(1) In Chapter I of Title II, the following Article 2a is inserted before Article 3: "Article 2a Marketing standards; holders 1. The requirements of Article 113a(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 shall be known as the general marketing standard. The details of the general marketing standard are set out in Part A of Annex I to this Regulation. Fruit and vegetables not covered by a specific marketing standard shall conform to the general marketing standard. However, where the holder is able to show they are in conformity with any applicable standards adopted by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), the product shall be considered as conforming to the general marketing standard. 2. The specific marketing standards referred to in Article 113(1)(b) and (c) of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 are set out in Part B of Annex I to this Regulation as regards the following products: (a) apples, (b) citrus fruit, (c) kiwifruit, (d) lettuces, curled leaved and broad-leaved endives, (e) peaches and nectarines, (f) pears, (g) strawberries, (h) sweet peppers, (i) table grapes, (j) tomatoes.
3. For the purposes of Article 113a(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007, a holder shall be any natural or legal person physically in possession of the products concerned."; (2) Article 3 is amended as follows: (a) Paragraph 1 is amended as follows: (i) the introductory phrase and the point (a) are replaced by the following: "By way of derogation from Article 113a(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007, the following shall not be required to conform to the marketing standards: (a) provided they are clearly marked with the words "intended for processing" or "for animal feed" or any other equivalent wording, products: (i) intended for industrial processing, or (ii) intended for animal feed or other non-food use;";
(ii) the following point is added: "(d) products having undergone a trimming or cutting making them "ready to eat" or "kitchen ready".";
(b) In paragraph 2, the introductory words are replaced by the following: "By way of derogation from Article 113a(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007, the following shall not be required to conform to the marketing standards within a given production area:"; (c) Paragraph 3 is replaced by the following: "3. By way of derogation from Article 113a(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007, Member States may exempt from the specific marketing standards products presented for retail sale to consumers for their personal use and labelled "product intended for processing" or with any other equivalent wording and intended for processing other than those referred to in point (a)(i) of paragraph 1."; (d) The following paragraphs 3a and 3b are inserted: "3a. By way of derogation from Article 113a(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 as regards the specific marketing standards, fresh fruit and vegetables not in Extra Class, at stages following dispatch, may show a slight lack of freshness and turgidity and slight deterioration due to their development and their tendency to perish. 3b. By way of derogation from Article 113a(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007, the following products shall not be required to conform to the general marketing standard: (a) mushrooms other than cultivated mushrooms of CN code 070959 ,(b) capers of CN code 07099040 ,(c) bitter almonds of CN code 08021110 ,(d) shelled almonds of CN code 080212 ,(e) shelled hazelnuts of CN code 080222 ,(f) shelled walnuts of CN code 080232 ,(g) pine nuts of CN code 08029050 , and(h) saffron of CN code 091020 .";
(3) Article 4 is amended as follows: (a) Paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: "1. The information particulars required by this Chapter shall be shown legibly and obviously on one side of the packaging, either indelibly printed directly onto the package or on a label which is an integral part of the package or affixed to it." (b) The following paragraphs are added: "3. In the case of distance contracts within the meaning of Article 2(1) of Directive 97/7/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council OJ L 144, 4.6.1997, p. 19 ."4. Invoices and accompanying documents, excluding receipts for the consumer, shall indicate the name and the country of origin of the products and, where appropriate, the class, the variety or commercial type if required in a specific marketing standard, or the fact that it is intended for processing. ----------------------OJ L 144, 4.6.1997, p. 19 ."
(4) Articles 5 and 6 are replaced by the following: "Article 5 Information particulars at the retail stage At retail stage, the information particulars required by this Chapter shall be legible and conspicuous. Products may be presented for sale provided the retailer displays prominently, adjacent to and legibly the information particulars relating to country of origin and, where appropriate, class and variety or commercial type in such a way as not to mislead the consumer. For pre-packaged products as referred to in Directive 2000/13/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council OJ L 109, 6.5.2000, p. 29 ."Article 6 Mixes 1. The marketing of packages of a net weight of 5 kg or less containing mixes of different types of fruit and vegetables shall be allowed, provided that: (a) the products are of uniform quality and each product concerned complies with the relevant specific marketing standard or, where no specific marketing standard exists for a particular product, the general marketing standard, (b) the package is appropriately labelled, in accordance with this Chapter, and (c) the mix is not such as to mislead the consumer.
2. The requirements of point (a) of paragraph 1 shall not apply to products included in a mix which are not products of the fruit and vegetables sector as defined in Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007. 3. If the fruit and vegetables in a mix originate in more than one Member State or third country, the full names of the countries of origin may be replaced with one of the following, as appropriate: (a) "mix of EC fruit and vegetables", (b) "mix of non-EC fruit and vegetables", (c) "mix of EC and non-EC fruit and vegetables".
----------------------OJ L 109, 6.5.2000, p. 29 ."(5) Article 7 is replaced by the following: "Article 7 Scope This Chapter lays down rules on conformity checks, which shall mean the checks carried out on fruit and vegetables at all marketing stages in accordance with this Chapter, in order to verify that they conform to the marketing standards and other provisions of this Title and of Articles 113 and 113a of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007."; (6) Article 8(1) is amended as follows: (a) Point (b) is replaced by the following: "(b) an inspection body or bodies responsible for the application of Article 113a(4) of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007, hereinafter called "the inspection bodies".";
(b) The following subparagraph is added: "The coordinating authorities and inspection bodies referred to in the first subparagraph may be public or private. However the Member States shall be responsible for them in either case.";
(7) Article 9 is amended as follows: (a) The second subparagraph of paragraph 1 is replaced by the following subparagraphs: "Member States may use for this purpose any other database or databases already established for other purposes. "Trader" means any natural or legal person: (a) holding fruit and vegetables subject to marketing standards with a view to: (i) displaying or offering them for sale, (ii) selling them, or (iii) marketing them in any other manner, or
(b) who actually carries out any of the activities referred to in points (i), (ii) and (iii) of point (a) as regards fruit and vegetables subject to marketing standards.
The activities referred to in points (i), (ii) and (iii) of point (a) of the third subparagraph shall cover: (a) distance selling whether by internet or otherwise, (b) such activities carried out by the natural or legal person for itself or on behalf of a third party, and (c) such activities carried out in the Community and/or by export to third countries and/or import from third countries.";
(b) Point (b) of paragraph 2 is replaced by the following: "(b) natural or legal persons whose activities in the fruit and vegetables sector are limited either to the transport of goods, or to the sale at the retail stage.";
(c) Paragraphs 3 and 4 are replaced by the following: "3. Where the database is composed of several distinct elements, the coordinating authority shall ensure that the database, its elements and their updating are uniform. The updating shall be done in particular using the information collected during conformity checks. 4. This database shall contain, for each trader, the registration number, name, address, information needed for its classification in one of the risk categories mentioned in Article 10(2), in particular, position in the marketing chain, information concerning the importance of the firm, information concerning findings made during previous checks of each trader, as well as any other information considered necessary for checks such as information concerning the existence of a quality assurance system or self-check system related to the conformity to the marketing standards. The updating shall be carried out in particular using the information collected during conformity checks.";
(8) Section 2 of Chapter II of Title II is replaced by the following: " Section 2 Conformity checks carried out by Member States Article 10 Conformity checks 1. Member States shall ensure that conformity checks are carried out selectively, based on a risk analysis, and with appropriate frequency, so as ensure appropriate compliance with the marketing standards and other provisions of this Title and of Articles 113 and 113a of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007. The criteria to assess the risk shall include the existence of a conformity certificate referred in Article 12a issued by a competent authority of a third country whose checks on conformity have been approved according Article 13. The existence of such certificate shall be considered as a factor reducing the risk of non-conformity. The criteria to assess the risk may also include: (a) the nature of the product, the period of production, the price of the product, the weather, the packing and handling operations, the storage conditions, the country of origin, the means of transport or the volume of the lot; (b) the size of the traders, their position in the marketing chain, the volume or value marketed by them, their product range, the delivery area or the type of business carried out such as storage, sorting, packing or sale; (c) findings made during previous checks including the number and type of defects found, the usual quality of products marketed, the level of technical equipment used; (d) the reliability of traders quality assurance systems or self-checking systems related to the conformity to marketing standards; (e) the place where the check is carried out in particular if it is the point of first entry into the Community, or the place where the products are being packed or loaded; (f) any other information that might indicate a risk of non-compliance.
