Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011Dangos y teitl llawn

C. Classification

Peaches and nectarines are classified into three classes, as defined below:

(i) ‘Extra’ Class

Peaches and nectarines in this class must be of a superior quality. They must be characteristic of the variety.

The flesh must be perfectly sound.

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

(ii) Class I

Peaches and nectarines in this class must be of good quality. They must be characteristic of the variety. The flesh must be perfectly sound.

The following slight skin 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,

• slight defects in colouring,

• slight pressure marks not exceeding 1 cm² in total surface area,

• slight skin defects which must not extend over more than:

  • 1,5 cm in length for defects of elongated shape,

  • 1 cm² in total surface area for other defects.

(iii) Class II

This class includes peaches and nectarines which do not qualify for inclusion in the higher classes, but satisfy the minimum requirements specified above.

The flesh must be free from major defects. The following skin defects may be allowed provided the peaches and nectarines retain their essential characteristics as regards the quality, the keeping quality and presentation:

• defects in shape,

• defects in development, including split stones, provided the fruit is closed and the flesh is sound,

• defects in colouring,

• bruises which may be slightly discoloured and not exceeding 2 cm² in total surface area,

• skin defects which must not extend over more than

  • 2,5 cm in length for defects of elongated shape,

  • 2 cm² in total surface area for other defects.