1. (a) 10 percent, by count, for a combination of defects in any lot, not to exceed 5 percent for one cause in any lot. When applying defect tolerances to the combination grade, they shall apply only to Fancy grade.
2. (b) In addition, 5 percent, by count, for minimum size and uniform in size in any container or lot.
3. (c) Individual containers are permitted double the tolerances, provided the lot averages within the specified tolerances.
4. (d) Apples are allowed an additional tolerance for minimum size and uniform size. This tolerance is 5 percent for any lot, 10 percent for any container, provided the lot or container does not exceed the above tolerances allowed for defects.

Tolerances for apples are determined as follows:

Note: Authority cited: Sections 407, 42682 and 42684, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Section 42941, Food and Agricultural Code.

History

1. New section filed 1-21-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 4).

2. Renumbering and amendment of Section 1400.48 to Section 1400.36 and renumbering and amendment of former Section 1400.36 to Section 1400.23 filed 6-5-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 23).

3. Amendment filed 2-22-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 8).