2. The risk analysis shall be based on the information contained in the traders' database referred to in Article 9 and shall classify traders in risk categories. Member States shall lay down in advance: (a) the criteria for assessing the risk of non-conformity of lots; (b) on the basis of a risk analysis for each risk category, the minimum proportions of traders or lots and/or quantities which will be subject to a conformity check.
Member States may choose not to carry out selective checks on products not subject to specific marketing standards, based on a risk analysis. 3. Where checks reveal significant irregularities, Member States shall increase the frequency of checks in relation to traders, products, origins, or other parameters. 4. Traders shall provide inspection bodies with all the information those bodies judge necessary for organising and carrying out conformity checks. Article 11 Approved traders 1. Member States may authorise traders classified in the lowest risk category and providing special guarantees on conformity to marketing standards to use the specimen in Annex II in the labelling of each package at the stage of dispatch and/or to sign the conformity certificate as referred in Article 12a. 2. The authorisation shall be granted for a period of at least one year. 3. Traders benefiting from this possibility shall: (a) have inspection staff who have received training approved by the Member States; (b) have suitable equipment for preparing and packing produce; (c) commit themselves to carry out a conformity check on the goods they dispatch and have a register recording all checks carried out.
4. Where an authorised trader no longer complies with the requirements for authorisation the Member State shall withdraw the authorisation. 5. Notwithstanding paragraph 1, authorised traders may continue to use specimens which conformed to this Regulation on 30 June 2009 until stocks are exhausted.Authorisations granted to traders before 1 July 2009 shall continue to apply for the period for which they were granted.Article 12 Acceptance of declarations by customs 1. Customs may only accept export declarations and/or declarations for the release for free circulation for the products subject to specific marketing standards if: (a) the goods are accompanied by a conformity certificate, or (b) the competent inspection body has informed the customs authority that the lots concerned have been issued a conformity certificate, or (c) the competent inspection body has informed the customs authority that it has not issued a conformity certificate for the lots concerned because they do not needed to be checked in the light of the risk assessment referred to in Article 10(1).
This shall be without prejudice to any conformity checks the Member State may carry out pursuant to Article 10 2. Paragraph 1 shall also apply to products subject to the general marketing standard set out in Annex I and products referred to in Article 3(1)(a) if the Member State concerned considers it necessary in the light of the risk analysis referred to in Article 10(1). Article 12a Conformity certificates 1. Certificates may be issued by a competent authority to confirm that the products concerned conform to the relevant marketing standard. The certificate for use by competent authorities in the Community is set out in Annex III. The third countries referred to in Article 13(4) may use instead their own certificate provided the Commission considers that it contains at least equivalent information to the Community certificate. The Commission shall make available, by the means it considers appropriate, specimens of such third country certificates. 2. These certificates may be issued either in paper format with original signature or in verified electronic format with electronic signature. 3. Each certificate shall be stamped by the competent authority and signed by the person or persons empowered to do so. 4. The certificate shall be issued in at least one of the official languages of the Community. 5. Each certificate shall bear a serial number, by which it can be identified, and a copy of each issued certificate will be retained by the competent authority. 6. Notwithstanding the first subparagraph of paragraph 1, Member States may continue to use conformity certificates which conformed to this Regulation on 30 June 2009 until stocks are exhausted."(9) Article 13 is amended as follows: (a) Paragraph 1 is replaced by the following: "1. At the request of a third country, the Commission may approve, in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 195(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007, checks on conformity to specific marketing standards performed by this third country prior to import into the Community." (b) Paragraph 4 is replaced by the following: "4. The list of countries whose checks on conformity have been approved under this Article, and the products concerned, are set out in Annex IV. The Commission shall make available, by the means it considers appropriate, details of the official authorities and inspection bodies concerned."
(10) Article 14 is deleted. (11) Article 15 is replaced by the following: "Article 15 Suspension of approval The Commission may suspend approval if it is found that, in a significant number of lots and/or quantities, the goods do not correspond to the information in the certificates of conformity issued by the third country inspection bodies." (12) Articles 16, 17 and 18 are deleted. (13) Section 4 of Chapter II of Title II is deleted. (14) Article 20 is amended as follows: (a) Paragraph 2 is replaced by the following: "2. Where inspectors find that the goods conform with the marketing standards, the inspection body may issue a conformity certificate as set out in Annex III." (b) The third subparagraph of paragraph 3 is replaced by the following: "If an inspection body accepts a trader's wish to bring the goods into conformity in a Member State other than that where the check leading to a finding of non-conformity has been carried out, the trader shall notify the competent inspection body of the destination Member State of the non-conforming lot. The Member State issuing the finding of non-conformity shall send a copy of this finding to the other Member States concerned including the Member State of destination of the non-conforming lot." (c) Paragraph 4 of is deleted.
(15) The following Section is added to Chapter II of Title II: " Section 6 Communications Article 20a Communications 1. A Member State on whose territory a consignment from another Member State is found not to conform with the marketing standards because of defects or deterioration which could have been detected at the time of packaging shall notify forthwith the Commission and the Member States likely to be concerned. 2. A Member State on whose territory a lot of goods from a third country has been rejected from release into free circulation because of non-compliance with the marketing standards shall notify forthwith the Commission, the Member States likely to be concerned and the third country concerned and listed in Annex IV. 3. Member States shall communicate to the Commission the provisions of their inspection and risk analysis systems. They shall inform the Commission of any subsequent amendments to that systems. 4. The Member States shall communicate to the Commission and the Member States the summarised results of the inspections at all marketing stages in a given year by 30 June of the following year. 5. Communications shall be made by the means specified by the Commission." (16) Annex I is replaced by the text in Annex I to this Regulation. (17) Annex II is replaced by the text in Annex II to this Regulation. (18) Annex III is replaced by the text in Annex III to this Regulation. (19) The title of Part A and Parts B and C of Annex IV are deleted. (20) Annex V is deleted. (21) Annex VI is replaced by the text in Annex IV to this Regulation.
Commission Regulation (EC) No 1221/2008 of 5 December 2008 amending Regulation (EC) No 1580/2007 laying down implementing rules of Council Regulations (EC) No 2200/96, (EC) No 2201/96 and (EC) No 1182/2007 in the fruit and vegetable sector as regards marketing standards
Corrected by
- Corrigendum to Commission Regulation (EC) No 1221/2008 of 5 December 2008 amending Regulation (EC) No 1580/2007 laying down implementing rules of Council Regulations (EC) No 2200/96, (EC) No 2201/96 and (EC) No 1182/2007 in the fruit and vegetable sector as regards marketing standards, 308R1221R(01), February 5, 2009
