Section 250-RICR-40-20-4.5 - Procedures Grading of HoneyA. Such honey shall not weigh less than twelve (12) pounds per gallon at 60 degrees Fahrenheit or the density of which shall not be less than 41.5 degrees Baume or 76.4 degrees Brix at 60 degrees Fahrenheit.B. The color of such honey may be any standard color as measured by the official.C. U.S. color grader varying from water-white to dark. The honey shall be clean as though strained through an 86-mesh bolting cloth at not over 140 degrees Fahrenheit and shall be sold or offered for sale in strong, clean containers that are new in appearance.D. Tolerance: In order to allow for variations incident to proper grading and handling, not more than 5% by count of any lot of honey may be below the requirements for the grade but no part of this tolerance shall be allowed for defects causing serious damage.250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-40-20-4.5