Textual Amendments
This 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.
The purpose of the standard is to define the quality requirements of apples, after preparation and packaging.
In all classes, subject to the special provisions for each class and the tolerances allowed, apples must be:
intact,
sound, produce affected by rotting or deterioration such as to make it unfit for consumption is excluded,
clean, practically free of any visible foreign matter,
practically free from pests,
practically free from damage caused by pests,
free of abnormal external moisture,
free of any foreign smell and/or taste.
In addition, they must have been carefully picked.
The development and condition of the apples must be such as to enable them:
to continue their maturing process and to reach the degree of maturity required in relation to the varietal characteristics (1) (2) ,
to withstand transport and handling, and
to arrive in satisfactory condition at the place of destination.
Apples are classified in three classes defined below.
Apples in this class must be of superior quality. In shape, size and colouring, they must be characteristic of the variety (3) and with the stalk which must be intact.
The flesh must be perfectly sound.
They 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.
Apples in this class must be of good quality. In shape, size and colouring, they must be characteristic of the variety (3) .
The flesh must be perfectly sound.
The following slight defects, however, may be allowed provided these do not affect the general appearance of the produce, the quality, the keeping quality and presentation in the package:
a slight defect in shape,
a slight defect in development,
a slight defect in colouring,
slight skin defects which must not extend over more than:
2 cm in length for defects of elongated shape,
1 cm 2 of total surface area for other defects, with the exception of scab ( Venturia inaequalis ), which must not extend over more than 0,25 cm 2 of total surface area,
slight bruising not exceeding 1 cm 2 of total surface area and not discoloured.
The stalk may be missing, provided the break is clean and the adjacent skin is not damaged.
This class includes apples which do not qualify for inclusion in the higher classes but satisfy the minimum requirements specified above (3) .
The flesh must be free from major defects.
The following defects are allowed provided the fruit retains its essential characteristics as regards the quality, the keeping quality and presentation:
defects in shape,
defects in development,
defects in colouring,
skin defects which must not extend over more than:
4 cm in length for defects of elongated shape,
2,5 cm 2 of total surface area for other defects, with the exception of scab ( Venturia inaequalis ), which must not extend over more than 1 cm 2 of total surface area,
slight bruising not exceeding 1,5 cm 2 of total surface area which may be slightly discoloured.
Size is determined either by the maximum diameter of the equatorial section or by weight.
For all varieties and for all classes the minimum size is 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 greater than or equal to 10,5 ° Brix and the size is not smaller than 50 mm or 70 g.
To ensure there is uniformity of size within the package:
for fruit sized according to the diameter, the difference in diameter between fruit in the same package shall be limited to:
5 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
10 mm for Class I fruit packed loose in the package or sales packages. However, for apples of the varieties Bramley's Seedling (Bramley, Triomphe de Kiel) and Horneburger, the difference in diameter may amount to 20 mm, or
for fruit sized according to weight, the difference in weight between fruit in the same package shall be limited to:
20 % of the average individual fruit weight in the package for ‘ Extra ’ Class fruit and for Classes I and II fruit packed in rows and layers, and
25 % of the average individual fruit weight in the package for Class I fruit packed loose in the package or in consumer packages.
There is no sizing uniformity requirement for Class II fruit packed loose in the package or in consumer packages.
Tolerances in respect of quality and size shall be allowed in each package for produce not satisfying the requirements of the class indicated.
5 % by number or weight of apples not satisfying the requirements of the class, but meeting those of Class I or, exceptionally, coming within the tolerances of that class.
10 % by number or weight of apples not satisfying the requirements of the class, but meeting those of Class II, or exceptionally, coming within the tolerances of that class.
10 % by number or weight of apples satisfying neither the requirements of the class nor the minimum requirements, with the exception of produce affected by rotting or any other deterioration rendering it unfit for consumption.
Within this tolerance, a maximum of 2 % number or weight of fruit is allowed which shows the following defects:
serious attacks of cork (bitter pit) or water-core,
slight damage or unhealed cracks,
very slight traces of rot,
presence of internal feeding pests and/or damage to the flesh caused by pests.
For all classes:
For all classes: a total tolerance of 10 per cent, by number or weight, of fruit not satisfying the requirements as regards sizing is allowed. This tolerance may not be extended to include produce with a size:
5 mm or more below the minimum diameter when size is determined by diameter,
10 g or more below the minimum weight when size is determined by weight.
The 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.
In the case of the ‘ Extra ’ class, uniformity also applies to colouring.
Sales packages of a net weight not exceeding 5 kg may contain mixtures of apples of different varieties, provided they are uniform in quality and, for each variety concerned, in origin, size (if sized) and degree of ripeness.
The visible part of the contents of the package must be representative of the entire contents.
The 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.
The materials used inside the package must be new, 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.
Packages must be free of all foreign matter.
Stickers individually affixed on product shall be such as, when removed, neither to leave visible traces of glue, nor to lead to skin defects.
For ‘ Extra ’ class, fruit must be packed in layers.
Each package must bear the following particulars, in letters grouped on the same side, legibly and indelibly marked, and visible from the outside.
The name and the address of the packer and/or the dispatcher
This mention may be replaced:
for 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);
for pre-packages only, by the name and the address of a seller established within the Community 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.
‘ Apples ’ if the contents are not visible from the outside
Name of the variety or varieties where appropriate.
In the case of sales packages containing a mixture of apples of different varieties, names of each of the different varieties in the package.
Country of origin and, optionally, district where grown, or national, regional or local place name
In the case of sales packages containing a mixture of varieties of apples of different origins, the indication of each country of origin shall appear next to the name of the variety concerned.
Class
Size or, for fruit packed in layers, number of units.
If identification is by the size, this should be expressed:
for produce subject to the uniformity rules, as minimum and maximum diameters or minimum and maximum weight;
for produce not subject to the uniformity rules, the diameter or the weight of the smallest fruit in the package followed by ‘ and over ’ or ‘ + ’ or equivalent denomination or, where applicable, followed by the diameter or weight of the largest fruit.
Packages 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.
| Colouring group | A (Red varieties) | B (Mixed red colouring varieties) | C (Striped slightly coloured varieties) | D (Other varieties) |
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| Total surface area of red colouring characteristic of the variety | Total surface area of mixed red colouring characteristic of the variety | Total surface area of slightly red coloured, blushed or striped characteristic of the variety | ||
| Extra class | 3/4 | 1/2 | 1/3 | No requirement as to red colouring |
| Class I | 1/2 | 1/3 | 1/10 | |
| Class II | 1/4 | 1/10 | — |
Group R : Varieties for which russeting is a characteristic of the skin and is not a defect if it corresponds to the typical appearance of the variety.
For varieties not marked with an ‘ R ’ in the list below, russeting is allowed within the following limits:
| ‘Extra’ class | Class I | Class II | Tolerance for Class II | |
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| (ii) Russeting | Maximum surface area of the fruit permitted | |||
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Fruits of varieties that are not part of the list must be graded according to their varietal characteristics.