(EEC) No 1292/81 of 12 May 1981 laying down quality standards for leeks, aubergines and courgettesOJ L 129, 15.5.1981, p. 38 .(EEC) No 2213/83 of 28 July 1983 laying down quality standards for onions and witloof chicoryOJ L 213, 4.8.1983, p. 13 .(EEC) No 1591/87 of 5 June 1987 laying down quality standards for cabbages, Brussels sprouts, ribbed celery, spinach and plumsOJ L 146, 6.6.1987, p. 36 .(EEC) No 1677/88 of 15 June 1988 laying down quality standards for cucumbersOJ L 150, 16.6.1988, p. 21 .(EC) No 831/97 of 7 May 1997 laying down marketing standards applicable to avocadosOJ L 119, 8.5.1997, p. 13 .(EC) No 2288/97 of 18 November 1997 laying down marketing standards for garlicOJ L 315, 19.11.1997, p. 3 .(EC) No 963/98 of 7 May 1998 laying down marketing standards for cauliflowers and artichokesOJ L 135, 8.5.1998, p. 18 .(EC) No 730/1999 of 7 April 1999 laying down the marketing standard for carrotsOJ L 93, 8.4.1999, p. 14 .(EC) No 1168/1999 of 3 June 1999 laying down marketing standards for plumsOJ L 141, 4.6.1999, p. 5 .(EC) No 1455/1999 of 1 July 1999 laying down the marketing standard for sweet peppersOJ L 167, 2.7.1999, p. 22 .(EC) No 2377/1999 of 9 November 1999 laying down the marketing standard for asparagusOJ L 287, 10.11.1999, p. 6 .(EC) No 2561/1999 of 3 December 1999 laying down the marketing standard for peasOJ L 310, 4.12.1999, p. 7 .(EC) No 2789/1999 of 22 December 1999 laying down the marketing standard for table grapesOJ L 336, 29.12.1999, p. 13 .(EC) No 790/2000 of 14 April 2000 laying down the marketing standard for tomatoesOJ L 95, 15.4.2000, p. 24 .(EC) No 851/2000 of 27 April 2000 laying down the marketing standard for apricotsOJ L 103, 28.4.2000, p. 22 .(EC) No 175/2001 of 26 January 2001 laying down the marketing standard for walnuts in shellOJ L 26, 27.1.2001, p. 24 .(EC) No 912/2001 of 10 May 2001 laying down the marketing standard for beansOJ L 129, 11.5.2001, p. 4 .(EC) No 1508/2001 of 24 July 2001 laying down the marketing standard for onions and amending Regulation (EEC) No 2213/83OJ L 200, 25.7.2001, p. 14 .(EC) No 1543/2001 of 27 July 2001 laying down the marketing standard for lettuces and curled-leaved and broad-leaved (Batavian) endivesOJ L 203, 28.7.2001, p. 9 .(EC) No 1615/2001 of 7 August 2001 laying down the marketing standard for melons and amending Regulation (EC) No 1093/97OJ L 214, 8.8.2001, p. 21 .(EC) No 1799/2001 of 12 September 2001 laying down the marketing standard for citrus fruitOJ L 244, 14.9.2001, p. 12 .(EC) No 2396/2001 of 7 December 2001 laying down the marketing standard applicable to leeksOJ L 325, 8.12.2001, p. 11 .(EC) No 843/2002 of 21 May 2002 laying down the marketing standard for strawberries and amending Regulation (EEC) No 899/87OJ L 134, 22.5.2002, p. 24 .(EC) No 1284/2002 of 15 July 2002 laying down the marketing standard for hazelnuts in shellOJ L 187, 16.7.2002, p. 14 .(EC) No 1466/2003 of 19 August 2003 laying down the marketing standard for artichokes and amending Regulation (EC) No 963/98OJ L 210, 20.8.2003, p. 6 .(EC) No 1757/2003 of 3 October 2003 laying down the marketing standard for courgettes and amending Regulation (EEC) No 1292/81OJ L 252, 4.10.2003, p. 11 .(EC) No 85/2004 of 15 January 2004 laying down the marketing standard for applesOJ L 13, 20.1.2004, p. 3 .(EC) No 86/2004 of 15 January 2004 laying down the marketing standard for pearsOJ L 13, 20.1.2004, p. 19 .(EC) No 214/2004 of 6 February 2004 laying down the marketing standard for cherriesOJ L 36, 7.2.2004, p. 6 .(EC) No 1673/2004 of 24 September 2004 laying down the marketing standard applicable to kiwifruitOJ L 300, 25.9.2004, p. 5 .(EC) No 1861/2004 of 26 October 2004 laying down the marketing standard applicable to peaches and nectarinesOJ L 325, 28.10.2004, p. 10 .(EC) No 1862/2004 of 26 October 2004 laying down the marketing standard applicable to watermelonsOJ L 325, 28.10.2004, p. 17 .(EC) No 1863/2004 of 26 October 2004 laying down the marketing standard applicable to cultivated mushroomsOJ L 325, 28.10.2004, p. 23 .(EC) No 634/2006 of 25 April 2006 laying down the marketing standard applicable to headed cabbages and amending Regulation (EEC) No 1591/87OJ L 112, 26.4.2006, p. 3 .
intact, sound; products affected by rotting or deterioration such as to make them unfit for consumption are excluded, clean, practically free of any visible foreign matter, practically free from pests, practically free from damage caused by pests affecting the flesh, free of abnormal external moisture, free of any foreign smell and/or taste.
to withstand transport and handling, to arrive in satisfactory condition at the place of destination.
intact, sound, produce affected by rotting or deterioration such as to make it unfit for consumption is excluded, clean, practically free of any visible foreign matter, practically free from pests, practically free from damage caused by pests, free of abnormal external moisture, free of any foreign smell and/or taste.
to continue their maturing process and to reach the degree of maturity required in relation to the varietal characteristics Due to varietal characteristics of the Fuji variety and its mutants concerning maturity at harvest, radial watercore is permitted provided it is contained within the vascular bundles of each fruit. To that end, they must show satisfactory soluble solids content and degree of firmness. to withstand transport and handling, and to arrive in satisfactory condition at the place of destination.
a slight defect in shape, a slight defect in development, a slight defect in colouring, slight skin defects which must not extend over more than: 2 cm in length for defects of elongated shape, 1 cm 2 of total surface area for other defects, with the exception of scab (Venturia inaequalis ), which must not extend over more than0,25 cm2 of total surface area,slight bruising not exceeding 1 cm 2 of total surface area and not discoloured.
defects in shape, defects in development, defects in colouring, skin defects which must not extend over more than: 4 cm in length for defects of elongated shape, 2,5 cm2 of total surface area for other defects, with the exception of scab (Venturia inaequalis ), which must not extend over more than 1 cm2 of total surface area,slight bruising not exceeding 1,5 cm2 of total surface area which may be slightly discoloured.
(a) for fruit sized according to the diameter, the difference in diameter between fruit in the same package shall be limited to: 5 mm for "Extra" Class fruit and for Classes I and II fruit packed in rows and layers. However, for apples of the varieties Bramley's Seedling (Bramley, Triomphe de Kiel) and Horneburger, the difference in diameter may amount to 10 mm, and 10 mm for Class I fruit packed loose in the package or sales packages. However, for apples of the varieties Bramley's Seedling (Bramley, Triomphe de Kiel) and Horneburger, the difference in diameter may amount to 20 mm, or
(b) for fruit sized according to weight, the difference in weight between fruit in the same package shall be limited to: 20 % of the average individual fruit weight in the package for "Extra" Class fruit and for Classes I and II fruit packed in rows and layers, and 25 % of the average individual fruit weight in the package for Class I fruit packed loose in the package or in consumer packages.
serious attacks of cork (bitter pit) or water-core, slight damage or unhealed cracks, very slight traces of rot, presence of internal feeding pests and/or damage to the flesh caused by pests.
5 mm or more below the minimum diameter when size is determined by diameter, 10 g or more below the minimum weight when size is determined by weight.
for all packages with the exception of pre-packages, by the officially issued or accepted code mark representing the packer and/or the dispatcher, indicated in close connection with the reference "Packer and/or Dispatcher" (or equivalent abbreviations); for pre-packages only, by the name and the address of a seller established within the Community indicated in close connection with the mention "Packed for:" or an equivalent mention. In this case, the labelling shall also include a code representing the packer and/or the dispatcher. The seller shall give all information deemed necessary by the inspection body as to the meaning of this code.
"Apples" if the contents are not visible from the outside Name of the variety or varieties where appropriate. In the case of sales packages containing a mixture of apples of different varieties, names of each of the different varieties in the package.
In the case of sales packages containing a mixture of varieties of apples of different origins, the indication of each country of origin shall appear next to the name of the variety concerned.
Class Size or, for fruit packed in layers, number of units.
(a) for produce subject to the uniformity rules, as minimum and maximum diameters or minimum and maximum weight; (b) for produce not subject to the uniformity rules, the diameter or the weight of the smallest fruit in the package followed by "and over" or "+" or equivalent denomination or, where applicable, followed by the diameter or weight of the largest fruit.
