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  "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2019-428/annex",
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  "legislation": "eur/2019/428",
  "legislation_title": "Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/428 of 12 July 2018 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011 as regards marketing standards in the fruit and vegetables sector",
  "legislation_url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2019-428",
  "path": "annex",
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  "text": "‘ANNEX I\nMARKETING STANDARDS REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 3\nPART A\nGeneral marketing standard\nThe purpose of this general marketing standard is to define the quality requirements for fruit and vegetables, after preparation and packaging.\nHowever, at stages following dispatch products may show in relation to the requirements of the standard:\na slight lack of freshness and turgidity,\na slight deterioration due to their development and their tendency to perish.\n1.\nMinimum requirements\nSubject to the tolerances allowed, the products shall be:\nintact,\nsound; products affected by rotting or deterioration such as to make them unfit for consumption are excluded,\nclean, practically free of any visible foreign matter,\npractically free from pests,\nfree from damage caused by pests affecting the flesh,\nfree of abnormal external moisture,\nfree of any foreign smell and/or taste.\nThe condition of the products must be such as to enable them:\nto withstand transportation and handling,\nto arrive in satisfactory condition at the place of destination.\n2.\nMinimum maturity requirements\nThe products must be sufficiently developed, but not over-developed, and fruit must display satisfactory ripeness and must not be overripe.\nThe development and state of maturity of the products must be such as to enable them to continue their ripening process and to reach a satisfactory degree of ripeness.\n3.\nTolerance\nA tolerance of 10 % by number or weight of product not satisfying the minimum quality requirements shall be permitted in each lot. Within this tolerance not more than 2 per cent in total may consist of produce affected by decay.\n4.\nMarking\nEach package must bear the following particulars, in letters grouped on the same side, legibly and indelibly marked, and visible from the outside.\nA.\nIdentification\nName and physical address of the packer and/or the dispatcher (for example: street/city/region/postal code and, if different from the country of origin, the country).\nThis mention may be replaced:\nfor all packages with the exception of pre-packages, by the officially issued or accepted code mark representing the packer and/or the dispatcher, indicated in close connection with the reference “Packer and/or Dispatcher” (or equivalent abbreviations). The code mark shall be preceded by the ISO 3166 (alpha) country/area code of the recognising country, if not the country of origin;\nfor pre-packages only, by the name and the address of a seller established within the Union indicated in close connection with the mention “Packed for:” or an equivalent mention. In this case, the labelling shall also include a code representing the packer and/or the dispatcher. The seller shall give all information deemed necessary by the inspection body as to the meaning of this code.\nB.\nOrigin\nFull name of the country of origin. For products originating in a Member State this shall be in the language of the country of origin or any other language understandable by the consumers of the country of destination. For other products, this shall be in any language understandable by the consumers of the country of destination.\nPackages need not to bear the particulars mentioned in the first subparagraph, when they contain sales packages, clearly visible from the outside, and all bearing these particulars. These packages shall be free from any indications such as could mislead. When these packages are palletised, the particulars shall be given on a notice placed in an obvious position on at least two sides of the pallet.\nPART B\nSpecific marketing standards\nPART 1:\nMARKETING STANDARD FOR APPLES\nI.\nDEFINITION OF PRODUCE\nThis standard applies to apples of varieties (cultivars) grown from Malus domestica Borkh., to be supplied fresh to the consumer, apples for industrial processing being excluded.\nII.\nPROVISIONS CONCERNING QUALITY\nThe purpose of the standard is to define the quality requirements for apples, after preparation and packaging.\nHowever, at stages following dispatch products may show in relation to the requirements of the standard:\na slight lack of freshness and turgidity,\nfor products graded in classes other than the “Extra” Class, a slight deterioration due to their development and their tendency to perish.\nA.\nMinimum requirements\nIn all classes, subject to the special provisions for each class and the tolerances allowed, apples must be:\nintact,\nsound; produce affected by rotting or deterioration such as to make it unfit for consumption is excluded,\nclean, practically free of any visible foreign matter,\npractically free from pests,\nfree from damage caused by pests affecting the flesh,\nfree from serious watercore, except for varieties marked with “V” listed in the appendix to this standard,\nfree of abnormal external moisture,\nfree of any foreign smell and/or taste.\nThe development and condition of the apples must be such as to enable them:\nto withstand transportation and handling, and\nto arrive in satisfactory condition at the place of destination.\nB.\nMaturity requirements\nThe apples must be sufficiently developed, and display satisfactory ripeness.\nThe development and state of maturity of the apples must be such as to enable them to continue their ripening process and to reach the degree of ripeness required in relation to the varietal characteristics.\nIn order to verify the minimum maturity requirements, several parameters may be considered (for example morphological aspect, taste, firmness and refractometric index).\nC.\nClassification\nApples are classified in three classes defined below.\n(i)\n“Extra” Class\nApples in this class must be of superior quality. They must be characteristic of the variety and with the stalk which must be intact.\nApples must express the following minimum surface colour characteristic of the variety:\n3/4 of total surface red coloured in case of colour group A,\n1/2 of total surface mixed red coloured in case of colour group B,\n1/3 of total surface slightly red coloured, blushed or striped in case of colour group C,\nno minimum colour requirement in case of colour group D.\nThe flesh must be perfectly sound.\nThey must be free from defects with the exception of very slight superficial defects provided these do not affect the general appearance of the produce, the quality, the keeping quality and presentation in the package:\nvery slight skin defects,\nvery slight russeting such as:\nbrown patches that may not go outside the stem cavity and may not be rough and/or\nslight isolated traces of russeting.\n(ii)\nClass I\nApples in this class must be of good quality. They must be characteristic of the variety.\nApples must express the following minimum surface colour characteristic of the variety:\n1/2 of total surface red coloured in case of colour group A,\n1/3 of total surface mixed red coloured in case of colour group B,\n1/10 of total surface slightly red coloured, blushed or striped in case of colour group C,\nno minimum colour requirement in case of colour group D.\nThe flesh must be perfectly sound.\nThe 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:\na slight defect in shape,\na slight defect in development,\na slight defect in colouring,\nslight bruising not exceeding 1 cm2 of total surface area and not discoloured,\nslight skin defects which must not extend over more than:\n2 cm in length for defects of elongated shape,\n1 cm2 of total surface area for other defects, with the exception of scab (Venturia inaequalis), which must not extend over more than 0,25 cm2, cumulative, in area,\nslight russeting such as:\nbrown patches that may go slightly beyond the stem or pistil cavities but may not be rough and/or\nthin net-like russeting not exceeding 1/5 of the total fruit surface and not contrasting strongly with the general colouring of the fruit and/or\ndense russeting not exceeding 1/20 of the total fruit surface, while\nthin net-like russeting and dense russeting taken together may not exceed a maximum of 1/5 of the total surface of the fruit.\nThe stalk may be missing, provided the break is clean and the adjacent skin is not damaged.\n(iii)\nClass II\nThis class includes apples which do not qualify for inclusion in the higher classes but satisfy the minimum requirements specified above.\nThe flesh must be free from major defects.\nThe following defects may be allowed, provided the apples retain their essential characteristics as regards the quality, the keeping quality and presentation:\ndefects in shape,\ndefects in development,\ndefects in colouring,\nslight bruising not exceeding 1,5 cm2 in area which may be slightly discoloured,\nskin defects which must not extend over more than:\n4 cm in length for defects of elongated shape,\n2,5 cm2 of total surface area for other defects, with the exception of scab (Venturia inaequalis), which must not extend over more than 1 cm2, cumulative, in area;\nslight russeting such as\nbrown patches that may go beyond the stem or pistil cavities and may be slightly rough and/or\nthin 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\ndense russeting not exceeding 1/3 of the total fruit surface, while\nthin net-like russeting and dense russeting taken together may not exceed a maximum of 1/2 of the total surface of the fruit.\nIII.\nPROVISIONS CONCERNING SIZING\nSize is determined either by the maximum diameter of the equatorial section or by weight.\nThe minimum size shall be 60 mm, if measured by diameter or 90 g, if measured by weight. Fruit of smaller sizes may be accepted, if the Brix level of the produce is equal to or greater than to 10,5° Brix and the size is not smaller than 50 mm or 70 g.\nTo ensure the uniformity in size, the range in size between produce in the same package shall not exceed:\n(a) for fruit sized by diameter:\n5 mm for “Extra” Class fruit and for Classes I and II fruit packed in rows and layers. However, for apples of the varieties Bramley's Seedling (Bramley, Triomphe de Kiel) and Horneburger, the difference in diameter may amount to 10 mm, and\n10 mm for Class I fruit packed in sales packages or loose in the package. However, for apples of the varieties Bramley's Seedling (Bramley, Triomphe de Kiel) and Horneburger, the difference in diameter may amount to 20 mm.\n(b) for fruit sized by weight:\nFor “Extra” Class and Classes I and II apples packed in rows and layers:\nRange (g)\nWeight difference (g)\n70-90\n15 g\n91-135\n20 g\n136-200\n30 g\n201-300\n40 g\n> 300\n50 g\nFor Class I fruit packed in sales packages or loose in the package:\nRange (g)\nUniformity (g)\n70-135\n35\n136-300\n70\n> 300\n100\nThere is no sizing uniformity requirement for Class II fruit packed in sales packages or loose in the package.\nVarieties of miniature apples, marked with an “M” in the appendix to this standard, are exempted from the sizing provisions. Those miniature varieties must have a minimum Brix level of 12°.\nIV.\nPROVISIONS CONCERNING TOLERANCES\nAt all marketing stages, tolerances in respect of quality and size shall be allowed in each lot for produce not satisfying the requirements of the class indicated.\nA.\nQuality tolerances\n(i)\n“Extra” Class\nA total tolerance of 5 per cent, by number or weight, of apples not satisfying the requirements of the class, but meeting those of Class I is allowed. Within this tolerance not more than 0,5 per cent in total may consist of produce satisfying the requirements of Class II quality.\n(ii)\nClass I\nA total tolerance of 10 per cent, by number or weight, of apples not satisfying the requirements of the class, but meeting those of Class II is allowed. Within this tolerance not more than 1 per cent in total may consist of produce satisfying neither the requirements of Class II quality nor the minimum requirements, or of produce affected by decay.\n(iii)\nClass II\nA total tolerance of 10 per cent, by number or weight, of apples satisfying neither the requirements of the class nor the minimum requirements is allowed. Within this tolerance not more than 2 per cent in total may consist of produce affected by decay.\nB.\nSize tolerances\nFor all classes: a total tolerance of 10 per cent, by number or weight, of apples not satisfying the requirements as regards sizing is allowed. This tolerance may not be extended to include produce with a size:\n5 mm or more below the minimum diameter,\n10 g or more below the minimum weight.\nV.\nPROVISIONS CONCERNING PRESENTATION\nA.\nUniformity\nThe contents of each package must be uniform and contain only apples of the same origin, variety, quality and size (if sized) and the same degree of ripeness.\nIn the case of the “Extra” Class, uniformity also applies to colouring.\nHowever, a mixture of apples of distinctly different varieties may be packed together in a sales package provided they are uniform in quality and, for each variety concerned, in origin. Uniformity in size is not required.\nThe visible part of the contents of the package must be representative of the entire contents. Information lasered on single fruit should not lead to flesh or skin defects.\nB.\nPackaging\nThe apples must be packed in such a way as to protect the produce properly. In particular, sales packages of a net weight exceeding 3 kg shall be sufficiently rigid to ensure proper protection of the produce.\nThe materials used inside the package must be clean and of a quality such as to avoid causing any external or internal damage to the produce. The use of materials, particularly of paper or stamps bearing trade specifications is allowed provided the printing or labelling has been done with non-toxic ink or glue.\nStickers individually affixed on the produce shall be such that, when removed, they neither leave visible traces of glue, nor lead to skin defects.\nPackages must be free of all foreign matter.\nVI.\nPROVISIONS CONCERNING MARKING\nEach package must bear the following particulars, in letters grouped on the same side, legibly and indelibly marked, and visible from the outside.\nA.\nIdentification\nName and physical address of the packer and/or the dispatcher (for example street/city/region/postal code and, if different from the country of origin, the country).\nThis mention may be replaced:\nfor all packages with the exception of pre-packages, by the officially issued or accepted code mark representing the packer and/or the dispatcher, indicated in close connection with the reference “Packer and/or Dispatcher” (or equivalent abbreviations). The code mark shall be preceded by the ISO 3166 (alpha) country/area code of the recognising country, if not the country of origin;\nfor pre-packages only, by the name and the address of a seller established within the Union indicated in close connection with the mention “Packed for:” or an equivalent mention. In this case, the labelling shall also include a code representing the packer and/or the dispatcher. The seller shall give all information deemed necessary by the inspection body as to the meaning of this code.