Commission Regulation (EC) No 1580/2007 (repealed)Dangos y teitl llawn

[F1 B. Classification U.K.

Apples are classified in three classes defined below.

(i) ‘Extra’ class U.K.

Apples in this class must be of superior quality. In shape, size and colouring, they must be characteristic of the variety (1) and with the stalk which must be intact.

The flesh must be perfectly sound.

They must be free from defects with the exception of very slight superficial defects provided these do not affect the general appearance of the produce, the quality, the keeping quality and presentation in the package.

(ii) Class I U.K.

Apples in this class must be of good quality. In shape, size and colouring, they must be characteristic of the variety (1) .

The flesh must be perfectly sound.

The following slight defects, however, may be allowed provided these do not affect the general appearance of the produce, the quality, the keeping quality and presentation in the package:

• 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 than 0,25 cm ² of total surface area,

  • slight bruising not exceeding 1 cm ² of total surface area and not discoloured.

The stalk may be missing, provided the break is clean and the adjacent skin is not damaged.

(iii) Class II U.K.

This class includes apples which do not qualify for inclusion in the higher classes but satisfy the minimum requirements specified above (1) .

The flesh must be free from major defects.

The following defects are allowed provided the fruit retains its essential characteristics as regards the quality, the keeping quality and presentation:

• 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 cm ² of total surface area for other defects, with the exception of scab ( Venturia inaequalis ), which must not extend over more than 1 cm ² of total surface area,

  • slight bruising not exceeding 1,5 cm ² of total surface area which may be slightly discoloured.]

Textual Amendments

F1 Substituted by 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.

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[F1 The criteria for colouring and russetting are given in the appendix to this standard, as well as a non-exhaustive list of the varieties concerned by each criteria.]

Textual Amendments

F1 Substituted by 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.