| Colouring group | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total surface area of red colouring characteristic of the variety | Total surface area of mixed red colouring characteristic of the variety | Total surface area of slightly red coloured, blushed or striped characteristic of the variety | ||
| Extra class | 3/4 | 1/2 | 1/3 | No requirement as to red colouring |
| Class I | 1/2 | 1/3 | 1/10 | |
| Class II | 1/4 | 1/10 | — |
Group R : Varieties for which russeting is a characteristic of the skin and is not a defect if it corresponds to the typical appearance of the variety.For varieties not marked with an "R" in the list below, russeting is allowed within the following limits: "Extra" class Class I Class II Tolerance for Class II (i) Brown patches
not outside the stem cavity
may go slightly beyond the stem or pistil cavities
may go beyond the stem or pistil cavities
fruit not seriously detracting from the appearance and condition of the package
not rough
not rough
slightly rough
(ii) Russeting
Maximum surface area of the fruit permitted thin net-like russeting (not contrasting strongly with the general colouring of the fruit)
slight and isolated traces of russeting not altering the general appearance of the fruit or of the package
1/5 1/2 fruit not seriously detracting from the appearance and condition of the package
heavy
none
1/20 1/3 fruit not seriously detracting from the appearance and condition of the package
cumulative defects (with the exception of the brown patches which are excluded from these cumulative defects). In no case may thin russeting and heavy russeting taken together exceed a maximum of:
— 1/5 1/2 fruit not seriously detracting from the appearance and condition of the package
| Varieties | Synonyms | Colour group | Russeting |
|---|---|---|---|
| African Red | B | ||
| Akane | Tohoku 3 | B | |
| Alborz Seedling | C | ||
| Aldas | B | ||
| Alice | B | ||
| Alkmene | Early Windsor | C | |
| Alwa | B | ||
| Angold | C | ||
| Apollo | Beauty of Blackmoor | C | |
| Arkcharm | Arkansas No 18, A 18 | C | |
| Arlet | B | R | |
| Aroma | C | ||
| Red coloured mutants of Aroma, for example Aroma Amorosa | B | ||
| Auksis | B | ||
| Belfort | Pella | B | |
| Belle de Boskoop and mutants | D | R | |
| Belle fleur double | D | ||
| Berlepsch | Freiherr von Berlepsch | C | |
| Berlepsch rouge | Red Berlepsch, Roter Berlepsch | B | |
| Blushed Golden | |||
| Bohemia | B | ||
| Boskoop rouge | Red Boskoop, Roter Boskoop | B | R |
| Braeburn | B | ||
| Red coloured mutants of Braeburn, for example: | A | ||
| Hidala | |||
| Joburn | |||
| Lochbuie Red Braeburn | |||
| Mahana Red | |||
| Mariri Red | |||
| Redfield | |||
| Royal Braeburn | |||
| Bramley's Seedling | Bramley, Triomphe de Kiel | D | |
| Brettacher Sämling | D | ||
| Calville (group of …) | D | ||
| Cardinal | B | ||
| Carola | Kalco | C | |
| Caudle | B | ||
| Charden | D | ||
| Charles Ross | D | ||
| Civni | B | ||
| Coromandel Red | Corodel | A | |
| Cortland | B | ||
| Cox's orange pippin and mutants | Cox Orange | C | R |
| Red coloured mutants of Cox's Orange Pippin for example: | B | R | |
| Cherry Cox | |||
| Crimson Bramley | D | ||
| Cripps Pink | C | ||
| Cripps Red | C | ||
| Dalinbel | B | ||
| Delblush | D | ||
| C | |||
| Delgollune | B | ||
| Delicious ordinaire | Ordinary Delicious | B | |
| Deljeni | D | ||
| Delikates | B | ||
| Delor | C | ||
| Discovery | C | ||
| Dunn's Seedling | D | R | |
| Dykmanns Zoet | C | ||
| Egremont Russet | D | R | |
| Elan | D | ||
| Elise | Red Delight | A | |
| Ellison's orange | Ellison | C | |
| Elstar and mutants, for example: | C | ||
| Daliter | |||
| Elshof | |||
| Elstar Armhold | |||
| Elstar Reinhardt | |||
| Red coloured mutants of Elstar, for example: | B | ||
| Bel-El | |||
| Daliest | |||
| Goedhof | |||
| Red Elstar | |||
| Valstar | |||
| Empire | A | ||
| Falstaff | C | ||
| Fiesta | Red Pippin | C | |
| Florina | B | ||
| Fortune | D | R | |
| Fuji and mutants | B | ||
| Gala | C | ||
| Red coloured mutants of Gala, for example: | A | ||
| Annaglo | |||
| Baigent | |||
| Galaxy | |||
| Mitchgla | |||
| Obrogala | |||
| Regala | |||
| Regal Prince | |||
| Tenroy | |||
| Garcia | D | ||
| Gloster | B | ||
| Goldbohemia | D | ||
| Golden Delicious and mutants | D | ||
| Golden Russet | D | R | |
| Goldrush | Coop 38 | D | |
| Goldstar | D | ||
| Gradigold | D | ||
| Granny Smith | D | ||
| Gravenstein rouge | Red Gravenstein, Roter Gravensteiner | B | |
| Gravensteiner | Gravenstein | D | |
| Greensleeves | D | ||
| Holsteiner Cox and mutants | Holstein | D | R |
| Holstein rouge | Red Holstein, Roter Holsteiner Cox | C | R |
| Honeycrisp | C | ||
| Honeygold | D | ||
| Horneburger | D | ||
| Howgate Wonder | Manga | D | |
| Idared | B | ||
| Ingrid Marie | B | R | |
| Isbranica | Izbranica | C | |
| Jacob Fisher | D | ||
| Jacques Lebel | D | ||
| Jamba | C | ||
| James Grieve and mutants | D | ||
| James Grieve rouge | Red James Grieve | B | |
| Jarka | C | ||
| Jerseymac | B | ||
| Jester | D | ||
| Jonagold | C | ||
| Crowngold | |||
| Daligo | |||
| Daliguy | Jonasty | ||
| Dalijean | Jonamel | ||
| Jonagold 2000 | Excel | ||
| Jonabel | |||
| Jonabres | |||
| King Jonagold | |||
| New Jonagold | Fukushima | ||
| Novajo | Veulemanns | ||
| Schneica | |||
| Wilmuta | |||
| Jonagored and mutants, for example: | A | ||
| Decosta | |||
| Jomured | Van de Poel | ||
| Jonagold Boerekamp | |||
| Jomar | |||
| Jonagored Supra | |||
| Jonaveld | |||
| Primo | |||
| Romagold | Surkijn | ||
| Rubinstar | |||
| Red Jonaprince | |||
| Jonalord | C | ||
| Jonathan | B | ||
| Julia | B | ||
| Jupiter | D | ||
| Karmijn de Sonnaville | C | R | |
| Katy | Katja | B | |
| Kent | D | R | |
| Kidd's orange red | C | R | |
| Kim | B | ||
| Koit | C | ||
| Krameri Tuvioun | B | ||
| Kukikovskoje | B | ||
| Lady Williams | B | ||
| Lane's Prince Albert | D | ||
| Laxton's Superb | Laxtons Superb | C | R |
| Ligol | B | ||
| Lobo | B | ||
| Lodel | A | ||
| Lord Lambourne | C | ||
| Maigold | B | ||
| Mc Intosh | B | ||
| Meelis | B | ||
| Melba | B | ||
| Melodie | B | ||
| Melrose | C | ||
| Meridian | C | ||
| Moonglo | C | ||
| Morgenduft | Imperatore | B | |
| Mountain Cove | D | ||
| Mutsu | D | ||
| Normanda | C | ||
| Nueva Europa | C | ||
| Nueva Orleans | B | ||
| Odin | B | ||
| Ontario | B | ||
| Orlovskoje Polosatoje | C | ||
| Ozark Gold | D | ||
| Paula Red | B | ||
| Pero de Cirio | D | ||
| Piglos | B | ||
| Pikant | B | ||
| Pikkolo | C | ||
| Pilot | C | ||
| Pimona | C | ||
| Pinova | C | ||
| Pirella | B | ||
| Piros | C | ||
| Rafzubex | A | ||
| Rafzubin | C | ||
| Rajka | B | ||
| Rambour d'hiver | D | ||
| Rambour Franc | B | ||
| Reanda | B | ||
| Rebella | C | ||
| Red Delicious and mutants, for example: | A | ||
| Campsur | |||
| Erovan | |||
| Evasni | |||
| Flatrar | |||
| Fortuna Delicious | |||
| Otago | |||
| Red King | |||
| Red Spur | |||
| Red York | |||
| Richared | |||
| Royal Red | |||
| Sandidge | |||
| Shotwell Delicious | |||
| Stark Delicious | |||
| Starking | |||
| Starkrimson | |||
| Starkspur | |||
| Topred | |||
| Trumdor | |||
| Well Spur | |||
| Red Dougherty | A | ||
| Red Rome | A | ||
| Redkroft | A | ||
| Regal | A | ||
| Regina | B | ||
| Reglindis | C | ||
| Reine des Reinettes | Goldparmäne, Gold Parmoné | C | |
| Reineta Encarnada | B | ||
| Reinette Rouge du Canada | B | ||
| Reinette d'Orléans | D | ||
| Reinette Blanche du Canada | Reinette du Canada, Canada Blanc, Kanadarenette, Renetta del Canada | D | R |
| Reinette de France | D | ||
| Reinette de Landsberg | D | ||
| Reinette grise du Canada | Graue Kanadarenette | D | R |
| Relinda | C | ||
| Remo | B | ||
| Renora | B | ||
| Resi | B | ||
| Resista | D | ||
| Retina | B | ||
| Rewena | B | ||
| Roja de Benejama | Verruga, Roja del Valle, Clavelina | A | |
| Rome Beauty | Belle de Rome, Rome | B | |
| Rosana | Berner Rosenapfel | B | |
| Royal Beaut | A | ||
| Rubin | C | ||
| Rubinola | B | ||
| Sciearly | A | ||
| Scifresh | B | ||
| Sciglo | A | ||
| Sciray | GS48 | A | |
| Scired | A | R | |
| Sciros | A | ||
| Selena | B | ||
| Shampion | B | ||
| Sidrunkollane Talioun | D | ||
| Sinap Orlovskij | Orlovski Sinap | D | |
| Snygold | Earlygold | D | |
| Sommerregent | C | ||
| Spartan | A | ||
| Splendour | A | ||
| St. Edmunds Pippin | D | R | |
| Stark's Earliest | C | ||
| Štaris | Staris | A | |
| Sturmer Pippin | D | R | |
| Sügisdessert | C | ||
| Sügisjoonik | C | ||
| Summerred | B | ||
| Sunrise | A | ||
| Sunset | D | R | |
| Suntan | D | R | |
| Sweet Caroline | C | ||
| Talvenauding | B | ||
| Tellisaare | B | ||
| Tiina | B | ||
| Topaz | B | ||
| Tydeman's Early Worcester | Tydeman's Early | B | |
| Veteran | B | ||
| Vista Bella | Bellavista | B | |
| Wealthy | B | ||
| Worcester Pearmain | B | ||
| York | B | ||
| Zarja Alatau | Zarya Alatau | D |
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lemons of varieties (cultivars) grown from the species Citrus limon (L.) Burm. f.,mandarins of varieties (cultivars) grown from the species Citrus reticulata Blanco, including satsumas (Citrus unshiu Marcow.), clementines (Citrus clementina Hort. ex Tan.), common mandarins (Citrus deliciosa Ten.) and tangerines (Citrus tangerina Hort. ex Tan.) grown from these species and its hybrids, hereinafter called "mandarins",oranges of varieties (cultivars) grown from the species Citrus sinensis (L.) Osb.
