Section 51.887 - Application of tolerancesThe contents of the individual packages in any lot, based on sample inspection, are subject to the following limitations: Provided, That the averages for the entire lot are within the tolerances specified for the grade:
(a) For tolerances of 10 percent or more, individual packages may contain not more than one and one-half times the specified tolerance.(b) For a tolerance of less than 10 percent, individual packages may contain not more than double the specified tolerance.36 FR 9126, May 20, 1971. Redesignated at 42 FR 32514, June 27, 1977, and further redesignated at 46 FR 63203, Dec. 31, 1981. Redesignated at 56 FR 15802, Apr. 18, 1991