1. (1) The tolerances for certification of lots of Oregon No. 1 or 2 grades of sulphured cherries shall be on a container basis. However, not to exceed 1/6 of the individual containers in any lot may vary from the specified tolerances provided the averages for the entire lot, based on sample inspection, are within the tolerances specified. For a tolerance of 10 percent or more, individual containers in any lot may contain not more than 1-1/2 times the tolerance specified. For a tolerance of less than 10 percent, individual containers in any lot may contain not more than double the tolerance specified.

2. (2) In pitted cherries:

   1. (a) Of extra small and small sizes, there shall not be found in excess of two pits per each 40 ounces of cherries;
   2. (b) Of medium, large, or mixed sizes, there shall not be found in excess of one pit per each 40 ounces of cherries;
   3. (c) Of extra large size, there shall not be found in excess of one pit per each 60 ounces of cherries.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 561.190 & 632.900 - 632.980

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 632.900 - 632.980

History

AD 469, f. & ef. 5-20-54