intact, free of bruising and/or extensive healed over cuts, sound; produce affected by rotting or deterioration such as to make it unfit for consumption is excluded, clean practically free of any visible foreign matter, practically free from pests, practically free from damage caused by pests, free of signs of internal shrivelling, free of damage caused by low temperature or frost, free of all abnormal external moisture, free of any foreign smell and/or taste.
to withstand transport and handling, and to arrive in satisfactory condition at the place of destination.
1. Minimum juice content 2. Colouring
Minimum juice content: Verdelli and Primofiore lemons:
20 % Other lemons:
25 % Colouring: must be typical of the variety. However fruits with a green (but not dark green) colour are allowed provided they satisfy the minimum requirements as to juice content.
Minimum juice content: Mandarins, excluding Clementines:
33 % Clementines:
40 % Colouring: must be typical of the variety on at least one third of the surface of the fruit.
| 30 % |
| 33 % |
| 35 % |
| 33 % |
| 45 % |
slight defect in shape, slight defect in colouring, slight skin defects occurring during the formation of the fruit, such as silver scurfs, russets, etc., slight healed defects due to a mechanical cause such as hail damage, rubbing, damage from handling, etc.
defect in shape, defect in colouring, rough skin, skin defects occurring during the formation of the fruit, such as silver scurfs, russets, etc., healed defects due to a mechanical cause such as hail damage, rubbing, damage from handling, etc., superficial healed skin alterations, slight and partial detachment of the pericarp for oranges (which is allowed for mandarins).
| Lemons: | 45 mm |
| Mandarins, excluding clementines: | 45 mm |
| Clementines: | 35 mm |
| Oranges: | 53 mm |
| Oranges | Lemons | Mandarins | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size code | Size code | Size code | |||
| 0 | 92-110 | 0 | 79-90 | 1-XXX | 78 and above |
| 1 | 87-100 | 1 | 72-83 | 1-XX | 67-78 |
| 2 | 84-96 | 2 | 68-78 | 1 or 1-X | 63-74 |
| 3 | 81-92 | 3 | 63-72 | 2 | 58-69 |
| 4 | 77-88 | 4 | 58-67 | 3 | 54-64 |
| 5 | 73-84 | 5 | 53-62 | 4 | 50-60 |
| 6 | 70-80 | 6 | 48-57 | 5 | 46-56 |
| 7 | 67-76 | 7 | 45-52 | 6 | 43-52 |
| 8 | 64-73 | 7 | 41-48 | ||
| 9 | 62-70 | 8 | 39-46 | ||
| 10 | 60-68 | 9 | 37-44 | ||
| 11 | 58-66 | 10 | 35-42 | ||
| 12 | 56-63 | ||||
| 13 | 53-60 | ||||
(i) for fruit arranged in regular layers, in packages or in unit consumer packages, the difference between the smallest and the largest fruit in the same package, within a single size code or, in the case of citrus fruit packed by count, within two adjacent codes, must not exceed the following maxima: Size codes Maximum difference between fruit in the same package (in mm) Lemons 0 to 7 7 Mandarins 1-XXX-4 5 to 6 7 to 10 9 8 7 Oranges 0 to 2 3 to 6 7 to 13 11 9 7 (ii) for fruit not arranged in regular layers, in packages or in rigid unit consumer packages, the difference between the smallest and the largest fruit in the same package must not exceed the range of the appropriate size grade in the size scale, or, in the case of citrus fruit packed by count, the range in mm of one of the two adjacent codes concerned; (iii) for fruit in bulk bins and fruit in non-rigid (nets, bags, etc.) unit consumer packages, the maximum size difference between the smallest and the largest fruit in the same lot or package must not exceed the range obtained by grouping three consecutive sizes in the size scale.
| Lemons: | 43 mm |
| Mandarins, excluding clementines: | 43 mm |
| Clementines: | 34 mm |
| Oranges: | 50 mm |
(a) arranged in regular layers in packages; (b) not arranged in regular layers in packages or in bulk bins. This presentation is only allowed for Classes I and II; (c) in individual packages for direct sale to the consumer of a weight less than 5 kg either made up by number of fruit, or made up by net weight of the package.
for all packages with the exception of pre-packages, by the officially issued or accepted code mark representing the packer and/or the dispatcher, indicated in close connection with the reference "Packer and/or Dispatcher" (or equivalent abbreviations); for pre-packages only, by the name and the address of a seller established within the Community indicated in close connection with the mention "Packed for:" or an equivalent mention. In this case, the labelling shall also include a code representing the packer and/or the dispatcher. The seller shall give all information deemed necessary by the inspection body as to the meaning of this code.
Name of the species if the produce is not visible from the outside, except for mandarins for which the name of the specie or variety (where applicable) is compulsory, Name of the variety, for oranges, Name of the type: for lemons: the indication "Verdelli" and "Primofiore" where appropriate, for clementines: the indication "Clementines, pipless", "Clementines" (1 to 10 pips), "Clementines with pips" (more than 10 pips) where appropriate.
Class. Size code for fruit presented in accordance with the size scale or the upper and the lower limiting size code in the case of three consecutive sizes of the size scale. Size code (or, when fruit packed by count fall under two adjacent codes, size codes or minimum and maximum diameter) and number of fruit, in the case of fruit arranged in layers in the package. When used, mention of the preserving agent or other chemical substances used at post-harvest stage.
intact (but free of peduncle), sound; produce affected by rotting or deterioration such as to make it unfit for consumption is excluded, clean, practically free of any visible foreign matter, practically free from pests, practically free from damage caused by pests, adequately firm; not soft, shrivelled or water-soaked, well formed, double/multiple fruit being excluded, free of abnormal external moisture, free of any foreign smell and/or taste.
to withstand transport and handling, and to arrive in satisfactory condition at the place of destination.
at packing stage within the region of production and the subsequent delivery by the packer, as well as at import and export stage, of at least 6,2 o Brix or an average dry matter content of 15 %,at all other marketing stages, of at least 9,5 o Brix.
a slight defect in shape (but free of swelling or malformations), a slight defect in colouring, superficial skin defects, provided the total area affected does not exceed 1 cm 2 ,small "Hayward mark" like longitudinal lines without protuberance.
defects in shape, defects in colouring, skin defects such as small healed cuts or scarred/grazed tissue, provided that the total area affected does not exceed 2 cm 2 ,several more pronounced "Hayward marks" with a slight protuberance, slight bruising.
