Pride of New York Product Standards
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Standards in effect as of SEPTEMBER 2003
Food and agricultural products that are produced in New York State or food products which are processed in New York State are eligible for participation in the Pride of New York Program.
The following products which meet or exceed applicable requirements of New York State and federal laws and the following standards have been approved.
If your product is not listed, you must seek approval from the Department for inclusion in the Program by calling (800) 554-4501 or sending an e-mail to prideofny@agmkt.state.ny.us
Bottled Water
Bottled water shall be from a New York State source and in compliance with New York State Department of Health Regulations (“Bottled and Bulk Water Standards,” Part5, Subpart 5-6; 10 NYCRR). Bottled water which is distributed in the City of New York shall also be in compliance with the regulations governing the sale of bottled water within such city.
Christmas Trees
Christmas trees shall be fresh, fragrant, of good to excellent color, and able to retain at least two years’ needles. All trees should be shaped for uniformity.
Fresh Produce - US No. 1 unless otherwise noted
Vegetables
Asparagus, Fresh
Beans
Beets
Broccoli
Brussels Spouts
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Celery
Corn, Sweet
Cucumbers
Cucumbers, Greenhouse
Eggplant
Endive, Escarole or Chicory
Garlic
Greens
Horseradish Roots
Kale
Lettuce, Greenhouse Leaf
Lettuce
Mushrooms
Onions
Onions, Common Green
Onions (Other than Bermuda-Granex-Grano and Creole Types)
Onion Sets
Parsley
Parsnips
Peas, Fresh
Peppers, Sweet
Potatoes
Radishes
Rhubarb (Field Grown)
Spinach, Bunched
Spinach Leaves
Spinach Plants
Squash, Fall & Winter and Squash, Summer
Tomatoes, Fresh
Tomatoes, Greenhouse
Tomatoes, Plants
Turnips or Rutabagas
Fruits
Apples - US Extra Fancy (except Macs)
US Fancy or better (Macs)
Apricots
Blackberries
Blueberries
Cantaloupes
Cherries, Sweet
Cranberries
Grapes
Melons
Peaches
Pears
Plums and Prunes, Fresh
Raspberries
Strawberries
Watermelons
Fresh Cut Products (e.g. broccoli florets, carrot sticks, salad mixes)
Fresh cut products shall be fresh, crisp and/or firm; and shall have normal color and odor characteristic of fresh cut product. In order to allow for variations incident to proper grading and handling, and packing, the following tolerances shall apply: Not more than 10% of the packages by count or not more than 10% of the contents of any package by volume may be materially affected, including not more than 5% seriously affected, by defects or combination of defects which detract from the appearance, edible or shipping quality of the package or its contents.
Ginseng
Ginseng shall be from a New York State source and in compliance with New York State Department of Environmental Conservation regulations (“New York State American Ginseng Regulations,” 6 NYCRR Sections 193.4 – 193.8).
Honey
U.S. Standard C.
Maple Syrup
Maple syrup shall meet the standards for Grade A maple syrup set forth in Department regulations (1 NYCRR, Part 175).
Poultry and Poultry Products
Poultry and poultry products shall meet applicable requirements of Department regulations (1 NYCRR Part 340).
Processed Food Products
Processed food products shall meet all applicable requirements of New York State and federal laws.
Shell Eggs
Producers of shell eggs must be participating members of the New York Egg Quality Assurance Program administered by the Department’s Division of Animal Industry.
Turf Grass
Turf grass shall be inspected pursuant to Section 166 of the Agriculture and Markets Law, and be apparently free of weeds, injurious insects, rocks and debris.
Vegetable Sprouts
Vegetable sprouts shall be sprouts of similar varietal characteristics, except when clearly marked to indicate a mix, which are fresh (not withered), crisp (turgid and succulent), and free from any abnormal odors, disease and decay (decomposition of tissue particles). In addition, bean sprouts shall be free from hulls, translucence and light brown discoloration extending more than 1/2-inch from root tips. In order to allow for variations incident to proper grading and handling the following tolerances shall apply: For defects, not more than 5% of the sprouts in any lot may fail to meet the requirements of these specifications, but not more than .05% of this amount shall be allowed for sprouts affected by disease or decay. For a tolerance of less than 10%, individual packages in any lot shall not have more than double the tolerance specified; provided that the averages for the entire lot are within the tolerances specified.
Wine
For a winery to be eligible to participate in the Pride of New York program, the wine shall:
- Qualify to be labeled with a New York, or region within New York, appellation of origin;
- Have been produced by a winery which fermented not less than 75% of such wine within New York; and
- Meet all applicable requirements of New York State and federal laws.
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