ISO 5524:1991 PDF

Overview

ISO 5524:1991 is an international standard providing comprehensive guidelines for the cold storage and refrigerated transport of tomatoes (Lycopersicon lycopersicum). Developed by ISO Technical Committee ISO/TC 34 on agricultural food products, this standard aims to maintain tomato quality, reduce spoilage, and optimize handling practices during cold chain logistics. It covers recommendations from harvest to final storage, focusing on temperature control, packaging, humidity, and transport conditions tailored to different tomato maturities. Although initially published in 1991, it remains relevant for maintaining post-harvest quality in fresh tomato supply chains worldwide.