\nB.\nNature of produce\n“Apples” if the contents are not visible from the outside.\nName of the variety. In the case of a mixture of apples of distinctly different varieties, names of the different varieties.\nThe name of the variety may be replaced by a synonym. A trade name may only be given in addition to the variety or the synonym.\nIn the case of mutants with varietal protection, this variety name may replace the basic variety name. In case of mutants without varietal protection, this mutant name may only be indicated in addition to the basic variety name.\n“Miniature variety”, where appropriate.\nC.\nOrigin of produce\nCountry of origin and, optionally, district where grown, or national, regional or local place name.\nIn the case of a mixture of distinctly different varieties of apples of different origins, the indication of each country of origin shall appear next to the name of the variety concerned.\nD.\nCommercial specifications\nClass\nSize, or for fruit packed in rows and layers, number of units.\nIf identification is by the size, this should be expressed:\n(a) for produce subject to the uniformity rules, as minimum and maximum diameters or minimum and maximum weights;\n(b) optionally, for produce not subject to the uniformity rules, as the diameter or the weight of the smallest fruit in the package followed by “and over” or equivalent denomination or, where appropriate, followed by the diameter or weight of the largest fruit in the package.\nE.\nOfficial control mark (optional)\nPackages need not to bear the particulars mentioned in the first subparagraph, when they contain sales packages, clearly visible from the outside, and all bearing these particulars. These packages shall be free from any indications such as could mislead. When these packages are palletised, the particulars shall be given on a notice placed in an obvious position on at least two sides of the pallet.\nAppendix\nNon-exhaustive list of apple varieties\nFruits of varieties that are not part of the list must be graded according to their varietal characteristics.\nSome of the varieties listed in the following table may be marketed under names for which trademark protection has been sought or obtained in one or more countries. The three first columns of the table hereunder do not intend to include such trademarks. References to known trademarks have been included in the fourth column for information only.\nLegend:\nM miniature variety\nR russet variety\nV watercore\n* mutant without varietal protection but linked to a registered/protected trademark; mutants not marked with the asterisk are protected varieties\nVarieties\nMutant\nSynonyms\nTrademarks\nColour group\nAdditional specifications\nAfrican Red\nAfrican Carmine ™\nB\nAkane\nTohoku 3, Primerouge\nB\nAlkmene\nEarly Windsor\nC\nAlwa\nB\nAmasya\nB\nAmbrosia\nAmbrosia ®\nB\nAnnurca\nB\nAriane\nLes Naturianes ®\nB\nArlet\nSwiss Gourmet\nB\nR\nAW 106\nSapora ®\nC\nBelgica\nB\nBelle de Boskoop\nSchone van Boskoop, Goudreinette\nD\nR\nBoskoop rouge\nRed Boskoop, Roter Boskoop, Rode Boskoop\nB\nR\nBoskoop Valastrid\nB\nR\nBerlepsch\nFreiherr von Berlepsch\nC\nBerlepsch rouge\nRed Berlepsch, Roter Berlepsch\nB\nBraeburn\nB\nHidala\nHillwell ®\nA\nJoburn\nAurora ™, Red Braeburn ™, Southern Rose ™\nA\nLochbuie Red Braeburn\nA\nMahana Red Braeburn\nRedfield ®\nA\nMariri Red\nEve ™, Aporo ®\nA\nRoyal Braeburn\nA\nBramley's Seedling\nBramley, Triomphe de Kiel\nD\nCardinal\nB\nCaudle\nCameo ®, Camela®\nB\nCauflight\nCameo ®, Camela®\nA\nCIV323\nIsaaq ®\nB\nCIVG198\nModi ®\nA\nCivni\nRubens ®\nB\nCollina\nC\nCoop 38\nGoldrush ®, Delisdor ®\nD\nR\nCoop 39\nCrimson Crisp ®\nA\nCoop 43\nJuliet ®\nB\nCoromandel Red\nCorodel\nA\nCortland\nB\nCox's Orange Pippin\nCox orange, Cox's O.P.\nC\nR\nCripps Pink\nPink Lady ®, Flavor Rose ®\nC\nLady in Red\nPink Lady ®\nB\nRosy Glow\nPink Lady ®\nB\nRuby Pink\nB\nCripps Red\nSundowner ™, Joya ®\nB\nDalinbel\nAntares ®\nB\nR\nDelblush\nTentation ®\nD\nDelcorf\nDelbarestivale ®\nC\nCeleste\nB\nBruggers Festivale\nSissired ®\nA\nDalili\nAmbassy ®\nA\nWonik*\nAppache ®\nA\nDelcoros\nAutento ®\nA\nDelgollune\nDelbard Jubilé ®\nB\nDelicious ordinaire\nOrdinary Delicious\nB\nDiscovery\nC\nDykmanns Zoet\nC\nEgremont Russet\nD\nR\nElise\nDe Roblos, Red Delight\nA\nElstar\nC\nBel-El\nRed Elswout ®\nC\nDaliest\nElista ®\nC\nDaliter\nElton ™\nC\nElshof\nC\nElstar Boerekamp\nExcellent Star ®\nC\nElstar Palm\nElstar PCP ®\nC\nGoedhof\nElnica ®\nC\nRed Elstar\nC\nRNA9842\nRed Flame ®\nC\nValstar\nC\nVermuel\nElrosa ®\nC\nEmpire\nA\nFiesta\nRed Pippin\nC\nFresco\nWellant ®\nB\nR\nFuji\nB\nV\nAztec\nFuji Zhen ®\nA\nV\nBrak\nFuji Kiku ® 8\nB\nV\nFuji Fubrax\nFuji Kiku ® Fubrax\nB\nV\nFuji Supreme\nA\nV\nHeisei Fuji\nBeni Shogun ®\nA\nV\nRaku-Raku\nB\nV\nGala\nC\nBaigent\nBrookfield ®\nA\nBigigalaprim\nEarly Red Gala ®\nB\nFengal\nGala Venus\nA\nGala Schnico\nSchniga ®\nA\nGala Schnico Red\nSchniga ®\nA\nGalaval\nA\nGalaxy\nSelekta ®\nB\nGilmac\nNeon ®\nA\nImperial Gala\nB\nJugula\nB\nMitchgla\nMondial Gala ®\nB\nNatali Gala\nB\nRegal Prince\nGala Must ®\nB\nRoyal Beaut\nA\nSimmons\nBuckeye ® Gala\nA\nGloster\nB\nGolden 972\nD\nGolden Delicious\nGolden\nD\nCG10 Yellow Delicious\nSmothee ®\nD\nGolden Delicious Reinders\nReinders ®\nD\nGolden Parsi\nDa Rosa ®\nD\nLeratess\nPink Gold ®\nD\nQuemoni\nRosagold ®\nD\nGoldstar\nRezista Gold Granny ®\nD\nGradigold\nGolden Supreme ™, Golden Extreme ™\nD\nGradiyel\nGoldkiss ®\nD\nGranny Smith\nD\nDalivair\nChallenger ®\nD\nGravensteiner\nGravenstein\nD\nHokuto\nC\nHolsteiner Cox\nHolstein\nC\nR\nHoneycrisp\nHoneycrunch ®\nC\nHorneburger\nD\nIdared\nB\nIdaredest\nB\nNajdared\nB\nIngrid Marie\nB\nR\nJames Grieve\nD\nJonagold\nC\nEarly Jonagold\nMilenga ®\nC\nDalyrian\nC\nDecosta\nC\nJonagold Boerekamp\nEarly Queen ®\nC\nJonagold Novajo\nVeulemanns\nC\nJonagored\nMorren's Jonagored ®\nC\nJonagored Supra\nMorren's Jonagored ® Supra ®\nC\nRed Jonaprince\nWilton's ®, Red Prince ®\nC\nRubinstar\nC\nSchneica\nJonica\nC\nVivista\nC\nJonathan\nB\nKarmijn de Sonnaville\nC\nR\nLa Flamboyante\nMairac ®\nB\nLaxton's Superb\nC\nR\nLigol\nB\nLobo\nB\nLurefresh\nRedlove ® Era ®\nA\nLureprec\nRedlove ® Circe ®\nA\nLuregust\nRedlove ® Calypso ®\nA\nLuresweet\nRedlove ® Odysso ®\nA\nMaigold\nB\nMaribelle\nLola ®\nB\nMcIntosh\nB\nMelrose\nC\nMilwa\nDiwa ®, Junami ®\nB\nMoonglo\nC\nMorgenduft\nImperatore\nB\nMountain Cove\nGinger Gold ™\nD\nMutsu\nCrispin\nD\nNewton\nC\nNicogreen\nGreenstar ®\nD\nNicoter\nKanzi ®\nB\nNorthern Spy\nC\nOhrin\nOrin\nD\nPaula Red\nB\nPinova\nCorail ®\nC\nRoHo 3615\nEvelina ®\nB\nPiros\nC\nPlumac\nKoru ®\nB\nPrem A153\nLemonade ®, Honeymoon ®\nC\nPrem A17\nSmitten ®\nC\nPrem A280\nSweetie™\nB\nPrem A96\nRockit ™\nB\nM\nRafzubin\nRubinette ®\nC\nRafzubex\nRubinette ® Rosso\nA\nRajka\nRezista Romelike ®\nB\nRed Delicious\nRouge américaine\nA\nCampsur\nRed Chief ®\nA\nErovan\nEarly Red One ®\nA\nEvasni\nScarlet Spur ®\nA\nStark Delicious\nA\nStarking\nC\nStarkrimson\nA\nStarkspur\nA\nTopred\nA\nTrumdor\nOregon Spur Delicious ®\nA\nReine des Reinettes\nGold Parmoné, Goldparmäne\nC\nV\nReinette grise du Canada\nGraue Kanadarenette, Renetta Canada\nD\nR\nRome Beauty\nBelle de Rome, Rome, Rome Sport\nB\nRubin\nC\nRubinola\nB\nŠampion\nShampion, Champion, Szampion\nB\nReno 2\nA\nŠampion Arno\nSzampion Arno\nA\nSantana\nB\nSciearly\nPacific Beauty ™\nA\nScifresh\nJazz ™\nB\nSciglo\nSouthern Snap ™\nA\nScilate\nEnvy ®\nB\nSciray\nGS48\nA\nScired\nPacific Queen ™\nA\nR\nSciros\nPacific Rose ™\nA\nSenshu\nC\nSpartan\nA\nStayman\nB\nSummerred\nB\nSunrise\nA\nSunset\nD\nR\nSuntan\nD\nR\nSweet Caroline\nC\nTopaz\nB\nTydeman's Early Worcester\nTydeman's Early\nB\nTsugaru\nC\nUEB32642\nOpal ®\nD\nWorcester Pearmain\nB\nYork\nB\nZari\nB\nPART 2:\nMARKETING STANDARD FOR CITRUS FRUIT\nI.\nDEFINITION OF PRODUCE\nThis standard applies to citrus fruit of varieties (cultivars) grown from the following species, to be supplied fresh to the consumer, citrus fruit for industrial processing being excluded:\nlemons grown from the species Citrus limon (L.) Burm. f. and hybrids thereof,\nmandarins grown from the species Citrus reticulata Blanco, including satsumas (Citrus unshiu Marcow), clementines (Citrus clementina hort. ex Tanaka), common mandarins (Citrus deliciosa Ten.) and tangerines (Citrus tangerina Tanaka) grown from these species and hybrids thereof,\noranges grown from the species Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck and hybrids thereof.\nII.\nPROVISIONS CONCERNING QUALITY\nThe purpose of the standard is to define the quality requirements for citrus fruit after preparation and packaging.\nHowever, at stages following dispatch products may show in relation to the requirements of the standard:\na slight lack of freshness and turgidity,\nfor products graded in classes other than the “Extra” Class, a slight deterioration due to their development and their tendency to perish.\nA.\nMinimum requirements\nIn all classes, subject to the special provisions for each class and the tolerances allowed, the citrus fruit must be:\nintact,\nfree of bruising and/or extensive healed overcuts,\nsound; produce affected by rotting or deterioration such as to make it unfit for consumption is excluded,\nclean, practically free of any visible foreign matter,\npractically free from pests,\nfree from damage caused by pests affecting the flesh,\nfree of signs of shrivelling and dehydration,\nfree of damage caused by low temperature or frost,\nfree of abnormal external moisture,\nfree of any foreign smell and/or taste.\nThe development and condition of the citrus fruit must be such as to enable it:\nto withstand transportation and handling, and\nto arrive in satisfactory condition at the place of destination.\nB.\nMaturity requirements\nThe citrus fruit must have reached an appropriate degree of development and ripeness, account being taken of criteria proper to the variety, the time of picking and the growing area.\nMaturity of citrus fruit is defined by the following parameters specified for each species below:\nminimum juice content,\nminimum sugar/acid ratio,\ncolouring.\nThe degree of colouring shall be such that following normal development the citrus fruit reach the colour typical of the variety at their destination point.\nFor the varieties Mandora and Minneola the minimum sugar/acid ratio is 6,0:1 until the end of the marketing year commencing 1 January 2023.\nMinimum juice content (per cent)\nMinimum sugar/acid ratio\nColouring\nLemons\n20\nMust be typical of the variety. Fruit with a green (but not dark green) colour is allowed, provided it satisfies the minimum requirements as to juice content\nSatsumas, clementines, other mandarin varieties and their hybrids\nSatsumas\n33\n6,5:1\nMust be typical of the variety on at least one third of the surface of the fruit\nClementines\n40\n7,0:1\nOther mandarin varieties and their hybrids\n33\n7,5:1\nOranges\nBlood oranges\n30\n6,5:1\nMust be typical of the variety. However, fruit with light green colour not exceeding one fifth of the total surface area of the fruit is allowed, provided it satisfies the minimum requirements as to juice content.\nOranges produced in areas with high temperatures and high relative humidity conditions during the developing period having a green colour exceeding one fifth of the surface area of the fruit are allowed, provided they satisfy the minimum requirements as to juice content.\nNavels group\n33\n6,5:1\nOther varieties\n35\n6,5:1\nMosambi, Sathgudi and Pacitan with more than one fifth green colour\n33\nOther varieties with more than one fifth green colour\n45\nCitrus fruit meeting these maturity requirements may be “degreened”. This treatment is only permitted if the other natural organoleptic characteristics are not modified.\nC.\nClassification\nCitrus fruit is classified in three classes, as defined below:\n(i)\n“Extra” Class\nCitrus fruit in this class must be of superior quality. It must be characteristic of the variety and/or commercial type.\nIt must be free from defects, with the exception of very slight superficial defects, provided these do not affect the general appearance of the produce, the quality, the keeping quality and presentation in the package.\n(ii)\nClass I\nCitrus fruit in this class must be of good quality. It must be characteristic of the variety and/or commercial type.\nThe 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:\na slight defect in shape,\nslight defects in colouring, including slight sunburn,\nslight progressive skin defects, provided they do not affect the flesh,\nslight skin defects occurring during the formation of the fruit, such as silver scurfs, russets or pest damage,\nslight healed defects due to a mechanical cause such as hail damage, rubbing or damage from handling,\nslight and partial detachment of the peel (or rind) for all fruit of the mandarin group.\n(iii)\nClass II\nThis class includes citrus fruit which does not qualify for inclusion in the higher classes but satisfies the minimum requirements specified above.\nThe following defects may be allowed, provided the citrus fruit retains its essential characteristics as regards the quality, the keeping quality and presentation:\ndefects in shape,\ndefects in colouring, including sunburn,\nprogressive skin defects, provided they do not affect the flesh,\nskin defects occurring during the formation of the fruit, such as silver scurfs, russets or pest damage,\nhealed defects due to a mechanical cause such as hail damage, rubbing or damage from handling,\nsuperficial healed skin alterations,\nrough skin,\na slight and partial detachment of the peel (or rind) for oranges and a partial detachment of the peel (or rind) for all fruit of the mandarin group.\nIII.\nPROVISIONS CONCERNING SIZING\nSize is determined by the maximum diameter of the equatorial section of the fruit or by count.\nA.\nMinimum size\nThe following minimum sizes apply:\nFruit\nDiameter (mm)\nLemons\n45\nSatsumas, other mandarin varieties and hybrids\n45\nClementines\n35\nOranges\n53\nB.\nUniformity\nCitrus fruit may be sized by one of the following options:\n(a) To ensure uniformity in size, the range in size between produce in the same package shall not exceed:\n10 mm, if the diameter of the smallest fruit (as indicated on the package) is < 60 mm\n15 mm, if the diameter of the smallest fruit (as indicated on the package) is ≥ 60 mm but < 80 mm\n20 mm, if the diameter of the smallest fruit (as indicated on the package) is ≥ 80 mm but < 110 mm\nthere is no limitation of difference in diameter for fruit ≥ 110 mm.\n(b) When size codes are applied, the codes and ranges in the following tables must be respected:\nSizes below 45 mm refer to clementines only.\nSize code\nDiameter (mm)\nLemons\n0\n79 - 90\n1\n72 - 83\n2\n68 - 78\n3\n63 - 72\n4\n58 - 67\n5\n53 - 62\n6\n48 - 57\n7\n45 - 52\nSatsumas, clementines, and other mandarin varieties and hybrids\n1 - XXX\n78 and above\n1 - XX\n67 - 78\n1 or 1 - X\n63 - 74\n2\n58 - 69\n3\n54 - 64\n4\n50 - 60\n5\n46 - 56\n6\n43 - 52\n7\n41 - 48\n8\n39 - 46\n9\n37 - 44\n10\n35 - 42\nOranges\n0\n92 – 110\n1\n87 – 100\n2\n84 – 96\n3\n81 – 92\n4\n77 – 88\n5\n73 – 84\n6\n70 – 80\n7\n67 – 76\n8\n64 – 73\n9\n62 – 70\n10\n60 – 68\n11\n58 – 66\n12\n56 – 63\n13\n53 – 60\nUniformity in size is achieved by the above-mentioned size scales, unless otherwise stated as follows:\nFor fruit in bulk bins and fruit in sales packages of a maximum net weight of 5 kg, the maximum difference must not exceed the range obtained by grouping three consecutive sizes in the size scale.