Division C Classification

Peaches and nectarines are classified into three classes as defined below:

1. (i)

   ‘Extra’ class

   Peaches and nectarines in this class must be of a superior quality. In shape, development and colouring they must be typical of the variety allowing for the district in which they are grown. They must be free from defects with the exception of very slight superficial defects, provided that these do not affect the general appearance of the produce, its quality, keeping quality and presentation in the package.

2. (ii)

   Class I

   Peaches and nectarines in this class must be of good quality. They must be characteristic of the variety, allowing for the district in which they are grown. However, a slight defect in shape, development or colouring may be allowed.

   The flesh must be perfectly sound.

   Peaches and nectarines split where the stem is joined to the fruit are excluded.

   Slight skin defects, however, may be allowed provided these do not affect the general appearance of the produce, the quality, the keeping quality and presentation in the package and do not exceed:

   • 1 cm in length for defects of elongated shape,

   • 0,5 cm² in total area for other defects.

3. (iii)

   Class II

   This class includes peaches and nectarines which do not qualify for inclusion in the higher classes, but which satisfy the minimum requirements specified above.

   The flesh should not show any serious defects. Fruits split where the stem is joined to the fruit are allowed only in connection with quality tolerances.

   The following skin defects may be allowed provided the peaches and nectarines retain their essential characteristics as regards the quality, the keeping quality and presentation and do not exceed:

   • 2 cm in length for defects of elongated shape,

   • 1,5 cm² in total area for other defects.