Division (iii) Class IIF1

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

The flesh must be free from major defects.

The following defects may be allowed, provided the apples retain their essential characteristics as regards the quality, the keeping quality and presentation:

• defects in shape,

• defects in development,

• defects in colouring,

• slight bruising not exceeding 1,5 cm ² in area which may be slightly discoloured,

• skin defects which must not extend over more than:

  • 4 cm in length for defects of elongated shape,

  • 2,5 cm ² of total surface area for other defects, with the exception of scab ( Venturia inaequalis ), which must not extend over more than 1 cm ² , cumulative, in area;

• slight russeting^f1 such as

  • brown patches that may go beyond the stem or pistil cavities and may be slightly rough and/or

  • thin net-like russeting not exceeding 1/2 of the total fruit surface and not contrasting strongly with the general colouring of the fruit and/or

  • dense russeting not exceeding 1/3 of the total fruit surface, while

  • thin net-like russeting and dense russeting taken together may not exceed a maximum of 1/2 of the total surface of the fruit.