| a At least 20 % red in Class I and Class II. | |||
| b However, for the variety Jonagold, at least one-tenth surface of the fruit in Class II must be streaked with red colouring. | |||
| Varieties | Synonyms | Colour group | Russeting |
|---|---|---|---|
| African Red | B | ||
| Akane | Tohoku 3 | B | |
| Alborz Seedling | C | ||
| Aldas | B | ||
| Alice | B | ||
| Alkmene | Early Windsor | C | |
| Alwa | B | ||
| Angold | C | ||
| Apollo | Beauty of Blackmoor | C | |
| Arkcharm | Arkansas No 18, A 18 | C | |
| Arlet | B | R | |
| Aroma | C | ||
| Red coloured mutants of Aroma, for example Aroma Amorosa | B | ||
| Auksis | B | ||
| Belfort | Pella | B | |
| Belle de Boskoop and mutants | D | R | |
| Belle fleur double | D | ||
| Berlepsch | Freiherr von Berlepsch | C | |
| Berlepsch rouge | Red Berlepsch, Roter Berlepsch | B | |
| Blushed Golden | |||
| Bohemia | B | ||
| Boskoop rouge | Red Boskoop, Roter Boskoop | B | R |
| Braeburn | B | ||
| Red coloured mutants of Braeburn, for example: | A | ||
| Hidala | |||
| Joburn | |||
| Lochbuie Red Braeburn | |||
| Mahana Red | |||
| Mariri Red | |||
| Redfield | |||
| Royal Braeburn | |||
| Bramley's Seedling | Bramley, Triomphe de Kiel | D | |
| Brettacher Sämling | D | ||
| Calville (group of …) | D | ||
| Cardinal | B | ||
| Carola | Kalco | C | |
| Caudle | B | ||
| Charden | D | ||
| Charles Ross | D | ||
| Civni | B | ||
| Coromandel Red | Corodel | A | |
| Cortland | B | ||
| Cox's orange pippin and mutants | Cox Orange | C | R |
| Red coloured mutants of Cox's Orange Pippin for example: | B | R | |
| Cherry Cox | |||
| Crimson Bramley | D | ||
| Cripps Pink | C | ||
| Cripps Red | C a | ||
| Dalinbel | B | ||
| Delblush | D | ||
| Delcorf and mutants, for example: Dalili Monidel | C | ||
| Delgollune | B | ||
| Delicious ordinaire | Ordinary Delicious | B | |
| Deljeni | D | ||
| Delikates | B | ||
| Delor | C | ||
| Discovery | C | ||
| Dunn's Seedling | D | R | |
| Dykmanns Zoet | C | ||
| Egremont Russet | D | R | |
| Elan | D | ||
| Elise | Red Delight | A | |
| Ellison's orange | Ellison | C | |
| Elstar and mutants, for example: | C | ||
| Daliter | |||
| Elshof | |||
| Elstar Armhold | |||
| Elstar Reinhardt | |||
| Red coloured mutants of Elstar, for example: | B | ||
| Bel-El | |||
| Daliest | |||
| Goedhof | |||
| Red Elstar | |||
| Valstar | |||
| Empire | A | ||
| Falstaff | C | ||
| Fiesta | Red Pippin | C | |
| Florina | B | ||
| Fortune | D | R | |
| Fuji and mutants | B | ||
| Gala | C | ||
| Red coloured mutants of Gala, for example: | A | ||
| Annaglo | |||
| Baigent | |||
| Galaxy | |||
| Mitchgla | |||
| Obrogala | |||
| Regala | |||
| Regal Prince | |||
| Tenroy | |||
| Garcia | D | ||
| Gloster | B | ||
| Goldbohemia | D | ||
| Golden Delicious and mutants | D | ||
| Golden Russet | D | R | |
| Goldrush | Coop 38 | D | |
| Goldstar | D | ||
| Gradigold | D | ||
| Granny Smith | D | ||
| Gravenstein rouge | Red Gravenstein, Roter Gravensteiner | B | |
| Gravensteiner | Gravenstein | D | |
| Greensleeves | D | ||
| Holsteiner Cox and mutants | Holstein | D | R |
| Holstein rouge | Red Holstein, Roter Holsteiner Cox | C | R |
| Honeycrisp | C | ||
| Honeygold | D | ||
| Horneburger | D | ||
| Howgate Wonder | Manga | D | |
| Idared | B | ||
| Ingrid Marie | B | R | |
| Isbranica | Izbranica | C | |
| Jacob Fisher | D | ||
| Jacques Lebel | D | ||
| Jamba | C | ||
| James Grieve and mutants | D | ||
| James Grieve rouge | Red James Grieve | B | |
| Jarka | C | ||
| Jerseymac | B | ||
| Jester | D | ||
| Jonagold b and mutants, for example: | C | ||
| Crowngold | |||
| Daligo | |||
| Daliguy | Jonasty | ||
| Dalijean | Jonamel | ||
| Jonagold 2000 | Excel | ||
| Jonabel | |||
| Jonabres | |||
| King Jonagold | |||
| New Jonagold | Fukushima | ||
| Novajo | Veulemanns | ||
| Schneica | |||
| Wilmuta | |||
| Jonagored and mutants, for example: | A | ||
| Decosta | |||
| Jomured | Van de Poel | ||
| Jonagold Boerekamp | |||
| Jomar | |||
| Jonagored Supra | |||
| Jonaveld | |||
| Primo | |||
| Romagold | Surkijn | ||
| Rubinstar | |||
| Red Jonaprince | |||
| Jonalord | C | ||
| Jonathan | B | ||
| Julia | B | ||
| Jupiter | D | ||
| Karmijn de Sonnaville | C | R | |
| Katy | Katja | B | |
| Kent | D | R | |
| Kidd's orange red | C | R | |
| Kim | B | ||
| Koit | C | ||
| Krameri Tuvioun | B | ||
| Kukikovskoje | B | ||
| Lady Williams | B | ||
| Lane's Prince Albert | D | ||
| Laxton's Superb | Laxtons Superb | C | R |
| Ligol | B | ||
| Lobo | B | ||
| Lodel | A | ||
| Lord Lambourne | C | ||
| Maigold | B | ||
| Mc Intosh | B | ||
| Meelis | B | ||
| Melba | B | ||
| Melodie | B | ||
| Melrose | C | ||
| Meridian | C | ||
| Moonglo | C | ||
| Morgenduft | Imperatore | B | |
| Mountain Cove | D | ||
| Mutsu | D | ||
| Normanda | C | ||
| Nueva Europa | C | ||
| Nueva Orleans | B | ||
| Odin | B | ||
| Ontario | B | ||
| Orlovskoje Polosatoje | C | ||
| Ozark Gold | D | ||
| Paula Red | B | ||
| Pero de Cirio | D | ||
| Piglos | B | ||
| Pikant | B | ||
| Pikkolo | C | ||
| Pilot | C | ||
| Pimona | C | ||
| Pinova | C | ||
| Pirella | B | ||
| Piros | C | ||
| Rafzubex | A | ||
| Rafzubin | C | ||
| Rajka | B | ||
| Rambour d'hiver | D | ||
| Rambour Franc | B | ||
| Reanda | B | ||
| Rebella | C | ||
| Red Delicious and mutants, for example: | A | ||
| Campsur | |||
| Erovan | |||
| Evasni | |||
| Flatrar | |||
| Fortuna Delicious | |||
| Otago | |||
| Red King | |||
| Red Spur | |||
| Red York | |||
| Richared | |||
| Royal Red | |||
| Sandidge | |||
| Shotwell Delicious | |||
| Stark Delicious | |||
| Starking | |||
| Starkrimson | |||
| Starkspur | |||
| Topred | |||
| Trumdor | |||
| Well Spur | |||
| Red Dougherty | A | ||
| Red Rome | A | ||
| Redkroft | A | ||
| Regal | A | ||
| Regina | B | ||
| Reglindis | C | ||
| Reine des Reinettes | Goldparmäne, Gold Parmoné | C | |
| Reineta Encarnada | B | ||
| Reinette Rouge du Canada | B | ||
| Reinette d'Orléans | D | ||
| Reinette Blanche du Canada | Reinette du Canada, Canada Blanc, Kanadarenette, Renetta del Canada | D | R |
| Reinette de France | D | ||
| Reinette de Landsberg | D | ||
| Reinette grise du Canada | Graue Kanadarenette | D | R |
| Relinda | C | ||
| Remo | B | ||
| Renora | B | ||
| Resi | B | ||
| Resista | D | ||
| Retina | B | ||
| Rewena | B | ||
| Roja de Benejama | Verruga, Roja del Valle, Clavelina | A | |
| Rome Beauty | Belle de Rome, Rome | B | |
| Rosana | Berner Rosenapfel | B | |
| Royal Beaut | A | ||
| Rubin | C | ||
| Rubinola | B | ||
| Sciearly | A | ||
| Scifresh | B | ||
| Sciglo | A | ||
| Sciray | GS48 | A | |
| Scired | A | R | |
| Sciros | A | ||
| Selena | B | ||
| Shampion | B | ||
| Sidrunkollane Talioun | D | ||
| Sinap Orlovskij | Orlovski Sinap | D | |
| Snygold | Earlygold | D | |
| Sommerregent | C | ||
| Spartan | A | ||
| Splendour | A | ||
| St. Edmunds Pippin | D | R | |
| Stark's Earliest | C | ||
| Štaris | Staris | A | |
| Sturmer Pippin | D | R | |
| Sügisdessert | C | ||
| Sügisjoonik | C | ||
| Summerred | B | ||
| Sunrise | A | ||
| Sunset | D | R | |
| Suntan | D | R | |
| Sweet Caroline | C | ||
| Talvenauding | B | ||
| Tellisaare | B | ||
| Tiina | B | ||
| Topaz | B | ||
| Tydeman's Early Worcester | Tydeman's Early | B | |
| Veteran | B | ||
| Vista Bella | Bellavista | B | |
| Wealthy | B | ||
| Worcester Pearmain | B | ||
| York | B | ||
| Zarja Alatau | Zarya Alatau | D | |
This standard applies to the following fruit, classified as ‘ citrus fruit ’ , to be supplied fresh to the consumer, citrus fruit for industrial processing being excluded:
lemons of varieties (cultivars) grown from the species Citrus limon (L.) Burm. f.,
mandarins of varieties (cultivars) grown from the species Citrus reticulata Blanco, including satsumas ( Citrus unshiu Marcow.), clementines ( Citrus clementina Hort. ex Tan.), common mandarins ( Citrus deliciosa Ten.) and tangerines ( Citrus tangerina Hort. ex Tan.) grown from these species and its hybrids, hereinafter called ‘mandarins’,
oranges of varieties (cultivars) grown from the species Citrus sinensis (L.) Osb.
The purpose of the standard is to define the quality requirements of the citrus fruit after preparation and packaging.
In all classes, subject to the special provisions for each class and the tolerances allowed, the citrus fruit must be:
intact,
free of bruising and/or extensive healed over cuts,
sound; produce affected by rotting or deterioration such as to make it unfit for consumption is excluded,
clean practically free of any visible foreign matter,
practically free from pests,
practically free from damage caused by pests,
free of signs of internal shrivelling,
free of damage caused by low temperature or frost,
free of all abnormal external moisture,
free of any foreign smell and/or taste.
The citrus fruit must have been carefully picked and 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.
The development and state of ripeness of the citrus fruit must be such as to enable them:
to withstand transport and handling, and
to arrive in satisfactory condition at the place of destination.
Citrus fruit meeting the ripeness requirements of this Annex may be ‘ degreened ’ . This treatment is permitted only if the other natural organoleptic characteristics are not modified.
Maturity of citrus fruit is defined by the following parameters specified for each specie below:
Minimum juice content
Colouring
The degree of colouring shall be such that, following normal development the citrus fruit reach the colour typical of the variety at their destination point.
Minimum juice content:
| 20 % |
| 25 % |
Colouring: must be typical of the variety. However fruits with a green (but not dark green) colour are allowed provided they satisfy the minimum requirements as to juice content.
Minimum juice content:
| 33 % |
| 40 % |
Colouring: must be typical of the variety on at least one third of the surface of the fruit.
Colouring must be typical of the variety. Fruits with light green colour are allowed, provided it does not exceed one fifth of the total surface of the fruit. Fruits must show the following minimum juice content:
| 30 % |
| 33 % |
| 35 % |
However, oranges produced in areas with high air temperatures and high relative humidity conditions during the developing period can be of a green colour exceeding one fifth of the total surface area, provided they satisfy the following minimum juice content:
| 33 % |
| 45 % |
Citrus fruit are classified in three classes defined below:
Citrus fruit in this class must be of superior quality. In shape, external appearance, development and colouring they must be characteristic of the variety and/or commercial type.
