thick and slightly fleshy leaves; strong
lemon type aroma when crushed; distinctive strong lemony flavour; no foreign odours or tastes.

SHAPE Approximately cylindrical, slightly bulbous at the base and tapering towards the tip, trimmed square at top and base.

SIZE Product Length: 20% of sprigs >50mm, 20% of sprigs >80mm, 60% of sprigs >110mm
Weight must meet minimum declared on retail pack
MATURITY Young, tender stems, not tough, woody or dry (overmature)

MAJOR DEFECTS
INSECTS With obvious live insects or other pests eg scale, aphids.

DISEASES With bacterial or fungal infection (eg bacterial soft rots, mould, leaf spots)
With distortion or yellow mottling due to viral infection.

PHYSICAL / PEST With deep abrasion or crushed areas affecting > 10% of leaves
DAMAGE
With obvious physical contamination.
With wilting or yellowing leaves (dehydrated, senescent).

TEMPERATURE With bleached areas on the surface of the leaf or stem (sunburn).
INJURY
With dark areas, water-soaked stems or leaves (chilling injury).

MINOR DEFECTS
PHYSICAL / PEST With superficial insect or pest damage affecting > 10% of leaves per punnet
DAMAGE
SKIN MARKS / With superficial russeting, abrasion or rub damage affecting > 10% of leaves per punnet
BLEMISHES
With cuts, holes or splits affecting > 10% of leaves per punnet
CONSIGNMENT CRITERIA
TOLERANCE PER Total minor defects (within allowance limit) to be < 2 defects per item Total minor defects (outside allowance limit) must not
CONSIGNMENT exceed 10% of consignment. Total major defects must not exceed 2 % of consignment. Combined Total not to exceed 10%.
PACKAGING: RETAIL Packaging as per Woolworths requirements. Labelling to identify grower or agents name/brand (plus growers name/code if via an agent),
address, contents, grade/class, size, minimum net weight. Best Before date not to exceed 12 days from date of packing while providing not less than 9 days clear shelf
life prior to expiry
TARE WEIGHT 14.5g

PACKAGING TYPE (Material) Polyethylene plastic rectangular punnet DIMENSIONS (CLOSED) 165mm (L) x 95mm (W) x 30mm (H)

GROSS WEIGHT 44.5g

RECEIVAL Compliance with Quarantine Treatments (if required) for Interstate/ International Consignment. Stacked to Ti Hi specifications
CONDITIONS onto a stabilised pallet as pre-ordered. Refrigerated van with air bag suspension, unless otherwise approved. Pulp
Temperature 4-10C for Receival.
CHEMICAL & All chemicals used pre/postharvest must be registered and approved for use in accordance with the requirements of the
CONTAMINANT APVMA regulatory system. Contaminants and Heavy Metals to comply to the FSANZ Food Standards Code MPCs and
RESIDUES MRLs.
MICROBIAL
Conformance to relevant criteria of the WQA Standard or Regulatory Criteria: E.Coli <10 cfu/g, Salmonella Not detected per
CRITERIA (IF
25, Coagulase positive staphylococci <100 cfu/g; Thermotolerant coliforms <100 cfu/g, Listeria monocytogenes <10 cfu/g
APPLICABLE)
Specifications reviewable: eg. to account for specific regional effects or adverse seasonal impacts on quality or early or late seasonal
variances as agreed with each state operation and communicated formally in writing by Woolworths.

Woolworths Supermarkets : Authorised Distribution Only Issue Date : 14 October 2014

 Produce Specifications
PRODUCT : HERBS
TYPE : Marjoram
VARIETY : Various (Marjorana Origanum / Hortensis)
GRADE : One
GENERAL APPEARANCE CRITERIA
COLOUR Mid to dark green leaves; light reddish brown stem; leaves and stem covered with very fine grey down, especially
around shoot tips. Brown discolouration is allowable on the base of the roots.

VISUAL
APPEARANCE Small, velvety leaves and velvety to woody stems; leaves clustered fairly densely along the stem; no foreign matter.

SENSORY Firm stems, with upright (not wilted) leaves; free from foreign odours or tastes.

SHAPE Oval leaves on round stems.

SIZE Sprig length > 140mm; bunch weight > 30g.

Winter June to September: Sprig length > 120mm; bunch weight > 20g.
MATURITY Harvested while young and prior to flowering. Allow for budding & flowering from May November due to seasonal
variations.

MAJOR DEFECTS
INSECTS With obvious live insects or other pests eg scale, aphids.
DISEASES With bacterial or fungal infection (eg bacterial soft rots, mould, leaf spots)
With distortion or yellow mottling due to viral infection.
PHYSICAL / PEST With deep abrasion or crushed areas affecting > 10% of leaves
DAMAGE
With obvious physical contamination.
With wilting or yellowing leaves (dehydrated, senescent).
TEMPERATURE With bleached areas on the surface of the leaf or stem (sunburn).
INJURY
With dark areas, water-soaked stems or leaves (chilling injury).
MINOR DEFECTS
PHYSICAL / PEST
DAMAGE With superficial insect or pest damage affecting > 10% of leaves per bunch.

SKIN MARKS / With superficial russeting, abrasion or rub damage affecting > 10% of leaves per bunch.
BLEMISHES
With cuts, holes or splits affecting > 10% of leaves per bunch.

PHYSIOLOGICAL
DISORDERS With evidencing of bud formation (bolting) affecting > 1 stem per bunch.

CONSIGNMENT CRITERIA
TOLERANCE PER Total minor defects (within allowance limit) to be < 2 defects per item Total minor defects (outside allowance limit) must not
CONSIGNMENT exceed 10% of consignment. Total major defects must not exceed 2 % of consignment. Combined Total not to exceed
10%.
PACKAGING & Packaging as per Woolworths requirements. Labelling to identify grower or agents name/brand (plus growers name/code if
LABELLING via an agent), address, contents, grade/class and size. Crate label: Best Before date not to exceed 8 days from date of
packing while providing not less than 5 days clear shelf life prior to expiry.
RECEIVAL Compliance with Quarantine Treatments (if required) for Interstate Consignment. Stacked to Ti Hi specifications onto a
CONDITIONS stabilised pallet as pre-ordered. Refrigerated van with air bag suspension, unless otherwise approved. Pulp
Temperature 4 10 C.
CHEMICAL & All chemicals used pre/postharvest must be registered and approved for use in accordance with the requirements of
CONTAMINANT the APVMA regulatory system. Contaminants and Heavy Metals to comply to the FSANZ Food Standards Code MPCs
RESIDUES and MRLs.
MICROBIOLOGICAL Conformance to relevant criteria of the WQA Standard or Regulatory Criteria: E.Coli <10 cfu/g, Salmonella Not detected
CRITERIA per 25, Coagulase positive staphylococci <100 cfu/g; Thermotolerant coliforms <100 cfu/g, Listeria monocytogenes <10
cfu/g.
Specifications reviewable: eg. to account for specific regional effects or adverse seasonal impacts on quality or early or late seasonal
variances as agreed with each state operation and communicated formally in writing by Woolworths.

Woolworths Supermarkets : Authorised Distribution Only Issue Date : 9 September 2014

 Produce Specifications
PRODUCT : HERBS
TYPE : Marjoram Punnets
VARIETY : Various (Marjorana Origanum / Hortensis)
GRADE : One
GENERAL APPEARANCE CRITERIA
COLOUR Mid to dark green leaves; light reddish brown stem; leaves and stem covered with very fine grey down, especially around
shoot tips. Brown discolouration is allowable on the base of the roots.
VISUAL
APPEARANCE Small, velvety leaves and velvety to woody stems; leaves clustered fairly densely along the stem; no foreign matter.

SENSORY Firm stems, with upright (not wilted) leaves; free from foreign odours or tastes.
SHAPE Oval leaves on round stems.
SIZE Product length: 20% of sprigs >50mm, 20% of sprigs >80mm, 60% of sprigs >110mm
Weight must meet minimum declared on retail pack
MATURITY Harvested while young and prior to flowering. Allow for budding & flowering from May November due to seasonal variations.
MAJOR DEFECTS
INSECTS With obvious live insects or other pests eg scale, aphids.

DISEASES With bacterial or fungal infection (eg bacterial soft rots, mould, leaf spots)

With distortion or yellow mottling due to viral infection.

PHYSICAL / PEST With deep abrasion or crushed areas affecting > 10% of leaves per punnet
DAMAGE
With obvious physical contamination.

With wilting or yellowing leaves (dehydrated, senescent).

TEMPERATURE With bleached areas on the surface of the leaf or stem (sunburn).
INJURY
With dark areas, water-soaked stems or leaves (chilling injury).
MINOR DEFECTS
PHYSICAL / PEST
DAMAGE With superficial insect or pest damage affecting > 10% of leaves per punnet

SKIN MARKS / With superficial russeting, abrasion or rub damage affecting > 10% of leaves per punnet
BLEMISHES
With cuts, holes or splits affecting > 10% of leaves per punnet
CONSIGNMENT CRITERIA
TOLERANCE PER Total minor defects (within allowance limit) to be < 2 defects per item Total minor defects (outside allowance limit) must not exceed
CONSIGNMENT
10% of consignment. Total major defects must not exceed 2 % of consignment. Combined Total not to exceed 10%.
PACKAGING: RETAIL Packaging as per Woolworths requirements. Labelling to identify grower or agents name/brand (plus growers name/code if via an agent),
address, contents, grade/class, size, minimum net weight. Best Before date not to exceed 8 days from date of packing while providing not less than 5 days clear shelf
life prior to expiry
TARE WEIGHT 14g
PACKAGING TYPE (Material) Polyethylene plastic rectangular punnet DIMENSIONS (CLOSED) 165mm (L) x 95mm (W) x 20mm (H)
GROSS WEIGHT 24g
RECEIVAL Compliance with Quarantine Treatments (if required) for Interstate/ International Consignment. Stacked to Ti Hi specifications
CONDITIONS
onto a stabilised pallet as pre-ordered. Refrigerated van with air bag suspension, unless otherwise approved. Pulp
Temperature 4-10C for Receival.
CHEMICAL & All chemicals used pre/postharvest must be registered and approved for use in accordance with the requirements of the
CONTAMINANT
RESIDUES APVMA regulatory system. Contaminants and Heavy Metals to comply to the FSANZ Food Standards Code MPCs and
MRLs.

