Cal. Code Regs. tit. 3 § 1408.6.2

Current through Register 2025 Notice Reg. No. 2, January 10, 2025

Section 1408.6.2 - Avocados, Application of Maturity Standards (Fixed Levels)

The director may issue formal directives to modify the minimum maturity standards set forth in Section 1408.6. However, such directive may only be issued after the director determines that a need exists to modify the standards. Modification shall only be made when:

(1) experience with maturity standards indicates a need for correction and refinement, and

(2) establishment of new standards more accurately reflect fruit quality ad consumer acceptance of same.

After demonstrating a need for change, proposed changes in the maturity standards may be initiated by the director, by the California Avocado Commission, or by the Avocado Inspection Committee. Such need shall be based upon scientific test data generated or reviewed and approved by a recognized research institution. test data may include but shall not be limited to dry matter tests, fruit variety and size, analysis of differences in geographic areas or climatic conditions, and consumer acceptance of same.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 3, § 1408.6.2

1. Repealer of former Section 1408.6.2, and renumbering of former Section 1408.6.1 to Section 1408.6.2 filed 9-7-89; operative 9-8-89 pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d) (Register 89, No. 37). For prior history, see Registers 88, No. 46 and 83, No. 22.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 14, 407, 42684 and 44988, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Sections 42941, Food and Agricultural Code.