They 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.
Citrus fruit in this class must be of good quality. They must be characteristic of the variety and/or commercial type.
The following slight defects, however, may be allowed provided these do not affect the general appearance of the produce, the quality, the keeping quality and presentation in the package:
slight defect in shape,
slight defect in colouring,
slight skin defects occurring during the formation of the fruit, such as silver scurfs, russets, etc.,
slight healed defects due to a mechanical cause such as hail damage, rubbing, damage from handling, etc.
This class includes citrus fruit which do not qualify for inclusion in the higher classes but satisfy the minimum requirements specified above.
The following defects may be allowed, provided the citrus fruit retain their essential characteristics as regards the quality, the keeping quality and presentation:
defect in shape,
defect in colouring,
rough skin,
skin defects occurring during the formation of the fruit, such as silver scurfs, russets, etc.,
healed defects due to a mechanical cause such as hail damage, rubbing, damage from handling, etc.,
superficial healed skin alterations,
slight and partial detachment of the pericarp for oranges (which is allowed for mandarins).
Size is determined by the maximum diameter of the equatorial section of the fruit.
Fruits of less than the following minimum sizes are excluded:
| Lemons: | 45 mm |
| Mandarins, excluding clementines: | 45 mm |
| Clementines: | 35 mm |
| Oranges: | 53 mm |
The scales of sizes are as follows:
| a Sizes below 45 mm refer only to clementines. | |||||
| Oranges | Lemons | Mandarins | |||
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| Size code | Diameter (mm) | Size code | Diameter (mm) | Size code | Diameter (mm) |
| 0 | 92-110 | 0 | 79-90 | 1-XXX | 78 and above |
| 1 | 87-100 | 1 | 72-83 | 1-XX | 67-78 |
| 2 | 84-96 | 2 | 68-78 | 1 or 1-X | 63-74 |
| 3 | 81-92 | 3 | 63-72 | 2 | 58-69 |
| 4 | 77-88 | 4 | 58-67 | 3 | 54-64 |
| 5 | 73-84 | 5 | 53-62 | 4 | 50-60 |
| 6 | 70-80 | 6 | 48-57 | 5 | 46-56 |
| 7 | 67-76 | 7 | 45-52 | 6 a | 43-52 |
| 8 | 64-73 | 7 | 41-48 | ||
| 9 | 62-70 | 8 | 39-46 | ||
| 10 | 60-68 | 9 | 37-44 | ||
| 11 | 58-66 | 10 | 35-42 | ||
| 12 | 56-63 | ||||
| 13 | 53-60 | ||||
Citrus fruit may be packed by count. In this case, provided the size uniformity required in Title III, point C, is retained, the size range in the package may fall outside a single size code, but within two adjacent codes.
Uniformity in size is achieved by the abovementioned size scales, unless otherwise stated as follows:
for fruit arranged in regular layers, in packages or in unit consumer packages, the difference between the smallest and the largest fruit in the same package, within a single size code or, in the case of citrus fruit packed by count, within two adjacent codes, must not exceed the following maxima:
| Size codes | Maximum difference between fruit in the same package (in mm) | |
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| Lemons | 0 to 7 | 7 |
| Mandarins | 1-XXX-4 5 to 6 7 to 10 | 9 8 7 |
| Oranges | 0 to 2 3 to 6 7 to 13 | 11 9 7 |
for fruit not arranged in regular layers, in packages or in rigid unit consumer packages, the difference between the smallest and the largest fruit in the same package must not exceed the range of the appropriate size grade in the size scale, or, in the case of citrus fruit packed by count, the range in mm of one of the two adjacent codes concerned;
for fruit in bulk bins and fruit in non-rigid (nets, bags, etc.) unit consumer packages, the maximum size difference between the smallest and the largest fruit in the same lot or package must not exceed the range obtained by grouping three consecutive sizes in the size scale.
Tolerances in respect of quality and size shall be allowed in each package for produce not satisfying the requirements of the class indicated.
5 % by number or weight of citrus fruit not satisfying the requirements of the class, but meeting those of Class I or, exceptionally, coming within the tolerances of that class.
10 % by number or weight of citrus fruit not satisfying the requirements of the class, but meeting those of Class II, or exceptionally, coming within the tolerances of that class.
10 % by number or weight of citrus fruit satisfying neither the requirements of the class, nor the minimum requirements, with the exception of produce affected by rotting or any other deterioration rendering it unfit for consumption. Within this tolerance, a maximum of 5 % is allowed of fruit showing slight superficial unhealed damage, dry cuts or soft and shrivelled fruit.
For all classes and types of presentation: 10 % 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.
In any case, the tolerance of 10 % applies only to fruit not smaller than the following minima:
| Lemons: | 43 mm |
| Mandarins, excluding clementines: | 43 mm |
| Clementines: | 34 mm |
| Oranges: | 50 mm |
The 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.
In addition, for the ‘ Extra ’ Class, uniformity in colouring is required.
The visible part of the contents of the package must be representative of the entire contents.
The citrus fruit 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 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.
If the fruit are wrapped, thin, dry, new and odourless (4) paper must be used.
The use of any substance tending to modify the natural characteristics of the citrus fruit, especially its taste or smell (4) , is prohibited.
Packages 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.
Stickers individually affixed on product shall be such as, when removed, neither to leave visible traces of glue, nor to lead to skin defects.
The citrus fruit may be presented:
arranged in regular layers in packages;
not arranged in regular layers in packages or in bulk bins. This presentation is only allowed for Classes I and II;
in individual packages for direct sale to the consumer of a weight less than 5 kg either
made up by number of fruit, or
made up by net weight of the package.
Each package must bear the following particulars, in letters grouped on the same side, legibly and indelibly marked, and visible from the outside.
The name and the address of the packer and/or the dispatcher
This mention may be replaced:
for 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);
for pre-packages only, by the name and the address of a seller established within the Community 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.
Name of the species if the produce is not visible from the outside, except for mandarins for which the name of the specie or variety (where applicable) is compulsory,
Name of the variety, for oranges,
Name of the type:
for lemons: the indication ‘ Verdelli ’ and ‘ Primofiore ’ where appropriate,
for clementines: the indication ‘ Clementines, pipless ’ , ‘ Clementines ’ (1 to 10 pips), ‘ Clementines with pips ’ (more than 10 pips) where appropriate.
Country of origin and, optionally, district where grown, or national, regional or local place name.
Class.
Size code for fruit presented in accordance with the size scale or the upper and the lower limiting size code in the case of three consecutive sizes of the size scale.
Size code (or, when fruit packed by count fall under two adjacent codes, size codes or minimum and maximum diameter) and number of fruit, in the case of fruit arranged in layers in the package.
When used, mention of the preserving agent or other chemical substances used at post-harvest stage.
Packages 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.
This standard applies to kiwifruit 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.
The purpose of the standard is to define the quality requirements of kiwifruit, after preparation and packaging.
In all classes, subject to the special provisions for each class and the tolerances allowed, the kiwifruit must be:
intact (but free of peduncle),
sound; produce affected by rotting or deterioration such as to make it unfit for consumption is excluded,
clean, practically free of any visible foreign matter,
practically free from pests,
practically free from damage caused by pests,
adequately firm; not soft, shrivelled or water-soaked,
well formed, double/multiple fruit being excluded,
free of abnormal external moisture,
free of any foreign smell and/or taste.
The development and condition of the kiwifruit must be such as to enable them:
to withstand transport and handling, and
to arrive in satisfactory condition at the place of destination.
The kiwifruit must be sufficiently developed and display satisfactory ripeness. In order to satisfy this requirement, the fruit must have attained a degree of ripeness:
at packing stage within the region of production and the subsequent delivery by the packer, as well as at import and export stage, of at least 6,2 ° Brix or an average dry matter content of 15 %,
at all other marketing stages, of at least 9,5 ° Brix.
Kiwifruit are classified in three classes defined below.
Kiwifruit in this class must be of superior quality. They must be well-developed and have all the characteristics and the colouring typical of the variety.
They 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.
The ratio of the minimum/maximum diameter of the fruit measured at the equatorial section must be 0,8 or greater.
Kiwifruit in this class must be of good quality. They must be characteristic of the variety.
They must be firm and the flesh must be perfectly sound.
The following slight defects, however, may be allowed provided these do not affect the general appearance of the produce, the quality, the keeping quality and presentation in the package:
a slight defect in shape (but free of swelling or malformations),
a slight defect in colouring,
superficial skin defects, provided the total area affected does not exceed 1 cm 2 ,
small ‘ Hayward mark ’ like longitudinal lines without protuberance.
The ratio of the minimum/maximum diameter of the fruit measured at the equatorial section must be 0,7 or greater.
This class includes kiwifruit which do not qualify for inclusion in the higher classes, but satisfy the minimum requirements specified above.
The fruit must be reasonably firm and the flesh should not show any serious defects.
The following defects may be allowed provided the kiwifruit retain their essential characteristics as regards the quality, the keeping quality, and presentation:
defects in shape,
defects in colouring,
skin defects such as small healed cuts or scarred/grazed tissue, provided that the total area affected does not exceed 2 cm 2 ,
several more pronounced ‘ Hayward marks ’ with a slight protuberance,
slight bruising.
Size is determined by the weight of the fruit.
The minimum weight for ‘ Extra ’ Class is 90 g, for Class I is 70 g and for Class II is 65 g.
The difference in weight between the largest and the smallest fruit in each package must not exceed:
10 g for fruit weighing up to 85 g,
15 g for fruit weighing between 85 g and 120 g,
20 g for fruit weighing between 120 g and 150 g,
40 g for fruit weighing 150 g or more.
Tolerances in respect of quality and size shall be allowed in each package for produce not satisfying the requirements of the class indicated.
