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§51.1141. U.S. Fancy.

7 C.F.R. § 51.1141

“U.S. Fancy” consists of oranges which meet the following requirements:
(a)
Basic requirements—
(1)
Discoloration— Not more than one-tenth of the surface, in the aggregate, may be affected by discoloration. (See § 51.1161.);
(2)
Firm;
(3)
Mature;
(4)
Similar varietal characteristics;
(5)
Smooth texture;
(6)
Well colored; and,
(7)
Well formed.
(b)
Free from—
(1)
Ammoniation;
(2)
Buckskin;
(3)
Caked melanose;
(4)
Creasing;
(5)
Decay;
(6)
Scab;
(7)
Split navels;
(8)
Sprayburn;
(9)
Undeveloped segments;
(10)
Unhealed skin breaks; and,
(11)
Wormy fruit.
(c)
Free from injury caused by—
(1)
Bruises;
(2)
Green spots;
(3)
Oil spots;
(4)
Rough, wide or protruding navels;
(5)
Scale;
(6)
Scars;
(7)
Skin breakdown; and,
(8)
Thorn scratches.
(d)
Free from damage caused by—
(1)
Dirt or other foreign material;
(2)
Disease;
(3)
Dryness or mushy condition;
(4)
Hail;
(5)
Insects;
(6)
Riciness or woodiness;
(7)
Sunburn; and,
(8)
Other means.
(e)
For tolerances see § 51.1151.
(f)
Internal quality— Lots meeting the internal requirements for “U.S. Grade AA Juice (Double A)” or “U.S. Grade A Juice” may be so specified in connection with the grade. (See §§ 51.1176-51.1179.)
Notes, amendments, and revision history

Source

Source: 61 FR 20708, May 8, 1996, unless otherwise noted.

Authority

Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1621-1627.