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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 543/2011 of 7 June 2011 laying down detailed rules for the application of Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 in respect of the fruit and vegetables and processed fruit and vegetables sectors

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[F1ANNEX IU.K. MARKETING STANDARDS REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 3

PART AU.K. General marketing standard

The purpose of this general marketing standard is to define the quality requirements for fruit and vegetables, after preparation and packaging.

However, at stages following dispatch products may show in relation to the requirements of the standard:

  • a slight lack of freshness and turgidity,

  • a slight deterioration due to their development and their tendency to perish.

1. Minimum requirements U.K.

Subject to the tolerances allowed, the products shall be:

  • 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,

  • free from damage caused by pests affecting the flesh,

  • free of abnormal external moisture,

  • free of any foreign smell and/or taste.

The condition of the products must be such as to enable them:

  • to withstand transportation and handling,

  • to arrive in satisfactory condition at the place of destination.

2. Minimum maturity requirements U.K.

The products must be sufficiently developed, but not over-developed, and fruit must display satisfactory ripeness and must not be overripe.

The development and state of maturity of the products must be such as to enable them to continue their ripening process and to reach a satisfactory degree of ripeness.

3. Tolerance U.K.

A tolerance of 10 % by number or weight of product not satisfying the minimum quality requirements shall be permitted in each lot. Within this tolerance not more than 2 per cent in total may consist of produce affected by decay.

4. Marking U.K.

Each package(1) must bear the following particulars, in letters grouped on the same side, legibly and indelibly marked, and visible from the outside.

A. Identification U.K.

Name and physical address of the packer and/or the dispatcher (for example: street/city/region/postal code and, if different from the country of origin, the country).

This mention may be replaced:

  • 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). The code mark shall be preceded by the ISO 3166 (alpha) country/area code of the recognising country, if not the country of origin;

  • for pre-packages only, by the name and the address of a seller established within the [F2United Kingdom (or, until the end of the period [F3beginning with 30 September 2022 and ending with 31 December 2023], within the United Kingdom or the EU)] 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.

B. Origin U.K.

Full name of the country of origin(2). For products originating in [F4Great Britain] this shall be in [F5English] or any other language understandable by the consumers of the country of destination. For other products, this shall be in any language understandable by the consumers of the country of destination.

Packages need not to bear the particulars mentioned in the first subparagraph, when they contain sales packages, clearly visible from the outside, and all bearing these particulars. These packages shall be free from any indications such as could mislead. When these packages are palletised, the particulars shall be given on a notice placed in an obvious position on at least two sides of the pallet.

PART BU.K. Specific marketing standards

PART 1:U.K. MARKETING STANDARD FOR APPLES

I. DEFINITION OF PRODUCE U.K.

This standard applies to apples of varieties (cultivars) grown from Malus domestica Borkh., to be supplied fresh to the consumer, apples for industrial processing being excluded.

II. PROVISIONS CONCERNING QUALITY U.K.

The purpose of the standard is to define the quality requirements for apples, after preparation and packaging.

However, at stages following dispatch products may show in relation to the requirements of the standard:

  • a slight lack of freshness and turgidity,

  • for products graded in classes other than the ‘Extra’ Class, a slight deterioration due to their development and their tendency to perish.

A. Minimum requirements U.K.

In all classes, subject to the special provisions for each class and the tolerances allowed, apples must be:

  • 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,

  • free from damage caused by pests affecting the flesh,

  • free from serious watercore, except for varieties marked with ‘V’ listed in the appendix to this standard,

  • free of abnormal external moisture,

  • free of any foreign smell and/or taste.

The development and condition of the apples must be such as to enable them:

  • to withstand transportation and handling, and

  • to arrive in satisfactory condition at the place of destination.

B. Maturity requirements U.K.

The apples must be sufficiently developed, and display satisfactory ripeness.

The development and state of maturity of the apples must be such as to enable them to continue their ripening process and to reach the degree of ripeness required in relation to the varietal characteristics.

In order to verify the minimum maturity requirements, several parameters may be considered (for example morphological aspect, taste, firmness and refractometric index).

C. 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. They must be characteristic of the variety(3) and with the stalk which must be intact.

Apples must express the following minimum surface colour characteristic of the variety:

  • 3/4 of total surface red coloured in case of colour group A,

  • 1/2 of total surface mixed red coloured in case of colour group B,

  • 1/3 of total surface slightly red coloured, blushed or striped in case of colour group C,

  • no minimum colour requirement in case of colour group D.

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:

  • very slight skin defects,

  • very slight russeting(4) such as:

    • brown patches that may not go outside the stem cavity and may not be rough and/or

    • slight isolated traces of russeting.

(ii) Class I U.K.

Apples in this class must be of good quality. They must be characteristic of the variety(5).

Apples must express the following minimum surface colour characteristic of the variety:

  • 1/2 of total surface red coloured in case of colour group A,

  • 1/3 of total surface mixed red coloured in case of colour group B,

  • 1/10 of total surface slightly red coloured, blushed or striped in case of colour group C,

  • no minimum colour requirement in case of colour group D.

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 bruising not exceeding 1 cm 2 of total surface area and not discoloured,

  • 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 , cumulative, in area,

  • slight russeting(6) such as:

    • brown patches that may go slightly beyond the stem or pistil cavities but may not be rough and/or

    • thin net-like russeting not exceeding 1/5 of the total fruit surface and not contrasting strongly with the general colouring of the fruit and/or

    • dense russeting not exceeding 1/20 of the total fruit surface, while

    • thin net-like russeting and dense russeting taken together may not exceed a maximum of 1/5 of the total surface of the fruit.

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.

The flesh must be free from major defects.

The following defects may be allowed, provided the apples retain their essential characteristics as regards the quality, the keeping quality and presentation:

  • defects in shape,

  • defects in development,

  • defects in colouring,

  • slight bruising not exceeding 1,5 cm 2 in area which may be slightly discoloured,

  • 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 , cumulative, in area;

  • slight russeting(7) such as

    • brown patches that may go beyond the stem or pistil cavities and may be slightly rough and/or

    • thin net-like russeting not exceeding 1/2 of the total fruit surface and not contrasting strongly with the general colouring of the fruit and/or

    • dense russeting not exceeding 1/3 of the total fruit surface, while

    • thin net-like russeting and dense russeting taken together may not exceed a maximum of 1/2 of the total surface of the fruit.

III. PROVISIONS CONCERNING SIZING U.K.

Size is determined either by the maximum diameter of the equatorial section or by weight.

The minimum size shall be 60 mm, if measured by diameter or 90 g, if measured by weight. Fruit of smaller sizes may be accepted, if the Brix level(8) of the produce is equal to or greater than to 10,5° Brix and the size is not smaller than 50 mm or 70 g.

To ensure the uniformity in size, the range in size between produce in the same package shall not exceed:

(a)

for fruit sized by diameter:

  • 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 in sales packages or loose in the package. However, for apples of the varieties Bramley's Seedling (Bramley, Triomphe de Kiel) and Horneburger, the difference in diameter may amount to 20 mm.

(b)

for fruit sized by weight:

  • For ‘Extra’ Class and Classes I and II apples packed in rows and layers:

    Range (g) Weight difference (g)
    70-90 15 g
    91-135 20 g
    136-200 30 g
    201-300 40 g
    > 300 50 g
  • For Class I fruit packed in sales packages or loose in the package:

    Range (g) Uniformity (g)
    70-135 35
    136-300 70
    > 300 100

There is no sizing uniformity requirement for Class II fruit packed in sales packages or loose in the package.

Varieties of miniature apples, marked with an ‘M’ in the appendix to this standard, are exempted from the sizing provisions. Those miniature varieties must have a minimum Brix level(9) of 12°.

IV. PROVISIONS CONCERNING TOLERANCES U.K.

At all marketing stages, tolerances in respect of quality and size shall be allowed in each lot for produce not satisfying the requirements of the class indicated.

A. Quality tolerances U.K.
(i) ‘ Extra ’ Class U.K.

A total tolerance of 5 per cent, by number or weight, of apples not satisfying the requirements of the class, but meeting those of Class I is allowed. Within this tolerance not more than 0,5 per cent in total may consist of produce satisfying the requirements of Class II quality.

(ii) Class I U.K.

A total tolerance of 10 per cent, by number or weight, of apples not satisfying the requirements of the class, but meeting those of Class II is allowed. Within this tolerance not more than 1 per cent in total may consist of produce satisfying neither the requirements of Class II quality nor the minimum requirements, or of produce affected by decay.

