# Commission Regulation (EC) No 1862/2004 of 26 October 2004 laying down the marketing standard applicable to watermelons, Division C: Classification

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

Watermelons are classified in two classes defined below.
(i) Class I
Watermelons in this class must be of good quality. They must be characteristic of the variety.
The following slight 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:
a slight defect in shape,
a slight defect in colouring of the rind; a pale colouring of the watermelon which has been in contact with the ground during the period of growth is not regarded as a defect,
slight healed superficial cracks,
slight skin defects due to rubbing or handling of which the total area affected must not exceed one-sixteenth of the surface of the fruit.
The stem of the watermelon must not exceed 5 cm in length.
(ii) Class II
This class includes watermelons which do not qualify for inclusion in Class I, but satisfy the minimum requirements specified above.
The following defects may be allowed provided the watermelons retain their essential characteristics as regards the quality, the keeping quality, and presentation:
defects in shape,
healed superficial cracks,
defects in colouring of the rind; a pale colouring of the watermelon which has been in contact with the ground during the period of growth is not regarded as a defect,
slight bruising,
skin defects due to rubbing or handling or to damage by pests or diseases of which the total area affected must not exceed one-eighth of the surface of the fruit.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2004/1862/annex/division/II/division/C (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2004-1862/annex/division-II/division-C
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