Fruits and Vegetables Grading and Marking Rules, 2012 - Agmarknet

3. Criteria for grade designation:Grade Grade requirementsDesignationExtra Class Cabbage must be of superiorquality. They must be characteristicof the variety or commercial type.It must be : -- well formed, firm and compact,- uniform in colour,- free from any defects due tomechanical injuries, like torn leaves,bruises or other physical injuries.Grade tolerances5 % by number or weight ofCabbage not satisfying therequirements of the grade,but meeting those of Class Ior, exceptionally, comingwithin the tolerances of thatgrade.Class IClass IICabbage must be of good quality. Theymust be characteristic of the varietyand/or commercial type.The Cabbage must be :- Firm, compact,- have not more than 4 wrapperleaves;- free from defects such asblemishes, diseases, traces of frostand bruising.Provided that the following do notamount to defect if they do not affect thegeneral appearance of the produce,the quality, the keeping quality andpresentation in the package which have-- slight defects in shape ordevelopment;- slight defects in colour;- slight bruising not exceeding 2sq.cm. of the surface area.This grade includes Cabbage which donot qualify for inclusion in the highergrades, but satisfy the minimumrequirements. The following do notamount to defect if it retains its essentialcharacteristic as regards to general3110 % by number or weightof Cabbage not satisfyingthe requirements of thegrade, but meeting those ofClass II.10 % by number or weightof Cabbage not satisfyingthe requirements of thegrade but meeting with theminimum requirements and