(iii) Class II U.K.

A total tolerance of 10 per cent, by number or weight, of apples satisfying neither the requirements of the class nor the minimum requirements is allowed. Within this tolerance not more than 2 per cent in total may consist of produce affected by decay.

B. Size tolerances U.K.

For all classes: a total tolerance of 10 per cent, by number or weight, of apples not satisfying the requirements as regards sizing is allowed. This tolerance may not be extended to include produce with a size:

  • 5 mm or more below the minimum diameter,

  • 10 g or more below the minimum weight.

V. PROVISIONS CONCERNING PRESENTATION U.K.
A. Uniformity U.K.

The contents of each package must be uniform and contain only apples of the same origin, variety, quality and size (if sized) and the same degree of ripeness.

In the case of the ‘Extra’ Class, uniformity also applies to colouring.

However, a mixture of apples of distinctly different varieties may be packed together in a sales package provided they are uniform in quality and, for each variety concerned, in origin. Uniformity in size is not required.

The visible part of the contents of the package must be representative of the entire contents. Information lasered on single fruit should not lead to flesh or skin defects.

B. Packaging U.K.

The apples must be packed in such a way as to protect the produce properly. In particular, sales packages of a net weight exceeding 3 kg shall be sufficiently rigid to ensure proper protection of the produce.

The materials used inside the package must be clean and of a quality such as to avoid causing any external or internal damage to the produce. The use of materials, particularly of paper or stamps bearing trade specifications is allowed provided the printing or labelling has been done with non-toxic ink or glue.

Stickers individually affixed on the produce shall be such that, when removed, they neither leave visible traces of glue, nor lead to skin defects.

Packages must be free of all foreign matter.

VI. PROVISIONS CONCERNING MARKING U.K.

Each package(10) must bear the following particulars, in letters grouped on the same side, legibly and indelibly marked, and visible from the outside.

A. Identification U.K.

Name and physical address of the packer and/or the dispatcher (for example street/city/region/postal code and, if different from the country of origin, the country).

This mention may be replaced:

  • 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). The code mark shall be preceded by the ISO 3166 (alpha) country/area code of the recognising country, if not the country of origin;

  • for pre-packages only, by the name and the address of a seller established within the [F6United Kingdom (or, until the end of the period [F7beginning with 30 September 2022 and ending with 31 December 2023], within the United Kingdom or the EU)] 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.

B. Nature of produce U.K.
  • ‘Apples’ if the contents are not visible from the outside.

  • Name of the variety. In the case of a mixture of apples of distinctly different varieties, names of the different varieties.

    The name of the variety may be replaced by a synonym. A trade name(11) may only be given in addition to the variety or the synonym.

    In the case of mutants with varietal protection, this variety name may replace the basic variety name. In case of mutants without varietal protection, this mutant name may only be indicated in addition to the basic variety name.

  • ‘Miniature variety’, where appropriate.

C. Origin of produce U.K.

Country of origin(12) and, optionally, district where grown, or national, regional or local place name.

In the case of a mixture of distinctly different varieties of apples of different origins, the indication of each country of origin shall appear next to the name of the variety concerned.

D. Commercial specifications U.K.
  • Class

  • Size, or for fruit packed in rows and layers, number of units.

If identification is by the size, this should be expressed:

(a)

for produce subject to the uniformity rules, as minimum and maximum diameters or minimum and maximum weights;

(b)

optionally, for produce not subject to the uniformity rules, as the diameter or the weight of the smallest fruit in the package followed by ‘and over’ or equivalent denomination or, where appropriate, followed by the diameter or weight of the largest fruit in the package.

E. Official control mark (optional) U.K.

Packages need not to bear the particulars mentioned in the first subparagraph, when they contain sales packages, clearly visible from the outside, and all bearing these particulars. These packages shall be free from any indications such as could mislead. When these packages are palletised, the particulars shall be given on a notice placed in an obvious position on at least two sides of the pallet.

Appendix U.K.

Non-exhaustive list of apple varieties U.K.

Fruits of varieties that are not part of the list must be graded according to their varietal characteristics.

Some of the varieties listed in the following table may be marketed under names for which trademark protection has been sought or obtained in one or more countries. The three first columns of the table hereunder do not intend to include such trademarks. References to known trademarks have been included in the fourth column for information only.

Legend:

M

=

miniature variety

R

=

russet variety

V

=

watercore

*

=

mutant without varietal protection but linked to a registered/protected trademark; mutants not marked with the asterisk are protected varieties

Varieties Mutant Synonyms Trademarks Colour group Additional specifications
African Red African Carmine ™ B
Akane Tohoku 3, Primerouge B
Alkmene Early Windsor C
Alwa B
Amasya B
Ambrosia Ambrosia ® B
Annurca B
Ariane Les Naturianes ® B
Arlet Swiss Gourmet B R
AW 106 Sapora ® C
Belgica B
Belle de Boskoop Schone van Boskoop, Goudreinette D R
Boskoop rouge Red Boskoop, Roter Boskoop, Rode Boskoop B R
Boskoop Valastrid B R
Berlepsch Freiherr von Berlepsch C
Berlepsch rouge Red Berlepsch, Roter Berlepsch B
Braeburn B
Hidala Hillwell ® A
Joburn Aurora ™, Red Braeburn ™, Southern Rose ™ A
Lochbuie Red Braeburn A
Mahana Red Braeburn Redfield ® A
Mariri Red Eve ™, Aporo ® A
Royal Braeburn A
Bramley's Seedling Bramley, Triomphe de Kiel D
Cardinal B
Caudle Cameo ®, Camela® B
Cauflight Cameo ®, Camela® A
CIV323 Isaaq ® B
CIVG198 Modi ® A
Civni Rubens ® B
Collina C
Coop 38 Goldrush ®, Delisdor ® D R
Coop 39 Crimson Crisp ® A
Coop 43 Juliet ® B
Coromandel Red Corodel A
Cortland B
Cox's Orange Pippin Cox orange, Cox's O.P. C R
Cripps Pink Pink Lady ®, Flavor Rose ® C
Lady in Red Pink Lady ® B
Rosy Glow Pink Lady ® B
Ruby Pink B
Cripps Red Sundowner ™, Joya ® B
Dalinbel Antares ® B R
Delblush Tentation ® D
Delcorf Delbarestivale ® C
Celeste B
Bruggers Festivale Sissired ® A
Dalili Ambassy ® A
Wonik* Appache ® A
Delcoros Autento ® A
Delgollune Delbard Jubilé ® B
Delicious ordinaire Ordinary Delicious B
Discovery C
Dykmanns Zoet C
Egremont Russet D R
Elise De Roblos, Red Delight A
Elstar C
Bel-El Red Elswout ® C
Daliest Elista ® C
Daliter Elton ™ C
Elshof C
Elstar Boerekamp Excellent Star ® C
Elstar Palm Elstar PCP ® C
Goedhof Elnica ® C
Red Elstar C
RNA9842 Red Flame ® C
Valstar C
Vermuel Elrosa ® C
Empire A
Fiesta Red Pippin C
Fresco Wellant ® B R
Fuji B V
Aztec Fuji Zhen ® A V
Brak Fuji Kiku ® 8 B V
Fuji Fubrax Fuji Kiku ® Fubrax B V
Fuji Supreme A V
Heisei Fuji Beni Shogun ® A V
Raku-Raku B V
Gala C
Baigent Brookfield ® A
Bigigalaprim Early Red Gala ® B
Fengal Gala Venus A
Gala Schnico Schniga ® A
Gala Schnico Red Schniga ® A
Galaval A
Galaxy Selekta ® B
Gilmac Neon ® A
Imperial Gala B
Jugula B
Mitchgla Mondial Gala ® B
Natali Gala B
Regal Prince Gala Must ® B
Royal Beaut A
Simmons Buckeye ® Gala A
Gloster B
Golden 972 D
Golden Delicious Golden D
CG10 Yellow Delicious Smothee ® D
Golden Delicious Reinders Reinders ® D
Golden Parsi Da Rosa ® D
Leratess Pink Gold ® D
Quemoni Rosagold ® D
Goldstar Rezista Gold Granny ® D
Gradigold Golden Supreme ™, Golden Extreme ™ D
Gradiyel Goldkiss ® D
Granny Smith D
Dalivair Challenger ® D
Gravensteiner Gravenstein D
Hokuto C
Holsteiner Cox Holstein C R
Honeycrisp Honeycrunch ® C
Horneburger D
Idared B
Idaredest B
Najdared B
Ingrid Marie B R
James Grieve D
Jonagold C
Early Jonagold Milenga ® C
Dalyrian C
Decosta C
Jonagold Boerekamp Early Queen ® C
Jonagold Novajo Veulemanns C
Jonagored Morren's Jonagored ® C
Jonagored Supra Morren's Jonagored ® Supra ® C
Red Jonaprince Wilton's ®, Red Prince ® C
Rubinstar C
Schneica Jonica C
Vivista C
Jonathan B
Karmijn de Sonnaville C R
La Flamboyante Mairac ® B
Laxton's Superb C R
Ligol B
Lobo B
Lurefresh Redlove ® Era ® A
Lureprec Redlove ® Circe ® A
Luregust Redlove ® Calypso ® A
Luresweet Redlove ® Odysso ® A
Maigold B
Maribelle Lola ® B
McIntosh B
Melrose C
Milwa Diwa ®, Junami ® B
Moonglo C
Morgenduft Imperatore B
Mountain Cove Ginger Gold ™ D
Mutsu Crispin D
Newton C
Nicogreen Greenstar ® D
Nicoter Kanzi ® B
Northern Spy C
Ohrin Orin D
Paula Red B
Pinova Corail ® C
RoHo 3615 Evelina ® B
Piros C
Plumac Koru ® B
Prem A153 Lemonade ®, Honeymoon ® C
Prem A17 Smitten ® C
Prem A280 Sweetie™ B
Prem A96 Rockit ™ B M
Rafzubin Rubinette ® C
Rafzubex Rubinette ® Rosso A
Rajka Rezista Romelike ® B
Red Delicious Rouge américaine A
Campsur Red Chief ® A
Erovan Early Red One ® A
Evasni Scarlet Spur ® A
Stark Delicious A
Starking C
Starkrimson A
Starkspur A
Topred A
Trumdor Oregon Spur Delicious ® A
Reine des Reinettes Gold Parmoné, Goldparmäne C V
Reinette grise du Canada Graue Kanadarenette, Renetta Canada D R
Rome Beauty Belle de Rome, Rome, Rome Sport B
Rubin C
Rubinola B
Šampion Shampion, Champion, Szampion B
Reno 2 A
Šampion Arno Szampion Arno A
Santana B
Sciearly Pacific Beauty ™ A
Scifresh Jazz ™ B
Sciglo Southern Snap ™ A
Scilate Envy ® B
Sciray GS48 A
Scired Pacific Queen ™ A R
Sciros Pacific Rose ™ A
Senshu C
Spartan A
Stayman B
Summerred B
Sunrise A
Sunset D R
Suntan D R
Sweet Caroline C
Topaz B
Tydeman's Early Worcester Tydeman's Early B
Tsugaru C
UEB32642 Opal ® D
Worcester Pearmain B
York B
Zari B

