2 Va. Admin. Code § 5-310-40
Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 3, September 23, 2024
| Inspector's Guide for Apple Bruises at Shipping Point And Market (Areas based on apples 3 inches in diameter, 88-125 size) | ||||||
| When exceeding the following allowances, report as injury, damage or serious damage, respectively. | ||||||
| Allow in VA Extra Fancy | Allow in VA Fancy | Allow in Domestic | ||||
| Tray or Cell | Other Packs 1/ | Tray or Cell | Other Packs 1/ | Tray or Cell | Other Packs 1/ | |
| DEPTH | 1/8' | Same | 3/16' | Same | 3/8' | Same |
| AREA ONE BRUISE | 5/8' | Same | 7/8' | 1' | 1-1/8' | 1-1/4' |
| AGGREGATE AREA | Any combination of lesser bruises which do not detract from the appearance or edible quality to an extent greater than above allowances; Provided, that superficial bruises that are not noticeable without holding the apple at an angle to the light shall be ignored. | |||||
| As a guide, depending on their location on the apple and the intensity of the discoloration of the bruises, the following aggregate areas are allowed for noticeable bruising: | ||||||
| 1/2' | Same | 3/4' | 7/8' | 1/8' | 1-1/4' | |
| NOTE: Bruised areas may be cut to check depth, but in no case shall apples be peeled to search for bruised or discolored areas. 1/ Includes apples in bulk, loose in cartons and in consumer size packages such as film bags and trays overwrapped in film. | ||||||
2 Va. Admin. Code § 5-310-40
Statutory Authority
§ 3.2-4501 of the Code of Virginia.