5 % by number or weight of kiwifruit not satisfying the requirements of the class, but meeting those of Class I or, exceptionally, coming within the tolerances of that class.
10 % by number or weight of kiwifruit not satisfying the requirements of the class, but meeting those of Class II or, exceptionally, coming within the tolerances of that class.
10 % by number or weight of kiwifruit satisfying neither the requirements of the class nor the minimum requirements, with the exception of produce affected by rotting, severe bruising or any other deterioration rendering it unfit for consumption.
For all classes: 10 % by number or weight of kiwifruit not satisfying the requirements as regards the minimum weight and/or the size range specified.
However, the fruit must be of a size immediately below or above the size indicated or, in the case of the smallest size, they must not weigh less than 85 g in ‘ Extra ’ Class, 67 g in Class I and 62 g in Class II.
The contents of each package must be uniform and contain only kiwifruit of the same origin, variety, quality and size.
The visible part of the contents of the package must be representative of the entire contents.
The kiwifruit 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 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.
Stickers individually affixed on product shall be such as, when removed, neither to leave visible traces of glue, nor to lead to skin defects.
Packages must be free of all foreign matter.
In ‘ Extra ’ Class, the fruit must be presented separately from one another, and be regularly arranged on one layer.
Each package must bear the following particulars, in letters grouped on the same side, legibly and indelibly marked, and visible from the outside:
The name and the address of the packer and/or the dispatcher.
This mention may be replaced:
for 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);
for pre — packages only, by the name and the address of a seller established within the Community 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.
‘ Kiwifruit ’ , ‘ Actinidia ’ or equivalent denomination, if the contents are not visible from the outside,
name of the variety (optional).
Country of origin and, optionally, district where grown, or national, regional or local place name.
Class,
size expressed by the minimum and maximum weight of the fruit,
number of fruit (optional).
Packages 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.
This standard applies to:
lettuces of varieties (cultivars) grown from:
Lactuca sativa L. var. capitata L. (head (cabbage) lettuces including crisphead and ‘ Iceberg ’ type lettuces),
Lactuca sativa L. var. longifolia Lam. (cos or romaine lettuces),
Lactuca sativa L. var. crispa L. (leaf lettuces),
crosses of these varieties and
curled-leaved endives of varieties (cultivars) grown from Cichorium endivia L. var. crispa Lam. , and
broad-leaved (Batavian) endives (escaroles) of varieties (cultivars) grown from Cichorium endivia L. var. latifolium Lam.
to be supplied fresh to the consumer.
This standard does not apply to produce for industrial processing, produce presented as individual leaves, lettuces with root ball or lettuces in pots.
The purpose of the standard is to define the quality requirements for produce after preparation and packaging.
In all classes, subject to the special provisions for each class and the tolerances allowed, the produce must be:
intact
sound; produce affected by rotting or deterioration such as to make it unfit for consumption is excluded
clean and trimmed, i.e. practically free from all earth or other growing medium and practically free of any visible foreign matter
fresh in appearance
practically free from pests
practically free from damage caused by pests
turgescent
not running to seed
free of abnormal external moisture
free of any foreign smell and/or taste.
In the case of lettuce, a reddish discolouration, caused by low temperature during growth, is allowed, unless it seriously affects the appearance of the lettuce.
The roots must be cut close to the base of the outer leaves and the cut must be neat.
The produce must be of normal development. The development and condition of the produce must be such as to enable it:
to withstand transportation and handling
to arrive in a satisfactory condition at the place of destination.
The produce is classified in two classes, as defined below:
Produce in this class must be of good quality. It must be characteristic of the variety or commercial type, especially the colour.
The produce must also be:
well formed
firm, taking into account the cultivation methods and the type of produce
free from damage or deterioration impairing edibility
free from frost damage.
Head lettuces must have a single well-formed heart. However, in the case of head lettuces grown under protection, the heart may be small.
Cos lettuces must have a heart, which may be small.
The centre of curled-leaved endives and broad-leaved (Batavian) endives must be yellow in colour.
This class includes produce which do not qualify for inclusion in Class I, but satisfy the minimum requirements specified above.
The produce must be:
reasonably well formed
free from damage and deterioration which may seriously impair edibility.
The following defects may be allowed provided the produce retains its essential characteristics as regards the quality, the keeping quality and presentation:
slight discolouration
slight damage caused by pests.
Head lettuces must have a heart, which may be small. However, in the case of head lettuces grown under protection, absence of heart is permissible.
Cos lettuces may show no heart.
Size is determined by the weight of one unit.
The minimum weight for Classes I and II is:
| Open grown | Grown under protection | |
|---|---|---|
| Head lettuces (excluding crisphead and ‘ Iceberg ’ type lettuces) and Cos or romaine lettuces (excluding ‘ Little Gem ’ type lettuces) | 150 g | 100 g |
| Crisphead and ‘ Iceberg ’ type lettuces | 300 g | 200 g |
| Leaf lettuces and ‘ Little Gem ’ type lettuces | 100 g | 100 g |
| Curled-leaved endives and broad-leaved endives | 200 g | 150 g |
In all classes, the difference between the lightest and heaviest units in each package must not exceed:
40 g when the lightest unit weighs less than 150 g per unit
100 g when the lightest unit weighs between 150 g and 300 g per unit
150 g when the lightest unit weighs between 300 g and 450 g per unit
300 g when the lightest unit weighs more than 450 g per unit.
In all classes, the difference between the lightest and heaviest units in each package must not exceed 300g.
Tolerances in respect of quality and size shall be allowed in each lot for produce not satisfying the requirements of the class indicated.
A total tolerance of 10 %, by number of units, not satisfying the requirements of the class, but meeting those of Class II is allowed. Within this tolerance not more than 1 % in total may consist of produce neither satisfying the requirements of Class II quality nor the minimum requirements. Produce affected by rotting or any other deterioration rendering it unfit for consumption is excluded.
A total tolerance of 10 %, by number of units, satisfying neither the requirements of the class nor the minimum requirements is allowed. Produce affected by rotting or any other deterioration rendering it unfit for consumption is excluded.
For all classes: a total tolerance of 10 %, by number of units, not satisfying the requirements as regards sizing, but weighing no more than 10 % over or under the size in question, is allowed.
The contents of each package must be uniform and contain only produce of the same origin, variety or commercial type, quality and size.
However, a mixture of produce of distinctly different colours, varieties and/or commercial types may be packed together in a sales unit (5) , provided they are uniform in quality and, for each colour, variety and/or commercial type concerned, in origin.
The visible part of the contents of the package must be representative of the entire contents.
The 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.
The 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.
Packages must be free of all foreign matter.
Each package (6) must bear the following particulars in letters grouped on the same side, legibly and indelibly marked, and visible from the outside:
Packer and/or dispatcher/shipper:
name and physical address (e.g. street/city/region/postal code and, if different from the country of origin, the country)
or
a code mark officially recognised by the national authority (7) .
‘ Lettuces ’ , ‘ butterhead lettuces ’ , ‘ Batavia ’ , ‘ crisphead lettuces (Iceberg) ’ , ‘ Cos lettuces ’ , ‘ leaf lettuce ’ (or, for example and if appropriate, ‘ Oak leaf ’ , ‘ lollo bionda ’ , ‘ lollo rossa ’ ), ‘ curled-leaved endives ’ or ‘ broad-leaved (Batavian) endives ’ , or other synonyms if the contents are not visible from the outside
‘ Little Gem ’ where appropriate or other synonyms
An indication ‘ grown under protection ’ , or other appropriate indication, where appropriate
Name of the variety (optional)
In the case of sales units containing a mixture of distinctly different colours, varieties and/or commercial types of produce, ‘ Mixture of salads ’ , or equivalent denomination. If the produce is not visible from the outside, the colours, varieties or commercial types of the sales unit must be indicated.
Country of origin and, optionally, district where grown, or national, regional or local place name.
In the case of sales units containing a mixture of distinctly different colours, varieties and/or commercial types of produce 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.
Class
Size, expressed by the minimum weight per unit, or number of units
Net weight (optional).
Packages 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.]
Textual Amendments
This standard applies to peaches and nectarines (8) grown from varieties (cultivars) of Prunus persica Sieb . and Zucc. , to be supplied fresh to the consumer, peaches and nectarines for industrial processing being excluded.
The purpose of the standard is to define the quality requirements for peaches and nectarines after preparation and packaging.
In all classes, subject to the special provisions for each class and the tolerances allowed, peaches and nectarines must be:
intact,
sound; produce affected by rotting or deterioration such as to make it unfit for consumption is excluded,
clean, practically free of any visible foreign matter,
practically free from pests,
practically free from damage caused by pests,
free of abnormal external moisture,
free of any foreign smell and/or taste.
Peaches and nectarines must have been carefully picked.
The development and state of peaches and nectarines must be such as to enable them:
to withstand transport and handling, and
to arrive in satisfactory condition at the place of destination.
The peaches and nectarines must be sufficiently developed and display satisfactory ripeness.
The development and state of maturity of the peaches and nectarines must be such as to enable them to continue their ripening process and to reach a satisfactory degree of ripeness. In order to satisfy this requirement the refractometrix index of the flesh, measured at the middle point of the fruit pulp at the equatorial section must be greater than or equal to 8° Brix and the firmness must be lower than 6,5 kg measured with a plunger of 8 mm diameter ( 0,5 cm 2 at two points of the equatorial section of the fruit.
Peaches and nectarines are classified into three classes as defined below:
Peaches and nectarines in this class must be of a superior quality. In shape, development and colouring they must be typical of the variety allowing for the district in which they are grown. They 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, its quality, keeping quality and presentation in the package.
Peaches and nectarines in this class must be of good quality. They must be characteristic of the variety, allowing for the district in which they are grown. However, a slight defect in shape, development or colouring may be allowed.
The flesh must be perfectly sound.
Peaches and nectarines split where the stem is joined to the fruit are excluded.
