Cal. Code Regs. tit. 3, § 1437.4
Juice Grapes, Equipment and Instruments.
Effective Jan 2, 1992Register 92, No. 9Authority cited: Sections 14, 407, 42681, and 42684, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Section 42941, Food and Agricultural Code.State of California
- (a) The hand refractometer shall be temperature compensated, read directly in Brix percentage scale with divisions not more than 0.2 degrees, have a sharp demarcation line (shadow), be without interference by color or an indistinct line, and be sealed with acid proof material on the face where the juice is placed.
- (b) Any equipment used shall be made of materials that will not affect, or be affected by, the grape stems or grape juice being tested.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 14, 407, 42681, and 42684, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Section 42941, Food and Agricultural Code.
History
1. Amendment of subsection (a) and Note filed 12-3-91; operative 1-2-92 (Register 92, No. 9).