\n(c) For fruit sized by count, the difference in size should be consistent with (a).\nIV.\nPROVISIONS CONCERNING TOLERANCES\nAt all marketing stages, tolerances in respect of quality and size shall be allowed in each lot for produce not satisfying the requirements of the class indicated.\nA.\nQuality tolerances\n(i)\n“Extra” Class\nA total tolerance of 5 per cent, by number or weight, of citrus fruit not satisfying the requirements of the class, but meeting those of Class I is allowed. Within this tolerance, not more than 0,5 per cent in total may consist of produce satisfying the requirements of Class II quality.\n(ii)\nClass I\nA total tolerance of 10 per cent, by number or weight, of citrus fruit not satisfying the requirements of the class, but meeting those of Class II is allowed. Within this tolerance, not more than 1 per cent in total may consist of produce satisfying neither the requirements of Class II quality nor the minimum requirements, or of produce affected by decay.\n(iii)\nClass II\nA total tolerance of 10 per cent, by number or weight, of citrus fruit satisfying neither the requirements of the class nor the minimum requirements is allowed. Within this tolerance, not more than 2 per cent in total may consist of produce affected by decay.\nB.\nSize tolerances\nFor all classes: a total tolerance of 10 per cent, by number or weight, of citrus fruit corresponding to the size immediately below and/or above that (or those, in the case of the combination of three sizes) mentioned on the packages is allowed.\nIn any case, the tolerance of 10 % applies only to fruit not smaller than the following minima:\nFruit\nDiameter (mm)\nLemons\n43\nSatsumas, other mandarin varieties and hybrids\n43\nClementines\n34\nOranges\n50\nV.\nPROVISIONS CONCERNING PRESENTATION\nA.\nUniformity\nThe contents of each package must be uniform and contain only citrus fruit of the same origin, variety or commercial type, quality and size, and appreciably of the same degree of ripeness and development.\nIn addition, for the “Extra” Class, uniformity in colouring is required.\nHowever, a mixture of citrus fruit of distinctly different species may be packed together in a sales package, provided they are uniform in quality and, for each species concerned, in variety or commercial type and origin. Uniformity in size is not required.\nThe visible part of the contents of the package must be representative of the entire contents.\nB.\nPackaging\nThe citrus fruit must be packed in such a way as to protect the produce properly.\nThe materials used inside the package must be clean and of a quality such as to avoid causing any external or internal damage to the produce. The use of materials, particularly of paper or stamps bearing trade specifications is allowed provided the printing or labelling has been done with non-toxic ink or glue.\nStickers individually affixed on the produce shall be such that, when removed, they neither leave visible traces of glue, nor lead to skin defects. Information lasered on single fruit should not lead to flesh or skin defects.\nIf the fruit is wrapped, thin, dry, new and odourless paper must be used.\nThe use of any substance tending to modify the natural characteristics of the citrus fruit, especially its taste or smell, is prohibited.\nPackages must be free of all foreign matter. However, a presentation where a short (not wooden) twig with some green leaves adheres to the fruit is allowed.\nVI.\nPROVISIONS CONCERNING MARKING\nEach package must bear the following particulars, in letters grouped on the same side, legibly and indelibly marked, and visible from the outside.\nA.\nIdentification\nName and physical address of the packer and/or the dispatcher (for example street/city/region/postal code and, if different from the country of origin, the country).\nThis mention may be replaced:\nfor all packages with the exception of pre-packages, by the officially issued or accepted code mark representing the packer and/or the dispatcher, indicated in close connection with the reference “Packer and/or Dispatcher” (or equivalent abbreviations). The code mark shall be preceded by the ISO 3166 (alpha) country/area code of the recognising country, if not the country of origin;\nfor pre-packages only, by the name and the address of a seller established within the Union indicated in close connection with the mention “Packed for:” or an equivalent mention. In this case, the labelling shall also include a code representing the packer and/or the dispatcher. The seller shall give all information deemed necessary by the inspection body as to the meaning of this code.\nB.\nNature of produce\n“Lemons”, “Mandarins” or “Oranges” if the produce is not visible from the outside.\n“Mixture of citrus fruit” or equivalent denomination and common names of the different species, in case of a mixture of citrus fruit of distinctly different species.\nFor oranges, name of the variety, and/or the respective variety group in the case of “Navels”, and “Valencias”.\nFor “Satsumas” and “Clementines”, the common name of the species is required and the name of the variety is optional.\nFor other mandarins and hybrids thereof, the name of the variety is required.\nFor lemons: the name of the variety is optional.\n“Seeded” in case of clementines with more than 10 seeds.\n“Seedless” (optional, seedless citrus fruit may occasionally contain seeds).\nC.\nOrigin of produce\nCountry of origin and, optionally, district where grown, or national, regional or local place name.\nIn the case of a mixture of citrus fruit of distinctly different species of different origins, the indication of each country of origin shall appear next to the name of the species concerned.\nD.\nCommercial specifications\nClass.\nSize expressed as:\nMinimum and maximum sizes (in mm) or\nSize code(s) followed, optionally, by a minimum and maximum size or\nCount.\nWhen used, mention of the preserving agent or other chemical substances used at post-harvest stage.\nE.\nOfficial control mark (optional)\nPackages need not to bear the particulars mentioned in the first subparagraph, when they contain sales packages, clearly visible from the outside, and all bearing these particulars. These packages shall be free from any indications such as could mislead. When these packages are palletised, the particulars shall be given on a notice placed in an obvious position on at least two sides of the pallet.\nPART 3:\nMARKETING STANDARD FOR KIWIFRUIT\nI.\nDEFINITION OF PRODUCE\nThis standard applies to kiwifruit (also known as Actinidia or kiwi) of varieties (cultivars) grown from Actinidia chinensis Planch. and Actinidia deliciosa (A. Chev.), C.F. Liang and A.R. Ferguson to be supplied fresh to the consumer, kiwifruit for industrial processing being excluded.\nII.\nPROVISIONS CONCERNING QUALITY\nThe purpose of the standard is to define the quality requirements for kiwifruit, after preparation and packaging.\nHowever, at stages following dispatch products may show in relation to the requirements of the standard:\na slight lack of freshness and turgidity,\nfor products graded in classes other than the “Extra” Class, a slight deterioration due to their development and their tendency to perish.\nA.\nMinimum requirements\nIn all classes, subject to the special provisions for each class and the tolerances allowed, the kiwifruit must be:\nintact (but free of peduncle),\nsound; produce affected by rotting or deterioration such as to make it unfit for consumption is excluded,\nclean, practically free of any visible foreign matter,\npractically free from pests,\nfree from damage caused by pests affecting the flesh,\nadequately firm; not soft, shrivelled or water-soaked,\nwell formed, double/multiple fruit being excluded,\nfree of abnormal external moisture,\nfree of any foreign smell and/or taste.\nThe development and condition of the kiwifruit must be such as to enable it:\nto withstand transportation and handling, and\nto arrive in satisfactory condition at the place of destination.\nB.\nMinimum maturity requirements\nThe kiwifruit must be sufficiently developed and display satisfactory ripeness.\nIn order to satisfy this requirement, the fruit at packing must have attained a degree of ripeness of at least 6,2° Brix or an average dry matter content of 15 %, which should lead to 9,5° Brix when entering the distribution chain.\nC.\nClassification\nKiwifruit is classified in three classes as defined below.\n(i)\n“Extra” Class\nKiwifruit in this class must be of superior quality. It must be characteristics of the variety.\nThe fruit must be firm and the flesh must be perfectly sound.\nIt must be free from defects with the exception of very slight superficial defects, provided these do not affect the general appearance of the produce, the quality, the keeping quality and presentation in the package.\nThe ratio of the minimum/maximum diameter of the fruit measured at the equatorial section must be 0,8 or greater.\n(ii)\nClass I\nKiwifruit in this class must be of good quality. It must be characteristic of the variety.\nThe fruit must be firm and the flesh must be perfectly sound.\nThe 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:\na slight defect in shape (but free of swelling or malformations),\nslight defects in colouring,\nslight skin defects, provided the total area affected does not exceed 1 cm2,\nsmall “Hayward mark” like longitudinal lines and without protuberance.\nThe ratio of the minimum/maximum diameter of the fruit measured at the equatorial section must be 0,7 or greater.\n(iii)\nClass II\nThis class includes kiwifruit that does not qualify for inclusion in the higher classes, but satisfies the minimum requirements specified above.\nThe fruit must be reasonably firm and the flesh should not show any serious defects.\nThe following defects may be allowed provided the kiwifruit retains its essential characteristics as regards the quality, the keeping quality and presentation:\ndefects in shape,\ndefects in colouring,\nskin defects such as small healed cuts or scarred/grazed tissue, provided that the total area affected does not exceed 2 cm2,\nseveral more pronounced “Hayward marks” with a slight protuberance,\nslight bruising.\nIII.\nPROVISIONS CONCERNING SIZING\nSize is determined by the weight of the fruit.\nThe minimum weight for “Extra” Class is 90 g, for Class I is 70 g and for Class II is 65 g.\nTo ensure uniformity in size, the range in size between produce in the same package shall not exceed:\n10 g for fruit of weight up to 85 g,\n15 g for fruit weighing between 85 g and 120 g,\n20 g for fruit weighing between 120 g and 150 g,\n40 g for fruit weighing 150 g or more.\nIV.\nPROVISIONS CONCERNING TOLERANCES\nAt all marketing stages, tolerances in respect of quality and size shall be allowed in each lot for produce not satisfying the requirements of the class indicated.\nA.\nQuality tolerances\n(i)\n“Extra” Class\nA total tolerance of 5 per cent, by number or weight, of kiwifruit not satisfying the requirements of the class but meeting those of Class I is allowed. Within this tolerance not more than 0,5 per cent in total may consist of produce satisfying the requirements of Class II quality.\n(ii)\nClass I\nA total tolerance of 10 per cent, by number or weight, of kiwifruit not satisfying the requirements of the class but meeting those of Class II is allowed. Within this tolerance not more than 1 per cent in total may consist of produce satisfying neither the requirements of Class II quality nor the minimum requirements, or of produce affected by decay.\n(iii)\nClass II\nA total tolerance of 10 per cent, by number or weight, of kiwifruit satisfying neither the requirements of the class nor the minimum requirements is allowed. Within this tolerance not more than 2 per cent in total may consist of produce affected by decay.\nB.\nSize tolerances\nFor all classes: a total tolerance of 10 %, by number or weight, of kiwifruit not satisfying the requirements as regards sizing is allowed.\nHowever, the kiwifruit must not weigh less than 85 g in “Extra” Class, 67 g in Class I and 62 g in Class II.\nV.\nPROVISIONS CONCERNING PRESENTATION\nA.\nUniformity\nThe contents of each package must be uniform and contain only kiwifruit of the same origin, variety, quality and size.\nThe visible part of the contents of the package must be representative of the entire contents.\nB.\nPackaging\nThe kiwifruit must be packed in such a way as to protect the produce properly.\nThe materials used inside the package must be clean and of a quality such as to avoid causing any external or internal damage to the produce. The use of materials, particularly of paper or stamps, bearing trade specifications is allowed, provided the printing or labelling has been done with non-toxic ink or glue.\nStickers individually affixed to the produce shall be such that, when removed, they neither leave visible traces of glue, nor lead to skin defects. Information lasered on single fruit should not lead to flesh or skin defects.\nPackages must be free of all foreign matter.\nVI.\nPROVISIONS CONCERNING MARKING\nEach package must bear the following particulars, in letters grouped on the same side, legibly and indelibly marked, and visible from the outside:\nA.\nIdentification\nName and physical address of the packer and/or the dispatcher (for example street/city/region/postal code and, if different from the country of origin, the country).\nThis mention may be replaced:\nfor all packages with the exception of pre-packages, by the officially issued or accepted code mark representing the packer and/or the dispatcher, indicated in close connection with the reference “Packer and/or Dispatcher” (or equivalent abbreviations). The code mark shall be preceded by the ISO 3166 (alpha) country/area code of the recognising country, if not the country of origin;\nfor pre-packages only, by the name and the address of a seller established within the Union indicated in close connection with the mention “Packed for:” or an equivalent mention. In this case, the labelling shall also include a code representing the packer and/or the dispatcher. The seller shall give all information deemed necessary by the inspection body as to the meaning of this code.\nB.\nNature of produce\n“Kiwifruit” and/or “Actinidia”, if the contents are not visible from the outside.\nName of the variety (optional).\nFlesh colour or equivalent indication, if not green.\nC.\nOrigin of produce\nCountry of origin and, optionally, district where grown, or national, regional or local place name.\nD.\nCommercial specifications\nClass.\nSize expressed by the minimum and maximum weight of the fruit.\nNumber of fruits (optional).\nE.\nOfficial control mark (optional)\nPackages need not bear the particulars mentioned in the first subparagraph, when they contain sales packages, clearly visible from the outside, and all bearing these particulars. These packages shall be free from any indications such as could mislead. When these packages are palletised, the particulars shall be given on a notice placed in an obvious position on at least two sides of the pallet.\nPART 4:\nMARKETING STANDARD FOR LETTUCES, CURLED-LEAVED ENDIVES AND BROAD-LEAVED (BATAVIAN) ENDIVES\nI.