Slight skin 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 and do not exceed:
1 cm in length for defects of elongated shape,
0,5 cm 2 in total area for other defects.
This class includes peaches and nectarines which do not qualify for inclusion in the higher classes, but which satisfy the minimum requirements specified above.
The flesh should not show any serious defects. Fruits split where the stem is joined to the fruit are allowed only in connection with quality tolerances.
The following skin defects may be allowed provided the peaches and nectarines retain their essential characteristics as regards the quality, the keeping quality and presentation and do not exceed:
2 cm in length for defects of elongated shape,
1,5 cm 2 in total area for other defects.
Size is determined by:
circumference, or
maximum diameter of the equatorial section.
Peaches and nectarines must be graded according to the following scale:
| Diameter | Sizing (code) | Circumference |
|---|---|---|
| 90 mm and above | AAAA | 28 cm and above |
| 80 mm and over but under 90 mm | AAA | 25 cm and over but under 28 cm |
| 73 mm and over but under 80 mm | AA | 23 cm and over but under 25 cm |
| 67 mm and over but under 73 mm | A | 21 cm and over but under 23 cm |
| 61 mm and over but under 67 mm | B | 19 cm and over but under 21 cm |
| 56 mm and over but under 61 mm | C | 17,5 cm and over but under 19 cm |
| 51 mm and over but under 56 mm | D | 16 cm and over but under 17,5 cm |
The minimum size allowed for the ‘ Extra ’ class is 17,5 cm (circumference) or 56 mm (diameter).
Size D (51 mm and over but under 56 mm in diameter or 16 cm and over but under 17,5 cm in circumference) is not allowed in the period from 1 July to 31 October.
Sizing is compulsory for all classes.
Tolerances in respect of quality and size shall be allowed in each package for produce not satisfying the requirements for the class indicated.
5 % by number or weight of peaches or nectarines not satisfying the requirements of the class, but meeting those of class I or, exceptionally, coming within the tolerances of that class.
10 % by number or weight of peaches or nectarines not satisfying the requirements of the class, but meeting those of class II or, exceptionally, coming within the tolerances for that class.
10 % by number or weight of peaches or nectarines satisfying neither the requirements of the class nor the minimum requirements, with the exception of fruit affected by rotting, marked bruising or any other deterioration rendering it unfit for consumption.
For all classes, 10 % by number or weight of peaches or nectarines up to 1 cm more or less than the size stated on the package in the case of sizing by circumference and up to 3 mm more or less in the case of sizing by diameter. However, for fruit in the smallest size, this tolerance shall apply only to peaches or nectarines of a size smaller by not more than 6 mm (circumference) or 2 mm (diameter) than the specified minimum size.
The contents of each package must be uniform and contain only peaches or nectarines of the same origin, variety, quality, degree of ripeness and size, and for the ‘ Extra ’ class, the contents must also be uniform in colour.
The visible part of the contents of each package must be representative of the entire contents.
The peaches or nectarines 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 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.
Stickers individually affixed on product shall be such as, when removed, neither to leave visible traces of glue, nor to lead to skin defects
Packages must be free of all foreign matter.
The peaches and nectarines may be presented:
in small unit packages,
in a single layer, in the case of ‘ Extra ’ class; each individual fruit in this class must be separated from its neighbours.
In classes I and II:
in one or two layers, or
in no more than four layers when the fruit is placed in rigid pockets so arranged that they do not rest on the fruit in the layer immediately below.
Each package must bear the following particulars in letters grouped on the same side, legibly and indelibly marked and visible from the outside:
The name and the address of the packer and/or the dispatcher
This mention may be replaced:
for 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);
for pre-packages only, by the name and the address of a seller established within the Community 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.
‘ Peaches ’ or ‘ nectarines ’ , if the contents are not visible from the outside,
colour of the flesh,
name of the variety (optional).
Country of origin and, optionally, district where grown, or national, regional or local place name.
class,
size expressed in minimum and maximum diameters or minimum and maximum circumference or according to the coding set out in Section III ‘ Provisions concerning sizing ’ ,
number of units (optional),
minimum sugar content, measured by refractometer and expressed in Brix degrees (optional),
maximum firmness, measured by penetrometer and expressed in kg/0,5 cm 2 (optional),
Packages 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.
This 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.
The purpose of the standard is to define the quality requirements of pears, after preparation and packaging.
In all classes, subject to the special provisions for each class and the tolerances allowed, pears must be:
intact
sound; produce affected by rotting or deterioration such as to make it unfit for consumption is excluded
clean, practically free of any visible foreign matter
practically free from pests
free from damage caused by pests affecting the flesh
free of abnormal external moisture
free of any foreign smell and/or taste.
The development and condition 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
to withstand transportation and handling
to arrive in satisfactory condition at the place of destination.
Pears are classified in three classes defined below:
Pears in this class must be of superior quality. In shape, size and colouring they must be characteristic of the variety and the stalk must be intact.
The flesh must be perfectly sound, and the skin free from rough russeting.
They 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.
Pears must not be gritty.
Pears in this class must be of good quality. In shape, size and colouring they must be characteristic of the variety (9) .
The flesh must be perfectly sound, and the skin free from rough russeting.
The following slight defects, however, may be allowed, on individual fruit provided these do not affect the general appearance of the produce, the quality, the keeping quality and presentation in the package:
a slight defect in shape
a slight defect in development
slight defects in colouring
slight skin defects which must not extend over more than:
2 cm in length for defects of elongated shape
1 cm 2 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 cm 2 cumulative in area
slight bruising not exceeding 1 cm 2 in area.
The stalk may be slightly damaged.
Pears must not be gritty.
This class includes pears which do not qualify for inclusion in the higher classes but satisfy the minimum requirements specified above.
The flesh must be free from major defects.
The following defects may be allowed provided the pears retain its essential characteristics as regards the quality, the keeping quality and presentation:
defects in shape
defects in development
defects in colouring
slight rough russeting
skin defects which must not extend over more than:
4 cm in length for defects of elongated shape
2,5 cm 2 total surface area for other defects, with the exception of scab ( Venturia pirina and V. inaequalis ), which must not extend over more than 1 cm 2 cumulative in area
slight bruising not exceeding 2 cm 2 in area.
Size is determined by maximum diameter of the equatorial section.
A minimum size is required for each class as follows:
| ‘ Extra ’ | Class I | Class II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Large fruited varieties | 60 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm |
| Other varieties | 55 mm | 50 mm | 45 mm |
Summer pears included in the Annex to this standard do not have to respect the minimum size.
To ensure there is uniformity of size within a package, the difference in diameter between fruit in the same package shall be limited to:
5 mm for ‘ Extra ’ Class fruit and for Class I and II fruit packed in rows and layers
10 mm for Class I fruit packed loose in the package or in consumer packages.
There is no sizing uniformity limit for Class II fruit packed loose in the package or in consumer packages.
Tolerances in respect of quality and size shall be allowed in each lot for produce not satisfying the requirements of the class indicated.
A total tolerance of 5 %, 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 % in total may consist of produce satisfying the requirements of Class II quality.
A total tolerance of 10 %, 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 % in total may consist of produce neither satisfying the requirements of Class II quality nor the minimum requirements. Produce affected by rotting or any other deterioration rendering it unfit for consumption is excluded. Pears without stalks are not included in this tolerance.
A total tolerance of 10 %, by number or weight, of pears satisfying neither the requirements of the class nor the minimum requirements is allowed. Produce affected by rotting or any other deterioration rendering it unfit for consumption is excluded.
Within this tolerance, a maximum of 2 % by number or weight of fruit is allowed which shows the following defects:
slight damage or unhealed cracks
very slight traces of rot
presence of internal feeding pests and/or damage to the flesh caused by pests.
For all classes:
for fruit which is subject to the rules of uniformity, 10 %, by number or weight, of fruit corresponding to the size immediately above or below that marked on the package, with, for fruit classified in the smallest grade allowed a maximum variation of 5 mm below the minimum;
for fruit which is not subject to the rules of uniformity, 10 %, by number or weight, of fruit below the minimum size laid down, with a maximum variation of 5 mm below the minimum size.
The 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.
In the case of the ‘ Extra ’ Class, uniformity also applies to colouring.
However, a mixture of pears of distinctly different varieties may be packed together in a sales unit (10) , provided they are uniform in quality and, for each variety concerned, in origin.
The visible part of the contents of the package must be representative of the entire contents.
Pears must be packed in such a way as to protect the produce properly.
The 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.
Stickers individually affixed on the produce shall be such that, when removed, they neither leave visible traces of glue, nor lead to skin defects.
Packages must be free of all foreign matter.
Each package (11) must bear the following particulars, in letters grouped on the same side, legibly and indelibly marked, and visible from the outside.
Packer and/or dispatcher/shipper:
name and physical address (e.g. street/city/region/postal code and, if different from the country of origin, the country)
or
a code mark officially recognised by the national authority (12) .
‘ Pears ’ , if the contents are not visible from the outside.
Name of the variety. In the case of sales units containing a mixture of pears of different varieties, names of the different varieties.
Country of origin and, optionally, district where grown, or national, regional or local place name. In the case of sales units containing 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.
Class
Size, or for fruit packed in rows and layers, number of units. If identification is by the size, this should be expressed:
for produce subject to the uniformity rules, as minimum and maximum diameters
for produce not subject to the uniformity rules, the diameter of the smallest fruit in the package followed by ‘ and over ’ or equivalent denomination or, if appropriate, the diameter of the largest fruit in the package.
Packages 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.
=
Large fruited variety
=
Summer pear, for which no minimum size is required.
Small fruited and other varieties which do not appear in the list may be marketed as long as they meet the size requirements for other varieties as described in Section III of the standard.
