Definition of produce

Document Outline

• STANDARD FOR APPLES
• 1. DEFINITION OF PRODUCE
• 2. PROVISIONS CONCERNING QUALITY
• 2.1 Minimum Requirements
• 2.2 Maturity Requirements
• 2.3 Classification
• 2.3.1 “Extra” Class
• 2.3.2 Class I
• 2.3.3 Class II
• 3. PROVISIONS CONCERNING SIZING
• 4. PROVISIONS CONCERNING TOLERANCES
• 4.2 Size Tolerances
• 5. PROVISIONS CONCERNING PRESENTATION
• 5.1 Uniformity
• 5.2 Packaging
• 5.2.1 Description of Containers
• 6. MARKING OR LABELLING
• 6.1.1 Nature of Produce
• 6.2.1 Identification
• 6.2.4 Commercial Identification
• 6.2.5 Official Inspection Mark (optional)5
• 7. CONTAMINANTS
• 8. HYGIENE
• ANNEX
• Maximum Allowance for Defects