\nDEFINITION OF PRODUCE\nThis standard applies to\nlettuces of varieties (cultivars) grown from:\nLactuca sativa var. capitata L. (head lettuces including crisphead and “Iceberg” type lettuces),\nLactuca sativa var. longifolia Lam. (cos or romaine lettuces),\nLactuca sativa var. crispa L. (leaf lettuces),\ncrosses of these varieties and\ncurled-leaved endives of varieties (cultivars) grown from Cichorium endivia var. crispum Lam. and\nbroad-leaved (Batavian) endives (escaroles) of varieties (cultivars) grown from Cichorium endivia var. latifolium Lam.\nto be supplied fresh to the consumer.\nThis standard does not apply to produce for industrial processing, produce presented as individual leaves, lettuces with root ball or lettuces in pots.\nII.\nPROVISIONS CONCERNING QUALITY\nThe purpose of the standard is to define the quality requirements for produce, after preparation and packaging.\nHowever, at stages following dispatch products may show in relation to the requirements of the standard:\na slight lack of freshness and turgidity,\na slight deterioration due to their development and their tendency to perish.\nA.\nMinimum requirements\nIn all classes, subject to the special provisions for each class and the tolerances allowed, the produce must be:\nintact,\nsound; produce affected by rotting or deterioration such as to make it unfit for consumption is excluded,\nclean and trimmed, i.e. practically free from all earth or other growing medium and practically free of any visible foreign matter,\nfresh in appearance,\npractically free from pests,\npractically free from damage caused by pests,\nturgescent,\nnot running to seed,\nfree of abnormal external moisture,\nfree of any foreign smell and/or taste.\nIn the case of lettuce, a reddish discolouration, caused by low temperature during growth, is allowed, unless it seriously affects the appearance of the lettuce.\nThe roots must be cut close to the base of the outer leaves and the cut must be neat.\nThe produce must be of normal development. The development and condition of the produce must be such as to enable it:\nto withstand transportation and handling, and\nto arrive in a satisfactory condition at the place of destination.\nB.\nClassification\nThe produce is classified in two classes, as defined below:\n(i)\nClass I\nProduce in this class must be of good quality. It must be characteristic of the variety and/or commercial type.\nThe produce must also be:\nwell formed,\nfirm, taking into account the cultivation methods and the type of produce,\nfree from damage or deterioration impairing edibility,\nfree from frost damage.\nHead lettuces must have a single well-formed heart. However, in the case of head lettuces grown under protection, the heart may be small.\nCos lettuces must have a heart, which may be small.\nThe centre of curled-leaved endives and broad-leaved (Batavian) endives must be yellow in colour.\n(ii)\nClass II\nThis class includes produce which do not qualify for inclusion in Class I, but satisfy the minimum requirements specified above.\nThe produce must be:\nreasonably well-formed,\nfree from damage and deterioration which may seriously impair edibility.\nThe following defects may be allowed provided the produce retains its essential characteristics as regards the quality, the keeping quality and presentation:\nslight discolouration,\nslight damage caused by pests.\nHead lettuces must have a heart, which may be small. However, in the case of head lettuces grown under protection, absence of heart is permissible.\nCos lettuces may show no heart.\nIII.\nPROVISIONS CONCERNING SIZING\nSize is determined by the weight of one unit.\nTo ensure uniformity in size, the range in size between produce in the same package shall not exceed:\n(a) Lettuces\n40 g when the lightest unit weighs less than 150 g per unit,\n100 g when the lightest unit weighs between 150 g and 300 g per unit,\n150 g when the lightest unit weighs between 300 g and 450 g per unit,\n300 g when the lightest unit weighs more than 450 g per unit.\n(b) Curled-leaved and broad-leaved (Batavian) endives\n300 g.\nIV.\nPROVISIONS CONCERNING TOLERANCES\nAt all marketing stages, tolerances in respect of quality and size shall be allowed in each lot for produce not satisfying the requirements of the class indicated.\nA.\nQuality tolerances\n(i)\nClass I\nA total tolerance of 10 per cent, by number, of produce not satisfying the requirements of the class, but meeting those of Class II is allowed. Within this tolerance not more than 1 per cent in total may consist of produce satisfying neither the requirements of Class II quality nor the minimum requirements, or of produce affected by decay.\n(ii)\nClass II\nA total tolerance of 10 per cent, by number, of produce satisfying neither the requirements of the class nor the minimum requirements is allowed. Within this tolerance not more than 2 per cent in total may consist of produce affected by decay.\nB.\nSize tolerances\nFor all classes: a total tolerance of 10 per cent, by number, of produce not satisfying the requirements as regards sizing is allowed.\nV.\nPROVISIONS CONCERNING PRESENTATION\nA.\nUniformity\nThe contents of each package must be uniform and contain only produce of the same origin, variety or commercial type, quality and size.\nHowever, a mixture of lettuces and/or endives of distinctly different, varieties, commercial types and/or colours may be packed together in a package, provided they are uniform in quality and, for each variety, commercial type and/or colour, in origin. Uniformity in size is not required.\nThe visible part of the contents of the package must be representative of the entire contents.\nB.\nPackaging\nThe produce must be packed in such a way as to protect it properly. It must be reasonably packed having regard to the size and type of packaging, without empty spaces or crushing.\nThe materials used inside the package must be clean and of a quality such as to avoid causing any external or internal damage to the produce. The use of materials, particularly paper or stamps bearing trade specifications is allowed, provided the printing or labelling has been done with non-toxic ink or glue.\nPackages must be free of all foreign matter.\nVI.\nPROVISIONS CONCERNING MARKING\nEach package must bear the following particulars in letters grouped on the same side, legibly and indelibly marked, and visible from the outside:\nA.\nIdentification\nName and physical address of the packer and/or the dispatcher (for example street/city/region/postal code and, if different from the country of origin, the country).\nThis mention may be replaced:\nfor all packages with the exception of pre-packages, by the officially issued or accepted code mark representing the packer and/or the dispatcher, indicated in close connection with the reference “Packer and/or Dispatcher” (or equivalent abbreviations). The code mark shall be preceded by the ISO 3166 (alpha) country/area code of the recognising country, if not the country of origin;\nfor pre-packages only, by the name and the address of a seller established within the Union indicated in close connection with the mention “Packed for:” or an equivalent mention. In this case, the labelling shall also include a code representing the packer and/or the dispatcher. The seller shall give all information deemed necessary by the inspection body as to the meaning of this code.\nB.\nNature of produce\n“Lettuces”, “butterhead lettuces”, “batavia”, “crisphead lettuces (Iceberg)”, “cos lettuces”, “leaf lettuce” (or, for example and where appropriate, “Oak leaf”, “Lollo bionda”, “Lollo rossa”),“curled-leaved endives”, “broad-leaved (Batavian) endives”, or equivalent denomination if the contents are not visible from the outside.\n“Grown under protection”, or equivalent denomination where appropriate.\nName of the variety (optional).\n“Mixture of lettuces/endives”, or equivalent denomination in the case of a mixture of lettuces and/or endives of distinctly different varieties, commercial types and/or colours. If the produce is not visible from the outside, the varieties, commercial types and/or colours, and the quantity of each in the package must be indicated.\nC.\nOrigin of produce\nCountry of origin and, optionally, district where grown, or national, regional or local place name.\nIn the case of a mixture of lettuces and/or endives of distinctly different varieties, commercial types and/or colours of different origins, the indication of each country of origin shall appear next to the name of the variety, commercial type and/or colour concerned.\nD.\nCommercial specifications\nClass\nSize, expressed by the minimum weight per unit, or number of units\nE.\nOfficial control mark (optional)\nPackages need not to bear the particulars mentioned in the first subparagraph, when they contain sales packages, clearly visible from the outside, and all bearing these particulars. These packages shall be free from any indications such as could mislead. When these packages are palletised, the particulars shall be given on a notice placed in an obvious position on at least two sides of the pallet.\nPART 5:\nMARKETING STANDARD FOR PEACHES AND NECTARINES\nI.\nDEFINITION OF PRODUCE\nThis standard applies to peaches and nectarines of varieties (cultivars) grown from Prunus persica Sieb. and Zucc., to be supplied fresh to the consumer, peaches and nectarines for industrial processing being excluded.\nII.\nPROVISIONS CONCERNING QUALITY\nThe purpose of the standard is to define the quality requirements for peaches and nectarines, after preparation and packaging.\nHowever, at stages following dispatch products may show in relation to the requirements of the standard:\na slight lack of freshness and turgidity,\nfor products graded in classes other than the “Extra” Class, a slight deterioration due to their development and their tendency to perish.\nA.\nMinimum requirements\nIn all classes, subject to the special provisions for each class and the tolerances allowed, peaches and nectarines must be:\nintact,\nsound; produce affected by rotting or deterioration such as to make it unfit for consumption is excluded,\nclean, practically free of any visible foreign matter,\npractically free from pests,\nfree from damage caused by pests affecting the flesh,\nfree of fruit split at the stalk cavity,\nfree of abnormal external moisture,\nfree of any foreign smell and/or taste.\nThe development and condition of peaches and nectarines must be such as to enable them:\nto withstand transportation and handling, and\nto arrive in satisfactory condition at the place of destination.\nB.\nMaturity requirements\nThe fruit must be sufficiently developed and display satisfactory ripeness. The minimum refractometric index of the flesh should be greater than or equal to 8° Brix.\nC.\nClassification\nPeaches and nectarines are classified into three classes, as defined below:\n(i)\n“Extra” Class\nPeaches and nectarines in this class must be of a superior quality. They must be characteristic of the variety.\nThe flesh must be perfectly sound.\nThey 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, the quality, the keeping quality and presentation in the package.\n(ii)\nClass I\nPeaches and nectarines in this class must be of good quality. They must be characteristic of the variety. The flesh must be perfectly sound.\nThe 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:\na slight defect in shape,\na slight defect in development,\nslight defects in colouring,\nslight pressure marks not exceeding 1cm2 in total surface area,\nslight skin defects which must not extend over more than:\n1,5 cm in length for defects of elongated shape,\n1 cm2 in total surface area for other defects.\n(iii)\nClass II\nThis class includes peaches and nectarines which do not qualify for inclusion in the higher classes, but satisfy the minimum requirements specified above.\nThe flesh must be free from major defects.\nThe following defects may be allowed provided the peaches and nectarines retain their essential characteristics as regards the quality, the keeping quality and presentation:\ndefects in shape,\ndefects in development, including split stones, provided the fruit is closed and the flesh is sound,\ndefects in colouring,\nbruises which may be slightly discoloured and not exceeding 2 cm2 in total surface area,\nskin defects which must not extend over more than\n2,5 cm in length for defects of elongated shape,\n2 cm2 in total surface area for other defects.\nIII.\nPROVISIONS CONCERNING SIZING\nSize is determined either by the maximum diameter of the equatorial section, by weight, or by count.\nThe minimum size shall be:\n56 mm or 85 g in Class “Extra”,\n51 mm or 65 g in Classes I and II.\nHowever, fruit below 56 mm or 85 g, is not marketed in the period from 1 July to 31 October (northern hemisphere) and from 1 January to 30 April (southern hemisphere).\nThe following provisions are optional for Class II.\nTo ensure uniformity in size, the range in size between produce in the same package shall not exceed:\n(a) For fruit sized by diameter:\n5 mm for fruit below 70 mm,\n10 mm for fruit of 70 mm and more.\n(b) For fruit sized by weight:\n30 g for fruit below 180 g,\n80 g for fruit of 180 g and more.\n(c) For fruit sized by count, the difference in size should be consistent with (a) or (b).\nIf size codes are applied, those in the table below have to be respected.\ncode\nDiameter\nweight\nfrom\nTo\nfrom\nto\n(mm)\n(mm)\n(g)\n(g)\n1\nD\n51\n56\nor\n65\n85\n2\nC\n56\n61\n85\n105\n3\nB\n61\n67\n105\n135\n4\nA\n67\n73\n135\n180\n5\nAA\n73\n80\n180\n220\n6\nAAA\n80\n90\n220\n300\n7\nAAAA\n> 90\n> 300\nIV.\nPROVISIONS CONCERNING TOLERANCES\nAt all marketing stages, tolerances in respect of quality and size shall be allowed in each lot for produce not satisfying the requirements for the class indicated.\nA.\nQuality tolerances\n(i)\n“Extra” Class\nA total tolerance of 5 per cent, by number or weight, of peaches or nectarines not satisfying the requirements of the class, but meeting those of class I is allowed. Within this tolerance not more than 0,5 per cent in total may consist of produce satisfying the requirements of Class II quality.\n(ii)\nClass I\nA total tolerance of 10 per cent, by number or weight, of peaches or nectarines not satisfying the requirements of the class, but meeting those of class II is allowed. Within this tolerance not more than 1 per cent in total may consist of produce satisfying neither the requirements of Class II quality nor the minimum requirements, or of produce affected by decay.\n(iii)\nClass II\nA total tolerance of 10 per cent, by number or weight, of peaches or nectarines satisfying neither the requirements of the class nor the minimum requirements is allowed. Within this tolerance not more than 2 per cent in total may consist of produce affected by decay.\nB.\nSize tolerances\nFor all classes (if sized): a total tolerance of 10 per cent, by number or weight, of peaches or nectarines not satisfying the requirements as regards sizing is allowed.\nV.\nPROVISIONS CONCERNING PRESENTATION\nA.\nUniformity\nThe contents of each package must be uniform and contain only peaches or nectarines of the same origin, variety, quality, degree of ripeness and size (if sized), and for the “Extra” Class, the contents must also be uniform in colouring.\nThe visible part of the contents of the package must be representative of the entire contents.\nB.\nPackaging\nThe peaches or nectarines must be packed in such a way as to protect the produce properly.