§51.1403. U.S. Standard.
7 C.F.R. § 51.1403
“U.S. Standard” consists of pecans in the shell which meet the following requirements:
Free from loose extraneous or foreign material;
Kernels well cured;
Moisture content shall be not more than 6 percent, unless otherwise specified;
No requirement for fullness of kernel;
No requirement for uniformity of color of shells or kernels;
May contain kernels that are “dark amber” or darker, unless specified to a lighter color classification; and
Shells and kernels are free from damage by any cause.
For tolerances see § 51.1406.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Source
Source: 89 FR 53341, June 26, 2024, unless otherwise noted.
Authority
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1621-1627.