Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA)
PACA protects businesses dealing in fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables by establishing and enforcing a code of fair business practices and by helping companies resolve business disputes. AMS is responsible for administering PACA and offers many PACA-related services to the produce industry.
PACA Licensing - Agricultural Marketing Service
A PACA license is proof to your customers and suppliers that you are a serious business person who can be trusted to honor the terms of your contracts. The PACA license is the key to ensuring that traders meet their contractual obligations under the law.
Common Questions & Answers | Agricultural Marketing Service
What is the purpose of the PACA? The Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) facilitates fair trading practices in the marketing of fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables in interstate and foreign commerce.
ePACA - Agricultural Marketing Service
Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) ePACA. The ePACA Portal is a centralized location for submitting or renewing a license application, searching license status and filing informal complaints. PACA License Search.
Dispute Resolution - Agricultural Marketing Service
Rules & Regulations. Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) Dispute Resolution. PACA provides a forum where firms that buy and sell fruits and vegetables can settle commercial disputes outside of the civil court system through: Informal complaint - if your firm is involved in a dispute, you can file an informal reparation complaint ...
PACA Trust - Agricultural Marketing Service
Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) PACA Trust. The PACA trust provisions put sellers of fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables in a priority status in the event their buyers become insolvent or file for bankruptcy protection.
PACA Contacts - Agricultural Marketing Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture. AMS, Fair Trade Practices Program, PACA Division. National License Center. 1400 Independence Ave. SW. Room 2507-S. Washington, DC 20250-0242. Telephone: 800-495-7222 (toll free) or 202-260-8556 (local) Fax: 202-260-8575.
PACA License Application - Agricultural Marketing Service
PACA License Application. In general, any person who buys or sells more than 2,000 pounds of fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables in any given day is required to be licensed under the PACA. Wholesalers, processors, truckers, grocery wholesalers, and foodservice firms fit …
FAQ’s: Related to COVID-19 impact on the Fruit and Vegetable …
Yes, the PACA Division is operating during the COVID-19 emergency. PACA staff are available to respond to phone and email inquiries. The PACA Division encourages industry members to apply for a PACA license, renew their existing PACA licenses, and submit informal complaints through the ePACA portal.
Education & Training - Agricultural Marketing Service
You need to know the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA)—the law that enforces fair-trade practices in the produce industry. Failing to understand and comply with the provisions of the law can put your business at a competitive disadvantage. Online PACA Training