PART 2:U.K. MARKETING STANDARD FOR CITRUS FRUIT

I. DEFINITION OF PRODUCE U.K.

This standard applies to citrus fruit of varieties (cultivars) grown from the following species, to be supplied fresh to the consumer, citrus fruit for industrial processing being excluded:

  • lemons grown from the species Citrus limon (L.) Burm. f. and hybrids thereof,

  • mandarins grown from the species Citrus reticulata Blanco, including satsumas ( Citrus unshiu Marcow), clementines ( Citrus clementina hort. ex Tanaka), common mandarins ( Citrus deliciosa Ten.) and tangerines ( Citrus tangerina Tanaka) grown from these species and hybrids thereof,

  • oranges grown from the species Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck and hybrids thereof.

II. PROVISIONS CONCERNING QUALITY U.K.

The purpose of the standard is to define the quality requirements for citrus fruit after preparation and packaging.

However, at stages following dispatch products may show in relation to the requirements of the standard:

  • a slight lack of freshness and turgidity,

  • for products graded in classes other than the ‘Extra’ Class, a slight deterioration due to their development and their tendency to perish.

A. Minimum requirements U.K.

In all classes, subject to the special provisions for each class and the tolerances allowed, the citrus fruit must be:

  • intact,

  • free of bruising and/or extensive healed overcuts,

  • 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,

  • free from damage caused by pests affecting the flesh,

  • free of signs of shrivelling and dehydration,

  • free of damage caused by low temperature or frost,

  • free of abnormal external moisture,

  • free of any foreign smell and/or taste.

The development and condition of the citrus fruit must be such as to enable it:

  • to withstand transportation and handling, and

  • to arrive in satisfactory condition at the place of destination.

B. Maturity requirements U.K.

The citrus fruit must have reached an appropriate degree of development and ripeness, account being taken of criteria proper to the variety, the time of picking and the growing area.

Maturity of citrus fruit is defined by the following parameters specified for each species below:

  • minimum juice content,

  • minimum sugar/acid ratio(13),

  • colouring.

The degree of colouring shall be such that following normal development the citrus fruit reach the colour typical of the variety at their destination point.

a

For the varieties Mandora and Minneola the minimum sugar/acid ratio is 6,0:1 until the end of the marketing year commencing 1 January 2023.

Minimum juice content (per cent) Minimum sugar/acid ratio Colouring
Lemons 20 Must be typical of the variety. Fruit with a green (but not dark green) colour is allowed, provided it satisfies the minimum requirements as to juice content
Satsumas, clementines, other mandarin varieties and their hybrids
Satsumas 33 6,5:1 Must be typical of the variety on at least one third of the surface of the fruit
Clementines 40 7,0:1
Other mandarin varieties and their hybrids 33 7,5:1 a
Oranges
Blood oranges 30 6,5:1

Must be typical of the variety. However, fruit with light green colour not exceeding one fifth of the total surface area of the fruit is allowed, provided it satisfies the minimum requirements as to juice content.

Oranges produced in areas with high temperatures and high relative humidity conditions during the developing period having a green colour exceeding one fifth of the surface area of the fruit are allowed, provided they satisfy the minimum requirements as to juice content.

Navels group 33 6,5:1
Other varieties 35 6,5:1
Mosambi, Sathgudi and Pacitan with more than one fifth green colour 33
Other varieties with more than one fifth green colour 45

Citrus fruit meeting these maturity requirements may be ‘degreened’. This treatment is only permitted if the other natural organoleptic characteristics are not modified.

C. Classification U.K.

Citrus fruit is classified in three classes, as defined below:

(i) ‘ Extra ’ Class U.K.

Citrus fruit in this class must be of superior quality. It must be characteristic of the variety and/or commercial type.

It 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.

Citrus fruit in this class must be of good quality. It must be characteristic of the variety and/or commercial type.

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,

  • slight defects in colouring, including slight sunburn,

  • slight progressive skin defects, provided they do not affect the flesh,

  • slight skin defects occurring during the formation of the fruit, such as silver scurfs, russets or pest damage,

  • slight healed defects due to a mechanical cause such as hail damage, rubbing or damage from handling,

  • slight and partial detachment of the peel (or rind) for all fruit of the mandarin group.

(iii) Class II U.K.

This class includes citrus fruit which does not qualify for inclusion in the higher classes but satisfies the minimum requirements specified above.

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

  • defects in shape,

  • defects in colouring, including sunburn,

  • progressive skin defects, provided they do not affect the flesh,

  • skin defects occurring during the formation of the fruit, such as silver scurfs, russets or pest damage,

  • healed defects due to a mechanical cause such as hail damage, rubbing or damage from handling,

  • superficial healed skin alterations,

  • rough skin,

  • a slight and partial detachment of the peel (or rind) for oranges and a partial detachment of the peel (or rind) for all fruit of the mandarin group.

III. PROVISIONS CONCERNING SIZING U.K.

Size is determined by the maximum diameter of the equatorial section of the fruit or by count.

A. Minimum size U.K.

The following minimum sizes apply:

Fruit Diameter (mm)
Lemons 45
Satsumas, other mandarin varieties and hybrids 45
Clementines 35
Oranges 53
B. Uniformity U.K.