10 g for fruit weighing up to 85 g, 15 g for fruit weighing between 85 g and 120 g, 20 g for fruit weighing between 120 g and 150 g, 40 g for fruit weighing 150 g or more.
for all packages with the exception of pre — packages, by the officially issued or accepted code mark representing the packer and/or the dispatcher, indicated in close connection with the reference "Packer and/or Dispatcher" (or equivalent abbreviations); for pre — packages only, by the name and the address of a seller established within the Community indicated in close connection with the mention "Packed for:" or an equivalent mention. In this case, the labelling shall also include a code representing the packer and/or the dispatcher. The seller shall give all information deemed necessary by the inspection body as to the meaning of this code.
"Kiwifruit", "Actinidia" or equivalent denomination, if the contents are not visible from the outside, name of the variety (optional).
Class, size expressed by the minimum and maximum weight of the fruit, number of fruit (optional).
lettuces of varieties (cultivars) grown from: Lactuca sativa L. var.capitata L. (head (cabbage) lettuces including crisphead and "Iceberg" type lettuces). Lactuca sativa L. var.longifolia Lam. (Cos or Romaine lettuces), Lactuca sativa L. var.crispa L. (leaf lettuces) and crosses of these varieties,
curled-leaved endives of varieties (cultivars) grown from Cichorium endivia L. var. crispum Lam., broad-leaved (Batavian) endives (escaroles) of varieties (cultivars) grown from Cichorium endivia L. var.latifolium Lam.,
intact, sound; produce affected by rotting or deterioration such as to make it unfit for consumption is excluded, clean and trimmed, i.e. practically free from all earth or other growing medium and practically free of any visible foreign matter, fresh in appearance, turgescent, practically free from pests, practically free from damage caused by pests, not running to seed, free of abnormal external moisture, free of any foreign smell and/or taste.
to withstand transport and handling, and to arrive in a satisfactory condition at the place of destination.
well formed, firm, taking into account the cultivation methods and the type of produce, free from damage or deterioration impairing edibility, free from frost damage.
reasonably well formed, free from damage and deterioration which may seriously impair edibility.
slight defects in colouring, slight damage caused by pests.
| Open-grown | Grown under protection | |
|---|---|---|
| Head lettuces (excluding crisphead and "Iceberg" type lettuces) and Cos or Romaine lettuces (excluding "Little gem" type lettuces) | 150 g | 100 g |
| Crisphead and "Iceberg" type lettuces | 300 g | 200 g |
| Leaf lettuces and "Little gem" type lettuces | 100 g | 100 g |
| Curled-leaved endives and broad-leaved (Batavian) endives | 200 g | 150 g |
(a) Lettuces In all classes, the difference between the lightest and heaviest units in each package must not exceed: 40 g when the lightest units weighs less than 150 g per unit, 100 g when the lightest unit weighs between 150 g and 300 g per unit, 150 g when the lightest unit weighs between 300 g and 450 g per unit, 300 g when the lightest unit weighs more than 450 g per unit.
(b) Curled-leaved and broad-leaved (Batavian) endives In all classes, the difference between the lightest and heaviest units in each package must not exceed 300 g.
for all packages with the exception of pre-packages, by the officially issued or accepted code mark representing the packer and/or the dispatcher, indicated in close connection with the reference "Packer and/or Dispatcher" (or equivalent abbreviations); for pre-packages only, by the name and the address of a seller established within the Community indicated in close connection with the mention "Packed for:" or an equivalent mention. In this case, the labelling shall also include a code representing the packer and/or the dispatcher. The seller shall give all information deemed necessary by the inspection body as to the meaning of this code.
"Lettuces", "Butterhead lettuces", "Batavia", "Crisphead lettuces (Iceberg)", "Cos lettuces", "Leaf lettuce" (or, for example and if appropriate, "Oak leaf", "Lollo bionda", "Lollo rossa", "Curled-leaved endives" or "Broad-leaved (Batavian) endives" or other synonyms if the contents are not visible from the outside "Little gem" where appropriate or other synonyms An indication "grown under protection", or other appropriate indication, where appropriate Name of the variety (optional) Where different types of produce are mixed together: the indication "Mixed salads", or, the indication of each type of produce, and, where the contents are not visible from the outside, the indication of the number of pieces of each type.
Class Size, expressed by the minimum weight per unit or the number of units Net weight (optional),
intact, sound; produce affected by rotting or deterioration such as to make it unfit for consumption is excluded, clean, practically free of any visible foreign matter, practically free from pests, practically free from damage caused by pests, free of abnormal external moisture, free of any foreign smell and/or taste.
to withstand transport and handling, and to arrive in satisfactory condition at the place of destination.
1 cm in length for defects of elongated shape, 0,5 cm2 in total area for other defects.
2 cm in length for defects of elongated shape, 1,5 cm2 in total area for other defects.
circumference, or maximum diameter of the equatorial section.
| Diameter | Circumference | |
|---|---|---|
| 90 mm and above | AAAA | 28 cm and above |
| 80 mm and over but under 90 mm | AAA | 25 cm and over but under 28 cm |
| 73 mm and over but under 80 mm | AA | 23 cm and over but under 25 cm |
| 67 mm and over but under 73 mm | A | 21 cm and over but under 23 cm |
| 61 mm and over but under 67 mm | B | 19 cm and over but under 21 cm |
| 56 mm and over but under 61 mm | C | |
| 51 mm and over but under 56 mm | D | 16 cm and over but under |
in small unit packages, in a single layer, in the case of "Extra" class; each individual fruit in this class must be separated from its neighbours.
in one or two layers, or in no more than four layers when the fruit is placed in rigid pockets so arranged that they do not rest on the fruit in the layer immediately below.
for all packages with the exception of pre-packages, by the officially issued or accepted code mark representing the packer and/or the dispatcher, indicated in close connection with the reference "Packer and/or dispatcher" (or equivalent abbreviations); for pre-packages only, by the name and the address of a seller established within the Community indicated in close connection with the mention "Packed for:" or an equivalent mention. In this case, the labelling shall also include a code representing the packer and/or the dispatcher. The seller shall give all information deemed necessary by the inspection body as to the meaning of this code.
"Peaches" or "nectarines", if the contents are not visible from the outside, colour of the flesh, name of the variety (optional).
class, size expressed in minimum and maximum diameters or minimum and maximum circumference or according to the coding set out in Section III "Provisions concerning sizing", number of units (optional), minimum sugar content, measured by refractometer and expressed in Brix degrees (optional), maximum firmness, measured by penetrometer and expressed in kg/0,5 cm 2 (optional),
intact, sound; produce affected by rotting or deterioration such as to make it unfit for consumption is excluded, clean, practically free of any visible foreign matter, practically free from pests, practically free from damage caused by pests, free of abnormal external moisture, free of any foreign smell and/or taste.
to continue their ripening process and to reach the degree of ripeness required in relation to the varietal characteristics, to withstand transport and handling and to arrive in satisfactory condition at the place of destination.
a slight defect in shape, a slight defect in development, a slight defect in colouring, slight skin defects which must not extend over more than: 2 cm in length for defects of elongated shape, 1 cm 2 of total surface area for other defects, with the exception of scab (Venturia pirina andV. inaequalis ), which must not extend over more than0,25 cm2 of total surface area,slight bruising not exceeding 1 cm 2 of total surface area and not discoloured.
defects in shape, defects in development, defects in colouring, slight rough russeting This does not apply when this russeting is a characteristic of the variety. 4 cm in length for defects of elongated shape, 2,5 cm2 of total surface area for other defects, with the exception of scab (Venturia pirina andV. inaequalis ), which must not extend over more than 1 cm2 of total surface area,slight bruising not exceeding 1 cm 2 of total surface area which may be slightly discoloured.
| "Extra" | Class I | Class II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Large fruited varieties | 60 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm |
| Other varieties | 55 mm | 50 mm | 45 mm |
5 mm for Extra Class fruit and for Class I and II fruit packed in rows and layers, 10 mm for Class I fruit packed loose in the package or in sales packages.
slight damage or unhealed cracks, very slight traces of rot, presence of internal feeding pests and/or damage to the flesh caused by pests.
for all packages with the exception of pre-packages, by the officially issued or accepted code mark representing the packer and/or the dispatcher, indicated in close connection with the reference "Packer and/or Dispatcher" (or equivalent abbreviations); for pre-packages only, by the name and the address of a seller established within the Community indicated in close connection with the mention "Packed for:" or an equivalent mention. In this case, the labelling shall also include a code representing the packer and/or the dispatcher. The seller shall give all information deemed necessary by the inspection body as to the meaning of this code.
"Pears" if the contents are not visible from the outside, name of the variety.
Class, size or, for fruit packed in rows and layers, number of units.