MICROBIAL CRITERIA Conformance to relevant criteria of the WQA Standard or Regulatory Criteria: E.Coli <10 cfu/g, Salmonella Not detected per
(IF APPLICABLE)
25, Coagulase positive staphylococci <100 cfu/g; Thermotolerant coliforms <100 cfu/g, Listeria monocytogenes <10 cfu/g
Specifications reviewable: eg. to account for specific regional effects or adverse seasonal impacts on quality or early or late seasonal
variances as agreed with each state operation and communicated formally in writing by Woolworths.

Woolworths Supermarkets : Authorised Distribution Only Issue Date : 14 October 2014

 Produce Specifications
PRODUCT : HERBS
TYPE : Mint
VARIETY : Various (Mentha X Spicata)
GRADE : One
GENERAL APPEARANCE CRITERIA

COLOUR Mid green leaves, lighter green stems.

VISUAL Slightly serrated leaves with distinct, indented veins; leaves arranged in pairs directly attached to main stem; fleshy
APPEARANCE main stem which may be slightly branched; no foreign matter.

SENSORY Crisp stems; firm, upright (not wilted) leaves; no foreign tastes or odours.

SHAPE Approximately oval leaves sharply pointed at the tips, square stems.

SIZE Bunched stem length > 250mm, bunch weight > 70g. Bunch weight, >50g for Hydroponically grown product.

MATURITY Young leaves, not dark green and tough (overmature).

MAJOR DEFECTS
INSECTS With obvious live insects or other pests (eg. mint flea beetle, spider mites).
DISEASES With bacterial or fungal infection (eg bacterial soft rots, mould, leaf spots)
With distortion or yellow mottling due to viral infection.
PHYSICAL / PEST With deep abrasion or crushed areas affecting > 10% of leaves
DAMAGE
With obvious physical contamination.
With wilting or yellowing leaves (dehydrated, senescent).
TEMPERATURE With bleached areas on the surface of the leaf or stem (sunburn).
INJURY
With discoloured or water-soaked areas in stems or leaves (frost / freezing injury).
MINOR DEFECTS
PHYSICAL / PEST
With superficial insect or pest damage affecting > 10% of leaves per bunch.
DAMAGE
SKIN MARKS / With superficial russeting, abrasion or rub damage affecting > 10% of leaves per bunch.
BLEMISHES
With cuts, holes or splits affecting > 10% of leaves per bunch.
PHYSIOLOGICAL
With evidence of bud formation (bolting) affecting > 1 stem per bunch.
DISORDERS
CONSIGNMENT CRITERIA

TOLERANCE PER Total minor defects (within allowance limit) to be < 2 defects per item Total minor defects (outside allowance limit) must not
CONSIGNMENT exceed 10% of consignment. Total major defects must not exceed 2 % of consignment. Combined Total not to exceed
10%.

PACKAGING & Packaging as per Woolworths requirements. Labelling to identify grower or agents name/brand (plus growers name
LABELLING and code if via an agent), address, contents, grade/class, size and minimum count/net weight. Bulk Loose Product to
identify Packed On date (eg. Pkd DD/MM/YY) on outer carton.

RECEIVAL Compliance with Quarantine Treatments (if required) for Interstate Consignment. Stacked to Ti Hi specifications onto a
CONDITIONS stabilised pallet as pre-ordered. Refrigerated van with air bag suspension, unless otherwise approved. Pulp
Temperature 4 10C.

CHEMICAL & All chemicals used pre/postharvest must be registered and approved for use in accordance with the requirements of
CONTAMINANT the APVMA regulatory system. Contaminants and Heavy Metals to comply to the FSANZ Food Standards Code MPCs
RESIDUES and MRLs.
MICROBIOLOGICAL Conformance to relevant criteria of the WQA Standard or Regulatory Criteria: E.Coli <10 cfu/g, Salmonella Not detected
CRITERIA per 25, Coagulase positive staphylococci <100 cfu/g; Thermotolerant coliforms <100 cfu/g, Listeria monocytogenes <10
cfu/g.
Specifications reviewable: eg. to account for specific regional effects or adverse seasonal impacts on quality or early or late seasonal
variances as agreed with each state operation and communicated formally in writing by Woolworths.

Woolworths Supermarkets : Authorised Distribution Only Issue Date: 30 November 2015

 Produce Specifications
PRODUCT : HERBS
TYPE : Mint
VARIETY : Various (Moroccan Green Mint)
GRADE : One
GENERAL APPEARANCE CRITERIA

COLOUR Mid green leaves, lighter green stems.

VISUAL Slightly serrated leaves with distinct, indented veins; leaves arranged in pairs directly attached to main stem; fleshy
APPEARANCE main stem which may be slightly branched; no foreign matter.

SENSORY Crisp stems; firm, upright (not wilted) leaves; no foreign tastes or odours.

SHAPE Long narrow serrated leaves sharply pointed at the tips, square stems.

SIZE Bunched stem length > 250mm, bunch weight > 70g.

MATURITY Young leaves, not dark green and tough (overmature).

MAJOR DEFECTS
INSECTS With obvious live insects or other pests (eg. mint flea beetle, spider mites).
DISEASES With bacterial or fungal infection (eg bacterial soft rots, mould, leaf spots)
With distortion or yellow mottling due to viral infection.
PHYSICAL / PEST With deep abrasion or crushed areas affecting > 10% of leaves
DAMAGE
With obvious physical contamination.
With wilting or yellowing leaves (dehydrated, senescent).
TEMPERATURE With bleached areas on the surface of the leaf or stem (sunburn).
INJURY
With discoloured or water-soaked areas in stems or leaves (frost / freezing injury).
MINOR DEFECTS
PHYSICAL / PEST
With superficial insect or pest damage affecting > 10% of leaves per bunch.
DAMAGE
SKIN MARKS / With superficial russeting, abrasion or rub damage affecting > 10% of leaves per bunch.
BLEMISHES
With cuts, holes or splits affecting > 10% of leaves per bunch.
PHYSIOLOGICAL
With evidence of bud formation (bolting) affecting > 1 stem per bunch.
DISORDERS
CONSIGNMENT CRITERIA

TOLERANCE PER Total minor defects (within allowance limit) to be < 2 defects per item Total minor defects (outside allowance limit) must not
CONSIGNMENT exceed 10% of consignment. Total major defects must not exceed 2 % of consignment. Combined Total not to exceed
10%.

PACKAGING & Packaging as per Woolworths requirements. Labelling to identify grower or agents name/brand (plus growers name/code if
LABELLING via an agent), address, contents, grade/class and size. Crate label: Best Before date not to exceed 8 days from date of
packing while providing not less than 5 days clear shelf life prior to expiry.

RECEIVAL Compliance with Quarantine Treatments (if required) for Interstate Consignment. Stacked to Ti Hi specifications onto a
CONDITIONS stabilised pallet as pre-ordered. Refrigerated van with air bag suspension, unless otherwise approved. Pulp
Temperature 4 10C.

CHEMICAL & All chemicals used pre/postharvest must be registered and approved for use in accordance with the requirements of
CONTAMINANT the APVMA regulatory system. Contaminants and Heavy Metals to comply to the FSANZ Food Standards Code MPCs
RESIDUES and MRLs.
MICROBIOLOGICAL Conformance to relevant criteria of the WQA Standard or Regulatory Criteria: E.Coli <10 cfu/g, Salmonella Not detected
CRITERIA per 25, Coagulase positive staphylococci <100 cfu/g; Thermotolerant coliforms <100 cfu/g, Listeria monocytogenes <10
cfu/g.
Specifications reviewable: eg. to account for specific regional effects or adverse seasonal impacts on quality or early or late seasonal
variances as agreed with each state operation and communicated formally in writing by Woolworths.

Woolworths Supermarkets : Authorised Distribution Only Issue Date : 9 September 2014

 Produce Specifications
PRODUCT : HERBS
TYPE : Vietnamese Mint
VARIETY : Various (Persicaria odorata)
GRADE : One
GENERAL APPEARANCE CRITERIA
COLOUR Mid to dark green and purple leaves, lighter green stems.
VISUAL Long leaves with distinct, indented veins; arranged in pairs directly attached to main stem; fleshy main stem
APPEARANCE which may be slightly branched; no foreign matter.
SENSORY Crisp stems; firm, upright (not wilted) leaves; no foreign tastes or odours.
SHAPE Long leaves sharply pointed at the tips, long oval stems.
SIZE Bunched stem length 200 300 mm, bunch weight > 50g.
MATURITY Young leaves, not dark green and tough (over mature).
MAJOR DEFECTS
INSECTS With obvious live insects or other pests (eg Scale).
DISEASES With bacterial or fungal infection (eg bacterial soft rots, mould, leaf spots)
PHYSICAL / PEST
DAMAGE
With distortion or yellow mottling due to viral infection.

SKIN MARKS /
BLEMISHES
With deep abrasion or crushed areas affecting > 10% of leaves

PHYSIOLOGICAL With obvious physical contamination.