Some of the varieties listed in the following may be marketed under names for which trademark protection has been sought or obtained in one or more countries. The first and second columns of the table hereunder do not intend to include such trade names. Reference to known trademarks have been included in the third column for information only.
| Variety | Synonyms | Trade names | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbé Fétel | Abate Fetel | L | |
| Abugo o Siete en Boca | SP | ||
| Akça | SP | ||
| Alka | L | ||
| Alsa | L | ||
| Amfora | L | ||
| Alexandrine Douillard | L | ||
| Bergamotten | SP | ||
| Beurré Alexandre Lucas | Lucas | L | |
| Beurré Bosc | Bosc, Beurré d’Apremont, Empereur Alexandre, Kaiser Alexander | L | |
| Beurré Clairgeau | L | ||
| Beurré | Hardenpont | L | |
| Beurré Giffard | SP | ||
| Beurré précoce Morettini | Morettini | SP | |
| Blanca de Aranjuez | Agua de Aranjuez, Espadona, Blanquilla | SP | |
| Carusella | SP | ||
| Castell | Castell de Verano | SP | |
| Colorée de Juillet | Bunte Juli | SP | |
| Comice rouge | L | ||
| Concorde | L | ||
| Condoula | SP | ||
| Coscia | Ercolini | SP | |
| Curé | Curato, Pastoren, Del cura de Ouro, Espadon de invierno, Bella de Berry, Lombardia de Rioja, Batall de Campana | L | |
| D’Anjou | L | ||
| Dita | L | ||
| D. Joaquina | Doyenné de Juillet | SP | |
| Doyenné d’hiver | Winterdechant | L | |
| Doyenné du Comice | Comice, Vereinsdechant | L | |
| Erika | L | ||
| Etrusca | SP | ||
| Flamingo | L | ||
| Forelle | L | ||
| Général Leclerc | Amber Grace™ | L | |
| Gentile | SP | ||
| Golden Russet Bosc | L | ||
| Grand champion | L | ||
| Harrow Delight | L | ||
| Jeanne d’Arc | L | ||
| Joséphine | L | ||
| Kieffer | L | ||
| Klapa Mīlule | L | ||
| Leonardeta | Mosqueruela, Margallon, Colorada de Alcanadre, Leonarda de Magallon | SP | |
| Lombacad | Cascade® | L | |
| Moscatella | SP | ||
| Mramornaja | L | ||
| Mustafabey | SP | ||
| Packham’s Triumph | Williams d’Automne | L | |
| Passe Crassane | Passa Crassana | L | |
| Perita de San Juan | SP | ||
| Pérola | SP | ||
| Pitmaston | Williams Duchesse | L | |
| Précoce de Trévoux | Trévoux | SP | |
| Président Drouard | L | ||
| Rosemarie | L | ||
| Suvenirs | L | ||
| Santa Maria | Santa Maria Morettini | SP | |
| Spadoncina | Agua de Verano, Agua de Agosto | SP | |
| Taylors Gold | L | ||
| Triomphe de Vienne | L | ||
| Vasarine Sviestine | L | ||
| Williams Bon Chrétien | Bon Chrétien, Bartlett, Williams, Summer Bartlett | L] |
This 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.
The purpose of the standard is to define the quality requirements of strawberries after preparation and packaging.
In all classes, subject to the special provisions for each class and the tolerances allowed, the strawberries must be:
intact,
sound; produce affected by rotting or deterioration such as to make it unfit for consumption is excluded,
clean, practically free of any visible foreign matter,
fresh in appearance, but not washed,
practically free from pests,
practically free from damage caused by pests,
with the calyx (except in the case of wild strawberries); the calyx and the stalk (if present) must be fresh and green,
free of abnormal external moisture,
free of any foreign smell and/or taste.
The strawberries must have been carefully picked.
They must be sufficiently developed and display satisfactory ripeness. The development and the condition must be such as to enable them:
to withstand transport and handling, and
to arrive in satisfactory condition at the place of destination.
The strawberries are classified in three classes defined below:
The strawberries in this class must be of superior quality. They must be characteristic of the variety.
They must be bright in appearance, allowing for the characteristics of the variety.
They must be free from soil.
They 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.
Strawberries in this class must be of good quality. In colouring and shape, they must be characteristic of the variety.
The following slight defects, however, may be allowed provided these do not affect the general appearance of the produce, the quality, the keeping quality and presentation in the package:
slight defect of shape,
a white patch, not exceeding one tenth of the surface area of the fruit,
slight superficial pressure marks.
They must be practically free from soil.
This class includes strawberries which do not qualify for inclusion in the higher classes, but satisfy the minimum requirements specified above.
The following defects may be allowed provided the strawberries retain their essential characteristics as regards the quality, the keeping quality and presentation:
defects of shape,
a white patch not exceeding one fifth of the surface area of the fruit,
slight dry bruising not likely to spread,
slight traces of soil.
Size is determined by the maximum diameter of the equatorial section.
Strawberries must be of the following minimum sizes:
‘ Extra ’ Class: 25 mm,
Classes I and II: 18 mm.
There is no minimum size for wild strawberries.
Tolerances in respect of quality and size shall be allowed in each package for produce not satisfying the requirements of the class indicated.
5 % by number or weight of strawberries not satisfying the requirements of the class but meeting those of Class I or, exceptionally, coming within the tolerances of that class. Of these 5 % not more than 2 % in total may consist of spoilt fruit.
10 % by number or weight of strawberries not satisfying the requirements of the class but meeting those of Class II or, exceptionally, coming within the tolerances of that class. Of these 10 %, not more than 2 % in total may consist of spoilt fruit.
10 % by number or weight of strawberries satisfying neither the requirements of the class nor the minimum requirements, with the exception of produce affected by rotting, severe bruising or any other deterioration rendering it unfit for consumption. Of these 10 %, not more than 2 % in total may consist of spoilt fruit.
For all classes: 10 % by number or weight of strawberries not conforming to the minimum size.
The contents of each package must be uniform and contain only strawberries of the same origin, variety and quality.
In 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.
The visible part of the contents of the package must be representative of the entire contents.
The strawberries 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 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.
Fruit in the ‘ Extra ’ Class must be particularly well presented.
Packages must be free of all foreign matter.
Stickers individually affixed on product shall be such as, when removed, neither to leave visible traces of glue, nor to lead to skin defects.
Each package must bear the following particulars, in letters grouped on the same side, legibly and indelibly marked, and visible from the outside:
The name and the address of the packer and/or the dispatcher
This mention may be replaced:
for 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);
for pre-packages only, by the name and the address of a seller established within the Community 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.
‘ Strawberries ’ , if the contents of the package are not visible from the outside.
Name of the variety (optional).
Country of origin and, optionally, district where grown or national, regional or local place name.
Class.
Packages 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.
This standard applies to sweet peppers of varieties (cultivars) grown from Capsicum annuum L. var. annuum , to be supplied fresh to the consumer, sweet peppers for industrial processing being excluded.
According to their shape a distinction is made for four commercial types:
elongated sweet peppers (pointed),
square sweet peppers (blunt),
square tapering sweet peppers (peg top),
flat sweet peppers (tomato peppers).
The purpose of the standard is to define the quality requirements for sweet peppers after preparation and packaging.
In all classes, subject to the special provisions for each class and the tolerances allowed, the sweet peppers must be:
intact,
sound; produce affected by rotting or deterioration such as to make it unfit for consumption is excluded,
clean, practically free of any visible foreign matter,
fresh in appearance,
practically free from pests,
practically free from damage caused by pests,
well-developed,
free of damage caused by frost,
free of unhealed injuries,
[X1free of sunburn [except for the specifications in Chapter B: Classification, point (ii)],]
with peduncles attached,
free of abnormal external moisture,
free of any foreign smell and/or taste.
Editorial Information
X1 Substituted by Corrigendum to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1221/2008 of 5 December 2008 amending Regulation (EC) No 1580/2007 laying down implementing rules of Council Regulations (EC) No 2200/96, (EC) No 2201/96 and (EC) No 1182/2007 in the fruit and vegetable sector as regards marketing standards (Official Journal of the European Union L 336 of 13 December 2008).
The development and condition of the sweet peppers must be such as to enable them to:
withstand transport and handling, and
arrive in satisfactory condition at the place of destination.
Sweet peppers are classified in two classes, defined below:
Sweet peppers in this class must be of good quality. They must be characteristic of the variety and/or commercial type as regards development, shape and colour with due regard to the degree of ripeness.
They must be:
firm,
practically free of blemishes.
The peduncle may be slightly damaged or cut with the calyx intact.
This class includes sweet peppers which do not qualify for inclusion in Class I but satisfy the minimum requirements specified above.
The following defects may be allowed provided the peppers retain their essential characteristics as regards the quality, keeping quality and presentation:
defects in shape and development,
sunburn or slight healed injuries, with a limit of 2 cm in length for defects of elongated shape, and 1 cm 2 of the total area for other defects,
slight dry superficial cracks not exceeding an overall cumulative length of 3 cm.
They may be less firm without being withered.
The peduncle may be damaged or cut.
Size is determined by the shoulder diameter (width) of the sweet peppers. In the case of flat sweet peppers (tomato peppers) the term ‘ width ’ means the maximum equatorial diameter.
For sized sweet peppers, the difference in diameter between the largest and smallest sweet pepper in the same package may not exceed 20 mm.
The width of sweet peppers may not be less than:
elongated sweet peppers (pointed): 20 mm
square sweet peppers (blunt) and square tapering sweet peppers (peg-top): 40 mm
flat sweet peppers (tomato peppers): 55 mm
Sizing is not compulsory for Class II, subject to the minimum sizes.
The size requirements shall not apply to miniature produce (13) .
Tolerances in respect of quality and size shall be allowed in each package for produce not satisfying the requirements of the class indicated.
10 % by number or weight of sweet peppers not satisfying the requirements of the class, but meeting those of Class II or, exceptionally, coming within the tolerances of that class.
