§51.2336. Tolerances.
7 C.F.R. § 51.2336
In order to allow for variations incident to proper grading and handling, the following tolerances by count, shall be permitted in any lot:
U.S. Fancy and U.S. No. 1.
For defects at shipping point. 2 8 percent for fruit which fail to meet the requirements of the specified grade: Provided, That included in this amount not more than 4 percent shall be allowed for defects causing serious damage, including in this latter amount not more than 1 percent for fruit affected by internal breakdown or decay.
For defects en route or at destination. 12 percent for fruit which fail to meet the requirements of the specified grade: Provided, That included in this amount not more than the following percentages shall be allowed for defects:
8 percent for permanent defects;
6 percent for defects causing serious damage, including therein not more than 4 percent for serious damage by permanent defects and not more than 2 percent for fruit affected by internal breakdown or decay.
U.S. No. 2.
For defects at shipping point. 2 8 percent for fruit which fail to meet the requirements of this grade: Provided, That included in this amoung not more than 4 percent shall be allowed for sunscald, insects, internal breakdown or decay, including in this latter amount not more than 1 percent for fruit affected by internal breakdown or decay.
For defects en route or at destination. 12 percent for fruit which fail to meet the requirements of this grade: Provided, That included in this amount not more than the following percentages shall be allowed for defects:
8 percent for permanent defects including therein not more than 4 percent for sunscald, or insects; and,
2 percent for internal breakdown or decay.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Source
Source: 47 FR 34513, Aug. 10, 1982, unless otherwise noted.
Authority
Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1621-1627.