Imposition of qualitative control at the export of Ocra Regulations 2000 (P.I. 169/2000).

The provisions of the present regulations are applied in Ocra ( the common greek name is Bamia) to be exported -of the varieties of Hibiscus esculentus L. plant species- that is intended to be disposed for human consumption in fresh condition. Ocra intended for industrial processing is excluded by the present regulations. Export is allowed provided that the final product to be placed onto the market fulfils the terms of the present text. In particular, these regulations set forth standards regarding qualitative categories ("I" and "II" categories), characteristics of qualitative categories, minimum quality standards, classification at size, packing and appearance, labelling.