DISORDER With wilting or yellowing leaves (dehydrated, senescent).
TEMPERATURE
INJURY
With bleached areas on the surface of the leaf or stem (sunburn).

MINOR DEFECTS
PHYSICAL / PEST
DAMAGE With superficial insect or pest damage affecting > 10% of leaves per bunch.

With superficial russeting, abrasion or rub damage affecting > 10% of leaves per bunch.
SKIN MARKS /
BLEMISHES
With cuts, holes or splits affecting > 10% of leaves per bunch.
PHYSIOLOGICAL
DISORDERS With evidence of bud formation (bolting) affecting > 1 stem per bunch.
CONSIGNMENT CRITERIA
TOLERANCE PER Total minor defects (within allowance limit) to be < 2 defects per item Total minor defects (outside allowance
CONSIGNMENT limit) must not exceed 10% of consignment. Total major defects must not exceed 2 % of consignment.
Combined Total not to exceed 10%
PACKAGING & Packaging as per Woolworths requirements. Labelling to identify grower or agents name/brand (plus growers
LABELLING name/code if via an agent), address, contents, grade/class and size. Crate label: Best Before date not to
exceed 8 days from date of packing while providing not less than 5 days clear shelf life prior to expiry.
RECEIVAL Compliance with Quarantine Treatments (if required) for Interstate Consignment. Stacked to Ti Hi
CONDITIONS specifications onto a stabilised pallet as pre-ordered. Refrigerated van with air bag suspension, unless
otherwise approved. Pulp Temperature 2 - 8C for Receival.
CHEMICAL & All chemicals used pre/postharvest must be registered and approved for use in accordance with the
CONTAMINANT requirements of the APVMA regulatory system. Contaminants and Heavy Metals to comply to the FSANZ
RESIDUES Food Standards Code MPCs and MRLs.
MICROBIOLOGICAL Conformance to relevant criteria of the WQA Standard or Regulatory Criteria: E.Coli <10 cfu/g, Salmonella Not detected
CRITERIA per 25, Coagulase positive staphylococci <100 cfu/g; Thermotolerant coliforms <100 cfu/g, Listeria monocytogenes <10
cfu/g.
Specifications reviewable: eg. to account for specific regional effects or adverse seasonal impacts on quality or early or late seasonal
variances as agreed with each state operation and communicated formally in writing by Woolworths.

Woolworths Supermarkets : Authorised Distribution Only Issue Date : 9 September 2014

 Produce Specifications
PRODUCT : HERBS
TYPE : Oregano
VARIETY : Various (Origanum Vulgare)
GRADE : One
GENERAL APPEARANCE CRITERIA
COLOUR Mid to dark green leaves; light green stems; leaves and stems covered with very fine white hairs. Brown
discolouration is allowable on the base of the roots.
VISUAL APPEARANCE Small, soft leaves and slender, soft stems; leaves branching in pairs from central stems; no foreign matter.
SENSORY Tender leaves and stems; slight aroma and strong herb flavour; free from foreign odours or tastes.
SHAPE Oval to arrowhead shaped leaves on round stems.
SIZE Bunch length > 100 mm; bunch weight > 30g.
Winter June to September: Bunch length > 80mm; Bunch weight > 20g.
MATURITY Harvested while young and prior to flowering.

MAJOR DEFECTS

INSECTS With obvious live insects or other pests eg scale, aphids.

DISEASES With bacterial or fungal infection (eg bacterial soft rots, mould, leaf spots)

With distortion or yellow mottling due to viral infection.

PHYSICAL / PEST With deep abrasion or crushed areas affecting > 10% of leaves
DAMAGE
With obvious physical contamination.

With wilting or yellowing leaves (dehydrated, senescent).

TEMPERATURE With bleached areas on the surface of the leaf or stem (sunburn).
INJURY
With dark areas, water-soaked stems or leaves (frost and freeze injury).

MINOR DEFECTS

PHYSICAL / PEST
DAMAGE With superficial insect or pest damage affecting > 10% of leaves per bunch.

SKIN MARKS / With superficial russeting, abrasion or rub damage affecting > 10% of leaves per bunch.
BLEMISHES
With cuts, holes or splits affecting > 10% of leaves per bunch.

PHYSIOLOGICAL
DISORDERS With evidence of bud formation (bolting) affecting > 1 stem per bunch.

CONSIGNMENT CRITERIA
TOLERANCE PER Total minor defects (within allowance limit) to be < 2 defects per item Total minor defects (outside allowance limit) must
CONSIGNMENT not exceed 10% of consignment. Total major defects must not exceed 2 % of consignment. Combined Total not to
exceed 10%.
PACKAGING & Packaging as per Woolworths requirements. Labelling to identify grower or agents name/brand (plus growers name/code
LABELLING if via an agent), address, contents, grade/class and size. Crate label: Best Before date not to exceed 8 days from date
of packing while providing not less than 5 days clear shelf life prior to expiry.
RECEIVAL Compliance with Quarantine Treatments (if required) for Interstate Consignment. Stacked to Ti Hi specifications onto
CONDITIONS a stabilised pallet as pre-ordered. Refrigerated van with air bag suspension, unless otherwise approved. Pulp
Temperature 4 10 C.
CHEMICAL & All chemicals used pre/postharvest must be registered and approved for use in accordance with the requirements of
CONTAMINANT the APVMA regulatory system. Contaminants and Heavy Metals to comply to the FSANZ Food Standards Code
RESIDUES MPCs and MRLs.
MICROBIOLOGICAL Conformance to relevant criteria of the WQA Standard or Regulatory Criteria: E.Coli <10 cfu/g, Salmonella Not detected
CRITERIA per 25, Coagulase positive staphylococci <100 cfu/g; Thermotolerant coliforms <100 cfu/g, Listeria monocytogenes <10
cfu/g.
Specifications reviewable: eg. to account for specific regional effects or adverse seasonal impacts on quality or early or late seasonal
variances as agreed with each state operation and communicated formally in writing by Woolworths.

Woolworths Supermarkets : Authorised Distribution Only Issue Date : 9 September 2014

 Produce Specifications
PRODUCT : HERBS
TYPE : Oregano Punnet
VARIETY : Various
GRADE : One
GENERAL APPEARANCE CRITERIA
COLOUR Mid to dark green leaves; light green stems; leaves and stems covered with very fine white hairs. Brown discolouration
is allowable on the base of the roots.
VISUAL
Small, soft leaves and slender, soft stems; leaves branching in pairs from central stems; no foreign matter.
APPEARANCE
SENSORY Tender leaves and stems; slight aroma and strong herb flavour; free from foreign odours or tastes.
SHAPE Oval to arrowhead shaped leaves on round stems.
SIZE Product length: 20% of sprigs >50mm, 20% of sprigs >80mm, 60% of sprigs >110mm
Weight must meet minimum declared on retail pack
MATURITY Harvested while young and prior to flowering.

MAJOR DEFECTS

INSECTS With obvious live insects or other pests eg scale, aphids.

With bacterial or fungal infection (eg bacterial soft rots, mould, leaf spots)
DISEASES
With distortion or yellow mottling due to viral infection.
With deep abrasion or crushed areas affecting > 10% of leaves
PHYSICAL / PEST
With obvious physical contamination.
DAMAGE
With bleached areas on the surface of the leaf or stem (sunburn)
With dark areas, water soaked stems or leaves (chilling injury)
With bleached areas on the surface of the leaf or stem (sunburn).
TEMPERATURE
INJURY With dark areas, water-soaked stems or leaves (frost and freeze injury).
MINOR DEFECTS

PHYSICAL / PEST
DAMAGE With superficial insect or pest damage affecting > 10% of leaves per punnet.

SKIN MARKS / With superficial russeting, abrasion or rub damage affecting > 10% of leaves per punnet.
BLEMISHES
With cuts, holes or splits affecting > 10% of leaves per punnet.
CONSIGNMENT CRITERIA
TOLERANCE PER Total minor defects (within allowance limit) to be < 2 defects per item Total minor defects (outside allowance limit) must not
CONSIGNMENT exceed 10% of consignment. Total major defects must not exceed 2 % of consignment. Combined Total not to exceed
10%.
PACKAGING: RETAIL Packaging as per Woolworths requirements. Labelling to identify grower or agents name/brand (plus
growers name/code if via an agent), address, contents, grade/class, size, minimum net weight. Best Before date not to exceed 8
days from date of packing while providing not less than 5 days clear shelf life prior to expiry
TARE WEIGHT 14g
Polyethylene plastic rectangular
PACKAGING TYPE (Material) DIMENSIONS (CLOSED) 165mm (L) x 95mm (W) x 30mm (H)
punnet
GROSS WEIGHT 24g
RECEIVAL Compliance with Quarantine Treatments (if required) for Interstate Consignment. Stacked to Ti Hi specifications onto a
CONDITIONS stabilised pallet as pre-ordered. Refrigerated van with air bag suspension, unless otherwise approved. Pulp
Temperature 4 10 C.
CHEMICAL & All chemicals used pre/postharvest must be registered and approved for use in accordance with the requirements of
CONTAMINANT the APVMA regulatory system. Contaminants and Heavy Metals to comply to the FSANZ Food Standards Code MPCs
RESIDUES and MRLs.
MICROBIAL Conformance to relevant criteria of the WQA Standard or Regulatory Criteria: E.Coli <10 cfu/g, Salmonella Not
CRITERIA (IF detected per 25, Coagulase positive staphylococci <100 cfu/g; Thermotolerant coliforms <100 cfu/g, Listeria
APPLICABLE) monocytogenes <10 cfu/g
Specifications reviewable: eg. to account for specific regional effects or adverse seasonal impacts on quality or early or late seasonal
variances as agreed with each state operation and communicated formally in writing by Woolworths.

