In order to allow for variations incident to proper grading and handling in each of the above grades, the following tolerances by counts, shall be permitted in any lot: Oregon Extra Fancy and Oregon No. 1:

1. (1) For defects at shipping point; eight percent for fruit which fails to meet the requirements of the specified grade; provided that included in this amount not more than four percent shall be allowed for defects causing serious damage, including in this latter amount not more than two percent of fruit affected by internal breakdown, freezing, or decay.

2. (2) For defects enroute or at destination; nine percent for fruit which fails to meet the requirements of the specified grade, provided that included in this amount not more than the following percentages shall be allowed for defects:

   1. (a) Eight percent for permanent defects;
   2. (b) Six percent for defects causing serious damage, including therein not more than four percent for serious damage by permanent defects and not more than two percent for fruit affected by internal breakdown or decay.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 561.190 & 632.905

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 632.905

History

AD 10-1992, f. & cert. ef. 9-9-92