A-A-20247 Food Packet, Survival, Abandon Ship S/S by A-A-20331This CID covers abandon ship, survival food packets, packed in commercially acceptable containers, suitable for use by Federal, State, local governments, and other interested parties; and as a component of operational rations. The food packet is intended to provide survivors in inflatable life rafts adequate nutrition for 3 days.

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4. MANUFACTURER'S/DISTRIBUTOR'S NOTES. Manufacturer's/distributor's products shall meet the requirements of the:

- Salient characteristics (Sec. 5).

- Analytical requirements: as specified by the purchaser (Sec. 6).

- Manufacturer's/distributor's assurance (Sec. 7).

- Regulatory requirements (Sec. 8).

- Quality assurance provisions: as specified by the purchaser (Sec. 9).

- Packaging requirements other than commercial: as specified by the purchaser (Sec. 10).

5. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS.

5.1 Processing. The survival food packet shall be prepared in accordance with good manufacturing practices (21 CFR Part 110).

5.2 Raw ingredients. The survival food packet shall contain flour, shortening, sweeteners, and natural and artificial flavorings. The survival food packet may contain, but is not limited to, the following ingredients: thickening agents, water, salt, coconut, almond paste, artificial colors, and preservatives.

5.2.1 Food Chemicals Codex purity. The ingredients used in the survival food packet that are listed in the Food Chemicals Codex shall comply with the purity standards of the Food Chemicals Codex.

5.2.2 Fortification. When specified in the solicitation, contract, or purchase order, the survival food packet shall be fortified with Vitamin A (Palmitate), Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid), Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine), Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Niacin, Calcium, Iron, Folate, and Minerals.

5.3 Finished product. The survival food packet shall consist of components that do not provoke thirst while maintaining the following characteristics.

5.3.1 Caloric content. The survival food packet shall have a minimum of 10,000 kJ (2,400 calories)

food content.

5.3.2 Odor and flavor. The survival food packet shall have no off-odors or off-flavors and shall have a flavor typical of its kind.

5.3.3 Physical characteristics. In addition to meeting the U.S. Coast Guard Guidelines for Approval of Emergency Provisions for Lifeboats and Liferafts, the survival food packet shall not exceed 600 cm3