Citrus fruit may be sized by one of the following options:

(a)

To ensure uniformity in size, the range in size between produce in the same package shall not exceed:

  • 10 mm, if the diameter of the smallest fruit (as indicated on the package) is < 60 mm

  • 15 mm, if the diameter of the smallest fruit (as indicated on the package) is ≥ 60 mm but < 80 mm

  • 20 mm, if the diameter of the smallest fruit (as indicated on the package) is ≥ 80 mm but < 110 mm

  • there is no limitation of difference in diameter for fruit ≥ 110 mm.

(b)

When size codes are applied, the codes and ranges in the following tables must be respected:

a

Sizes below 45 mm refer to clementines only.

Size code Diameter (mm)
Lemons
0 79 - 90
1 72 - 83
2 68 - 78
3 63 - 72
4 58 - 67
5 53 - 62
6 48 - 57
7 45 - 52
Satsumas, clementines, and other mandarin varieties and hybrids
1 - XXX 78 and above
1 - XX 67 - 78
1 or 1 - X 63 - 74
2 58 - 69
3 54 - 64
4 50 - 60
5 46 - 56
6 a 43 - 52
7 41 - 48
8 39 - 46
9 37 - 44
10 35 - 42
Oranges
0 92 – 110
1 87 – 100
2 84 – 96
3 81 – 92
4 77 – 88
5 73 – 84
6 70 – 80
7 67 – 76
8 64 – 73
9 62 – 70
10 60 – 68
11 58 – 66
12 56 – 63
13 53 – 60

Uniformity in size is achieved by the above-mentioned size scales, unless otherwise stated as follows:

For fruit in bulk bins and fruit in sales packages of a maximum net weight of 5 kg, the maximum difference must not exceed the range obtained by grouping three consecutive sizes in the size scale.

(c)

For fruit sized by count, the difference in size should be consistent with (a).

IV. PROVISIONS CONCERNING TOLERANCES U.K.

At all marketing stages, tolerances in respect of quality and size shall be allowed in each lot for produce not satisfying the requirements of the class indicated.

A. Quality tolerances U.K.
(i) ‘ Extra ’ Class U.K.

A total tolerance of 5 per cent, by number or weight, of citrus fruit not satisfying the requirements of the class, but meeting those of Class I is allowed. Within this tolerance, not more than 0,5 per cent in total may consist of produce satisfying the requirements of Class II quality.

(ii) Class I U.K.

A total tolerance of 10 per cent, by number or weight, of citrus fruit not satisfying the requirements of the class, but meeting those of Class II is allowed. Within this tolerance, not more than 1 per cent in total may consist of produce satisfying neither the requirements of Class II quality nor the minimum requirements, or of produce affected by decay.

(iii) Class II U.K.

A total tolerance of 10 per cent, by number or weight, of citrus fruit satisfying neither the requirements of the class nor the minimum requirements is allowed. Within this tolerance, not more than 2 per cent in total may consist of produce affected by decay.

B. Size tolerances U.K.

For all classes: a total tolerance of 10 per cent, by number or weight, of citrus fruit corresponding to the size immediately below and/or above that (or those, in the case of the combination of three sizes) mentioned on the packages is allowed.

In any case, the tolerance of 10 % applies only to fruit not smaller than the following minima:

Fruit Diameter (mm)
Lemons 43
Satsumas, other mandarin varieties and hybrids 43
Clementines 34
Oranges 50
V. PROVISIONS CONCERNING PRESENTATION U.K.
A. Uniformity U.K.

The contents of each package must be uniform and contain only citrus fruit of the same origin, variety or commercial type, quality and size, and appreciably of the same degree of ripeness and development.

In addition, for the ‘Extra’ Class, uniformity in colouring is required.

However, a mixture of citrus fruit of distinctly different species may be packed together in a sales package, provided they are uniform in quality and, for each species concerned, in variety or commercial type and origin. Uniformity in size is not required.

The visible part of the contents of the package must be representative of the entire contents.

B. Packaging U.K.

The citrus fruit must be packed in such a way as to protect the produce properly.

The materials used inside the package must be clean and of a quality such as to avoid causing any external or internal damage to the produce. The use of materials, particularly of paper or stamps bearing trade specifications is allowed provided the printing or labelling has been done with non-toxic ink or glue.

Stickers individually affixed on the produce shall be such that, when removed, they neither leave visible traces of glue, nor lead to skin defects. Information lasered on single fruit should not lead to flesh or skin defects.

If the fruit is wrapped, thin, dry, new and odourlessM1 paper must be used.

Marginal Citations

M1The use of preserving agents or any other chemical substance liable to leave a foreign smell on the skin of the fruit is permitted where it is compatible with the applicable [legislation]. [Editorial note: Word in Annex 1 footnote substituted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Market Measures (Marketing Standards) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/822), regs. 1, 8(42)(c); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)]

The use of any substance tending to modify the natural characteristics of the citrus fruit, especially its taste or smellM2, is prohibited.

Marginal Citations

M2The use of preserving agents or any other chemical substance liable to leave a foreign smell on the skin of the fruit is permitted where it is compatible with the applicable [legislation]. [Editorial note: Word in Annex 1 footnote substituted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Market Measures (Marketing Standards) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/822), regs. 1, 8(42)(c); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)]

Packages must be free of all foreign matter. However, a presentation where a short (not wooden) twig with some green leaves adheres to the fruit is allowed.

VI. PROVISIONS CONCERNING MARKING U.K.

Each package(14) must bear the following particulars, in letters grouped on the same side, legibly and indelibly marked, and visible from the outside.

A. Identification U.K.

Name and physical address of the packer and/or the dispatcher (for example street/city/region/postal code and, if different from the country of origin, the country).

This mention may be replaced:

  • 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). The code mark shall be preceded by the ISO 3166 (alpha) country/area code of the recognising country, if not the country of origin;

  • for pre-packages only, by the name and the address of a seller established within the [F6United Kingdom (or, until the end of the period [F8beginning with 30 September 2022 and ending with 31 December 2023], within the United Kingdom or the EU)] 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.

B. Nature of produce U.K.
  • ‘Lemons’, ‘Mandarins’ or ‘Oranges’ if the produce is not visible from the outside.

  • ‘Mixture of citrus fruit’ or equivalent denomination and common names of the different species, in case of a mixture of citrus fruit of distinctly different species.

  • For oranges, name of the variety, and/or the respective variety group in the case of ‘Navels’, and ‘Valencias’.

  • For ‘Satsumas’ and ‘Clementines’, the common name of the species is required and the name of the variety is optional.

  • For other mandarins and hybrids thereof, the name of the variety is required.

  • For lemons: the name of the variety is optional.

  • ‘Seeded’ in case of clementines with more than 10 seeds.

  • ‘Seedless’ (optional, seedless citrus fruit may occasionally contain seeds).

C. Origin of produce U.K.
  • Country of origin(15) and, optionally, district where grown, or national, regional or local place name.

  • In the case of a mixture of citrus fruit of distinctly different species of different origins, the indication of each country of origin shall appear next to the name of the species concerned.

D. Commercial specifications U.K.
  • Class.

  • Size expressed as:

    • Minimum and maximum sizes (in mm) or

    • Size code(s) followed, optionally, by a minimum and maximum size or

    • Count.

  • When used, mention of the preserving agent or other chemical substances used at post-harvest stage.

E. Official control mark (optional) U.K.

Packages need not to bear the particulars mentioned in the first subparagraph, when they contain sales packages, clearly visible from the outside, and all bearing these particulars. These packages shall be free from any indications such as could mislead. When these packages are palletised, the particulars shall be given on a notice placed in an obvious position on at least two sides of the pallet.

PART 3:U.K. MARKETING STANDARD FOR KIWIFRUIT

I. DEFINITION OF PRODUCE U.K.

This standard applies to kiwifruit (also known as Actinidia or kiwi) of varieties (cultivars) grown from Actinidia chinensis Planch. and Actinidia deliciosa (A. Chev.), C.F. Liang and A.R. Ferguson to be supplied fresh to the consumer, kiwifruit for industrial processing being excluded.

II. PROVISIONS CONCERNING QUALITY U.K.

The purpose of the standard is to define the quality requirements for kiwifruit, after preparation and packaging.

However, at stages following dispatch products may show in relation to the requirements of the standard:

  • a slight lack of freshness and turgidity,

  • for products graded in classes other than the ‘Extra’ Class, a slight deterioration due to their development and their tendency to perish.

A. Minimum requirements U.K.

In all classes, subject to the special provisions for each class and the tolerances allowed, the kiwifruit must be:

  • 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,

  • free from damage caused by pests affecting the flesh,

  • 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.

