Section 16-445-045 - Tolerances The following tolerances apply to prunes in any container and are adopted to allow for variations that are incidental to proper grading and handling.
(1)Tolerances that apply at the shipping point: No more than ten percent of prunes, by count, may fail to meet the grade requirements for defects other than color and size. No more than five percent, by count, may have serious damage defects. No more than one percent, by count, may have decay. No more than ten percent, by count, may fail to meet the color requirements. No more than ten percent, by count, may fail to meet the size specifications. The combined tolerance for all defects must not exceed fifteen percent by count.(2)Tolerances that apply to the destination or en route to the destination: No more than eighteen percent of prunes, by count, may fail to meet grade requirements. No more than ten percent of prunes, by count, may fail to meet grade requirements due to other permanent defects. No more than seven percent, by count, may have defects that cause serious damage, including no more than five percent for permanent defects and no more than two percent for decay. No more than ten percent, by count, may fail to meet color requirements. No more than ten percent, by count, may fail to meet minimum size requirements.Wash. Admin. Code § 16-445-045
Amended by WSR 14-19-004, Filed 9/4/2014, effective 10/5/2014Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.17 and 34.05 RCW. 05-10-093, § 16-445-045, filed 5/4/05, effective 6/4/05.