Revision of Seven U.S. Grade Standards for Canned Tomato Products
The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is revising seven U.S. grade standards for canned tomato products. AMS is updating the color sections in the grade standards, replacing the two-term grading system (dual-nomenclature) with a single term, and making editorial changes. AMS is also changing the spelling of "catsup"
| Agency | Agriculture Department, Agricultural Marketing Service |
|---|---|
| Document type | Notice |
| Published | 2026-05-13 |
| Summary | The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is revising seven U.S. grade standards for canned tomato products. AMS is updating the color sections in the grade standards, replacing the two-term grading system (dual-nomenclature) with a single term, and making editorial changes. AMS is also changing the spelling of "catsup" to the more commonly used term "ketchup." |
| Document number | 2026-09504 |
| Official record | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/13/2026-09504/revision-of-seven-us-grade-standards-for-canned-tomato-products |