A-A-20063 Noodles, Egg, EnrichedThis Commercial Item Description CID covers enriched egg noodles, packed in commercially acceptable containers, suitable for use by the Federal Government.

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A-A-20063C

3.4.2  Analytical testing:  The sample shall be analyzed using the following methods of the

Official Methods of Analysis of the AOAC International:

3.4.3  Test results:  The test results shall be reported to the nearest 0.01 percent.  Any result not conforming to the finished product requirements shall be cause for rejection of the lot.

3.5  Cook test:  The enriched egg noodles shall be cooked in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.  The cooked enriched egg noodles shall be firm but tender, have a characteristic flavor, odor, and color, and shall not adhere together in a mass that cannot be separated by a fork or similar utensil.  Cooking instructions shall be printed on the package label, or as specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order.

4.  REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS.

4.1  The delivered enriched egg noodles shall comply with all applicable provisions of the

Egg Products Inspection Act and regulations promulgated thereunder.  The delivered enriched egg noodles shall comply with all applicable Federal and State mandatory requirements and regulations relating to the preparation, packaging, labeling, storage, distribution, and sale of the enriched egg noodles within the commercial marketplace.  Delivered enriched egg

noodles shall comply with all applicable provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic

Act and regulations promulgated thereunder.

5.  QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS.

5.1  Product conformance.  The enriched egg noodles provided shall meet the salient characteristics of this CID, conform to the producer's own specifications, standards, and quality assurance practices, and be the same enriched egg noodles offered for sale in the commercial market.  The Government reserves the right to require proof of such conformance.

5.2  Quality assurance.  When required in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order, the Federal Grain Inspection Service (FGIS), U.S. Department of Agriculture, shall determine the quality assurance of the enriched egg noodles according to FGIS procedures.  The enriched egg noodles shall be examined or analyzed as applicable in accordance with applicable

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