The contents of each package must be uniform and contain only hazelnuts in shell of the same origin, quality, variety or commercial type and size (if sized).
The visible part of the contents of the package must be representative of the entire contents.
[F1Notwithstanding the preceding provisions in this point, products covered by this Regulation may be mixed, in sales packages [F2of a net weight of three kilograms or less] , with different types of fresh fruit and vegetables on the conditions laid down by Commission Regulation (EC) No 48/2003 (1) .]
Textual Amendments
Hazelnuts in shell must be packed in such a way as to protect the produce properly.
The materials used inside the package must be new, clean and of a material 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.
Packages must be free of all foreign matter.
[F3Stickers individually affixed on product shall be such as, when removed, neither to leave visible traces of glue, nor to lead to skin defects.]
Textual Amendments
Hazelnuts kernels must be presented in bags or solid containers.