Division (iii) Class IIF1

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

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

• defects in shape,

• silvering or damage caused by thrips covering not more than 2/3 of the total surface area,

• skin defects, such as:

  • pitting, scratching, sunburn, bruising, and healed injuries covering in total not more than 4 cm in length for defects of elongated shape and 2,5 cm ² of the total area for other defects; or

  • dry superficial cracks covering in total not more than 1/4 of the total surface area

• blossom end deterioration not more than 1 cm ² ,

• shrivelling not exceeding 1/3 of the surface,

• damaged peduncle and calyx, provided the surrounding flesh remains intact.