10 % by number or weight of sweet peppers satisfying neither the requirements of the class nor the minimum requirements, with the exception of produce affected by rotting or any other deterioration rendering it unfit for consumption.
10 % by number or weight of sweet peppers not conforming to the sizes identified within a margin of ± 5 mm including no more than 5 % of sweet peppers below the minimum size laid down.
Sized sweet peppers
10 % by number or weight of sweet peppers not conforming to the sizes identified within a margin of ± 5 mm including no more than 5 % of sweet peppers below the minimum size laid down.
Unsized sweet peppers
5 % by number or weight of sweet peppers up to 5 mm smaller than the minimum size laid down.
The 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 Class I, of appreciably the same degree of ripeness and colouring.
However, a mixture of sweet peppers of different colours may be packed together, provided they are uniform in origin, quality, commercial type and size (if sized).
Consumer packages of a net weight not exceeding one kilo, may contain mixtures of sweet peppers of different colours and/or commercial types, provided they are uniform in quality, and for each colour and/or commercial type concerned, in origin.
In the case of sized produce, elongated sweet peppers should be sufficiently uniform in length.
Miniature sweet peppers must be reasonably uniform in size. They may be mixed with other miniature products of a different type and origin.
The visible part of the contents of the package must be representative of the entire contents.
The sweet peppers 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 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.
packages must be free of all foreign matter.
Stickers individually affixed on product shall be such as, when removed, neither to leave visible traces of glue, nor to lead to skin defects.
Each package must bear the following particulars, in letters grouped on the same side, legibly and indelibly marked, and visible from the outside:
The name and the address of the packer and/or the dispatcher
This mention may be replaced:
for 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),
for pre-packages only, by the name and the address of a seller established within the Community 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.
If the contents are not visible from the outside:
‘ Sweet peppers ’ ,
colour,
commercial type ( ‘ elongated ’ , ‘ square blunt ’ , ‘ square tapering ’ , ‘ flat ’ ) or name of the variety.
In the case of packages or consumer packages containing a mixture of different colours and/or commercial types of sweet pepper:
‘ Mixed peppers ’ , or equivalent denomination,
if the contents are not visible from the outside, colours and/or commercial types of the sweet peppers and number of pieces of each of the colours and/or commercial types concerned.
Country of origin and, optionally, district where grown or national, regional or local place name.
In the case of consumer packages containing a mixture of sweet peppers of different colours and/or commercial types of different origins, the indication of each country of origin shall appear next to the name of the colour and/or commercial type concerned.
Class
Size (if sized) expressed as minimum and maximum diameters or the mark ‘ unsized ’ where appropriate
Where appropriate, ‘ Mini peppers ’ , ‘ Baby peppers ’ , or other appropriate term for miniature produce. Where several types of miniature produce are mixed in the same package, all products and their respective origins must be mentioned.
Packages 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.
This 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.
The purpose of the standard is to define the quality requirements for table grapes after preparation and packaging.
In all classes, subject to the special provisions for each class and the tolerances allowed, bunches and berries must be:
sound; produce affected by rotting or deterioration such as to make it unfit for consumption is excluded,
clean, practically free of any visible foreign matter,
practically free from pests,
practically free from damage caused by pests,
free of abnormal external moisture,
free of any foreign smell and/or taste.
In addition, berries must be:
intact,
well formed,
normally developed.
Pigmentation due to sun is not a defect.
Bunches must have been carefully picked.
The juice of the berries shall have a refractometric index of at least:
12° Brix for the Alphonse Lavallée, Cardinal and Victoria varieties,
13° Brix for all other seeded varieties,
14° Brix for all seedless varieties.
In addition, all varieties must have satisfactory sugar/acidity ratio levels.
The development and condition of the table grapes must be such as to enable them:
to withstand transport and handling, and
to arrive in satisfactory condition at the place of destination.
The table grapes are classified into three classes defined below:
Table grapes in this class must be of superior quality. In shape, development and colouring the bunches must be typical of the variety, allowing for the district in which they are grown, and have no defects. Berries must be firm, firmly attached, evenly spaced along the stalk and have their bloom virtually intact.
Table grapes in this class must be of good quality. In shape, development and colouring the bunches must be typical of the variety, allowing for the district in which they are grown. Berries 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.
The following slight defects, however; may be allowed, provided these do not affect the general appearance of the produce, the quality, the keeping quality, and presentation in the package:
slight defects in shape,
slight defects in colouring,
very slight sun-scorch affecting the skin only.
This class includes table grapes which do not qualify for inclusion in the higher classes, but satisfy the minimum requirements specified above.
The 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.
The berries must be sufficiently firm and sufficiently attached, and, where possible, still have their bloom. They may be less evenly spaced along the stalk than in Class I.
The following defects are allowed provided the table grapes retain their essential characteristics as regards the quality, the keeping quality and presentation:
defects in shape,
defects in colouring,
slight sun-scorch affecting the skin only,
slight bruising,
slight skin defects.
Size is determined by the weight of the bunch.
The following minimum size requirements per bunch are defined for table grapes grown under glass and for open-grown table grapes, large-berry or small-berry varieties respectively.
| Table grapes grown under glass (if mentioned on the label) | Open grown table grapes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| All varieties except small-berry varieties listed in the Appendix | Small-berry varieties listed in the Appendix | ||
| Extra class | 300 g | 200 g | 150 g |
| Class I | 250 g | 150 g | 100 g |
| Class II | 150 g | 100 g | 75 g |
Tolerances in respect of quality and size shall be allowed in each package for produce not satisfying the requirements of the class indicated.
5 % by weight of bunches not satisfying the requirements of the class, but meeting those for Class I or, exceptionally, coming within the tolerances of that class.
10 % by weight of bunches not satisfying the requirements of the class, but meeting those of Class II or, exceptionally, coming within the tolerances for that class.
10 % by weight of bunches satisfying neither the requirements of the class nor the minimum requirements, with the exception of produce affected by rotting or any other deterioration rendering it unfit for consumption.
10 % by weight of bunches not satisfying the size requirements of the class, but meeting those of the class immediately below.
10 % by weight of bunches not satisfying the size requirements of the class but weighing not less than 75 g.
In each consumer package not exceeding 1 kg net weight, one bunch weighing less than 75 g is allowed to adjust the weight, provided the bunch meets all other requirements of the specified class.
The contents of each package must be uniform and contain only bunches of the same origin, variety, quality and degree of ripeness.
In the case of grapes packed in small consumer packages of a net weight not exceeding 1 kg, uniformity of variety and origin is not required.
In the case of the ‘ Extra ’ Class, the bunches must be of more or less identical size and colouring.
The inclusion in each package of bunches of different colours for decorative purposes shall be allowed in the case of the variety Chasselas.
The visible part of the contents of the package must be representative of the entire contents.
The table grapes must be packed in such a way as to protect the produce properly.
In the case of the ‘ Extra ’ Class, the bunches must be packed in a single layer.
The materials used inside the package must be new, 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.
Packages 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.
Stickers individually affixed on product shall be such as, when removed, neither to leave visible traces of glue, nor to lead to skin defects.
Each package must bear the following particulars in letters grouped on the same side, legibly and indelibly marked, and visible from the outside:
The name and the address of the packer and/or the dispatcher
This mention may be replaced:
for 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);
for pre-packages only, by the name and the address of a seller established within the Community 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.
‘ Table Grapes ’ , if the contents are not visible from the outside,
name of the variety or, where applicable, varieties,
‘ under glass ’ , where applicable.
Country (or, where applicable, countries) of origin and, optionally, district where grown, or national, regional or local place name.
Class.
Packages 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.
| Variety | Other names under which the variety is known |
|---|---|
| Admirable de Courtiller | Admirable, Csiri Csuri |
| Albillo | Acerba, Albuela, Blanco Ribera, Cagalon |
| Angelo Pirovano | I. Pirovano 2 |
| Annamaria | I. Ubizzoni 4 |
| Baltali | |
| Beba | Beba de los Santos, Eva |
| Catalanesca | Catalanesa, Catalana, Uva Catalana |
| Chasselas blanc | Chasselas doré, Fendant, Franceset, Franceseta, Gutedel, Krachgutedel, White van der Laan |
| Chasselas rouge | Roter Gutedel |
| Chelva | Chelva de Cebreros, Guareña, Mantuo, Villanueva |
| Ciminnita | Cipro bianco |
| Clairette | Blanquette, Malvoisie, Uva de Jijona |
| Colombana bianca | Verdea, Colombana de Peccioli |
| Dehlro | |
| Delizia di Vaprio | I. Pirovano 46 A |
| Exalta | |
| Flame Seedless | Red Flame |
| Gros Vert | Abbondanza, St Jeannet, Trionfo dell'Esposizione, Verdal, Trionfo di Gerusalemme |
| Jaoumet | Madeleine de St Jacques, Saint Jacques |
| Madeleine | Angevine, Angevine Oberlin, Madeleine Angevine Oberlin, Republicain |
| Mireille | |
| Molinera | Besgano, Castiza, Molinera gorda |
| Moscato d'Adda | Muscat d'Adda |
| Moscato d'Amburgo | Black Muscat, Hambro, Hamburg, Hamburski Misket, Muscat d'Hambourg, Moscato Preto |
| Moscato di Terracina | Moscato di Maccarese |
| Œillade | Black Malvoisie, Cinsaut, Cinsault, Ottavianello, Sinso |
| Panse precoce | Bianco di Foster, Foster's white, Sicilien |
| Perla di Csaba | Càbski Biser, Julski muskat, Muscat Julius, Perle de Csaba |
| Perlaut | |
| Perlette | |
| Pizzutello bianco | Aetonychi aspro, Coretto, Cornichon blanc, Rish Baba, Sperone di gallo, Teta di vacca |
| Precoce de Malingre | |
| Primus | I. Pirovano 7 |
| Prunesta | Bermestia nera, Pergola rossa, Pergolese di Tivoli |
| Regina dei Vigneti | Königin der Weingärten, Muskat Szölöskertek Kizalyneja, Szölöskertek Kizalyneh, Rasaki ourgarias, Regina Villoz, Reina de las Viñas, Reine des Vignes, I. Mathiasz 140, Queen of the Vineyards |
| Servant | Servan, Servant di Spagna |
| Sideritis | Sidiritis |
| Sultanines | Bidaneh, Kishmich, Kis Mis, Sultan, Sultana, Sultani, Cekirdesksiz, Sultanina bianca, Sultaniye, Thompson Seedless and mutations |
| Valenci blanc | Valensi, Valency, Panse blanche |
| Valenci noir | Planta Mula, Rucial de Mula, Valenci negro |
| Yapincak |
This standard applies to tomatoes of varieties (cultivars) grown from Lycopersicum esculentum Mill to be supplied fresh to the consumer, tomatoes for industrial processing being excluded.
