Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 61-8E-3 - Controlled Atmosphere Components And Time Limits3.1. The maximum amount of oxygen retained in a sealed CA storage shall not exceed five percent (5%) by volume.3.2. The maximum amount of time in which the oxygen content shall have been reduced to the above amount shall not exceed twenty (20) cumulative calendar days.3.3. The fruit temperature in a CA storage room shall be maintained without significant deviation in a range of temperature as recommended by recognized research authorities as normal for the variety.3.4. A storage period of not less than sixty (60) calendar days shall be attained before fruit may be classed as CA stored. Maximum storage time shall not exceed ten (10) months, but in no case, later than August first of the year following harvest. 3.4.1. The time lapse between harvest date of the fruit to be CA stored and the sealing of the Controlled Atmosphere Room shall not be longer than thirty (30) consecutive calendar days which time the fruit shall be held under normal refrigeration.