The development and condition of the kiwifruit must be such as to enable it:

  • to withstand transportation and handling, and

  • to arrive in satisfactory condition at the place of destination.

B. Minimum maturity requirements U.K.

The kiwifruit must be sufficiently developed and display satisfactory ripeness.

In order to satisfy this requirement, the fruit at packing must have attained a degree of ripeness of at least 6,2° Brix(16) or an average dry matter content of 15 %, which should lead to 9,5° Brix(16) when entering the distribution chain.

C. Classification U.K.

Kiwifruit is classified in three classes as defined below.

(i) ‘ Extra ’ Class U.K.

Kiwifruit in this class must be of superior quality. It must be characteristics of the variety.

The fruit must be firm and the flesh must be perfectly sound.

It 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.

The ratio of the minimum/maximum diameter of the fruit measured at the equatorial section must be 0,8 or greater.

(ii) Class I U.K.

Kiwifruit in this class must be of good quality. It must be characteristic of the variety.

The fruit must be firm and 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 (but free of swelling or malformations),

  • slight defects in colouring,

  • slight skin defects, provided the total area affected does not exceed 1 cm 2 ,

  • small ‘Hayward mark’ like longitudinal lines and without protuberance.

The ratio of the minimum/maximum diameter of the fruit measured at the equatorial section must be 0,7 or greater.

(iii) Class II U.K.

This class includes kiwifruit that does not qualify for inclusion in the higher classes, but satisfies the minimum requirements specified above.

The fruit must be reasonably firm and the flesh should not show any serious defects.

The following defects may be allowed provided the kiwifruit retains its essential characteristics as regards the quality, the keeping quality and presentation:

  • 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.

III. PROVISIONS CONCERNING SIZING U.K.

Size is determined by the weight of the fruit.

The minimum weight for ‘Extra’ Class is 90 g, for Class I is 70 g and for Class II is 65 g.

To ensure uniformity in size, the range in size between produce in the same package shall not exceed:

  • 10 g for fruit of weight 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.

IV. PROVISIONS CONCERNING TOLERANCES U.K.

At all marketing stages, tolerances in respect of quality and size shall be allowed in each lot for produce not satisfying the requirements of the class indicated.

A. Quality tolerances U.K.
(i) ‘ Extra ’ Class U.K.

A total tolerance of 5 per cent, by number or weight, of kiwifruit not satisfying the requirements of the class but meeting those of Class I is allowed. Within this tolerance not more than 0,5 per cent in total may consist of produce satisfying the requirements of Class II quality.

(ii) Class I U.K.

A total tolerance of 10 per cent, by number or weight, of kiwifruit not satisfying the requirements of the class but meeting those of Class II is allowed. Within this tolerance not more than 1 per cent in total may consist of produce satisfying neither the requirements of Class II quality nor the minimum requirements, or of produce affected by decay.

(iii) Class II U.K.

A total tolerance of 10 per cent, by number or weight, of kiwifruit satisfying neither the requirements of the class nor the minimum requirements is allowed. Within this tolerance not more than 2 per cent in total may consist of produce affected by decay.

B. Size tolerances U.K.

For all classes: a total tolerance of 10 %, by number or weight, of kiwifruit not satisfying the requirements as regards sizing is allowed.

However, the kiwifruit must not weigh less than 85 g in ‘Extra’ Class, 67 g in Class I and 62 g in Class II.

V. PROVISIONS CONCERNING PRESENTATION U.K.
A. Uniformity U.K.

The contents of each package must be uniform and contain only kiwifruit of the same origin, variety, quality and size.

The visible part of the contents of the package must be representative of the entire contents.

B. Packaging U.K.

The kiwifruit must be packed in such a way as to protect the produce properly.

The materials used inside the package must be clean and of a quality such as to avoid causing any external or internal damage to the produce. The use of materials, particularly of paper or stamps, bearing trade specifications is allowed, provided the printing or labelling has been done with non-toxic ink or glue.

Stickers individually affixed to the produce shall be such that, when removed, they neither leave visible traces of glue, nor lead to skin defects. Information lasered on single fruit should not lead to flesh or skin defects.

Packages must be free of all foreign matter.

VI. PROVISIONS CONCERNING MARKING U.K.

Each package(17) must bear the following particulars, in letters grouped on the same side, legibly and indelibly marked, and visible from the outside:

A. Identification U.K.

Name and physical address of the packer and/or the dispatcher (for example street/city/region/postal code and, if different from the country of origin, the country).

This mention may be replaced:

  • 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). The code mark shall be preceded by the ISO 3166 (alpha) country/area code of the recognising country, if not the country of origin;

  • for pre-packages only, by the name and the address of a seller established within the [F6United Kingdom (or, until the end of the period [F9beginning with 30 September 2022 and ending with 31 December 2023], within the United Kingdom or the EU)] 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.

B. Nature of produce U.K.
  • ‘Kiwifruit’ and/or ‘Actinidia’, if the contents are not visible from the outside.

  • Name of the variety (optional).

  • Flesh colour or equivalent indication, if not green.

C. Origin of produce U.K.

Country of origin(18) and, optionally, district where grown, or national, regional or local place name.

D. Commercial specifications U.K.
  • Class.

  • Size expressed by the minimum and maximum weight of the fruit.

  • Number of fruits (optional).

E. Official control mark (optional) U.K.

Packages need not bear the particulars mentioned in the first subparagraph, when they contain sales packages, clearly visible from the outside, and all bearing these particulars. These packages shall be free from any indications such as could mislead. When these packages are palletised, the particulars shall be given on a notice placed in an obvious position on at least two sides of the pallet.

PART 4:U.K. MARKETING STANDARD FOR LETTUCES, CURLED-LEAVED ENDIVES AND BROAD-LEAVED (BATAVIAN) ENDIVES

I. DEFINITION OF PRODUCE U.K.

This standard applies to

  • lettuces of varieties (cultivars) grown from:

    • Lactuca sativa var. capitata L. (head lettuces including crisphead and ‘Iceberg’ type lettuces),

    • Lactuca sativa var. longifolia Lam. (cos or romaine lettuces),

    • Lactuca sativa var. crispa L. (leaf lettuces),

    • crosses of these varieties and

  • curled-leaved endives of varieties (cultivars) grown from Cichorium endivia var. crispum Lam. and

  • broad-leaved (Batavian) endives (escaroles) of varieties (cultivars) grown from Cichorium endivia var. latifolium Lam.

to be supplied fresh to the consumer.

This standard does not apply to produce for industrial processing, produce presented as individual leaves, lettuces with root ball or lettuces in pots.

II. PROVISIONS CONCERNING QUALITY U.K.

The purpose of the standard is to define the quality requirements for produce, after preparation and packaging.

However, at stages following dispatch products may show in relation to the requirements of the standard:

  • a slight lack of freshness and turgidity,

  • a slight deterioration due to their development and their tendency to perish.

A. Minimum requirements U.K.

In all classes, subject to the special provisions for each class and the tolerances allowed, the produce must be:

  • 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,

  • practically free from pests,

  • practically free from damage caused by pests,

  • turgescent,

  • not running to seed,

  • free of abnormal external moisture,

  • free of any foreign smell and/or taste.

In the case of lettuce, a reddish discolouration, caused by low temperature during growth, is allowed, unless it seriously affects the appearance of the lettuce.

The roots must be cut close to the base of the outer leaves and the cut must be neat.

The produce must be of normal development. The development and condition of the produce must be such as to enable it:

  • to withstand transportation and handling, and

  • to arrive in a satisfactory condition at the place of destination.

B. Classification U.K.

The produce is classified in two classes, as defined below:

(i) Class I U.K.

Produce in this class must be of good quality. It must be characteristic of the variety and/or commercial type.

The produce must also be:

  • 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.

Head lettuces must have a single well-formed heart. However, in the case of head lettuces grown under protection, the heart may be small.

Cos lettuces must have a heart, which may be small.

The centre of curled-leaved endives and broad-leaved (Batavian) endives must be yellow in colour.

(ii) Class II U.K.

This class includes produce which do not qualify for inclusion in Class I, but satisfy the minimum requirements specified above.

The produce must be:

  • reasonably well-formed,

  • free from damage and deterioration which may seriously impair edibility.