(a) for produce subject to the uniformity rules, as minimum and maximum diameters; (b) for produce not subject to the uniformity rules as the diameter of the smallest fruit in the package followed by "and over" or equivalent denomination or, if appropriate, by the diameter of the largest fruit in the package.
| Variety | Synonyms | Trade names | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbé Fétel | Abate Fetel | L | |
| Abugo o Siete en Boca | SP | ||
| Akςa | SP | ||
| Alka | L | ||
| Alsa | L | ||
| Amfora | L | ||
| Alexandrine Douillard | L | ||
| Bergamotten | SP | ||
| Beurré Alexandre Lucas | Lucas | L | |
| Beurré Bosc | Bosc, Beurré d'Apremont, Empereur Alexandre, Kaiser Alexandre | L | |
| Beurré Clairgeau | L | ||
| Beurré d'Arenberg | Hardenpont | L | |
| Beurré Giffard | SP | ||
| Beurré précoce Morettini | Morettini | SP | |
| Blanca de Aranjuez | Agua de Aranjuez, Espadona, Blanquilla | SP | |
| Carusella | SP | ||
| Castell | Castell de Verano | SP | |
| Colorée de juillet | Bunte Juli | SP | |
| Comice rouge | L | ||
| Concorde | L | ||
| Condoula | SP | ||
| Coscia | Ercolini | SP | |
| Curé | Curato, Pastoren, Del cura de Ouro, Espadon de invierno, Bella de Berry, Lombardia de Rioja, Batall de Campana | L | |
| D'Anjou | L | ||
| Dita | L | ||
| D.Joaquina | Doyenné de juillet | SP | |
| Doyenné d'hiver | Winterdechant | L | |
| Doyenné du comice | Comice, Vereinsdechant | L | |
| Erika | L | ||
| Etrusca | SP | ||
| Flamingo | L | ||
| Forelle | L | ||
| Général Leclerc | Amber Grace | L | |
| Gentile | SP | ||
| Golden Russet Bosc | L | ||
| Grand champion | L | ||
| Harrow Delight | L | ||
| Jeanne d'Arc | L | ||
| Josephine | L | ||
| Kieffer | L | ||
| Leonardeta | Mosqueruela, Margallon, Colorada de Alcanadre, Leonarda de Magallon | SP | |
| Lombacad | Cascade | L | |
| Moscatella | SP | ||
| Mramornaja | Mramornoje | L | |
| Mustafabey | SP | ||
| Packham's Triumph | Williams d'Automne | L | |
| Passe Crassane | Passa Crassana | L | |
| Perita de San Juan | SP | ||
| Pérola | SP | ||
| Pitmaston | Williams Duchesse | L | |
| Précoce de Trévoux | Trévoux | SP | |
| Président Drouard | L | ||
| Rosemarie | L | ||
| Santa Maria | Santa Maria Morettini | SP | |
| Spadoncina | Agua de Verano, Agua de Agosto | SP | |
| Taylors Gold | L | ||
| Triomphe de Vienne | L | ||
| Williams Bon Chrétien | Bon Chrétien, Bartlett, Williams, Summer Bartlett | L |
intact, sound; produce affected by rotting or deterioration such as to make it unfit for consumption is excluded, clean, practically free of any visible foreign matter, fresh in appearance, but not washed, practically free from pests, practically free from damage caused by pests, with the calyx (except in the case of wild strawberries); the calyx and the stalk (if present) must be fresh and green, free of abnormal external moisture, free of any foreign smell and/or taste.
to withstand transport and handling, and to arrive in satisfactory condition at the place of destination.
slight defect of shape, a white patch, not exceeding one tenth of the surface area of the fruit, slight superficial pressure marks.
defects of shape, a white patch not exceeding one fifth of the surface area of the fruit, slight dry bruising not likely to spread, slight traces of soil.
"Extra" Class: 25 mm, Classes I and II: 18 mm.
for all packages with the exception of pre-packages, by the officially issued or accepted code mark representing the packer and/or the dispatcher, indicated in close connection with the reference "Packer and/or Dispatcher" (or equivalent abbreviations); for pre-packages only, by the name and the address of a seller established within the Community indicated in close connection with the mention "Packed for:" or an equivalent mention. In this case, the labelling shall also include a code representing the packer and/or the dispatcher. The seller shall give all information deemed necessary by the inspection body as to the meaning of this code.
"Strawberries", if the contents of the package are not visible from the outside. Name of the variety (optional).
Class.
elongated sweet peppers (pointed), square sweet peppers (blunt), square tapering sweet peppers (peg top), flat sweet peppers (tomato peppers).
intact, sound; produce affected by rotting or deterioration such as to make it unfit for consumption is excluded, clean, practically free of any visible foreign matter, fresh in appearance, practically free from pests, practically free from damage caused by pests, well-developed, free of damage caused by frost, free of unhealed injuries, free of sunburn [except for the specifications in Chapter B: Classification, point (ii)], with peduncles attached, free of abnormal external moisture, free of any foreign smell and/or taste.
withstand transport and handling, and arrive in satisfactory condition at the place of destination.
firm, practically free of blemishes.
defects in shape and development, sunburn or slight healed injuries, with a limit of 2 cm in length for defects of elongated shape, and 1 cm 2 of the total area for other defects,slight dry superficial cracks not exceeding an overall cumulative length of 3 cm.
elongated sweet peppers (pointed): 20 mm square sweet peppers (blunt) and square tapering sweet peppers (peg-top): 40 mm flat sweet peppers (tomato peppers): 55 mm
Sized sweet peppers 10 % by number or weight of sweet peppers not conforming to the sizes identified within a margin of ± 5 mm including no more than 5 % of sweet peppers below the minimum size laid down. Unsized sweet peppers 5 % by number or weight of sweet peppers up to 5 mm smaller than the minimum size laid down.
for all packages with the exception of pre-packages, by the officially issued or accepted code mark representing the packer and/or the dispatcher, indicated in close connection with the reference "Packer and/or Dispatcher" (or equivalent abbreviations), for pre-packages only, by the name and the address of a seller established within the Community indicated in close connection with the mention "Packed for:" or an equivalent mention. In this case, the labelling shall also include a code representing the packer and/or the dispatcher. The seller shall give all information deemed necessary by the inspection body as to the meaning of this code.
"Sweet peppers", colour, commercial type ("elongated", "square blunt", "square tapering", "flat") or name of the variety.
"Mixed peppers", or equivalent denomination, if the contents are not visible from the outside, colours and/or commercial types of the sweet peppers and number of pieces of each of the colours and/or commercial types concerned.
Class Size (if sized) expressed as minimum and maximum diameters or the mark "unsized" where appropriate Where appropriate, "Mini peppers", "Baby peppers", or other appropriate term for miniature produce. Where several types of miniature produce are mixed in the same package, all products and their respective origins must be mentioned.
sound; produce affected by rotting or deterioration such as to make it unfit for consumption is excluded, clean, practically free of any visible foreign matter, practically free from pests, practically free from damage caused by pests, free of abnormal external moisture, free of any foreign smell and/or taste.
intact, well formed, normally developed.
12 o Brix for the Alphonse Lavallée, Cardinal and Victoria varieties,13 o Brix for all other seeded varieties,14 o Brix for all seedless varieties.
to withstand transport and handling, and to arrive in satisfactory condition at the place of destination.
slight defects in shape, slight defects in colouring, very slight sun-scorch affecting the skin only.
defects in shape, defects in colouring, slight sun-scorch affecting the skin only, slight bruising, slight skin defects.
| Open grown table grapes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| All varieties except small-berry varieties listed in the Appendix | Small-berry varieties listed in the Appendix | ||
| Extra class | 300 g | 200 g | 150 g |
| Class I | 250 g | 150 g | 100 g |
| Class II | 150 g | 100 g | 75 g |
for all packages with the exception of pre-packages, by the officially issued or accepted code mark representing the packer and/or the dispatcher, indicated in close connection with the reference "Packer and/or Dispatcher" (or equivalent abbreviations); for pre-packages only, by the name and the address of a seller established within the Community indicated in close connection with the mention "Packed for:" or an equivalent mention. In this case, the labelling shall also include a code representing the packer and/or the dispatcher. The seller shall give all information deemed necessary by the inspection body as to the meaning of this code.
"Table Grapes", if the contents are not visible from the outside, name of the variety or, where applicable, varieties, "under glass", where applicable.