\nThe materials used inside the package must be clean and of a quality such as to avoid causing any external or internal damage to the produce. The use of materials, particularly of paper or stamps bearing trade specifications is allowed provided the printing or labelling has been done with non-toxic ink or glue.\nStickers individually affixed to the produce shall be such that, when removed, they neither leave visible traces of glue, nor lead to skin defects. Information lasered on single fruit should not lead to flesh or skin defect.\nPackages must be free of all foreign matter.\nVI.\nPROVISIONS CONCERNING MARKING\nEach package must bear the following particulars in letters grouped on the same side, legibly and indelibly marked and visible from the outside:\nA.\nIdentification\nName and physical address of the packer and/or the dispatcher (for example street/city/region/postal code and, if different from the country of origin, the country).\nThis mention may be replaced:\nfor all packages with the exception of pre-packages, by the officially issued or accepted code mark representing the packer and/or the dispatcher, indicated in close connection with the reference “Packer and/or dispatcher” (or equivalent abbreviations). The code mark shall be preceded by the ISO 3166 (alpha) country/area code of the recognising country, if not the country of origin;\nfor pre-packages only, by the name and the address of a seller established within the Union indicated in close connection with the mention “Packed for:” or an equivalent mention. In this case, the labelling shall also include a code representing the packer and/or the dispatcher. The seller shall give all information deemed necessary by the inspection body as to the meaning of this code.\nB.\nNature of produce\n“Peaches” or “Nectarines”, if the contents are not visible from the outside.\nColour of the flesh.\nName of the variety (optional).\nC.\nOrigin of produce\nCountry of origin and, optionally, district where grown, or national, regional or local place name.\nD.\nCommercial specifications\nClass.\nSize (if sized) expressed as minimum and maximum diameters (in mm) or minimum and maximum weights (in g) or as size code.\nNumber of units (optional).\nE.\nOfficial control mark (optional)\nPackages need not to bear the particulars mentioned in the first subparagraph, when they contain sales packages, clearly visible from the outside, and all bearing these particulars. These packages shall be free from any indications such as could mislead. When these packages are palletised, the particulars shall be given on a notice placed in an obvious position on at least two sides of the pallet.\nPART 6:\nMARKETING STANDARD FOR PEARS\nI.\nDEFINITION OF PRODUCE\nThis standard applies to pears of varieties (cultivars) grown from Pyrus communis L. to be supplied fresh to the consumer, pears for industrial processing being excluded.\nII.\nPROVISIONS CONCERNING QUALITY\nThe purpose of the standard is to define the quality requirements for pears, after preparation and packaging.\nHowever, at stages following dispatch products may show in relation to the requirements of the standard:\na slight lack of freshness and turgidity,\nfor products graded in classes other than the “Extra” Class, a slight deterioration due to their development and their tendency to perish.\nA.\nMinimum requirements\nIn all classes, subject to the special provisions for each class and the tolerances allowed, pears must be:\nintact,\nsound; produce affected by rotting or deterioration such as to make it unfit for consumption is excluded,\nclean, practically free of any visible foreign matter,\npractically free from pests,\nfree from damage caused by pests affecting the flesh,\nfree of abnormal external moisture,\nfree of any foreign smell and/or taste.\nThe development and condition of the pears must be such as to enable them:\nto withstand transportation and handling, and\nto arrive in satisfactory condition at the place of destination.\nB.\nMaturity requirements\nThe development and state of maturity of the pears must be such as to enable them to continue their ripening process and to reach the degree of ripeness required in relation to the varietal characteristics.\nC.\nClassification\nPears are classified in three classes, as defined below:\n(i)\n“Extra” Class\nPears in this class must be of superior quality. They must be characteristic of the variety.\nThe flesh must be perfectly sound, and the skin free from rough russeting.\nThey must be free from defects with the exception of very slight superficial defects provided these do not affect the general appearance of the fruit, the quality, the keeping quality and presentation in the package.\nThe stalk must be intact.\nPears must not be gritty.\n(ii)\nClass I\nPears in this class must be of good quality. They must be characteristic of the variety.\nThe flesh must be perfectly sound.\nThe 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:\na slight defect in shape,\na slight defect in development,\nslight defects in colouring,\nvery slight rough russeting,\nslight skin defects which must not extend over more than:\n2 cm in length for defects of elongated shape,\n1 cm2 of total surface area for other defects, with the exception of scab (Venturia pirina and V. inaequalis), which must not extend over more than 0,25 cm2 cumulative in area.\nslight bruising not exceeding 1 cm2 in area.\nThe stalk may be slightly damaged.\nPears must not be gritty.\n(iii)\nClass II\nThis class includes pears that do not qualify for inclusion in the higher classes but satisfy the minimum requirements specified above.\nThe flesh must be free from major defects.\nThe following defects may be allowed provided the pears retain their essential characteristics as regards the quality, the keeping quality and presentation.\ndefects in shape,\ndefects in development,\ndefects in colouring,\nslight rough russeting,\nskin defects which must not extend over more than:\n4 cm in length for defects of elongated shape,\n2,5 cm2 of total surface area for other defects, with the exception of scab (Venturia pirina and V. inaequalis), which must not extend over more than 1 cm2 cumulative in area,\nslight bruising not exceeding 2 cm2 in area.\nIII.\nPROVISIONS CONCERNING SIZING\nSize is determined by maximum diameter of the equatorial section or by weight.\nThe minimum size shall be:\n(a) For fruit sized by diameter:\n“Extra”\nClass I\nClass II\nLarge-fruited varieties\n60 mm\n55 mm\n55 mm\nOther varieties\n55 mm\n50 mm\n45 mm\n(b) For fruit sized by weight:\n“Extra”\nClass I\nClass II\nLarge-fruited varieties\n130 g\n110 g\n110 g\nOther varieties\n110 g\n100 g\n75 g\nSummer pears included in the appendix to this standard do not have to respect the minimum size.\nTo ensure the uniformity in size, the range in size between produce in the same package shall not exceed:\n(a) For fruit sized by diameter:\n5 mm for “Extra” Class fruit and for Class I and II fruit packed in rows and layers\n10 mm for Class I fruit packed in sales packages or loose in the package.\n(b) For fruit sized by weight:\nfor “Extra” Class fruit and Class I and II fruit packed in rows and layers:\nRange (g)\nWeight difference (g)\n75 – 100\n15\n100 – 200\n35\n200 – 250\n50\n> 250\n80\nfor Class I fruit packed in sales packages or loose in the package:\nRange (g)\nWeight difference (g)\n100 – 200\n50\n> 200\n100\nThere is no sizing uniformity limit for Class II fruit packed in sales packages or loose in the package.\nIV.\nPROVISIONS CONCERNING TOLERANCES\nAt all marketing stages, tolerances in respect of quality and size shall be allowed in each lot for produce not satisfying the requirements of the class indicated.\nA.\nQuality tolerances\n(i)\n“Extra” Class\nA total tolerance of 5 per cent, by number or weight, of pears not satisfying the requirements of the class but meeting those of Class I is allowed. Within this tolerance not more than 0,5 per cent in total may consist of produce satisfying the requirements of Class II quality.\n(ii)\nClass I\nA total tolerance of 10 per cent, by number or weight, of pears not satisfying the requirements of the class but meeting those of Class II is allowed. Within this tolerance not more than 1 per cent in total may consist of produce satisfying neither the requirements of Class II quality nor the minimum requirements, or of produce affected by decay.\n(iii)\nClass II\nA total tolerance of 10 per cent, by number or weight, of pears satisfying neither the requirements of the class nor the minimum requirements is allowed. Within this tolerance not more than 2 per cent in total may consist of produce affected by decay.\nB.\nSize tolerances\nFor all classes: a total tolerance of 10 per cent, by number or weight, of pears not satisfying the requirements as regards sizing is allowed. This tolerance may not be extended to include produce with a size:\n5 mm or more below the minimum diameter\n10 g or more below the minimum weight.\nV.\nPROVISIONS CONCERNING PRESENTATION\nA.\nUniformity\nThe contents of each package must be uniform and contain only pears of the same origin, variety, quality, and size (if sized) and the same degree of ripeness.\nIn the case of the “Extra” Class, uniformity also applies to colouring.\nHowever, a mixture of pears of distinctly different varieties may be packed together in a sales package, provided they are uniform in quality and, for each variety concerned, in origin. Uniformity in size is not required.\nThe visible part of the contents of the package must be representative of the entire contents.\nB.\nPackaging\nPears must be packed in such a way as to protect the produce properly.\nThe materials used inside the package must be clean and of a quality such as to avoid causing any external or internal damage to the produce. The use of materials, particularly of paper or stamps bearing trade specifications is allowed provided the printing or labelling has been done with non-toxic ink or glue.\nStickers individually affixed on the produce shall be such that, when removed, they neither leave visible traces of glue, nor lead to skin defects. Information lasered on single fruit should not lead to flesh or skin defects.\nPackages must be free of all foreign matter.\nVI.\nPROVISIONS CONCERNING MARKING\nEach package must bear the following particulars, in letters grouped on the same side, legibly and indelibly marked, and visible from the outside.\nA.\nIdentification\nName and physical address of the packer and/or the dispatcher (for example street/city/region/postal code and, if different from the country of origin, the country).\nThis mention may be replaced:\nfor all packages with the exception of pre-packages, by the officially issued or accepted code mark representing the packer and/or the dispatcher, indicated in close connection with the reference “Packer and/or Dispatcher” (or equivalent abbreviations). The code mark shall be preceded by the ISO 3166 (alpha) country/area code of the recognising country, if not the country of origin;\nfor pre-packages only, by the name and the address of a seller established within the Union indicated in close connection with the mention “Packed for:” or an equivalent mention. In this case, the labelling shall also include a code representing the packer and/or the dispatcher. The seller shall give all information deemed necessary by the inspection body as to the meaning of this code.\nB.\nNature of produce\n“Pears”, if the contents of the package are not visible from the outside.\nName of the variety. In the case of a mixture of pears of distinctly different varieties, names of the different varieties.\nThe name of the variety may be replaced by a synonym. A trade name may only be given in addition to the variety or the synonym.\nC.\nOrigin of produce\nCountry of origin and, optionally, district where grown, or national, regional or local place name.\nIn the case of a mixture of distinctly different varieties of pears of different origins, the indication of each country of origin shall appear next to the name of the variety concerned.\nD.\nCommercial specifications\nClass.\nSize, or for fruit packed in rows and layers, number of units.\nIf identification is by the size, this should be expressed:\n(a) for produce subject to the uniformity rules, as minimum and maximum diameters or minimum and maximum weights,\n(b) optionally, for produce not subject to the uniformity rules, as the diameter or the weight of the smallest fruit in the package followed by “and over” or equivalent denomination or, where appropriate, the diameter or the weight of the largest fruit in the package.\nE.\nOfficial control mark (optional)\nPackages need not to bear the particulars mentioned in the first subparagraph, when they contain sales packages, clearly visible from the outside, and all bearing these particulars. These packages shall be free from any indications such as could mislead. When these packages are palletised, the particulars shall be given on a notice placed in an obvious position on at least two sides of the pallet.\nAppendix\nNon-exhaustive list of large-fruited and summer pear varieties\nSmall-fruited and other varieties which do not appear in the table may be marketed as long as they meet the size requirements for other varieties as described in Section III of the standard.\nSome of the varieties listed in the following table may be marketed under names for which trade mark protection has been sought or obtained in one or more countries. The first and second columns of the table do not intend to include such trade marks. References to known trade marks have been included in the third column for information only.\nLegend:\nL Large-fruited variety\nSP Summer pear, for which no minimum size is required.\nVariety\nSynonyms\nTrade marks\nSize\nAbbé Fétel\nAbate Fetel\nL\nAbugo o Siete en Boca\nSP\nAkVa\nSP\nAlka\nL\nAlsa\nL\nAmfora\nL\nAlexandrine Douillard\nL\nBambinella\nSP\nBergamotten\nSP\nBeurré Alexandre Lucas\nLucas\nL\nBeurré Bosc\nBosc, Beurré d'Apremont, Empereur Alexandre, Kaiser Alexander\nL\nBeurré Clairgeau\nL\nBeurré d'Arenberg\nHardenpont\nL\nBeurré Giffard\nSP\nBeurré précoce Morettini\nMorettini\nSP\nBlanca de Aranjuez\nAgua de Aranjuez, Espadona, Blanquilla\nSP\nCarusella\nSP\nCastell\nCastell de Verano\nSP\nColorée de Juillet\nBunte Juli\nSP\nComice rouge\nL\nConcorde\nL\nCondoula\nSP\nCoscia\nErcolini\nSP\nCuré\nCurato, Pastoren, Del cura de Ouro, Espadon de invierno, Bella de Berry, Lombardia de Rioja, Batall de Campana\nL\nD'Anjou\nL\nDita\nL\nD. Joaquina\nDoyenné de Juillet\nSP\nDoyenné d'hiver\nWinterdechant\nL\nDoyenné du Comice\nComice, Vereinsdechant\nL\nErika\nL\nEtrusca\nSP\nFlamingo\nL\nForelle\nL\nGénéral Leclerc\nAmber Grace ™\nL\nGentile\nSP\nGolden Russet Bosc\nL\nGrand champion\nL\nHarrow Delight\nL\nJeanne d'Arc\nL\nJoséphine\nL\nKieffer\nL\nKlapa Mīlule\nL\nLeonardeta\nMosqueruela, Margallon, Colorada de Alcanadre, Leonarda de Magallon\nSP\nLombacad\nCascade ®\nL\nMoscatella\nSP\nMramornaja\nL\nMustafabey\nSP\nPackham's Triumph\nWilliams d'Automne\nL\nPasse Crassane\nPassa Crassana\nL\nPerita de San Juan\nSP\nPérola\nSP\nPitmaston\nWilliams Duchesse\nL\nPrécoce de Trévoux\nTrévoux\nSP\nPrésident Drouard\nL\nRosemarie\nL\nSanta Maria\nSanta Maria Morettini\nSP\nSpadoncina\nAgua de Verano, Agua de Agosto\nSP\nSuvenirs\nL\nTaylors Gold\nL\nTriomphe de Vienne\nL\nVasarine Sviestine\nL\nWilliams Bon Chrétien\nBon Chrétien, Bartlett, Williams, Summer Bartlett\nL\nPART 7:\nMARKETING STANDARD FOR STRAWBERRIES\nI.