Conn. Agencies Regs. § 22-33-C8 – Quality seal grade standards for apples

(a) Each apple shall be of a diameter not less than 2½ inches.
(b) Apples shall be of one or more of the following varieties: MacintoshStandard Red DeliciousRed Sport DeliciousPartially Red VarietiesIdaredEmpireOpalescentMacounCortlandYellow VarietiesGreen VarietiesEarly Red Varieties
(c) Each apple shall display no more than the following defects: Scab:noneCedar rust:noneRough russeting:up to ½″ in diameter, not including russeting inside stem and calyx ends, except no excessively rough or bark-like russeting shall be permitted. Smooth net-like russeting:up to 10% of surface, except for Golden Delicious which can be up to 15% of surface.Smooth solid russeting:up to 5% of surface, except for Russet varieties which allows any amount.Hail Damage:noneLimb rub:up to ¼″ in diameter.Stem punctures:noneCracks:noneInsect stings:up to ⅛″Sooty Blotch or Fly Speck:noneSpray Burn:if spray burn blends into normal color and there are no blisters or cracks.Watercore:none allowed after January 31.Bruises:Firm, flat, shallow bruises only, not over ⅛″ to deepest point; one bruise less than ½″ in diameter, or several bruises each less than ½″ in diameter, and total area of which does not exceed ¾″ in diameter. Ripeness:apples shall pressure test at least 12 lbs.Shape:must be fairly well formed and typical of the variety.Color:Macintosh–75% redRed Sport Delicious–100% redStandard Red Delicious–100% redPartially red varieties–75% redIdared–75% redEmpire–75% redOpalescent–75% redMacoun–75% redCortland–75% redYellow varieties–75% yellow characteristic for the variety.Green varieties–Characteristic for the varietyEarly red varieties–75% red