Woolworths Supermarkets : Authorised Distribution Only Issue Date : 14 October 2014

 Produce Specifications
PRODUCT : HERBS
TYPE : Parsley
VARIETY : Continental
GRADE : One
GENERAL APPEARANCE CRITERIA

COLOUR Dark green leaves; green stems.

VISUAL Round, branching and finely grooved stems; thickish, smooth flat leaves with irregular serrated edge; 2 - 3 lobes per
APPEARANCE leaf; no foreign matter.

SENSORY Crisp stems, with upright (not wilted) leaves; flavour and aroma stronger than curled parsley; no foreign tastes or
odours.

SHAPE Finely divided leaflets arranged in pairs along slightly branching stems; ridged stems crescent shaped in cross section.

SIZE Stems > 300mm long, bunch weight >90 g.

MATURITY Loose plants with broad leaves; no evidence of flower bud formation.

MAJOR DEFECTS

INSECTS With obvious live insects or other pests eg. scale, aphids.

DISEASES With bacterial or fungal infection (eg bacterial soft rots, mould, leaf spots)

With distortion or yellow mottling due to viral infection.

PHYSICAL / PEST With deep abrasion or crushed areas affecting > 10% of leaves
DAMAGE
With obvious physical contamination.

With wilting or yellowing leaves (dehydrated, senescent).

TEMPERATURE With bleached areas on the surface of the leaf or stem (sunburn).
INJURY
With dark areas, water-soaked stems or leaves (frost and freeze injury).

MINOR DEFECTS

PHYSICAL / PEST
With superficial insect or pest damage affecting > 10% of leaves per bunch.
DAMAGE

SKIN MARKS / With superficial russeting, abrasion or rub damage affecting > 10% of leaves per bunch.
BLEMISHES
With cuts, holes or splits affecting > 10% of leaves per bunch.

PHYSIOLOGICAL
With evidence of bud formation (bolting) affecting > 1 stem per bunch.
DISORDERS
CONSIGNMENT CRITERIA
TOLERANCE PER Total minor defects (within allowance limit) to be < 2 defects per item Total minor defects (outside allowance limit) must not
CONSIGNMENT exceed 10% of consignment. Total major defects must not exceed 2 % of consignment. Combined Total not to exceed
10%.
PACKAGING & Packaging as per Woolworths requirements. Labelling to identify grower or agents name/brand (plus growers name
LABELLING and code if via an agent), address, contents, grade/class, size and minimum count/net weight. Bulk Loose Product to
identify Packed On date (eg. Pkd DD/MM/YY) on outer carton.
RECEIVAL Compliance with Quarantine Treatments (if required) for Interstate Consignment. Stacked to Ti Hi specifications onto a
CONDITIONS stabilised pallet as pre-ordered. Refrigerated van with air bag suspension, unless otherwise approved. Pulp
Temperature 4 10 C.
CHEMICAL & All chemicals used pre/postharvest must be registered and approved for use in accordance with the requirements of
CONTAMINANT the APVMA regulatory system. Contaminants and Heavy Metals to comply to the FSANZ Food Standards Code MPCs
RESIDUES and MRLs.
MICROBIOLOGICAL Conformance to relevant criteria of the WQA Standard or Regulatory Criteria: E.Coli <10 cfu/g, Salmonella Not detected
CRITERIA per 25, Coagulase positive staphylococci <100 cfu/g; Thermotolerant coliforms <100 cfu/g, Listeria monocytogenes <10
cfu/g.
Specifications reviewable: eg. to account for specific regional effects or adverse seasonal impacts on quality or early or late seasonal
variances as agreed with each state operation and communicated formally in writing by Woolworths.

Woolworths Supermarkets : Authorised Distribution Only Issue Date: 30 November 2015

 Produce Specifications
PRODUCT : HERBS
TYPE : Parsley
VARIETY : Curled
GRADE : One
GENERAL APPEARANCE CRITERIA

COLOUR Bright green leaves, lighter green stems.

VISUAL Leaves deeply divided with serrated, lobed and wavy edges giving a frilly or curled effect; firm hollow stems with slight
APPEARANCE
ridging along their lengths.
SENSORY Crisp, juicy stems, slightly tough leaves; typical parsley flavour and aroma; no foreign tastes or odours.
SHAPE Finely divided leaflets arranged in pairs along slightly branching stems; ridged stems crescent shaped in cross section.
SIZE Sprigs length 180 mm, bunch weight > 90g.
Winter June to September: Sprigs length > 160mm; bunch weight > 70g.
MATURITY Young leaves, without evidence of bud formation.
MAJOR DEFECTS

INSECTS With obvious live insects or other pests eg scale, aphids.

DISEASES With bacterial or fungal infection (eg bacterial soft rots, mould, leaf spots)

With distortion or yellow mottling due to viral infection.

PHYSICAL / PEST With deep abrasion or crushed areas affecting > 10% of leaves
DAMAGE
With obvious physical contamination.

With wilting or yellowing leaves (dehydrated, senescent).

TEMPERATURE With bleached areas on the surface of the leaf or stem (sunburn).
INJURY
With dark areas, water-soaked stems or leaves (frost and freeze injury).

MINOR DEFECTS

PHYSICAL / PEST
With superficial insect or pest damage affecting > 10% of leaves per bunch.
DAMAGE

SKIN MARKS / With superficial russeting, abrasion or rub damage affecting > 10% of leaves per bunch.
BLEMISHES
With cuts, holes or splits affecting > 10% of leaves per bunch.

PHYSIOLOGICAL
With evidence of bud formation (bolting) affecting > 1 stem per bunch.
DISORDERS
CONSIGNMENT CRITERIA
TOLERANCE PER Total minor defects (within allowance limit) to be < 2 defects per item Total minor defects (outside allowance limit) must not
CONSIGNMENT exceed 10% of consignment. Total major defects must not exceed 2 % of consignment. Combined Total not to exceed
10%.
PACKAGING & Packaging as per Woolworths requirements. Labelling to identify grower or agents name/brand (plus growers name
LABELLING and code if via an agent), address, contents, grade/class, size and minimum count/net weight. Bulk Loose Product to
identify Packed On date (eg. Pkd DD/MM/YY) on outer carton.
RECEIVAL Compliance with Quarantine Treatments (if required) for Interstate Consignment. Stacked to Ti Hi specifications onto a
CONDITIONS stabilised pallet as pre-ordered. Refrigerated van with air bag suspension, unless otherwise approved. Pulp
Temperature 4 10C.
CHEMICAL & All chemicals used pre/postharvest must be registered and approved for use in accordance with the requirements of
CONTAMINANT the APVMA regulatory system. Contaminants and Heavy Metals to comply to the FSANZ Food Standards Code MPCs
RESIDUES and MRLs.
MICROBIOLOGICAL Conformance to relevant criteria of the WQA Standard or Regulatory Criteria: E.Coli <10 cfu/g, Salmonella Not detected
CRITERIA per 25, Coagulase positive staphylococci <100 cfu/g; Thermotolerant coliforms <100 cfu/g, Listeria monocytogenes <10
cfu/g.
Specifications reviewable: eg. to account for specific regional effects or adverse seasonal impacts on quality or early or late seasonal
variances as agreed with each state operation and communicated formally in writing by Woolworths.

Woolworths Supermarkets : Authorised Distribution Only Issue Date: 30 November 2015

 Produce Specifications
PRODUCT : HERBS
TYPE : Rosemary
VARIETY : Various (Rosmarinus Officinalis)
GRADE : One
GENERAL APPEARANCE CRITERIA

COLOUR Dark green leaves on the top, downy white undersides; stems light green to brown.
VISUAL Leaves are stiff, narrow and slightly incurved at the edges; slightly rough surface due to presence of oil glands; leaves
APPEARANCE
in clusters at nodes along the thick central stem.
SENSORY Firm, thick stems and leaves, strong, distinctive aroma and flavour; no foreign tastes or odours.
SHAPE Long narrow leaves slightly pointed at the tips, clustered densely along straight stems.
SIZE Bunch length > 150 mm, bunch weight > 30g.
MATURITY Harvested while young, no more than one stem per bunch with woody stem and development of flower buds. Allow for
budding & flowering from May November due to seasonal variations.
MAJOR DEFECTS

INSECTS With obvious live insects or other pests eg scale, aphids.

DISEASES With bacterial or fungal infection (eg bacterial soft rots, mould, leaf spots)

With distortion or yellow mottling due to viral infection.

PHYSICAL / PEST With deep abrasion or crushed areas affecting > 10% of leaves
DAMAGE
With obvious physical contamination.

With wilting or yellowing leaves (dehydrated, senescent).

TEMPERATURE With bleached areas on the surface of the leaf or stem (sunburn).
INJURY
With dark areas, water-soaked stems or leaves (frost and freeze injury).

MINOR DEFECTS

PHYSICAL / PEST
With superficial insect or pest damage affecting > 10% of leaves per bunch.
DAMAGE

SKIN MARKS / With superficial russeting, abrasion or rub damage affecting > 10% of leaves per bunch.
BLEMISHES
With cuts, holes or splits affecting > 10% of leaves per bunch.