Class.
| Variety | Other names under which the variety is known |
|---|---|
| Admirable de Courtiller | Admirable, Csiri Csuri |
| Albillo | Acerba, Albuela, Blanco Ribera, Cagalon |
| Angelo Pirovano | I. Pirovano 2 |
| Annamaria | I. Ubizzoni 4 |
| Baltali | |
| Beba | Beba de los Santos, Eva |
| Catalanesca | Catalanesa, Catalana, Uva Catalana |
| Chasselas blanc | Chasselas doré, Fendant, Franceset, Franceseta, Gutedel, Krachgutedel, White van der Laan |
| Chasselas rouge | Roter Gutedel |
| Chelva | Chelva de Cebreros, Guareña, Mantuo, Villanueva |
| Ciminnita | Cipro bianco |
| Clairette | Blanquette, Malvoisie, Uva de Jijona |
| Colombana bianca | Verdea, Colombana de Peccioli |
| Dehlro | |
| Delizia di Vaprio | I. Pirovano 46 A |
| Exalta | |
| Flame Seedless | Red Flame |
| Gros Vert | Abbondanza, St Jeannet, Trionfo dell'Esposizione, Verdal, Trionfo di Gerusalemme |
| Jaoumet | Madeleine de St Jacques, Saint Jacques |
| Madeleine | Angevine, Angevine Oberlin, Madeleine Angevine Oberlin, Republicain |
| Mireille | |
| Molinera | Besgano, Castiza, Molinera gorda |
| Moscato d'Adda | Muscat d'Adda |
| Moscato d'Amburgo | Black Muscat, Hambro, Hamburg, Hamburski Misket, Muscat d'Hambourg, Moscato Preto |
| Moscato di Terracina | Moscato di Maccarese |
| Œillade | Black Malvoisie, Cinsaut, Cinsault, Ottavianello, Sinso |
| Panse precoce | Bianco di Foster, Foster's white, Sicilien |
| Perla di Csaba | Càbski Biser, Julski muskat, Muscat Julius, Perle de Csaba |
| Perlaut | |
| Perlette | |
| Pizzutello bianco | Aetonychi aspro, Coretto, Cornichon blanc, Rish Baba, Sperone di gallo, Teta di vacca |
| Precoce de Malingre | |
| Primus | I. Pirovano 7 |
| Prunesta | Bermestia nera, Pergola rossa, Pergolese di Tivoli |
| Regina dei Vigneti | Königin der Weingärten, Muskat Szölöskertek Kizalyneja, Szölöskertek Kizalyneh, Rasaki ourgarias, Regina Villoz, Reina de las Viñas, Reine des Vignes, I. Mathiasz 140, Queen of the Vineyards |
| Servant | Servan, Servant di Spagna |
| Sideritis | Sidiritis |
| Sultanines | Bidaneh, Kishmich, Kis Mis, Sultan, Sultana, Sultani, Cekirdesksiz, Sultanina bianca, Sultaniye, Thompson Seedless and mutations |
| Valenci blanc | Valensi, Valency, Panse blanche |
| Valenci noir | Planta Mula, Rucial de Mula, Valenci negro |
| Yapincak |
"round", "ribbed", "oblong" or "elongated", "cherry" tomatoes (including "cocktail" tomatoes).
intact, sound; produce affected by rotting or deterioration such as to make it unfit for consumption is excluded, clean, practically free of any visible foreign matter, fresh in appearance, practically free from pests, practically free from damage caused by pests, free of abnormal external moisture, free of any foreign smell and/or taste.
to withstand transport and handling, and to arrive in satisfactory condition at the place of destination.
a slight defect in shape and development, a slight defect in colouring, slight skin defects, very slight bruises.
healed cracks not more than 1 cm long, no excessive protuberances, a small umbilicus, but no suberisation, suberisation of the stigma up to 1 cm, fine blossom scar in elongated form (like a seam), but not longer than two thirds of the greatest diameter of the fruit.
defects in shape, development and colouring, skin defects or bruises, provided the fruit is not seriously affected, healed cracks not more than 3 cm in length for round, ribbed or oblong tomatoes.
more pronounced protuberances than allowed in Class I, but without being misshapen, an umbilicus, suberisation of the stigma up to 2 cm 2 ,fine blossom scar in elongated form (like a seam).
35 mm for "round" and "ribbed" tomatoes, 30 mm for "oblong" tomatoes.
30 mm and over but under 35 mm Only for "oblong" tomatoes. 35 mm and over but under 40 mm, 40 mm and over but under 47 mm, 47 mm and over but under 57 mm, 57 mm and over but under 67 mm, 67 mm and over but under 82 mm, 82 mm and over but under 102 mm, 102 mm and over.
10 % by number or weight of tomatoes not satisfying the requirements of the class but meeting those of Class II or, exceptionally, coming within the tolerances of that class. In the class of trusses of tomatoes, 5 % by number or weight of tomatoes detached from the stalk.
10 % by number or weight of tomatoes satisfying neither the requirements of the class nor the minimum requirements, with the exception of produce affected by rotting, marked bruising or any other deterioration rendering it unfit for consumption. In the case of trusses of tomatoes, 10 % by number or weight of tomatoes detached from the stalk.
(i) as individual fruits, with or without calyx and short stalk; (ii) as trusses of tomatoes, i.e. the tomatoes are presented as whole inflorescence or part thereof, each inflorescence or part thereof comprising at least the following number of fruits: three fruits (two fruits in prepackaging), or in the case of trusses of "cherry" tomatoes, six fruits (four fruits in prepackaging).
for all packages with the exception of pre-packages, by the officially issued or accepted code mark representing the packer and/or the dispatcher, indicated in close connection with the reference "Packer and/or Dispatcher" (or equivalent abbreviations); for pre-packages only, by the name and the address of a seller established within the Community indicated in close connection with the mention "Packed for:" or an equivalent mention. In this case, the labelling shall also include a code representing the packer and/or the dispatcher. The seller shall give all information deemed necessary by the inspection body as to the meaning of this code.
"tomatoes" or "trusses of tomatoes" and the commercial type if the contents are not visible from the outside. These details must always be provided for "cherry" (or "cocktail") tomatoes, whether or not in trusses, name of the variety (optional).
class size expressed as minimum and maximum diameters (if sized) or the word "unsized" where appropriate. minimum sugar content, measured by refractometer and expressed in Brix degrees (optional).
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packer and/or dispatcher country of origin nature of produce class of produce size (if the produce is graded according to size) variety or commercial type (according to the relevant provisions of the standard) type of packaging and presentation.
Assessment of packaging and presentation: The packaging, including the material used within the package, shall be tested for suitability and cleanness according to the provisions of the relevant marketing standard. This shall be done on the basis of primary samples, in case of packed produce and in all other cases on the basis of the transport vehicle. If only certain types of packaging or presentation are permitted, the inspector shall check whether these are being used. Verification of marking: The inspector shall check whether the produce is marked according to the relevant marketing standard. This shall include a check on the accuracy of marking and/or the extent of any amendments required. In case of packed produce, this check shall be carried out on the basis of the primary samples, in all other cases on the basis of the documents attached to the pallet or the transport vehicle. Fruit and vegetables individually wrapped in plastic shall not be considered as pre-packed foodstuff in the meaning of European Parliament and Council Directive 2000/13/EC and shall not necessarily need to be marked in accordance with the marketing standards. In such cases, the plastic wrapping may be considered as a simple protection for fragile products. Verification of conformity of the produce: The inspector shall determine the size of the bulk sample in such way as to be able to assess the lot. The inspector selects at random the packages to be inspected or in the case of bulk produce the points of the lot from which individual samples shall be taken. Care shall be taken to ensure that the removal of samples does not adversely affect the quality of the produce. Damaged packages shall not be used as part of the bulk sample. They shall be set aside and may, if necessary, be subject to a separate examination and report. The bulk sample shall comprise the following minimum quantities whenever a lot is declared unsatisfactory or the risk of a produce not conforming to the marketing standard has to be examined: Packed produce Number of packages in the lot Number of packages to be taken (primary samples) Up to 100 5 From 101 to 300 7 From 301 to 500 9 From 501 to 1000 10 More than 1000 15 (minimum) Produce in bulk (direct loading into a transport vehicle or compartment thereof) Quantity of lot in kg or number of bundles in the lot Quantity of primary samples in kg or number of bundles Up to 200 10 From 201 to 500 20 From 501 to 1000 30 From 1001 to5000 60 More than 5000 100 (minimum) In the case of bulky fruit and vegetables (over 2 kg per unit), the primary samples shall be made up of at least five units. In the case of lots comprising fewer than 5 packages or weighing less than 10 kg, the check shall cover the entire lot. If the inspector discovers, after an inspection, that a decision cannot be reached, another physical check shall be undertaken and the overall result reported as an average of the two checks.
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