Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 61-8-6 - Tolerances6.1. Grading and handling. -- In order to allow for variations incident to proper grading and handling, not more than a total of ten percent (10%) of the apples in any container may be below the requirements of the grade: Provided, That not more than five percent (5%) shall be seriously damaged by insects, not more than one tenth (1/10) of this amount, or one percent (1%) shall be allowed for decay and/or internal breakdown. Slight imperfections which are not discernible in good commercial sorting practices shall not be considered defects of grades6.2. In addition, a ten percent(10%) tolerance shall be allowed for boxes which fail to meet stand and pack requirements.6.3. When applying the foregoing tolerances to the combination grades, no part of any tolerance shall be used to reduce the percentage of apples of the higher grade required in the combination6.4. Application of tolerance. -- The contents of individual packages in the lot are subject to the following limitations: Provided, That the average for the entire lot are within the tolerances specified for the grade. For a specified tolerance of ten percent(10%), not more than one and one-half (1 1/2) times the tolerance shall be allowed in any one (1) package. For specified tolerances of five percent (5%) or less,not more than double the tolerance shall be allowed in any one (1) package.6.5. After fruit has been placed in storage or in transit, scald, breakdown, decay, bitter pit or physical injury affecting keeping quality which may have developed or may only have become evident after apples are packed are considered affecting conditions rather than grade.