PHYSIOLOGICAL
With evidence of bud formation (bolting) affecting > 1 stem per bunch.
DISORDERS
CONSIGNMENT CRITERIA
TOLERANCE PER Total minor defects (within allowance limit) to be < 2 defects per item Total minor defects (outside allowance limit) must not
CONSIGNMENT exceed 10% of consignment. Total major defects must not exceed 2 % of consignment. Combined Total not to exceed
10%.
PACKAGING & Packaging as per Woolworths requirements. Labelling to identify grower or agents name/brand (plus growers name/code if
LABELLING via an agent), address, contents, grade/class and size. Crate label: Best Before date not to exceed 12 days from date of
packing while providing not less than 9 days clear shelf life prior to expiry.
RECEIVAL Compliance with Quarantine Treatments (if required) for Interstate Consignment. Stacked to Ti Hi specifications onto a
CONDITIONS stabilised pallet as pre-ordered. Refrigerated van with air bag suspension, unless otherwise approved. Pulp
Temperature 4 10C.
CHEMICAL & All chemicals used pre/postharvest must be registered and approved for use in accordance with the requirements of
CONTAMINANT the APVMA regulatory system. Contaminants and Heavy Metals to comply to the FSANZ Food Standards Code MPCs
RESIDUES and MRLs.
MICROBIOLOGICAL Conformance to relevant criteria of the WQA Standard or Regulatory Criteria: E.Coli <10 cfu/g, Salmonella Not detected
CRITERIA per 25, Coagulase positive staphylococci <100 cfu/g; Thermotolerant coliforms <100 cfu/g, Listeria monocytogenes <10
cfu/g.
Specifications reviewable: eg. to account for specific regional effects or adverse seasonal impacts on quality or early or late seasonal
variances as agreed with each state operation and communicated formally in writing by Woolworths.

Woolworths Supermarkets : Authorised Distribution Only Issue Date : 9 September 2014

 Produce Specifications
PRODUCT : HERBS
TYPE : Rosemary Punnet
VARIETY : Various (Rosmarinus Officinalis)
GRADE : One
GENERAL APPEARANCE CRITERIA

COLOUR Dark green leaves on the top, downy white undersides; stems light green to brown.

VISUAL Leaves are stiff, narrow and slightly incurved at the edges; slightly rough surface due to presence of oil glands; leaves in
APPEARANCE
clusters at nodes along the thick central stem.
SENSORY Firm, thick stems and leaves, strong, distinctive aroma and flavour; no foreign tastes or odours.

SHAPE Long narrow leaves slightly pointed at the tips, clustered densely along straight stems.

SIZE Product Length: 20% of sprigs >50mm, 20% of sprigs >80mm, 60% of sprigs >110mm
Weight must meet minimum declared on retail pack
MATURITY Harvested while young, no more than one stem per bunch with woody stem and development of flower buds. Allow for
budding & flowering from May November due to seasonal variations.
MAJOR DEFECTS

INSECTS With obvious live insects or other pests eg scale, aphids.

With bacterial or fungal infection (eg bacterial soft rots, mould, leaf spots)
DISEASES
With distortion or yellow mottling due to viral infection.
With deep abrasion or crushed areas affecting > 10% of leaves
PHYSICAL / PEST
With obvious physical contamination.
DAMAGE With wilting or yellowing leaves (dehydrated, senescent).
With bleached areas on the surface of the leaf or stem (sunburn).
TEMPERATURE
INJURY With dark areas, water soaked stems or leaves (chilling injury)

MINOR DEFECTS

PHYSICAL / PEST With superficial insect or pest damage affecting > 10% of leaves per punnet
DAMAGE

SKIN MARKS / With superficial russeting, abrasion or rub damage affecting > 10% of leaves per punnet
BLEMISHES
With cuts, holes or splits affecting > 10% of leaves per punnet
CONSIGNMENT CRITERIA
TOLERANCE PER Total minor defects (within allowance limit) to be < 2 defects per item Total minor defects (outside allowance limit) must not exceed
CONSIGNMENT 10% of consignment. Total major defects must not exceed 2 % of consignment. Combined Total not to exceed 10%.
PACKAGING: RETAIL Packaging as per Woolworths requirements. Labelling to identify grower or agents name/brand (plus growers name/code if via an agent),
address, contents, grade/class, size, minimum net weight. Best Before date not to exceed 12 days from date of packing while providing not less than 9 days clear shelf
life prior to expiry

PACKAGING: RETAIL

TARE WEIGHT 14g

Polyethylene plastic rectangular
PACKAGING TYPE (Material) DIMENSIONS (CLOSED) 165mm (L) x 95mm (W) x 20mm (H)
punnet
GROSS WEIGHT 24g
RECEIVAL Compliance with Quarantine Treatments (if required) for Interstate Consignment. Stacked to Ti Hi specifications onto a
CONDITIONS stabilised pallet as pre-ordered. Refrigerated van with air bag suspension, unless otherwise approved. Pulp Temperature 4
10C.
CHEMICAL & All chemicals used pre/postharvest must be registered and approved for use in accordance with the requirements of the
CONTAMINANT APVMA regulatory system. Contaminants and Heavy Metals to comply to the FSANZ Food Standards Code MPCs and
RESIDUES MRLs.

MICROBIAL CRITERIA Conformance to relevant criteria of the WQA Standard or Regulatory Criteria: E.Coli <10 cfu/g, Salmonella Not detected per
(IF APPLICABLE) 25, Coagulase positive staphylococci <100 cfu/g; Thermotolerant coliforms <100 cfu/g, Listeria monocytogenes <10 cfu/g

Specifications reviewable: eg. to account for specific regional effects or adverse seasonal impacts on quality or early or late seasonal
variances as agreed with each state operation and communicated formally in writing by Woolworths.

Woolworths Supermarkets : Authorised Distribution Only Issue Date : 14 October 2014

 Produce Specifications
PRODUCT : HERBS
TYPE : Sage
VARIETY : Various (Salvia Officinalis)
GRADE : One
GENERAL APPEARANCE CRITERIA

COLOUR Light olive green / grey leaves; greyish green stem that may have a purple tinge; light coating of white down on stems
and young leaves. Brown discolouration is allowable on the base of the roots.
VISUAL Dull leaves with finely pebbled texture; veins prominent on leaf undersides; leaves branching in pairs from the short
APPEARANCE
main stem; no foreign matter.
SENSORY Firm stems; upright (not wilted) leaves; slightly bitter camphor like taste; no foreign taste or odours.
SHAPE Leaves are oval and slightly elongated towards the tips.
SIZE Bunch length > 160mm; bunch weight > 30 g.
Winter June to September: Bunch length > 100mm; bunch weight > 20g.
MATURITY Young shoots, not woody or with flower bud formation.
MAJOR DEFECTS

INSECTS With obvious live insects or other pests eg. scale, aphids.

DISEASES With bacterial or fungal infection (eg bacterial soft rots, mould, leaf spots)

With distortion or yellow mottling due to viral infection.

PHYSICAL / PEST With deep abrasion or crushed areas affecting > 10% of leaves
DAMAGE
With obvious physical contamination.

With wilting or yellowing leaves (dehydrated, senescent).

TEMPERATURE With bleached areas on the surface of the leaf or stem (sunburn).
INJURY
With dark areas, water-soaked stems or leaves (frost and freeze injury).

MINOR DEFECTS

PHYSICAL / PEST
With superficial insect or pest damage affecting > 10% of leaves per bunch.
DAMAGE

SKIN MARKS / With superficial russeting, abrasion or rub damage affecting > 10% of leaves per bunch.
BLEMISHES
With cuts, holes or splits affecting > 10% of leaves per bunch.

PHYSIOLOGICAL
With evidence of bud formation (bolting) affecting > 1 stem per bunch.
DISORDERS
CONSIGNMENT CRITERIA
TOLERANCE PER Total minor defects (within allowance limit) to be < 2 defects per item Total minor defects (outside allowance limit) must not
CONSIGNMENT exceed 10% of consignment. Total major defects must not exceed 2 % of consignment. Combined Total not to exceed
10%.
PACKAGING & Packaging as per Woolworths requirements. Labelling to identify grower or agents name/brand (plus growers name/code if
LABELLING via an agent), address, contents, grade/class and size. Crate label: Best Before date not to exceed 8 days from date of
packing while providing not less than 5 days clear shelf life prior to expiry.
RECEIVAL Compliance with Quarantine Treatments (if required) for Interstate Consignment. Stacked to Ti Hi specifications onto a
CONDITIONS stabilised pallet as pre-ordered. Refrigerated van with air bag suspension, unless otherwise approved. Pulp
Temperature 4 10 C.
CHEMICAL & All chemicals used pre/postharvest must be registered and approved for use in accordance with the requirements of
CONTAMINANT the APVMA regulatory system. Contaminants and Heavy Metals to comply to the FSANZ Food Standards Code MPCs
RESIDUES and MRLs.
MICROBIOLOGICAL Conformance to relevant criteria of the WQA Standard or Regulatory Criteria: E.Coli <10 cfu/g, Salmonella Not detected
CRITERIA per 25, Coagulase positive staphylococci <100 cfu/g; Thermotolerant coliforms <100 cfu/g, Listeria monocytogenes <10
cfu/g.
Specifications reviewable: eg. to account for specific regional effects or adverse seasonal impacts on quality or early or late seasonal
variances as agreed with each state operation and communicated formally in writing by Woolworths.

Woolworths Supermarkets : Authorised Distribution Only Issue Date : 9 September 2014

 Produce Specifications
PRODUCT : HERBS
TYPE : Sage Punnet
VARIETY : Various (Salvia Officinalis)
GRADE : One
GENERAL APPEARANCE CRITERIA

COLOUR Light olive green / grey leaves; greyish green stem that may have a purple tinge; light coating of white down on stems and
young leaves. Brown discolouration is allowable on the base of the roots.
VISUAL Dull leaves with finely pebbled texture; veins prominent on leaf undersides; leaves branching in pairs from the short main
APPEARANCE
stem; no foreign matter.
SENSORY Firm stems; upright (not wilted) leaves; slightly bitter camphor like taste; no foreign taste or odours.

