7 C.F.R. § 29.2601

Current through October 31, 2024

Section 29.2601 - Elements of quality and degrees of each element

Tobacco attributes or characteristics which constitute quality are designated as elements of quality. The range within each element is expressed by words or terms designated as degrees. These degrees are arranged to show their relative value and are used in determining the quality of tobacco. The actual value of each degree varies with group.

Elements		Degrees
Body	Thin	Medium	Heavy.
Maturity	Immature	Mature	Ripe.
Leaf structure	Close	Firm	Open.
Oil	Lean	Oily	Rich.
Elasticity	Inelastic	Semielastic	Elastic.
Strength	Weak	Normal	Strong.
Finish	Dull	Clear	Bright.
Color intensity	Pale	Moderate	Deep.
Width	Narrow	Normal	Spready.
Uniformity......Expressed in percentages.
Injury tolerance...Expressed in percentages.

7 C.F.R. §29.2601