7 C.F.R. § 51.1545

Current through May 31, 2024

Section 51.1545 - Size

(a) The minimum size, or minimum and maximum sizes may be specified in connection with the grade in terms of diameter or weight of the individual potato, or in accordance with one of the size designations in Table I or Table II: Provided, That sizes so specified shall not be in conflict with the basic size requirements for the grade.

(b) When size is designated as shown in Table II, the corresponding weight ranges shall apply. These size designations may be applied to potatoes packed in any size container: Provided, that the weight ranges are within the limits specified.

Table 1

Size designation	Minimum diameter1 or weight		Maximum diameter1 or weight
	Inches	Ounces	Inches	Ounces
Creamer	3/4	(3)	15/8	(3)
Chef	23/4	8	41/2	28
Size A2	17/8	(3)	(3)	(3)
Size B	11/2	(3)	21/4	(3)
Small	13/4	(3)	21/2	6
Medium	21/4	5	31/4	10
Large	3	10	41/2	28

¹ Diameter means the greatest dimension at right angles to the longitudinal axis, without regard to the position of the stem end.

² In addition to the minimum size specified, a lot of potatoes designated as Size A shall contain at least 40 percent of potatoes which are 2¹/₂ inches in diameter or larger or 6 ounces in weight or larger.

³ No requirement.

Table II

[Ounces]

Size designation	Minimum weight	Maximum weight
Under 50	15
50	12	19
60	10	16
70	9	15
80	8	13
90	7	12
100	6	10
110	5	9
120	4	8
130	4	8
140	4	8
Over 140	4	8

7 C.F.R. §51.1545

35 FR 18258, Dec. 1, 1970, as amended at 37 FR 2745, Feb. 5, 1972. Redesignated at 42 FR 32514, June 27, 1977, and further redesignated at 46 FR 63203, Dec. 31, 1981; amended at 56 FR 7553, Feb. 25, 1991; 73 FR 15055, Mar. 21, 2008; 73 FR 70585, Nov. 21, 2008