SHAPE Leaves are oval and slightly elongated towards the tips.

SIZE Product Length: 20% of sprigs >50mm, 20% of sprigs >80mm, 60% of sprigs >110mm
Weight must meet minimum declared on retail pack
MATURITY Young shoots, not woody or with flower bud formation.

MAJOR DEFECTS

INSECTS With obvious live insects or other pests eg. scale, aphids.
With bacterial or fungal infection (eg bacterial soft rots, mould, leaf spots)
DISEASES
With distortion or yellow mottling due to viral infection.
With deep abrasion or crushed areas affecting > 10% of leaves
PHYSICAL / PEST
With obvious physical contamination.
DAMAGE With wilting or yellowing leaves (dehydrated, senescent).
With bleached areas on the surface of the leaf or stem (sunburn).
TEMPERATURE
INJURY With dark areas, water-soaked stems or leaves (Chilling injury).

MINOR DEFECTS

PHYSICAL / PEST With superficial insect or pest damage affecting > 10% of leaves per punnet.
DAMAGE
With superficial russeting, abrasion or rub damage affecting > 10% of leaves per punnet.
SKIN MARKS /
BLEMISHES With cuts, holes or splits affecting > 10% of leaves per punnet.

CONSIGNMENT CRITERIA
TOLERANCE PER Total minor defects (within allowance limit) to be < 2 defects per item Total minor defects (outside allowance limit) must not exceed
CONSIGNMENT 10% of consignment. Total major defects must not exceed 2 % of consignment. Combined Total not to exceed 10%.
PACKAGING: RETAIL Packaging as per Woolworths requirements. Labelling to identify grower or agents name/brand (plus growers name/code if via an agent),
address, contents, grade/class, size, minimum net weight. Best Before date not to exceed 8 days from date of packing while providing not less than 5 days clear shelf
life prior to expiry
TARE WEIGHT 14g
Polyethylene plastic rectangular
PACKAGING TYPE (Material) DIMENSIONS (CLOSED) 165mm (L) x 95mm (W) x 20mm (H)
punnet
GROSS WEIGHT 24g
RECEIVAL Compliance with Quarantine Treatments (if required) for Interstate Consignment. Stacked to Ti Hi specifications onto a
CONDITIONS stabilised pallet as pre-ordered. Refrigerated van with air bag suspension, unless otherwise approved. Pulp
Temperature 4 10 C.
MICROBIAL Conformance to relevant criteria of the WQA Standard or Regulatory Criteria: E.Coli <10 cfu/g, Salmonella Not
CRITERIA (IF detected per 25g, Coagulase positive staphylococci <100 cfu/g; Thermotolerant coliforms <100 cfu/g, Listeria
APPLICABLE) monocytogenes <10 cfu/g

CHEMICAL & All chemicals used pre/postharvest must be registered and approved for use in accordance with the requirements of
CONTAMINANT the APVMA regulatory system. Contaminants and Heavy Metals to comply to the FSANZ Food Standards Code MPCs
RESIDUES and MRLs.
Specifications reviewable: eg. to account for specific regional effects or adverse seasonal impacts on quality or early or late seasonal
variances as agreed with each state operation and communicated formally in writing by Woolworths.

Woolworths Supermarkets : Authorised Distribution Only Issue Date : 14 October 2014

 Produce Specifications
PRODUCT : HERBS
TYPE : Sorrel
VARIETY : French
GRADE : One
GENERAL APPEARANCE CRITERIA

COLOUR Bright green leaves and stem; stem may have a reddish tinge.

VISUAL
Long leaves with slightly undulating edges; thin stems; no foreign matter.
APPEARANCE

SENSORY Crisp, juicy stems, with upright (not wilted) leaves; acidic, slightly sour and bitter flavour; no foreign tastes or odours.

SHAPE Elongated, shield shaped leaves with long, thin stems.

SIZE Bunch diameter >20 mm; leaves 100 200 mm long.

MATURITY Harvested while young.

MAJOR DEFECTS

INSECTS With obvious live insects or other pests eg scale, aphids.

DISEASES With bacterial or fungal infection (eg bacterial soft rots, mould, leaf spots)

With distortion or yellow mottling due to viral infection.

PHYSICAL / PEST With deep abrasion or crushed areas affecting > 10% of leaves
DAMAGE
With obvious physical contamination.

With wilting or yellowing leaves (dehydrated, senescent).

TEMPERATURE With bleached areas on the surface of the leaf or stem (sunburn).
INJURY
With dark areas, water-soaked stems or leaves (frost and freeze injury).
MINOR DEFECTS
PHYSICAL / PEST
With superficial insect or pest damage affecting > 10% of leaves per bunch.
DAMAGE
SKIN MARKS / With superficial russeting, abrasion or rub damage affecting > 10% of leaves per bunch.
BLEMISHES
With cuts, holes or splits affecting > 10% of leaves per bunch.
PHYSIOLOGICAL
With evidence of bud formation (bolting) affecting > 1 stem per bunch.
DISORDERS
CONSIGNMENT CRITERIA
TOLERANCE PER Total minor defects (within allowance limit) to be < 2 defects per item Total minor defects (outside allowance limit) must not
CONSIGNMENT exceed 10% of consignment. Total major defects must not exceed 2 % of consignment. Combined Total not to exceed
10%.
PACKAGING & Packaging as per Woolworths requirements. Labelling to identify grower or agents name/brand (plus growers name/code if
LABELLING via an agent), address, contents, grade/class and size. Crate label: Best Before date not to exceed 8 days from date of
packing while providing not less than 5 days clear shelf life prior to expiry.
RECEIVAL Compliance with Quarantine Treatments (if required) for Interstate Consignment. Stacked to Ti Hi specifications onto a
CONDITIONS stabilised pallet as pre-ordered. Refrigerated van with air bag suspension, unless otherwise approved. Pulp
Temperature 4 10 C.
CHEMICAL & All chemicals used pre/postharvest must be registered and approved for use in accordance with the requirements of
CONTAMINANT the APVMA regulatory system. Contaminants and Heavy Metals to comply to the FSANZ Food Standards Code MPCs
RESIDUES and MRLs.
MICROBIOLOGICAL Conformance to relevant criteria of the WQA Standard or Regulatory Criteria: E.Coli <10 cfu/g, Salmonella Not detected
CRITERIA per 25, Coagulase positive staphylococci <100 cfu/g; Thermotolerant coliforms <100 cfu/g, Listeria monocytogenes <10
cfu/g.
Specifications reviewable: eg. to account for specific regional effects or adverse seasonal impacts on quality or early or late seasonal
variances as agreed with each state operation and communicated formally in writing by Woolworths.

Woolworths Supermarkets : Authorised Distribution Only Issue Date : 9 September 2014

 Produce Specifications
PRODUCT : HERBS
TYPE : Tarragon
VARIETY :
Various
(French/Mexican Tarragon (Not Russian))
GRADE : One
GENERAL APPEARANCE CRITERIA

COLOUR Dark to mid green leaves, with lighter green stems.

VISUAL APPEARANCE Smooth, leaves. Stems are branching, becoming brown and brittle near base with age.

SENSORY Soft, slightly drooping leaves; round, rigid stems, flavour and aroma is bittersweet, peppery with an anise undertone.
No foreign taste or smells

SHAPE Leaves are long and narrow and sometimes formed into three lobes at the ends; stems are round and slightly
branching.

SIZE Bunch length > 150 mm, bunch weight > 30g.

Winter June to September: Bunch length > 120mm; bunch weight > 20g.

MATURITY Harvested while young and tender.

MAJOR DEFECTS

INSECTS With obvious live insects or other pests eg. scale, aphids.

DISEASES With bacterial or fungal infection (eg bacterial soft rots, mould, leaf spots)

With distortion or yellow mottling due to viral infection.

PHYSICAL / PEST With deep abrasion or crushed areas affecting > 10% of leaves
DAMAGE
With obvious physical contamination.

With wilting or yellowing leaves (dehydrated, senescent).

TEMPERATURE With bleached areas on the surface of the leaf or stem (sunburn).
INJURY
With dark areas, water-soaked stems or leaves (frost and freeze injury).

MINOR DEFECTS

PHYSICAL / PEST
With superficial insect or pest damage affecting > 10% of leaves per bunch.
DAMAGE

SKIN MARKS / With superficial russeting, abrasion or rub damage affecting > 10% of leaves per bunch.
BLEMISHES
With cuts, holes or splits affecting > 10% of leaves per bunch.

PHYSIOLOGICAL
With evidence of bud formation (bolting) affecting > 1 stem per bunch.
DISORDERS
CONSIGNMENT CRITERIA
TOLERANCE PER Total minor defects (within allowance limit) to be < 2 defects per item Total minor defects (outside allowance limit) must
CONSIGNMENT not exceed 10% of consignment. Total major defects must not exceed 2 % of consignment. Combined Total not to
exceed 10%.
PACKAGING & Packaging as per Woolworths requirements. Labelling to identify grower or agents name/brand (plus growers name/code
LABELLING if via an agent), address, contents, grade/class and size. Crate label: Best Before date not to exceed 8 days from date
of packing while providing not less than 5 days clear shelf life prior to expiry.
RECEIVAL Compliance with Quarantine Treatments (if required) for Interstate Consignment. Stacked to Ti Hi specifications onto
CONDITIONS a stabilised pallet as pre-ordered. Refrigerated van with air bag suspension, unless otherwise approved. Pulp
Temperature 4 10 C.
CHEMICAL & All chemicals used pre/postharvest must be registered and approved for use in accordance with the requirements of
CONTAMINANT the APVMA regulatory system. Contaminants and Heavy Metals to comply to the FSANZ Food Standards Code
RESIDUES MPCs and MRLs.
MICROBIOLOGICAL Conformance to relevant criteria of the WQA Standard or Regulatory Criteria: E.Coli <10 cfu/g, Salmonella Not detected
CRITERIA per 25, Coagulase positive staphylococci <100 cfu/g; Thermotolerant coliforms <100 cfu/g, Listeria monocytogenes <10
cfu/g.
Specifications reviewable: eg. to account for specific regional effects or adverse seasonal impacts on quality or early or late seasonal
variances as agreed with each state operation and communicated formally in writing by Woolworths.