The following defects may be allowed provided the produce retains its essential characteristics as regards the quality, the keeping quality and presentation:

  • slight discolouration,

  • slight damage caused by pests.

Head lettuces must have a heart, which may be small. However, in the case of head lettuces grown under protection, absence of heart is permissible.

Cos lettuces may show no heart.

III. PROVISIONS CONCERNING SIZING U.K.

Size is determined by the weight of one unit.

To ensure uniformity in size, the range in size between produce in the same package shall not exceed:

(a)

Lettuces

  • 40 g when the lightest unit 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

  • 300 g.

IV. PROVISIONS CONCERNING TOLERANCES U.K.

At all marketing stages, tolerances in respect of quality and size shall be allowed in each lot for produce not satisfying the requirements of the class indicated.

A. Quality tolerances U.K.
(i) Class I U.K.

A total tolerance of 10 per cent, by number, of produce not satisfying the requirements of the class, but meeting those of Class II is allowed. Within this tolerance not more than 1 per cent in total may consist of produce satisfying neither the requirements of Class II quality nor the minimum requirements, or of produce affected by decay.

(ii) Class II U.K.

A total tolerance of 10 per cent, by number, of produce satisfying neither the requirements of the class nor the minimum requirements is allowed. Within this tolerance not more than 2 per cent in total may consist of produce affected by decay.

B. Size tolerances U.K.

For all classes: a total tolerance of 10 per cent, by number, of produce not satisfying the requirements as regards sizing is allowed.

V. PROVISIONS CONCERNING PRESENTATION U.K.
A. Uniformity U.K.

The contents of each package must be uniform and contain only produce of the same origin, variety or commercial type, quality and size.

However, a mixture of lettuces and/or endives of distinctly different, varieties, commercial types and/or colours may be packed together in a package, provided they are uniform in quality and, for each variety, commercial type and/or colour, in origin. Uniformity in size is not required.

The visible part of the contents of the package must be representative of the entire contents.

B. Packaging U.K.

The produce must be packed in such a way as to protect it properly. It must be reasonably packed having regard to the size and type of packaging, without empty spaces or crushing.

The materials used inside the package must be clean and of a quality such as to avoid causing any external or internal damage to the produce. The use of materials, particularly paper or stamps bearing trade specifications is allowed, provided the printing or labelling has been done with non-toxic ink or glue.

Packages must be free of all foreign matter.

VI. PROVISIONS CONCERNING MARKING U.K.

Each package(19) must bear the following particulars in letters grouped on the same side, legibly and indelibly marked, and visible from the outside:

A. Identification U.K.

Name and physical address of the packer and/or the dispatcher (for example street/city/region/postal code and, if different from the country of origin, the country).

This mention may be replaced:

  • 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). The code mark shall be preceded by the ISO 3166 (alpha) country/area code of the recognising country, if not the country of origin;

  • for pre-packages only, by the name and the address of a seller established within the [F6United Kingdom (or, until the end of the period [F10beginning with 30 September 2022 and ending with 31 December 2023], within the United Kingdom or the EU)] 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.

B. Nature of produce U.K.
  • ‘Lettuces’, ‘butterhead lettuces’, ‘batavia’, ‘crisphead lettuces (Iceberg)’, ‘cos lettuces’, ‘leaf lettuce’ (or, for example and where appropriate, ‘Oak leaf’, ‘Lollo bionda’, ‘Lollo rossa’),‘curled-leaved endives’, ‘broad-leaved (Batavian) endives’, or equivalent denomination if the contents are not visible from the outside.

  • ‘Grown under protection’, or equivalent denomination where appropriate.

  • Name of the variety (optional).

  • ‘Mixture of lettuces/endives’, or equivalent denomination in the case of a mixture of lettuces and/or endives of distinctly different varieties, commercial types and/or colours. If the produce is not visible from the outside, the varieties, commercial types and/or colours, and the quantity of each in the package must be indicated.

C. Origin of produce U.K.
  • Country of origin(20) and, optionally, district where grown, or national, regional or local place name.

  • In the case of a mixture of lettuces and/or endives of distinctly different varieties, commercial types and/or colours of different origins, the indication of each country of origin shall appear next to the name of the variety, commercial type and/or colour concerned.

D. Commercial specifications U.K.
  • Class

  • Size, expressed by the minimum weight per unit, or number of units

E. Official control mark (optional) U.K.

Packages need not to bear the particulars mentioned in the first subparagraph, when they contain sales packages, clearly visible from the outside, and all bearing these particulars. These packages shall be free from any indications such as could mislead. When these packages are palletised, the particulars shall be given on a notice placed in an obvious position on at least two sides of the pallet.

PART 5:U.K. MARKETING STANDARD FOR PEACHES AND NECTARINES

I. DEFINITION OF PRODUCE U.K.

This standard applies to peaches and nectarines of varieties (cultivars) grown from Prunus persica Sieb. and Zucc., to be supplied fresh to the consumer, peaches and nectarines for industrial processing being excluded.

II. PROVISIONS CONCERNING QUALITY U.K.

The purpose of the standard is to define the quality requirements for peaches and nectarines, after preparation and packaging.

However, at stages following dispatch products may show in relation to the requirements of the standard:

  • a slight lack of freshness and turgidity,

  • for products graded in classes other than the ‘Extra’ Class, a slight deterioration due to their development and their tendency to perish.

A. Minimum requirements U.K.

In all classes, subject to the special provisions for each class and the tolerances allowed, peaches and nectarines must be:

  • 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,

  • free from damage caused by pests affecting the flesh,

  • free of fruit split at the stalk cavity,

  • free of abnormal external moisture,

  • free of any foreign smell and/or taste.

The development and condition of peaches and nectarines must be such as to enable them:

  • to withstand transportation and handling, and

  • to arrive in satisfactory condition at the place of destination.

B. Maturity requirements U.K.

The fruit must be sufficiently developed and display satisfactory ripeness. The minimum refractometric index of the flesh should be greater than or equal to 8° Brix(21).

C. Classification U.K.

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

(i) ‘ Extra ’ Class U.K.

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 U.K.

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 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 1cm 2 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 cm 2 in total surface area for other defects.

(iii) Class II U.K.

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 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 cm 2 in total surface area,

  • skin defects which must not extend over more than

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

    • 2 cm 2 in total surface area for other defects.

III. PROVISIONS CONCERNING SIZING U.K.

Size is determined either by the maximum diameter of the equatorial section, by weight, or by count.

The minimum size shall be:

  • 56 mm or 85 g in Class ‘Extra’,

  • 51 mm or 65 g in Classes I and II.

However, fruit below 56 mm or 85 g, is not marketed in the period from 1 July to 31 October (northern hemisphere) and from 1 January to 30 April (southern hemisphere).

The following provisions are optional for Class II.

To ensure uniformity in size, the range in size between produce in the same package shall not exceed:

(a)

For fruit sized by diameter:

  • 5 mm for fruit below 70 mm,

  • 10 mm for fruit of 70 mm and more.

(b)

For fruit sized by weight:

  • 30 g for fruit below 180 g,

  • 80 g for fruit of 180 g and more.

(c)

For fruit sized by count, the difference in size should be consistent with (a) or (b).

If size codes are applied, those in the table below have to be respected.

code Diameter weight
from To from to
(mm) (mm) (g) (g)
1 D 51 56 or 65 85
2 C 56 61 85 105
3 B 61 67 105 135
4 A 67 73 135 180
5 AA 73 80 180 220
6 AAA 80 90 220 300
7 AAAA > 90 > 300
IV. PROVISIONS CONCERNING TOLERANCES U.K.

At all marketing stages, tolerances in respect of quality and size shall be allowed in each lot for produce not satisfying the requirements for the class indicated.

A. Quality tolerances U.K.
(i) ‘ Extra ’ Class U.K.

A total tolerance of 5 per cent, by number or weight, of peaches or nectarines not satisfying the requirements of the class, but meeting those of class I is allowed. Within this tolerance not more than 0,5 per cent in total may consist of produce satisfying the requirements of Class II quality.

(ii) Class I U.K.

A total tolerance of 10 per cent, by number or weight, of peaches or nectarines not satisfying the requirements of the class, but meeting those of class II is allowed. Within this tolerance not more than 1 per cent in total may consist of produce satisfying neither the requirements of Class II quality nor the minimum requirements, or of produce affected by decay.

(iii) Class II U.K.

