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 …
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 …
PACA License Application - Agricultural Marketing Service
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, …
ePACA - Agricultural Marketing Service
PACA License Search. Search PACA licensee information, including informal and formal complaint information. PACA License Search; PACA Search Tip Sheet (pdf) ePACA Portal. …
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 …
PACA Trust - Agricultural Marketing Service
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. When a supplier …
PACA Contacts - Agricultural Marketing Service
AMS, Fair Trade Practices Program, PACA Division 100 Riverside Parkway, Suite 101 Fredericksburg, VA 22406 Telephone: 800-495-7222 (toll free) Ext. #3 or 540-376-6022 (local) …
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 …
Dispute Resolution - Agricultural Marketing Service
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 …
To find the status of a PACA license holder go to the PACA website at https://www.ams.usda.gov/rules-regulations/paca/epacaportal and click on the PACA License …