Woolworths Supermarkets : Authorised Distribution Only Issue Date : 9 September 2014

 Produce Specifications
PRODUCT : HERBS
TYPE : Tarragon Punnets
VARIETY : Various
GRADE : One
GENERAL APPEARANCE CRITERIA

COLOUR Dark to mid green leaves, with lighter green stems.

VISUAL
Smooth, leaves. Stems are branching, becoming brown and brittle near base with age.
APPEARANCE

SENSORY Soft, slightly drooping leaves; round, rigid stems, flavour and aroma is bittersweet, peppery with an anise undertone. No
foreign taste or smells

SHAPE Leaves are long and narrow and sometimes formed into three lobes at the ends; stems are round and slightly branching.

SIZE Product Length: 20% of sprigs >50mm, 20% of sprigs >80mm, 60% of sprigs >110mm
Weight must meet minimum declared on retail pack

MATURITY Harvested while young and tender. Allow for budding & flowering from May November due to seasonal variations.

MAJOR DEFECTS

INSECTS With obvious live insects or other pests eg. scale, aphids.

DISEASES With bacterial or fungal infection (eg bacterial soft rots, mould, leaf spots)

With distortion or yellow mottling due to viral infection.

PHYSICAL / PEST With deep abrasion or crushed areas affecting > 10% of leaves
DAMAGE
With obvious physical contamination.

With wilting or yellowing leaves (dehydrated, senescent).

TEMPERATURE With bleached areas on the surface of the leaf or stem (sunburn).
INJURY
With dark areas, water-soaked stems or leaves (chilling injury).

MINOR DEFECTS

PHYSICAL / PEST
With superficial insect or pest damage affecting > 10% of leaves per punnet.
DAMAGE

SKIN MARKS / With superficial russeting, abrasion or rub damage affecting > 10% of leaves per punnet.
BLEMISHES
With cuts, holes or splits affecting > 10% of leaves per punnet.

CONSIGNMENT CRITERIA
TOLERANCE PER Total minor defects (within allowance limit) to be < 2 defects per item Total minor defects (outside allowance limit) must not exceed
CONSIGNMENT 10% of consignment. Total major defects must not exceed 2 % of consignment. Combined Total not to exceed 10%.
PACKAGING: RETAIL Packaging as per Woolworths requirements. Labelling to identify grower or agents name/brand (plus growers name/code if via an
agent), address, contents, grade/class, size, minimum net weight. Best Before date not to exceed 8 days from date of packing while providing not less than
5 days clear shelf life prior to expiry
TARE WEIGHT 14g
Polyethylene plastic rectangular
PACKAGING TYPE (Material) DIMENSIONS (CLOSED) 165mm (L) x 95mm (W) x 20mm (H)
punnet
GROSS WEIGHT 24g
RECEIVAL CONDITIONS Compliance with Quarantine Treatments (if required) for Interstate Consignment. Stacked to Ti Hi specifications onto a stabilised
pallet as pre-ordered. Refrigerated van with air bag suspension, unless otherwise approved. Pulp Temperature 4 10 C.

MICROBIAL CRITERIA (IF Conformance to relevant criteria of the WQA Standard or Regulatory Criteria: E.Coli <10 cfu/g, Salmonella Not detected per 25,
APPLICABLE) Coagulase positive staphylococci <100 cfu/g; Thermotolerant coliforms <100 cfu/g, Listeria monocytogenes <10 cfu/g

CHEMICAL &
All chemicals used pre/postharvest must be registered and approved for use in accordance with the requirements of the APVMA
CONTAMINANT
regulatory system. Contaminants and Heavy Metals to comply to the FSANZ Food Standards Code MPCs and MRLs.
RESIDUES

Specifications reviewable: eg. to account for specific regional effects or adverse seasonal impacts on quality or early or late seasonal
variances as agreed with each state operation and communicated formally in writing by Woolworths.

Woolworths Supermarkets : Authorised Distribution Only Issue Date : 14 October 2014

 Produce Specifications
PRODUCT : HERBS
TYPE : Thyme
VARIETY : Lemon (Thymus X Citriodorus)
GRADE : One
GENERAL APPEARANCE CRITERIA

COLOUR Mid green leaves; green to purplish brown stem; may have small, purple flowers.
VISUAL
APPEARANCE Tiny, glossy leaves clustered densely along wiry, thin, highly branched stems; no foreign matter.

SENSORY Firm stems and leaves; highly aromatic; strong, herb flavour with lemony overtones; no foreign tastes or odours.
SHAPE Tiny oval to round leaves.
SIZE Bunch length 100 - 200 mm long, bunch weight > 20g.
MATURITY Firm, erect foliage; stems not thickened or woody. Allow for budding & flowering from May November due to
seasonal variations.
MAJOR DEFECTS

INSECTS With obvious live insects or other pests eg scale, aphids.

DISEASES With bacterial or fungal infection (eg bacterial soft rots, mould, leaf spots)

With distortion or yellow mottling due to viral infection.

PHYSICAL / PEST With deep abrasion or crushed areas affecting > 10% of leaves
DAMAGE
With obvious physical contamination.

With wilting or yellowing leaves (dehydrated, senescent).

TEMPERATURE With bleached areas on the surface of the leaf or stem (sunburn).
INJURY
With dark areas, water-soaked stems or leaves (frost and freeze injury).

MINOR DEFECTS

PHYSICAL / PEST
With superficial insect or pest damage affecting > 10% of leaves per bunch.
DAMAGE

SKIN MARKS / With superficial russeting, abrasion or rub damage affecting > 10% of leaves per bunch.
BLEMISHES
With cuts, holes or splits affecting > 10% of leaves per bunch.

PHYSIOLOGICAL
With evidence of bud formation (bolting) affecting > 1 stem per bunch.
DISORDERS

CONSIGNMENT CRITERIA

TOLERANCE PER Total minor defects (within allowance limit) to be < 2 defects per item Total minor defects (outside allowance limit) must not
CONSIGNMENT exceed 10% of consignment. Total major defects must not exceed 2 % of consignment. Combined Total not to exceed
10%.

PACKAGING & Packaging as per Woolworths requirements. Labelling to identify grower or agents name/brand (plus growers name/code if
LABELLING via an agent), address, contents, grade/class and size. Crate label: Best Before date not to exceed 8 days from date of
packing while providing not less than 5 days clear shelf life prior to expiry.

RECEIVAL Compliance with Quarantine Treatments (if required) for Interstate Consignment. Stacked to Ti Hi specifications onto a
CONDITIONS stabilised pallet as pre-ordered. Refrigerated van with air bag suspension, unless otherwise approved. Pulp
Temperature 4 10C.

CHEMICAL & All chemicals used pre/postharvest must be registered and approved for use in accordance with the requirements of
CONTAMINANT the APVMA regulatory system. Contaminants and Heavy Metals to comply to the FSANZ Food Standards Code MPCs
RESIDUES and MRLs.
MICROBIOLOGICAL Conformance to relevant criteria of the WQA Standard or Regulatory Criteria: E.Coli <10 cfu/g, Salmonella Not detected
CRITERIA per 25, Coagulase positive staphylococci <100 cfu/g; Thermotolerant coliforms <100 cfu/g, Listeria monocytogenes <10
cfu/g.
Specifications reviewable: eg. to account for specific regional effects or adverse seasonal impacts on quality or early or late seasonal
variances as agreed with each state operation and communicated formally in writing by Woolworths.

Woolworths Supermarkets : Authorised Distribution Only Issue Date : 9 September 2014

 Produce Specifications
PRODUCT : HERBS
TYPE : Thyme Punnets
VARIETY : Lemon (Thymus X Citriodorus)
GRADE : One
GENERAL APPEARANCE CRITERIA

COLOUR Mid green leaves; green to purplish brown stem; may have small, purple flowers.

VISUAL
APPEARANCE Tiny, glossy leaves clustered densely along wiry, thin, highly branched stems; no foreign matter.

SENSORY Firm stems and leaves; highly aromatic; strong, herb flavour with lemony overtones; no foreign tastes or odours.

SHAPE Tiny oval to round leaves.

SIZE Product Length: 20% of sprigs >50mm, 20% of sprigs >80mm, 60% of sprigs >110mm
Weight must meet minimum declared on retail pack
MATURITY Firm, erect foliage; stems not thickened or woody. Allow for budding & flowering from May November due to seasonal

variations.
MAJOR DEFECTS

INSECTS With obvious live insects or other pests eg scale, aphids.

DISEASES With bacterial or fungal infection (eg bacterial soft rots, mould, leaf spots)

With distortion or yellow mottling due to viral infection.

PHYSICAL / PEST With deep abrasion or crushed areas affecting > 10% of leaves
DAMAGE
With obvious physical contamination.

With wilting or yellowing leaves (dehydrated, senescent).