\nDEFINITION OF PRODUCE\nThis standard applies to strawberries of varieties (cultivars) grown from the genus Fragaria L. to be supplied fresh to the consumer, strawberries for industrial processing being excluded.\nII.\nPROVISIONS CONCERNING QUALITY\nThe purpose of the standard is to define the quality requirements for strawberries, after preparation and packaging.\nHowever, at stages following dispatch products may show in relation to the requirements of the standard:\na slight lack of freshness and turgidity,\nfor products graded in classes other than the “Extra” Class, a slight deterioration due to their development and their tendency to perish.\nA.\nMinimum requirements\nIn all classes, subject to the special provisions for each class and the tolerances allowed, the strawberries must be:\nintact, undamaged,\nsound; produce affected by rotting or deterioration such as to make it unfit for consumption is excluded,\nclean, practically free of any visible foreign matter,\nfresh in appearance, but not washed,\npractically free from pests,\npractically free from damage caused by pests,\nwith the calyx (except in the case of wood strawberries); the calyx and the stalk (if present) must be fresh and green,\nfree of abnormal external moisture,\nfree of any foreign smell and/or taste.\nThe strawberries must be sufficiently developed and display satisfactory ripeness. The development and the condition must be such as to enable them:\nto withstand transportation and handling, and\nto arrive in satisfactory condition at the place of destination.\nB.\nClassification\nThe strawberries are classified in three classes, as defined below:\n(i)\n“Extra” Class\nThe strawberries in this class must be of superior quality. They must be characteristic of the variety.\nThey must be:\nbright in appearance, allowing for the characteristics of the variety,\nfree from soil.\nThey must be free from defects with the exception of very slight superficial defects, provided these do not affect the general appearance of the produce, the quality, the keeping quality and presentation in the package.\n(ii)\nClass I\nStrawberries in this class must be of good quality. They must be characteristic of the variety.\nThe 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:\na slight defect in shape,\npresence of a small white patch, not exceeding one tenth of the total surface area of the fruit,\nslight superficial pressure marks.\nThey must be practically free from soil.\n(iii)\nClass II\nThis class includes strawberries that do not qualify for inclusion in the higher classes, but satisfy the minimum requirements specified above.\nThe following defects may be allowed provided the strawberries retain their essential characteristics as regards the quality, the keeping quality and presentation:\ndefects in shape,\na white patch not exceeding one fifth of the total surface area of the fruit,\nslight dry bruising not likely to spread,\nslight traces of soil.\nIII.\nPROVISIONS CONCERNING SIZING\nSize is determined by the maximum diameter of the equatorial section.\nThe minimum size shall be:\n25 mm in “Extra” Class,\n18 mm in Classes I and II.\nThere is no minimum size for wood strawberries.\nIV.\nPROVISIONS CONCERNING TOLERANCES\nAt all marketing stages, tolerances in respect of quality and size shall be allowed in each lot for produce not satisfying the requirements of the class indicated.\nA.\nQuality tolerances\n(i)\n“Extra” Class\nA total tolerance of 5 per cent, by number or weight, of strawberries not satisfying the requirements of the class but meeting those of Class I is allowed. Within this tolerance not more than 0,5 per cent in total may consist of produce satisfying the requirements of Class II quality.\n(ii)\nClass I\nA total tolerance of 10 per cent, by number or weight, of strawberries not satisfying the requirements of the class but meeting those of Class II is allowed. Within this tolerance not more than 2 per cent in total may consist of produce satisfying neither the requirements of Class II quality nor the minimum requirements, or of produce affected by decay.\n(iii)\nClass II\nA total tolerance of 10 per cent, by number or weight, of strawberries satisfying neither the requirements of the class nor the minimum requirements is allowed. Within this tolerance not more than 2 per cent in total may consist of produce affected by decay.\nB.\nSize tolerances\nFor all classes: a total tolerance of 10 per cent, by number or weight, of strawberries not satisfying the requirements as regards the minimum size is allowed.\nV.\nPROVISIONS CONCERNING PRESENTATION\nA.\nUniformity\nThe contents of each package must be uniform and contain only strawberries of the same origin, variety and quality.\nIn the “Extra” Class, strawberries, with the exception of wood strawberries, must be particularly uniform and regular with respect to degree of ripeness, colour and size. In Class I, strawberries may be less uniform in size.\nThe visible part of the contents of the package must be representative of the entire contents.\nB.\nPackaging\nThe strawberries must be packed in such a way as to protect the produce properly.\nThe materials used inside the package must be clean and of a quality such as to avoid causing any external or internal damage to the produce. The use of materials, particularly of paper or stamps bearing trade specifications is allowed provided the printing or labelling has been done with non-toxic ink or glue.\nPackages must be free of all foreign matter.\nVI.\nPROVISIONS CONCERNING MARKING\nEach package must bear the following particulars, in letters grouped on the same side, legibly and indelibly marked, and visible from the outside:\nA.\nIdentification\nName and physical address of the packer and/or the dispatcher (for example street/city/region/postal code and, if different from the country of origin, the country).\nThis mention may be replaced:\nfor all packages with the exception of pre-packages, by the officially issued or accepted code mark representing the packer and/or the dispatcher, indicated in close connection with the reference “Packer and/or Dispatcher” (or equivalent abbreviations). The code mark shall be preceded by the ISO 3166 (alpha) country/area code of the recognising country, if not the country of origin;\nfor pre-packages only, by the name and the address of a seller established within the Union indicated in close connection with the mention “Packed for:” or an equivalent mention. In this case, the labelling shall also include a code representing the packer and/or the dispatcher. The seller shall give all information deemed necessary by the inspection body as to the meaning of this code.\nB.\nNature of produce\n“Strawberries” if the contents of the package are not visible from the outside.\nName of the variety (optional).\nC.\nOrigin of produce\nCountry of origin and, optionally, district where grown or national, regional or local place name.\nD.\nCommercial specifications\nClass.\nE.\nOfficial control mark (optional)\nPackages need not to bear the particulars mentioned in the first subparagraph, when they contain sales packages, clearly visible from the outside, and all bearing these particulars. These packages shall be free from any indications such as could mislead. When these packages are palletised, the particulars shall be given on a notice placed in an obvious position on at least two sides of the pallet.\nPART 8:\nMARKETING STANDARD FOR SWEET PEPPERS\nI.\nDEFINITION OF PRODUCE\nThis standard applies to sweet peppers of varieties (cultivars) grown from Capsicum annuum L., to be supplied fresh to the consumer, sweet peppers for industrial processing being excluded.\nII.\nPROVISIONS CONCERNING QUALITY\nThe purpose of the standard is to define the quality requirements for sweet peppers, after preparation and packaging.\nHowever, at stages following dispatch products may show in relation to the requirements of the standard:\na slight lack of freshness and turgidity,\nfor products graded in classes other than the “Extra” Class, a slight deterioration due to their development and their tendency to perish.\nA.\nMinimum requirements\nIn all classes, subject to the special provisions for each class and the tolerances allowed, the sweet peppers must be:\nintact,\nsound; produce affected by rotting or deterioration such as to make it unfit for consumption is excluded,\nclean, practically free of any visible foreign matter,\nfresh in appearance,\nfirm,\npractically free from pests,\nfree from damage caused by pests affecting the flesh,\nfree of damage caused by low temperature or frost,\nwith peduncles attached; the peduncle must be neatly cut and the calyx be intact,\nfree of abnormal external moisture,\nfree of any foreign smell and/or taste.\nThe development and condition of the sweet peppers must be such as to enable them to:\nwithstand transport and handling, and\narrive in satisfactory condition at the place of destination.\nB.\nClassification\nSweet peppers are classified in three classes, as defined below:\n(i)\n“Extra” Class\nSweet peppers in this class must be of superior quality. They must be characteristic of the variety and/or commercial type.\nThey must be free from defects, with the exception of very slight superficial defects, provided these do not affect the general appearance of the produce, the quality, the keeping quality and presentation in the package.\n(ii)\nClass I\nSweet peppers in this class must be of good quality. They must be characteristic of the variety and/or commercial type.\nThe 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:\na slight defect in shape,\nslight silvering or damage caused by thrips covering not more than 1/3 of the total surface area,\nslight skin defects, such as:\npitting, scratching, sunburn, pressure marks covering in total not more than 2 cm for defects of elongated shape, and 1cm2 for other defects; or\ndry superficial cracks covering in total not more than 1/8 of the total surface area,\nslightly damaged peduncle.\n(iii)\nClass II\nThis class includes sweet peppers which do not qualify for inclusion in the higher classes but satisfy the minimum requirements specified above.\nThe following defects may be allowed provided the sweet peppers retain their essential characteristics as regards the quality, the keeping quality and presentation:\ndefects in shape,\nsilvering or damage caused by thrips covering not more than 2/3 of the total surface area,\nskin defects, such as:\npitting, scratching, sunburn, bruising, and healed injuries covering in total not more than 4 cm in length for defects of elongated shape and 2,5 cm2 of the total area for other defects; or\ndry superficial cracks covering in total not more than 1/4 of the total surface area\nblossom end deterioration not more than 1 cm2,\nshrivelling not exceeding 1/3 of the surface,\ndamaged peduncle and calyx, provided the surrounding flesh remains intact.\nIII.\nPROVISIONS CONCERNING SIZING\nSize is determined by the maximum diameter of the equatorial section or by weight. To ensure uniformity in size, the range in size between produce in the same package shall not exceed:\n(a) For sweet peppers sized by diameter:\n20 mm.\n(b) For sweet peppers sized by weight:\n30 g where the heaviest piece weighs 180 g or less,\n80 g where the lightest piece weighs more than 180 g but less than 260 g,\nNo limit where the lightest piece weighs 260 g or more.\nElongated sweet peppers should be sufficiently uniform in length.\nUniformity in size is not compulsory for Class II.\nIV.\nPROVISIONS CONCERNING TOLERANCES\nAt all marketing stages, tolerances in respect of quality and size shall be allowed in each lot for produce not satisfying the requirements of the class indicated.\nA.\nQuality tolerances\n(i)\n“Extra” Class\nA total tolerance of 5 per cent, by number or weight, of sweet peppers not satisfying the requirements of the class but meeting those of Class I is allowed. Within this tolerance not more than 0,5 per cent in total may consist of produce satisfying the requirements of Class II quality.\n(ii)\nClass I\nA total tolerance of 10 per cent, by number or weight, of sweet peppers not satisfying the requirements of the class, but meeting those of Class II is allowed. Within this tolerance not more than 1 per cent in total may consist of produce satisfying neither the requirements of Class II quality nor the minimum requirements or of produce affected by decay.\n(iii)\nClass II\nA total tolerance of 10 per cent, by number or weight, of sweet peppers satisfying neither the requirements of the class nor the minimum requirements is allowed. Within this tolerance not more than 2 per cent in total may consist of produce affected by decay.\nB.\nSize tolerances\nFor all classes (if sized): a total tolerance of 10 per cent, by number or weight, of sweet peppers not satisfying the requirements as regards sizing is allowed.\nV.\nPROVISIONS CONCERNING PRESENTATION\nA.\nUniformity\nThe contents of each package must be uniform and contain only sweet peppers of the same origin, variety or commercial type, quality, size (if sized) and, in the case of Classes “Extra” and I, of appreciably the same degree of ripeness and colouring.\nHowever, a mixture of sweet peppers of distinctly different commercial types and/or colours may be packed together in a package, provided they are uniform in quality, and for each commercial type and/or colour concerned, in origin. Uniformity in size is not required.\nThe visible part of the contents of the package must be representative of the entire contents.\nB.\nPackaging\nThe sweet peppers must be packed in such a way as to protect the produce properly.\nThe materials used inside the package must be clean and of a quality such as to avoid causing any external or internal damage to the produce. The use of materials, particularly paper or stamps bearing trade specifications is allowed, provided the printing or labelling has been done with non-toxic ink or glue.\nStickers individually affixed on the produce shall be such that, when removed, they neither leave visible traces of glue, nor lead to skin defects. Information lasered on single fruit should not lead to flesh or skin defect.\nPackages must be free of all foreign matter.\nVI.\nPROVISIONS CONCERNING MARKING\nEach package must bear the following particulars, in letters grouped on the same side, legibly and indelibly marked, and visible from the outside:\nA.\nIdentification\nName and physical address of the packer and/or the dispatcher (for example street/city/region/postal code and, if different from the country of origin, the country).\nThis mention may be replaced:\nfor all packages with the exception of pre-packages, by the officially issued or accepted code mark representing the packer and/or the dispatcher, indicated in close connection with the reference “Packer and/or Dispatcher” (or equivalent abbreviations). The code mark shall be preceded by the ISO 3166 (alpha) country/area code of the recognising country, if not the country of origin;\nfor pre-packages only, by the name and the address of a seller established within the Union indicated in close connection with the mention “Packed for:” or an equivalent mention. In this case, the labelling shall also include a code representing the packer and/or the dispatcher. The seller shall give all information deemed necessary by the inspection body as to the meaning of this code.\nB.\nNature of produce\n“Sweet peppers” if the contents are not visible from the outside.