Fruits and Vegetables Grading and Marking Rules, 2012 - Agmarknet

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3. Criteria For Grade Designation:GradedesignationExtraclassClass -IClass-IIGrade requirementsApples in this class must be of superior quality.The flesh must be sound. They shall becharacteristic of the variety and they must be freeof defects, with the exception of very slightsuperficial defects, provided these do not affect thegeneral appearance of the produce, the quality, thekeeping quality and presentation in the package.(five percent of the fruits may have the defects asgiven in Table A)Apples in this class must be of good quality. Theflesh must be sound and they must becharacteristic of the variety. Provided that thefollowing do not amount to defect if they do notaffect the general appearance of the produce, thequality, the keeping quality and presentation in thepackage which have:-a slight defect in shape and development;- a slight defect in colouring;- slight skin or other defects.(ten percent of the fruits may have the defects asgiven in Table A)This class includes apples, which do not qualify forinclusion in the higher classes, but satisfy theminimum requirements. Provided that the followingdo not amount to defect if the apples retain theiressential characteristics as regards the quality, thekeeping quality and presentation which have:- defects in shape and development;- defects in coloring;- skin or other defects.(ten percent of the fruits may have the defects asgiven in Table A)Grade tolerancesFive percent by number or weightof apples not satisfying therequirements of the grade, butmeeting those of Class-I or,exceptionally, coming within thetolerances of that grade. Includedtherein shall be allowed not morethan 1% for apples affected byinternal breakdown.Ten percent by number or weightof apples not satisfying therequirements of the grade, butmeeting the requirements of gradeII.Included therein shall be allowednot more than 1% for applesaffected by decay or internalbreakdownTen percent by number or weightof apples not satisfying therequirements of the grade, butmeeting the minimumrequirements, with the exceptionof apples affected by decay orinternal breakdown that should notbe more than two percent.Included therein shall be allowed,maximum of 2% by number orweight of fruits which may showthe following defects: cork like blemishes(bitter pit) slight damage or unhealedbroken skin/cracks.4
Russetting outsideCalyx/ stem cavityTABLE A- DEFECT TOLERANCESDefects Allowed Extra Class Class I Class IIAccumulation for both types ofrussetting should not exceedsmooth netlike1 %of surface area3%of surface area Smooth solid 1 % 1 %of surface area5 %of surfacearea3 %of surfacearea1 % 3 % 5 %Accumulated Blemishes & BruisingincludingNil1 Sq. cm2 Sq. cm-Within this limit scar caused by scabs*(Venturia inaequalis) shall not exceed.Nil0.25 Sq.cm0.5 Sq. cmStem or Calyx cracks (healed or wellcured)Maximum length of elongated shapeddefectsNil 0.5 cm 1 cmNil 1 cm 2 cm* This provision applies without prejudice to the applicable Plant Protection Rules.4. Other Requirements:(i)(ii)(iii)(iv)Apples must have been carefully picked and have colour that is characteristic ofthe variety. The development and condition of the apples must be such as toenable them:- to reach the appropriate stage of physiological maturity corresponding tothe particular characteristics of the variety;- to withstand transport and handling, and- to arrive in satisfactory condition at the place of destination.The contents of each package must be uniform and contain only apples of thesame origin, variety, quality, size and same degree of ripeness.The Extra Class fruits must be packed in layers only.The apples in Class-I and Class-II may be presented in one of the followingfforms, namely:-5
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