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§51.688. U.S. No. 3.

7 C.F.R. § 51.688

“U.S. No. 3” consists of oranges which meet the following requirements:
(a)
Basic requirements—
(1)
Mature;
(2)
May be misshapen;
(3)
May be poorly colored. Not more than 25 percent of the surface may be of a solid dark green color;
(4)
May be slightly spongy;
(5)
May have rough texture;
(6)
Not seriously lumpy or cracked; and
(7)
Similar varietal characteristics.
(b)
Free from—
(1)
Decay;
(2)
Unhealed skin breaks; and
(3)
Wormy fruit.
(c)
Free from very serious damage caused by other means.
(d)
For tolerances see § 51.689.
Notes, amendments, and revision history

Amendments

[85 FR 68426, Oct. 29, 2020]

Source

Source: 34 FR 13909, Aug. 30, 1969; 34 FR 14325, Sept. 12, 1969, unless otherwise noted. Redesignated at 42 FR 32514, June 27, 1977, and further redesignated at 46 FR 63203, Dec. 31, 1981.

Authority

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

Amendments

[85 FR 68426, Oct. 29, 2020]