TEMPERATURE With bleached areas on the surface of the leaf or stem (sunburn).
INJURY
With dark areas, water soaked stems or leaves (chilling injury)
MINOR DEFECTS

PHYSICAL / PEST With superficial insect or pest damage affecting > 10% of leaves per punnet
DAMAGE

SKIN MARKS / With superficial russeting, abrasion or rub damage affecting > 10% of leaves per punnet
BLEMISHES
With cuts, holes or splits affecting > 10% of leaves per punnet
CONSIGNMENT CRITERIA

TOLERANCE PER Total minor defects (within allowance limit) to be < 2 defects per item Total minor defects (outside allowance limit) must not
CONSIGNMENT
exceed 10% of consignment. Total major defects must not exceed 2 % of consignment. Combined Total not to exceed 10%.
PACKAGING: RETAIL Packaging as per Woolworths requirements. Labelling to identify grower or agents name/brand (plus growers name/code if via an
agent), address, contents, grade/class, size, minimum net weight. Best Before date not to exceed 12 days from date of packing while providing not less
than 9 days clear shelf life prior to expiry
TARE WEIGHT 14g
PACKAGING TYPE (Material) Polyethylene plastic rectangular punnet DIMENSIONS (CLOSED) 165mm (L) x 95mm (W) x 20mm (H)
GROSS WEIGHT 24g

RECEIVAL Compliance with Quarantine Treatments (if required) for Interstate/ International Consignment. Stacked to Ti Hi specifications
CONDITIONS onto a stabilised pallet as pre-ordered. Refrigerated van with air bag suspension, unless otherwise approved. Pulp
Temperature 4-10C for Receival.

CHEMICAL & All chemicals used pre/postharvest must be registered and approved for use in accordance with the requirements of the
CONTAMINANT APVMA regulatory system. Contaminants and Heavy Metals to comply to the FSANZ Food Standards Code MPCs and
RESIDUES MRLs.

MICROBIAL CRITERIA Conformance to relevant criteria of the WQA Standard or Regulatory Criteria: E.Coli <10 cfu/g, Salmonella Not detected per
(IF APPLICABLE) 25, Coagulase positive staphylococci <100 cfu/g; Thermotolerant coliforms <100 cfu/g, Listeria monocytogenes <10 cfu/g

Specifications reviewable: eg. to account for specific regional effects or adverse seasonal impacts on quality or early or late seasonal
variances as agreed with each state operation and communicated formally in writing by Woolworths.

Woolworths Supermarkets : Authorised Distribution Only Issue Date : 14 October 2014

 Produce Specifications
PRODUCT : HERBS
TYPE : Thyme
VARIETY : Various (Thymus Vulgaris)
GRADE : One
GENERAL APPEARANCE CRITERIA
Mid green - grey green leaves; green to purplish brown stem. Brown discolouration is allowable on the base of the
COLOUR
roots.
VISUAL APPEARANCE Tiny leaves clustered densely along wiry, highly branched stems; no foreign matter.
SENSORY Firm stems and leaves; highly aromatic with strong, slightly bitter herb flavour; no foreign tastes or odours.
SHAPE Tiny oval leaves, slightly pointed at the tips.
SIZE Bunch length > 130mm; bunch weight > 30g.
Winter June to September: Bunch length > 100mm; bunch weight > 20g.
MATURITY Firm, erect foliage; stems not thickened or woody. Allow for budding & flowering from May November due to
seasonal variations.
MAJOR DEFECTS

INSECTS With obvious live insects or other pests eg. scale, aphids.

DISEASES With bacterial or fungal infection (eg bacterial soft rots, mould, leaf spots)

With distortion or yellow mottling due to viral infection.

PHYSICAL / PEST With deep abrasion or crushed areas affecting > 10% of leaves
DAMAGE
With obvious physical contamination.

With wilting or yellowing leaves (dehydrated, senescent).

TEMPERATURE With bleached areas on the surface of the leaf or stem (sunburn).
INJURY
With dark areas, water-soaked stems or leaves (frost and freeze injury).

MINOR DEFECTS

PHYSICAL / PEST
With superficial insect or pest damage affecting > 10% of leaves per bunch.
DAMAGE

SKIN MARKS / With superficial russeting, abrasion or rub damage affecting > 10% of leaves per bunch.
BLEMISHES
With cuts, holes or splits affecting > 10% of leaves per bunch.

PHYSIOLOGICAL
With evidence of bud formation (bolting) affecting > 1 stem per bunch.
DISORDERS

CONSIGNMENT CRITERIA

TOLERANCE PER Total minor defects (within allowance limit) to be < 2 defects per item Total minor defects (outside allowance limit) must
CONSIGNMENT not exceed 10% of consignment. Total major defects must not exceed 2 % of consignment. Combined Total not to
exceed 10%.

PACKAGING & Packaging as per Woolworths requirements. Labelling to identify grower or agents name/brand (plus growers name/code
LABELLING if via an agent), address, contents, grade/class and size. Crate label: Best Before date not to exceed 12 days from date
of packing while providing not less than 9 days clear shelf life prior to expiry.

RECEIVAL Compliance with Quarantine Treatments (if required) for Interstate Consignment. Stacked to Ti Hi specifications onto
CONDITIONS a stabilised pallet as pre-ordered. Refrigerated van with air bag suspension, unless otherwise approved. Pulp
Temperature 4 10 C.

CHEMICAL & All chemicals used pre/postharvest must be registered and approved for use in accordance with the requirements of
CONTAMINANT the APVMA regulatory system. Contaminants and Heavy Metals to comply to the FSANZ Food Standards Code
RESIDUES MPCs and MRLs.
MICROBIOLOGICAL Conformance to relevant criteria of the WQA Standard or Regulatory Criteria: E.Coli <10 cfu/g, Salmonella Not detected
CRITERIA per 25, Coagulase positive staphylococci <100 cfu/g; Thermotolerant coliforms <100 cfu/g, Listeria monocytogenes <10
cfu/g.
Specifications reviewable: eg. to account for specific regional effects or adverse seasonal impacts on quality or early or late seasonal
variances as agreed with each state operation and communicated formally in writing by Woolworths.

Woolworths Supermarkets : Authorised Distribution Only Issue Date :9 September 2014

 Produce Specifications
PRODUCT : HERBS
TYPE : Thyme Punnet
VARIETY : Various
GRADE : One
GENERAL APPEARANCE CRITERIA

COLOUR Mid green - grey green leaves; green to purplish brown stem. Brown discolouration is allowable on the base of the roots.

VISUAL
Tiny leaves clustered densely along wiry, highly branched stems; no foreign matter.
APPEARANCE

SENSORY Firm stems and leaves; highly aromatic with strong, slightly bitter herb flavour; no foreign tastes or odours.

SHAPE Tiny oval leaves, slightly pointed at the tips.

SIZE Product Length: 20% of sprigs >50mm, 20% of sprigs >80mm, 60% of sprigs >110mm
Weight must meet minimum declared on retail pack
MATURITY Firm, erect foliage; stems not thickened or woody. Allow for budding & flowering from May November due to seasonal variations.

MAJOR DEFECTS

INSECTS With obvious live insects or other pests eg. scale, aphids.

DISEASES With bacterial or fungal infection (eg bacterial soft rots, mould, leaf spots)

With distortion or yellow mottling due to viral infection.

PHYSICAL / PEST With deep abrasion or crushed areas affecting > 10% of leaves per punnet.
DAMAGE
With obvious physical contamination.

With wilting or yellowing leaves (dehydrated, senescent).

TEMPERATURE With bleached areas on the surface of the leaf or stem (sunburn).
INJURY
With dark areas, water-soaked stems or leaves (chilling injury).

MINOR DEFECTS

PHYSICAL / PEST
With superficial insect or pest damage affecting > 10% of leaves per punnet.
DAMAGE

SKIN MARKS / With superficial russeting, abrasion or rub damage affecting > 10% of leaves per punnet.
BLEMISHES
With cuts, holes or splits affecting > 10% of leaves per punnet.

CONSIGNMENT CRITERIA
TOLERANCE PER Total minor defects (within allowance limit) to be < 2 defects per item Total minor defects (outside allowance limit) must not exceed 10% of
CONSIGNMENT consignment. Total major defects must not exceed 2 % of consignment. Combined Total not to exceed 10%.
PACKAGING: RETAIL Packaging as per Woolworths requirements. Labelling to identify grower or agents name/brand (plus growers name/code if via an
agent), address, contents, grade/class, size, minimum net weight. Best Before date not to exceed 12 days from date of packing while providing not less
than 9 days clear shelf life prior to expiry
TARE WEIGHT 14g
Polyethylene plastic rectangular
PACKAGING TYPE (Material) DIMENSIONS (CLOSED) 165mm (L) x 95mm (W) x 20mm (H)
punnet
GROSS WEIGHT 24g
CONSIGNMENT CRITERIA

RECEIVAL Compliance with Quarantine Treatments (if required) for Interstate Consignment. Stacked to Ti Hi specifications onto a stabilised pallet
CONDITIONS as pre-ordered. Refrigerated van with air bag suspension, unless otherwise approved. Pulp Temperature 4 10 C.

MICROBIAL CRITERIA Conformance to relevant criteria of the WQA Standard or Regulatory Criteria: E.Coli <10 cfu/g, Salmonella Not detected per 25,
(IF APPLICABLE) Coagulase positive staphylococci <100 cfu/g; Thermotolerant coliforms <100 cfu/g, Listeria monocytogenes <10 cfu/g

CHEMICAL &
All chemicals used pre/postharvest must be registered and approved for use in accordance with the requirements of the APVMA
CONTAMINANT
regulatory system. Contaminants and Heavy Metals to comply to the FSANZ Food Standards Code MPCs and MRLs.
RESIDUES

Specifications reviewable: eg. to account for specific regional effects or adverse seasonal impacts on quality or early or late seasonal
variances as agreed with each state operation and communicated formally in writing by Woolworths.

Woolworths Supermarkets : Authorised Distribution Only Issue Date : 14 October 2014