A total tolerance of 10 per cent, by number or weight, of peaches or nectarines satisfying neither the requirements of the class nor the minimum requirements is allowed. Within this tolerance not more than 2 per cent in total may consist of produce affected by decay.

B. Size tolerances U.K.

For all classes (if sized): a total tolerance of 10 per cent, by number or weight, of peaches or nectarines not satisfying the requirements as regards sizing is allowed.

V. PROVISIONS CONCERNING PRESENTATION U.K.
A. Uniformity U.K.

The contents of each package must be uniform and contain only peaches or nectarines of the same origin, variety, quality, degree of ripeness and size (if sized), and for the ‘Extra’ Class, the contents must also be uniform in colouring.

The visible part of the contents of the package must be representative of the entire contents.

B. Packaging U.K.

The peaches or nectarines must be packed in such a way as to protect the produce properly.

The materials used inside the package must be clean and of a quality such as to avoid causing any external or internal damage to the produce. The use of materials, particularly of paper or stamps bearing trade specifications is allowed provided the printing or labelling has been done with non-toxic ink or glue.

Stickers individually affixed to the produce shall be such that, when removed, they neither leave visible traces of glue, nor lead to skin defects. Information lasered on single fruit should not lead to flesh or skin defect.

Packages must be free of all foreign matter.

VI. PROVISIONS CONCERNING MARKING U.K.

Each package(22) must bear the following particulars in letters grouped on the same side, legibly and indelibly marked and visible from the outside:

A. Identification U.K.

Name and physical address of the packer and/or the dispatcher (for example street/city/region/postal code and, if different from the country of origin, the country).

This mention may be replaced:

  • 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). The code mark shall be preceded by the ISO 3166 (alpha) country/area code of the recognising country, if not the country of origin;

  • for pre-packages only, by the name and the address of a seller established within the [F6United Kingdom (or, until the end of the period [F11beginning with 30 September 2022 and ending with 31 December 2023], within the United Kingdom or the EU)] 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.

B. Nature of produce U.K.
  • ‘Peaches’ or ‘Nectarines’, if the contents are not visible from the outside.

  • Colour of the flesh.

  • Name of the variety (optional).

C. Origin of produce U.K.

Country of origin(23) and, optionally, district where grown, or national, regional or local place name.

D. Commercial specifications U.K.
  • Class.

  • Size (if sized) expressed as minimum and maximum diameters (in mm) or minimum and maximum weights (in g) or as size code.

  • Number of units (optional).

E. Official control mark (optional) U.K.

Packages need not to bear the particulars mentioned in the first subparagraph, when they contain sales packages, clearly visible from the outside, and all bearing these particulars. These packages shall be free from any indications such as could mislead. When these packages are palletised, the particulars shall be given on a notice placed in an obvious position on at least two sides of the pallet.

PART 6:U.K. MARKETING STANDARD FOR PEARS

I. DEFINITION OF PRODUCE U.K.

This standard applies to pears of varieties (cultivars) grown from Pyrus communis L. to be supplied fresh to the consumer, pears for industrial processing being excluded.

II. PROVISIONS CONCERNING QUALITY U.K.

The purpose of the standard is to define the quality requirements for pears, after preparation and packaging.

However, at stages following dispatch products may show in relation to the requirements of the standard:

  • a slight lack of freshness and turgidity,

  • for products graded in classes other than the ‘Extra’ Class, a slight deterioration due to their development and their tendency to perish.

A. Minimum requirements U.K.

In all classes, subject to the special provisions for each class and the tolerances allowed, pears must be:

  • 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,

  • free from damage caused by pests affecting the flesh,

  • free of abnormal external moisture,

  • free of any foreign smell and/or taste.

The development and condition of the pears must be such as to enable them:

  • to withstand transportation and handling, and

  • to arrive in satisfactory condition at the place of destination.

B. Maturity requirements U.K.

The development and state of maturity of the pears must be such as to enable them to continue their ripening process and to reach the degree of ripeness required in relation to the varietal characteristics.

C. Classification U.K.

Pears are classified in three classes, as defined below:

(i) ‘ Extra ’ Class U.K.

Pears in this class must be of superior quality. They must be characteristic of the variety(24).

The flesh must be perfectly sound, and the skin free from rough russeting.

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

The stalk must be intact.

Pears must not be gritty.

(ii) Class I U.K.

Pears in this class must be of good quality. They must be characteristic of the variety.(25)

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,

  • slight defects in colouring,

  • very slight rough russeting,

  • 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 and V. inaequalis ), which must not extend over more than 0,25 cm 2 cumulative in area.

  • slight bruising not exceeding 1 cm 2 in area.

The stalk may be slightly damaged.

Pears must not be gritty.

(iii) Class II U.K.

This class includes pears that 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 defects may be allowed provided the pears retain their essential characteristics as regards the quality, the keeping quality and presentation.

  • defects in shape,

  • defects in development,

  • defects in colouring,

  • slight rough russeting,

  • 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 pirina and V. inaequalis ), which must not extend over more than 1 cm 2 cumulative in area,

    • slight bruising not exceeding 2 cm 2 in area.

III. PROVISIONS CONCERNING SIZING U.K.

Size is determined by maximum diameter of the equatorial section or by weight.

The minimum size shall be:

(a)

For fruit sized by diameter:

‘Extra’ Class I Class II
Large-fruited varieties 60 mm 55 mm 55 mm
Other varieties 55 mm 50 mm 45 mm
(b)

For fruit sized by weight:

‘Extra’ Class I Class II
Large-fruited varieties 130 g 110 g 110 g
Other varieties 110 g 100 g 75 g

Summer pears included in the appendix to this standard do not have to respect the minimum size.

To ensure the uniformity in size, the range in size between produce in the same package shall not exceed:

(a)

For fruit sized by diameter:

  • 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 in sales packages or loose in the package.

(b)

For fruit sized by weight:

  • for ‘Extra’ Class fruit and Class I and II fruit packed in rows and layers:

    Range (g) Weight difference (g)
    75 – 100 15
    100 – 200 35
    200 – 250 50
    > 250 80
  • for Class I fruit packed in sales packages or loose in the package:

    Range (g) Weight difference (g)
    100 – 200 50
    > 200 100

There is no sizing uniformity limit for Class II fruit packed in sales packages or loose in the package.

IV. PROVISIONS CONCERNING TOLERANCES U.K.

At all marketing stages, tolerances in respect of quality and size shall be allowed in each lot for produce not satisfying the requirements of the class indicated.

A. Quality tolerances U.K.
(i) ‘ Extra ’ Class U.K.

A total tolerance of 5 per cent, by number or weight, of pears not satisfying the requirements of the class but meeting those of Class I is allowed. Within this tolerance not more than 0,5 per cent in total may consist of produce satisfying the requirements of Class II quality.

(ii) Class I U.K.

A total tolerance of 10 per cent, by number or weight, of pears not satisfying the requirements of the class but meeting those of Class II is allowed. Within this tolerance not more than 1 per cent in total may consist of produce satisfying neither the requirements of Class II quality nor the minimum requirements, or of produce affected by decay.

(iii) Class II U.K.

A total tolerance of 10 per cent, by number or weight, of pears satisfying neither the requirements of the class nor the minimum requirements is allowed. Within this tolerance not more than 2 per cent in total may consist of produce affected by decay.

B. Size tolerances U.K.

For all classes: a total tolerance of 10 per cent, by number or weight, of pears not satisfying the requirements as regards sizing is allowed. This tolerance may not be extended to include produce with a size:

  • 5 mm or more below the minimum diameter

  • 10 g or more below the minimum weight.

V. PROVISIONS CONCERNING PRESENTATION U.K.
A. Uniformity U.K.

The contents of each package must be uniform and contain only pears of the same origin, variety, quality, and size (if sized) and the same degree of ripeness.

In the case of the ‘Extra’ Class, uniformity also applies to colouring.

However, a mixture of pears of distinctly different varieties may be packed together in a sales package, provided they are uniform in quality and, for each variety concerned, in origin. Uniformity in size is not required.

The visible part of the contents of the package must be representative of the entire contents.

B. Packaging U.K.

Pears must be packed in such a way as to protect the produce properly.

The materials used inside the package must be clean and of a quality such as to avoid causing any external or internal damage to the produce. The use of materials, particularly of paper or stamps bearing trade specifications is allowed provided the printing or labelling has been done with non-toxic ink or glue.