Tomatoes may be classified into four commercial types:
‘ round ’
‘ ribbed ’
‘ oblong ’ or ‘ elongated ’
‘ cherry ’ tomatoes (including ‘ cocktail ’ tomatoes)
The purpose of the standard is to define the quality requirements of tomatoes, after preparation and packaging.
In all classes, subject to the special provisions for each class and the tolerances allowed, the tomatoes must be:
intact
sound, produce affected by rotting or deterioration such as to make it unfit for consumption is excluded
clean, practically free of any visible foreign matter
fresh in appearance
practically free from pests
free from damage caused by pests affecting the flesh
free of abnormal external moisture
free of any foreign smell and/or taste.
In the case of trusses of tomatoes, the stalks must be fresh, healthy, clean and free from all leaves and any visible foreign matter.
The development and condition of the tomatoes must be such as to enable them:
to withstand transportation and handling
to arrive in satisfactory condition at the place of destination.
Tomatoes are classified in three classes, as defined below:
Tomatoes in this class must be of superior quality. They must have firm flesh and must be characteristic of the variety as regards shape, appearance and development.
Their colouring, according to their state of ripeness, must be such as to satisfy the requirements set out in the last subparagraph of paragraph A above.
They 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.
Tomatoes in this class must be of good quality. They must be reasonably firm and characteristic of the variety.
They must be free of cracks and visible greenback. The following slight defects, however, may be allowed provided these do not affect the general appearance of the produce, the quality, the keeping quality and presentation in the package:
a slight defect in shape
slight defects in colouring
slight skin defects
very slight bruises.
Furthermore, ‘ ribbed ’ tomatoes may show:
healed cracks not more than 1 cm long
no excessive protuberances
small umbilicus, but no suberisation
suberisation of the stigma up to 1 cm 2
fine blossom scar in elongated form (like a seam), but not longer than two-thirds of the greatest diameter of the fruit.
This class includes tomatoes which do not qualify for inclusion in the higher classes, but satisfy the minimum requirements specified above.
They must be reasonably firm (but may be slightly less firm than in Class I) and must not show unhealed cracks.
The following defects may be allowed provided the tomatoes retain their essential characteristics as regards the quality, the keeping quality and presentation:
defects in shape, development and colouring
skin defects or bruises, provided the fruit is not seriously affected
healed cracks not more than 3 cm in length for round, ribbed or oblong tomatoes.
Furthermore, ‘ ribbed ’ tomatoes may show:
more pronounced protuberances than allowed under Class I, but without being misshapen
an umbilicus
suberisation of the stigma up to 2 cm 2
fine blossom scar in elongated form (like a seam).
Size is determined by the maximum diameter of the equatorial section, by weight or by count.
The following provisions shall not apply to trusses of tomatoes, and are optional for Class II.
To ensure there is uniformity in size:
The maximum difference in diameter between tomatoes in the same package shall be limited to:
10 mm, if the diameter of the smallest fruit (as indicated on the package) is under 50 mm
15 mm, if the diameter of the smallest fruit (as indicated on the package) is 50 mm and over but under 70 mm
20 mm, if the diameter of the smallest fruit (as indicated on the package) is 70 mm and over but under 100 mm
there is no limitation of difference in diameter for fruit equal or over 100 mm.
In case size codes are applied, the codes and ranges in the following table have to be respected:
| Size code | Diameter (mm) |
|---|---|
| 0 | ≤ 20 |
| 1 | > 20 ≤ 25 |
| 2 | > 25 ≤ 30 |
| 3 | > 30 ≤ 35 |
| 4 | > 35 ≤ 40 |
| 5 | > 40 ≤ 47 |
| 6 | > 47 ≤ 57 |
| 7 | > 57 ≤ 67 |
| 8 | > 67 ≤ 82 |
| 9 | > 82 ≤ 102 |
| 10 | > 102 |
For tomatoes sized by weight or by count, the difference in size should be consistent with (a).
Tolerances in respect of quality and size shall be allowed in each lot for produce not satisfying the requirements of the class indicated.
A total tolerance of 5 %, 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 % in total may consist of produce satisfying the requirements of Class II quality.
A total tolerance of 10 %, 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 % in total may consist of produce neither satisfying the requirements of Class II quality nor the minimum requirements. Produce affected by rotting or any other deterioration rendering it unfit for consumption is excluded. In the case of trusses of tomatoes, 5 %, by number or weight, of tomatoes detached from the stalk.
A total tolerance of 10 %, by number or weight, of tomatoes satisfying neither the requirements of the class nor the minimum requirements is allowed. Produce affected by rotting or any other deterioration rendering it unfit for consumption is excluded. In the case of trusses of tomatoes, 10 %, by number or weight, of tomatoes detached from the stalk.
For all classes: 10 %, by number or weight, of tomatoes conforming to the size immediately above or below that specified.
The contents of each package must be uniform and contain only tomatoes of the same origin, variety or commercial type, quality and size (if sized).
The 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.
However, a mixture of tomatoes of distinctly different colours, varieties and/or commercial types may be packed together in a sales unit (14) , provided they are uniform in quality and, for each colour, variety and/or commercial type concerned, in origin.
The visible part of the contents of the package must be representative of the entire contents.
The tomatoes must be packed in such a way as to protect the produce properly.
The 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.
Packages must be free of all foreign matter.
Each package (15) must bear the following particulars in letters grouped on the same side, legibly and indelibly marked and visible from the outside:
Packer and/or dispatcher/shipper:
name and physical address (e.g. street/city/region/postal code and, if different from the country of origin, the country)
or
a code mark officially recognised by the national authority (16) .
‘ Tomatoes ’ or ‘ trusses of tomatoes ’ and the commercial type if the contents are not visible from the outside. These details must always be provided for ‘ cherry ’ (or ‘ cocktail ’ ) tomatoes, whether in trusses or not.
‘ Mixture of tomatoes ’ , or equivalent denomination, in the case of sales units containing a mixture of distinctly different colours, varieties and/or commercial types of tomatoes. If the produce is not visible from the outside, the colours, varieties or commercial types of the sales unit must be indicated.
Name of the variety (optional).
Country of origin and, optionally, district where grown, or national, regional or local place name.
In the case of sales units containing 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.
Class
Size (if sized) expressed as minimum and maximum diameters.
Packages 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.] ]
[F1Due to varietal characteristics of the Fuji variety and its mutants concerning maturity at harvest, radial watercore is permitted provided it is contained within the vascular bundles of each fruit.
To that end, they must show satisfactory soluble solids content and degree of firmness.
The criteria for colouring and russetting are given in the appendix to this standard, as well as a non-exhaustive list of the varieties concerned by each criteria.
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 Community provisions.
[F2The sales unit should be designed to be purchased in its entirety.
Package units of produce pre-packed for direct sale to the consumer shall not be subject to these marking provisions but shall conform to the national requirements. However, the markings referred to shall in any event be shown on the transport packaging containing such package units.
The national legislation of a number of countries requires the explicit declaration of the name and address. However, in the case where a code mark is used, the reference ‘ packer and/or dispatcher (or equivalent abbreviations) ’ has to be indicated in close connection with the code mark, and the code mark should be preceded by the ISO 3166 (alpha) country/area code of the recognising country, if not the country of origin.]
This text applies to all varieties grown from Prunus persica Sieb. and Zucc. , being peaches or nectarines or similar with attached (clingstones) or unattached stone and smooth or rough skin.
[F2A non-exhaustive list of large fruited and summer pear varieties is included in the Annex to this standard.
The sales unit should be designed to be purchased in its entirety.
Package units of produce pre-packed for direct sale to the consumer shall not be subject to these marking provisions but shall conform to the national requirements. However, the markings referred to shall in any event be shown on the transport packaging containing such package units.
The national legislation of a number of countries requires the explicit declaration of the name and address. However, in the case where a code mark is used, the reference ‘ packer and/or dispatcher (or equivalent abbreviations) ’ has to be indicated in close connection with the code mark, and the code mark should be preceded by the ISO 3166 (alpha) country/area code of the recognising country, if not the country of origin.]
Miniature product means a variety or cultivar of sweet pepper, obtained by plant breeding and/or special cultivation techniques, excluding sweet peppers of non-miniature varieties which have not fully developed or are of inadequate size. All other requirements of the standard must be met.
[F2The sales unit should be designed to be purchased in its entirety.
‘ Package units of produce pre-packed for direct sale to the consumer shall not be subject to these marking provisions but shall conform to the national requirements. However, the markings referred to shall in any event be shown on the transport packaging containing such package units ’ .
The national legislation of a number of countries requires the explicit declaration of the name and address. However, in the case where a code mark is used, the reference ‘ packer and/or dispatcher (or equivalent abbreviations) ’ has to be indicated in close connection with the code mark, and the code mark should be preceded by the ISO 3166 (alpha) country/area code of the recognising country, if not the country of origin.] ]
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