\n“Mixture of sweet peppers”, or equivalent denomination, in the case of a mixture of distinctly different commercial types and/or colours of sweet peppers. If the produce is not visible from the outside, the commercial types and/or colours and the quantity of each in the package must be indicated.\nC.\nOrigin of produce\nCountry of origin and, optionally, district where grown or national, regional or local place name.\nIn the case of a mixture of distinctly different commercial types and/or colours of sweet peppers of different origins, the indication of each country of origin shall appear next to the name of the commercial type and/or colour concerned.\nD.\nCommercial specifications\nClass.\nSize (if sized) expressed as minimum and maximum diameters or minimum and maximum weights.\nNumber of units (optional).\n“Hot” or equivalent denomination, where appropriate.\nE.\nOfficial control mark (optional)\nPackages need not to bear the particulars mentioned in the first subparagraph, when they contain sales packages, clearly visible from the outside, and all bearing these particulars. These packages shall be free from any indications such as could mislead. When these packages are palletised, the particulars shall be given on a notice placed in an obvious position on at least two sides of the pallet.\nPART 9:\nMARKETING STANDARD FOR TABLE GRAPES\nI.\nDEFINITION OF PRODUCE\nThis standard applies to table grapes of varieties (cultivars) grown from Vitis vinifera L. to be supplied fresh to the consumer, table grapes for industrial processing being excluded.\nII.\nPROVISIONS CONCERNING QUALITY\nThe purpose of the standard is to define the quality requirements for table grapes, after preparation and packaging.\nHowever, at stages following dispatch products may show in relation to the requirements of the standard:\na slight lack of freshness and turgidity,\nfor products graded in classes other than the “Extra” Class, a slight deterioration due to their development and their tendency to perish.\nA.\nMinimum requirements\nIn all classes, subject to the special provisions for each class and the tolerances allowed, bunches and berries must be:\nsound; produce affected by rotting or deterioration such as to make it unfit for consumption is excluded,\nclean, practically free of any visible foreign matter,\npractically free from pests,\npractically free from damage caused by pests,\nfree of abnormal external moisture,\nfree of any foreign smell and/or taste.\nIn addition, berries must be:\nintact,\nwell formed,\nnormally developed.\nPigmentation due to sun is not a defect.\nThe development and condition of the table grapes must be such as to enable them:\nto withstand transportation and handling, and\nto arrive in satisfactory condition at the place of destination.\nB.\nMaturity requirements\nThe juice of the fruit shall have a refractometric index of at least:\n12° Brix for the Alphonse Lavallée, Cardinal and Victoria varieties,\n13° Brix for all other seeded varieties,\n14° Brix for all seedless varieties.\nIn addition, all varieties must have satisfactory sugar/acidity ratio levels.\nC.\nClassification\nThe table grapes are classified into three classes defined below:\n(i)\n“Extra” Class\nTable grapes in this class must be of superior quality. They must be characteristic of the variety, allowing for the district in which they are grown.\nBerries must be firm, firmly attached, evenly spaced along the stalk and have their bloom virtually intact.\nThey must be free from defects, with the exception of very slight superficial defects, provided these do not affect the general appearance of the produce, the quality, the keeping quality and presentation in the package.\n(ii)\nClass I\nTable grapes in this class must be of good quality. They must be characteristic of the variety, allowing for the district in which they are grown.\nBerries must be firm, firmly attached and, as far as possible, have their bloom intact. They may, however, be less evenly spaced along the stalk than in the “Extra” Class.\nThe 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:\na slight defect in shape,\nslight defects in colouring,\nvery slight sun scorch affecting the skin only.\n(iii)\nClass II\nThis class includes table grapes that do not qualify for inclusion in the higher classes, but satisfy the minimum requirements specified above.\nThe bunches may show slight defects in shape, development and colouring, provided these do not impair the essential characteristics of the variety, allowing for the district in which they are grown.\nThe berries must be sufficiently firm and sufficiently firmly attached, and, where possible, still have their bloom. They may be less evenly spaced along the stalk than in Class I.\nThe following defects may be allowed provided the table grapes retain their essential characteristics as regards the quality, the keeping quality and presentation:\ndefects in shape,\ndefects in colouring,\nslight sun scorch affecting the skin only,\nslight bruising,\nslight skin defects.\nIII.\nPROVISIONS CONCERNIG SIZING\nSize is determined by the weight of the bunch.\nThe minimum bunch weight shall be 75 g. This provision does not apply to packages intended for single servings.\nIV.\nPROVISIONS CONCERNING TOLERANCES\nAt all marketing stages, tolerances in respect of quality and size shall be allowed in each lot for produce not satisfying the requirements of the class indicated.\nA.\nQuality tolerances\n(i)\n“Extra” Class\nA total tolerance of 5 per cent, by weight, of bunches not satisfying the requirements of the class, but meeting those for Class I is allowed. Within this tolerance not more than 0,5 per cent in total may consist of produce satisfying the requirements of Class II quality.\n(ii)\nClass I\nA total tolerance of 10 per cent, by weight, of bunches not satisfying the requirements of the class, but meeting those of Class II is allowed. Within this tolerance not more than 1 per cent in total may consist of produce satisfying neither the requirements of Class II quality nor the minimum requirements, or of produce affected by decay.\nIn addition to those tolerances, a maximum of 10 per cent, by weight, of loose berries, i.e. berries detached from the bunch/cluster, are allowed provided that the berries are sound and intact.\n(iii)\nClass II\nA total tolerance of 10 per cent, by weight, of bunches satisfying neither the requirements of the class nor the minimum requirements is allowed. Within this tolerance not more than 2 per cent in total may consist of produce affected by decay.\nIn addition to those tolerances, a maximum of 10 per cent, by weight, of loose berries, i.e. berries detached from the bunch/cluster, are allowed provided that the berries are sound and intact.\nB.\nSize tolerances\nFor all classes: a total tolerance of 10 per cent, by weight, of bunches not satisfying the requirements as regards sizing is allowed. In each sales package, one bunch weighing less than 75 g is allowed to adjust the weight, provided the bunch meets all other requirements of the specified class.\nV.\nPROVISIONS CONCERNING PRESENTATION\nA.\nUniformity\nThe contents of each package must be uniform and contain only bunches of the same origin, variety, quality and degree of ripeness.\nIn the case of the “Extra” Class, the bunches must be approximately uniform in size and colouring.\nHowever, a mixture of table grapes of distinctly different varieties may be packed together in a package, provided they are uniform in quality and, for each variety concerned, in origin.\nThe visible part of the contents of the package must be representative of the entire contents.\nB.\nPackaging\nThe table grapes must be packed in such a way as to protect the produce properly.\nThe materials used inside the package must be clean and of a quality such as to avoid causing any external or internal damage to the produce. The use of materials, particularly paper or stamps, bearing trade specifications is allowed provided the printing or labelling has been done with non-toxic ink or glue.\nStickers individually affixed on the produce shall be such that, when removed, they neither leave visible traces of glue, nor lead to skin defects.\nPackages must be free of all foreign matter, although a fragment of vine shoot no more than 5 cm in length may be left on the stem of the bunch as a form of special presentation.\nVI.\nPROVISIONS CONCERNING MARKING\nEach package must bear the following particulars in letters grouped on the same side, legibly and indelibly marked, and visible from the outside:\nA.\nIdentification\nName and physical address of the packer and/or the dispatcher (for example street/city/region/postal code and, if different from the country of origin, the country).\nThis mention may be replaced:\nfor all packages with the exception of pre-packages, by the officially issued or accepted code mark representing the packer and/or the dispatcher, indicated in close connection with the reference “Packer and/or Dispatcher” (or equivalent abbreviations). The code mark shall be preceded by the ISO 3166 (alpha) country/area code of the recognising country, if not the country of origin;\nfor pre-packages only, by the name and the address of a seller established within the Union indicated in close connection with the mention “Packed for:” or an equivalent mention. In this case, the labelling shall also include a code representing the packer and/or the dispatcher. The seller shall give all information deemed necessary by the inspection body as to the meaning of this code.\nB.\nNature of produce\n“Table Grapes” if the contents are not visible from the outside.\nName of the variety. In the case of a mixture of table grapes of distinctly different varieties, names of the different varieties.\nC.\nOrigin of produce\nCountry of origin and, optionally, district where grown, or national, regional or local place name.\nIn the case of a mixture of distinctly different varieties of table grapes of different origins, the indication of each country of origin shall appear next to the name of the variety concerned.\nD.\nCommercial specifications\nClass.\n“Bunches below 75 g intended for single servings”, where appropriate.\nE.\nOfficial control mark (optional)\nPackages need not to bear the particulars mentioned in the first subparagraph, when they contain sales packages, clearly visible from the outside, and all bearing these particulars. These packages shall be free from any indications such as could mislead. When these packages are palletised, the particulars shall be given on a notice placed in an obvious position on at least two sides of the pallet.\nPART 10:\nMARKETING STANDARD FOR TOMATOES\nI.\nDEFINITION OF PRODUCE\nThis standard applies to tomatoes of varieties (cultivars) grown from Solanum lycopersicum L. to be supplied fresh to the consumer, tomatoes for industrial processing being excluded.\nTomatoes may be classified into four commercial types:\n“round”,\n“ribbed”,\n“oblong” or “elongated”,\n“cherry/cocktail” tomatoes (miniature varieties) of all shapes.\nII.\nPROVISIONS CONCERNING QUALITY\nThe purpose of the standard is to define the quality requirements for tomatoes, after preparation and packaging.\nHowever, at stages following dispatch products may show in relation to the requirements of the standard:\na slight lack of freshness and turgidity,\nfor products graded in classes other than the “Extra” Class, a slight deterioration due to their development and their tendency to perish.\nA.\nMinimum requirements\nIn all classes, subject to the special provisions for each class and the tolerances allowed, the tomatoes must be:\nintact,\nsound, produce affected by rotting or deterioration such as to make it unfit for consumption is excluded,\nclean, practically free of any visible foreign matter,\nfresh in appearance,\npractically free from pests,\nfree from damage caused by pests affecting the flesh,\nfree of abnormal external moisture,\nfree of any foreign smell and/or taste.\nIn the case of trusses of tomatoes, the stalks must be fresh, healthy, clean and free from all leaves and any visible foreign matter.\nThe development and condition of the tomatoes must be such as to enable them:\nto withstand transportation and handling, and\nto arrive in satisfactory condition at the place of destination.\nB.\nMaturity requirements\nThe development and state of maturity of the tomatoes must be such as to enable them to continue their ripening process and to reach a satisfactory degree of ripeness.\nC.\nClassification\nTomatoes are classified in three classes, as defined below:\n(i)\n“Extra” Class\nTomatoes in this class must be of superior quality. They must be firm and characteristic of the variety.\nThey must be free from greenbacks and other defects, with the exception of very slight superficial defects, provided these do not affect the general appearance of the produce, the quality, the keeping quality and presentation in the package.\n(ii)\nClass I\nTomatoes in this class must be of good quality. They must be reasonably firm and characteristic of the variety.\nThey must be free of cracks and visible greenbacks.\nThe 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:\na slight defect in shape and development,\nslight defects in colouring,\nslight skin defects,\nvery slight bruises.\nFurthermore, “ribbed” tomatoes may show:\nhealed cracks not more than 1 cm long,\nno excessive protuberances,\nsmall umbilicus, but no suberisation,\nsuberisation of the stigma up to 1 cm2,\nfine blossom scar in elongated form (like a seam), but not longer than two-thirds of the greatest diameter of the fruit.\n(iii)\nClass II\nThis class includes tomatoes which do not qualify for inclusion in the higher classes, but satisfy the minimum requirements specified above.\nThey must be reasonably firm (but may be slightly less firm than in Class I) and must not show unhealed cracks.\nThe following defects may be allowed provided the tomatoes retain their essential characteristics as regards the quality, the keeping quality and presentation:\ndefects in shape and development,\ndefects in colouring,\nskin defects or bruises, provided the fruit is not seriously affected,\nhealed cracks not more than 3 cm in length for round, ribbed or oblong tomatoes.\nFurthermore, “ribbed” tomatoes may show:\nmore pronounced protuberances than allowed under Class I, but without being misshapen,\nan umbilicus,\nsuberisation of the stigma up to 2 cm2,\nfine blossom scar in elongated form (like a seam).\nIII.\nPROVISIONS CONCERNING SIZING\nSize is determined by the maximum diameter of the equatorial section, by weight or by count.\nThe following provisions shall not apply to trusses of tomatoes and are optional for:\ncherry and cocktail tomatoes below 40 mm in diameter;\nribbed tomatoes of irregular shape; and\nClass II.\nTo ensure uniformity in size, the range in size between produce in the same package shall not exceed:\n(a) For tomatoes sized by diameter:\n10 mm, if the diameter of the smallest fruit (as indicated on the package) is under 50 mm,\n15 mm, if the diameter of the smallest fruit (as indicated on the package) is 50 mm and over but under 70 mm,\n20 mm, if the diameter of the smallest fruit (as indicated on the package) is 70 mm and over but under 100 mm,\nthere is no limitation of difference in diameter for fruit equal or over 100 mm.