The Fruit and Vegetable (F&V) Inspection Program offers an unbiased, third-party inspection service for the produce industry in Michigan and throughout the United States. F & V inspections are based on both USDA and Michigan standards, processor specifications, and /or industry requests. USDA standards are used nationwide as a basis for purchase and resolving disputes. With the exception of federal programs and exports, the program is voluntary. All F & V staff are required to be licensed by USDA on each commodity they inspect.