2.3.3 Class II
This class includes apples which do not qualify for inclusion in the higher classes, but satisfy the minimum
requirements specified in Section 2.1 above. The following defects, however, may be allowed, provided the
apples retain their essential characteristics as regards the quality, the keeping quality and presentation
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:
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defects in shape and development;
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defects in colouring;
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skin or other defects (see the Annex).
2.4
Colouring
In all classes, in the absence of national legislation, the following colour codes may be applied except for green
and yellow apple varieties:
Code
Percentage of colour
A
75% or more
B
50% or more
C
25% or more
D
Less than 25%
3.
PROVISIONS CONCERNING SIZING
Size is determined by maximum diameter of the equatorial section or by weight of each apple.
For all varieties and 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 provided the Brix level of the produce meets or exceeds 10.5
Brix
and the size is not smaller than 50 mm or 70 g.
4.
PROVISIONS CONCERNING TOLERANCES
Tolerances in respect of quality and size shall be allowed in each lot for produce not satisfying the requirements
of the class indicated.
4.1
Quality
Tolerances
The application of the following tolerances should take into accounts that at stages following export; products
may show in relation to the requirements of the standard:
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a slight lack of freshness and turgidity;
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for products graded in classes other than the “Extra” Class, a slight deterioration due to their development
and their tendency to perish.
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