\nIn case size codes are applied, the codes and ranges in the following table have to be respected:\nSize code\nDiameter (mm)\n0\n≤ 20\n1\n> 20 ≤ 25\n2\n> 25 ≤ 30\n3\n> 30 ≤ 35\n4\n> 35 ≤ 40\n5\n> 40 ≤ 47\n6\n> 47 ≤ 57\n7\n> 57 ≤ 67\n8\n> 67 ≤ 82\n9\n> 82 ≤ 102\n10\n> 102\n(b) For tomatoes sized by weight or by count, the difference in size should be consistent with the difference indicated in point (a).\nIV.\nPROVISIONS CONCERNING TOLERANCES\nAt all marketing stages, tolerances in respect of quality and size shall be allowed in each lot for produce not satisfying the requirements of the class indicated.\nA.\nQuality tolerances\n(i)\n“Extra” Class\nA total tolerance of 5 per cent, by number or weight, of tomatoes not satisfying the requirements of the class but meeting those of Class I is allowed. Within this tolerance not more than 0,5 per cent in total may consist of produce satisfying the requirements of Class II quality.\n(ii)\nClass I\nA total tolerance of 10 per cent, by number or weight, of tomatoes not satisfying the requirements of the class but meeting those of Class II is allowed. Within this tolerance not more than 1 per cent in total may consist of produce neither satisfying the requirements of Class II quality nor the minimum requirements, or of produce affected by decay.\nIn the case of trusses of tomatoes, 5 percent, by number or weight, of tomatoes detached from the stalk is allowed.\n(iii)\nClass II\nA total tolerance of 10 per cent, by number or weight, of tomatoes satisfying neither the requirements of the class nor the minimum requirements is allowed. Within this tolerance not more than 2 per cent in total may consist of produce affected by decay.\nIn the case of trusses of tomatoes, 10 percent, by number or weight, of tomatoes detached from the stalk is allowed.\nB.\nSize tolerances\nFor all classes: a total tolerance of 10 per cent, by number or weight, of tomatoes not satisfying the requirements as regards sizing is allowed.\nV.\nPROVISIONS CONCERNING PRESENTATION\nA.\nUniformity\nThe contents of each package must be uniform and contain only tomatoes of the same origin, variety or commercial type, quality and size (if sized).\nThe ripeness and colouring of tomatoes in “Extra” Class and Class I must be practically uniform. In addition, the length of “oblong” tomatoes must be sufficiently uniform.\nHowever, a mixture of tomatoes of distinctly different colours, varieties and/or commercial types may be packed together in a package, provided they are uniform in quality and, for each colour, variety and/or commercial type concerned, in origin. Uniformity in size is not required.\nThe visible part of the contents of the package must be representative of the entire contents.\nB.\nPackaging\nTomatoes must be packed in such a way as to protect the produce properly.\nThe materials used inside the package must be clean and of a quality such as to avoid causing any external or internal damage to the produce. The use of materials, particularly paper or stamps bearing trade specifications is allowed provided the printing or labelling has been done with non-toxic ink or glue.\nStickers individually affixed to the produce shall be such that, when removed, they neither leave visible traces of glue nor lead to skin defects. Information lasered on single fruitshould not lead to flesh or skin defects.\nPackages must be free of all foreign matter.\nVI.\nPROVISIONS CONCERNING MARKING\nEach package must bear the following particulars in letters grouped on the same side, legibly and indelibly marked and visible from the outside:\nA.\nIdentification\nName and physical address of the packer and/or the dispatcher (for example street/city/region/postal code and, if different from the country of origin, the country).\nThis mention may be replaced:\nfor all packages with the exception of pre-packages, by the officially issued or accepted code mark representing the packer and/or the dispatcher, indicated in close connection with the reference “Packer and/or Dispatcher” (or equivalent abbreviations). The code mark shall be preceded by the ISO 3166 (alpha) country/area code of the recognising country, if not the country of origin;\nfor pre-packages only, by the name and the address of a seller established within the Union indicated in close connection with the mention “Packed for:” or an equivalent mention. In this case, the labelling shall also include a code representing the packer and/or the dispatcher. The seller shall give all information deemed necessary by the inspection body as to the meaning of this code.\nB.\nNature of produce\n“Tomatoes” or “trusses of tomatoes” and the commercial type, or “cherry/cocktail tomatoes” or “trusses of cherry/cocktail tomatoes”) or equivalent denomination for other miniature varieties if the contents are not visible from the outside.\n“Mixture of tomatoes”, or equivalent denomination, in the case of a mixture of distinctly different varieties, commercial types and/or colours of tomatoes. If the produce is not visible from the outside, the colours, varieties or commercial types and the quantity of each in the package must be indicated.\nName of the variety (optional).\nC.\nOrigin of produce\nCountry of origin and, optionally, district where grown, or national, regional or local place name.\nIn the case of a mixture of distinctly different colours, varieties and/or commercial types of tomatoes of different origins, the indication of each country of origin shall appear next to the name of the colour, variety and/or commercial type concerned.\nD.\nCommercial specifications\nClass.\nSize (if sized) expressed as\nminimum and maximum diameters; or\nminimum and maximum weights; or\nsize code as specified in Section III; or\ncount followed by the minimum and maximum sizes.\nE.\nOfficial control mark (optional)\nPackages need not to bear the particulars mentioned in the first subparagraph, when they contain sales packages, clearly visible from the outside, and all bearing these particulars. These packages shall be free from any indications such as could mislead. When these packages are palletised, the particulars shall be given on a notice placed in an obvious position on at least two sides of the pallet.’",
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      "label": "f1",
      "text": "These marking provisions do not apply to sales packages presented in packages. However, they do apply to sales packages presented separately."
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      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f2",
      "text": "The full or commonly used name shall be indicated."
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      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f3",
      "text": "A non-exhaustive list of varieties providing a classification on colouring and russeting is set out in the appendix to this standard."
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      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f4",
      "text": "Varieties marked with “R” in the appendix to this standard are exempt from the provisions on russeting."
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      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f5",
      "text": "A non-exhaustive list of varieties providing a classification on colouring and russeting is set out in the appendix to this standard."
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      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f6",
      "text": "Varieties marked with “R” in the appendix to this standard are exempt from the provisions on russeting."
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      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f7",
      "text": "Varieties marked with “R” in the appendix to this standard are exempt from the provisions on russeting."
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      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f8",
      "text": "Calculated as described in the OECD guidance on objective tests, available at: http://www.oecd.org/agriculture/fruit-vegetables/publications."
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      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f9",
      "text": "Calculated as described in the OECD guidance on objective tests, available at: http://www.oecd.org/agriculture/fruit-vegetables/publications."
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      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f10",
      "text": "These marking provisions do not apply to sales packages presented in packages. However, they do apply to sales packages presented separately."
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      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f11",
      "text": "A trade name can be a trade mark for which protection has been sought or obtained or any other commercial denomination."
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      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f12",
      "text": "The full or commonly used name shall be indicated."
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      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f13",
      "text": "Calculated as described in the OECD guidance on objective tests, available at: http://www.oecd.org/agriculture/fruit-vegetables/publications."
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      "type": "footnote",
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      "text": "For the varieties Mandora and Minneola the minimum sugar/acid ratio is 6,0:1 until the end of the marketing year commencing 1 January 2023."
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      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f15",
      "text": "Sizes below 45 mm refer to clementines only."
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      "type": "footnote",
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      "text": "The use of preserving agents or any other chemical substance liable to leave a foreign smell on the skin of the fruit is permitted where it is compatible with the applicable European Union provisions."
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      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f17",
      "text": "The use of preserving agents or any other chemical substance liable to leave a foreign smell on the skin of the fruit is permitted where it is compatible with the applicable European Union provisions."
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      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f18",
      "text": "These marking provisions do not apply to sales packages presented in packages. However, they do apply to sales packages presented separately."
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      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f19",
      "text": "The full or commonly used name shall be indicated."
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      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f20",
      "text": "Calculated as described in the OECD guidance on objective tests, available at: http://www.oecd.org/agriculture/fruit-vegetables/publications."
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      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f21",
      "text": "These marking provisions do not apply to sales packages presented in packages. However, they do apply to sales packages presented separately."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f22",
      "text": "The full or the commonly used name shall be indicated."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f23",
      "text": "These marking provisions do not apply to sales packages presented in packages. However, they do apply to sales packages presented separately."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f24",
      "text": "The full or the commonly used name shall be indicated."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f25",
      "text": "Calculated as described in the OECD guidance on objective tests, available at: http://www.oecd.org/agriculture/fruit-vegetables/publications."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f26",
      "text": "These marking provisions do not apply to sales packages presented in packages. However, they do apply to sales packages presented separately."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f27",
      "text": "The full or the commonly used name shall be indicated."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f28",
      "text": "A non-exhaustive list of large fruited and summer pear varieties is included in the appendix to this standard."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f29",
      "text": "A non-exhaustive list of large fruited and summer pear varieties is included in the appendix to this standard."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f30",
      "text": "These marking provisions do not apply to sales packages presented in packages. However, they do apply to sales packages presented separately."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f31",
      "text": "A trade name can be a trade mark for which protection has been sought or obtained or any other commercial denomination."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f32",
      "text": "The full or the commonly used name shall be indicated."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f33",
      "text": "These marking provisions do not apply to sales packages presented in packages. However, they do apply to sales packages presented separately."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f34",
      "text": "The full or the commonly used name shall be indicated."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f35",
      "text": "Some sweet pepper varieties may have hot taste."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f36",
      "text": "These marking provisions do not apply to sales packages presented in packages. However, they do apply to sales packages presented separately."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f37",
      "text": "The full or the commonly used name shall be indicated."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f38",
      "text": "Calculated as described in the OECD guidance on objective tests, available at: http://www.oecd.org/agriculture/fruit-vegetables/publications."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f39",
      "text": "These marking provisions do not apply to sales packages presented in packages. However, they do apply to sales packages presented separately."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f40",
      "text": "The full or the commonly used name shall be indicated."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f41",
      "text": "These marking provisions do not apply to sales packages presented in packages. However, they do apply to sales packages presented separately."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f42",
      "text": "The full or the commonly used name shall be indicated."
    }
  ],
  "outstanding_effects": [],
  "provenance": {
    "source": "legislation.gov.uk",
    "source_url": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2019/428/annex",
    "retrieved_at": "2026-11-01T14:43:31.062408+00:00"
  },
  "licence": "Open Government Licence v3.0",
  "licence_url": "https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/",
  "attribution": "Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: legislation.gov.uk, The National Archives."
}