Stickers individually affixed on the produce shall be such that, when removed, they neither leave visible traces of glue, nor lead to skin defects. Information lasered on single fruit should not lead to flesh or skin defects.

Packages must be free of all foreign matter.

VI. PROVISIONS CONCERNING MARKING U.K.

Each package(26) must bear the following particulars, in letters grouped on the same side, legibly and indelibly marked, and visible from the outside.

A. Identification U.K.

Name and physical address of the packer and/or the dispatcher (for example street/city/region/postal code and, if different from the country of origin, the country).

This mention may be replaced:

  • 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). The code mark shall be preceded by the ISO 3166 (alpha) country/area code of the recognising country, if not the country of origin;

  • for pre-packages only, by the name and the address of a seller established within the [F6United Kingdom (or, until the end of the period [F12beginning with 30 September 2022 and ending with 31 December 2023], within the United Kingdom or the EU)] 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.

B. Nature of produce U.K.
  • ‘Pears’, if the contents of the package are not visible from the outside.

  • Name of the variety. In the case of a mixture of pears of distinctly different varieties, names of the different varieties.

  • The name of the variety may be replaced by a synonym. A trade name(27) may only be given in addition to the variety or the synonym.

C. Origin of produce U.K.

Country of origin(28) and, optionally, district where grown, or national, regional or local place name.

In the case of a mixture of distinctly different varieties of pears of different origins, the indication of each country of origin shall appear next to the name of the variety concerned.

D. Commercial specifications U.K.
  • Class.

  • Size, or for fruit packed in rows and layers, number of units.

If identification is by the size, this should be expressed:

(a)

for produce subject to the uniformity rules, as minimum and maximum diameters or minimum and maximum weights,

(b)

optionally, for produce not subject to the uniformity rules, as the diameter or the weight of the smallest fruit in the package followed by ‘and over’ or equivalent denomination or, where appropriate, the diameter or the weight of the largest fruit in the package.

E. Official control mark (optional) U.K.

Packages need not to bear the particulars mentioned in the first subparagraph, when they contain sales packages, clearly visible from the outside, and all bearing these particulars. These packages shall be free from any indications such as could mislead. When these packages are palletised, the particulars shall be given on a notice placed in an obvious position on at least two sides of the pallet.

Appendix U.K.

Non-exhaustive list of large-fruited and summer pear varieties U.K.

Small-fruited and other varieties which do not appear in the table may be marketed as long as they meet the size requirements for other varieties as described in Section III of the standard.

Some of the varieties listed in the following table may be marketed under names for which trade mark protection has been sought or obtained in one or more countries. The first and second columns of the table do not intend to include such trade marks. References to known trade marks have been included in the third column for information only.

Legend:

L

=

Large-fruited variety

SP

=

Summer pear, for which no minimum size is required.

Variety Synonyms Trade marks Size
Abbé Fétel Abate Fetel L
Abugo o Siete en Boca SP
AkVa SP
Alka L
Alsa L
Amfora L
Alexandrine Douillard L
Bambinella SP
Bergamotten SP
Beurré Alexandre Lucas Lucas L
Beurré Bosc Bosc, Beurré d'Apremont, Empereur Alexandre, Kaiser Alexander 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
Joséphine L
Kieffer L
Klapa Mīlule L
Leonardeta Mosqueruela, Margallon, Colorada de Alcanadre, Leonarda de Magallon SP
Lombacad Cascade ® L
Moscatella SP
Mramornaja 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
Suvenirs L
Taylors Gold L
Triomphe de Vienne L
Vasarine Sviestine L
Williams Bon Chrétien Bon Chrétien, Bartlett, Williams, Summer Bartlett L

PART 7:U.K. MARKETING STANDARD FOR STRAWBERRIES

I. DEFINITION OF PRODUCE U.K.

This standard applies to strawberries of varieties (cultivars) grown from the genus Fragaria L. to be supplied fresh to the consumer, strawberries for industrial processing being excluded.

II. PROVISIONS CONCERNING QUALITY U.K.

The purpose of the standard is to define the quality requirements for strawberries, after preparation and packaging.

However, at stages following dispatch products may show in relation to the requirements of the standard:

  • a slight lack of freshness and turgidity,

  • for products graded in classes other than the ‘Extra’ Class, a slight deterioration due to their development and their tendency to perish.

A. Minimum requirements U.K.

In all classes, subject to the special provisions for each class and the tolerances allowed, the strawberries must be:

  • intact, undamaged,

  • 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 wood 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.

The strawberries must be sufficiently developed and display satisfactory ripeness. The development and the condition must be such as to enable them:

  • to withstand transportation and handling, and

  • to arrive in satisfactory condition at the place of destination.

B. Classification U.K.

The strawberries are classified in three classes, as defined below:

(i) ‘ Extra ’ Class U.K.

The strawberries in this class must be of superior quality. They must be characteristic of the variety.

They must be:

  • bright in appearance, allowing for the characteristics of the variety,

  • free from soil.

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.

Strawberries in this class must be of good quality. They must be characteristic of the variety.

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,

  • presence of a small white patch, not exceeding one tenth of the total surface area of the fruit,

  • slight superficial pressure marks.

They must be practically free from soil.

(iii) Class II U.K.

This class includes strawberries that do not qualify for inclusion in the higher classes, but satisfy the minimum requirements specified above.

The following defects may be allowed provided the strawberries retain their essential characteristics as regards the quality, the keeping quality and presentation:

  • defects in shape,

  • a white patch not exceeding one fifth of the total surface area of the fruit,

  • slight dry bruising not likely to spread,

  • slight traces of soil.

III. PROVISIONS CONCERNING SIZING U.K.

Size is determined by the maximum diameter of the equatorial section.

The minimum size shall be:

  • 25 mm in ‘Extra’ Class,

  • 18 mm in Classes I and II.

There is no minimum size for wood strawberries.

IV. PROVISIONS CONCERNING TOLERANCES U.K.

At all marketing stages, tolerances in respect of quality and size shall be allowed in each lot for produce not satisfying the requirements of the class indicated.

A. Quality tolerances U.K.
(i) ‘ Extra ’ Class U.K.

A total tolerance of 5 per cent, by number or weight, of strawberries not satisfying the requirements of the class but meeting those of Class I is allowed. Within this tolerance not more than 0,5 per cent in total may consist of produce satisfying the requirements of Class II quality.

(ii) Class I U.K.

A total tolerance of 10 per cent, by number or weight, of strawberries not satisfying the requirements of the class but meeting those of Class II is allowed. Within this tolerance not more than 2 per cent in total may consist of produce satisfying neither the requirements of Class II quality nor the minimum requirements, or of produce affected by decay.

(iii) Class II U.K.

A total tolerance of 10 per cent, by number or weight, of strawberries satisfying neither the requirements of the class nor the minimum requirements is allowed. Within this tolerance not more than 2 per cent in total may consist of produce affected by decay.

B. Size tolerances U.K.

For all classes: a total tolerance of 10 per cent, by number or weight, of strawberries not satisfying the requirements as regards the minimum size is allowed.

V. PROVISIONS CONCERNING PRESENTATION U.K.
A. Uniformity U.K.

The contents of each package must be uniform and contain only strawberries of the same origin, variety and quality.

In the ‘Extra’ Class, strawberries, with the exception of wood strawberries, must be particularly uniform and regular with respect to degree of ripeness, colour and size. In Class I, strawberries may be less uniform in size.

The visible part of the contents of the package must be representative of the entire contents.

B. Packaging U.K.

The strawberries must be packed in such a way as to protect the produce properly.

The materials used inside the package must be clean and of a quality such as to avoid causing any external or internal damage to the produce. The use of materials, particularly of paper or stamps bearing trade specifications is allowed provided the printing or labelling has been done with non-toxic ink or glue.

Packages must be free of all foreign matter.

VI. PROVISIONS CONCERNING MARKING U.K.

Each package(29) must bear the following particulars, in letters grouped on the same side, legibly and indelibly marked, and visible from the outside:

A. Identification U.K.

Name and physical address of the packer and/or the dispatcher (for example street/city/region/postal code and, if different from the country of origin, the country).

This mention may be replaced:

  • 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). The code mark shall be preceded by the ISO 3166 (alpha) country/area code of the recognising country, if not the country of origin;

  • for pre-packages only, by the name and the address of a seller established within the [F6United Kingdom (or, until the end of the period [F13beginning with 30 September 2022 and ending with 31 December 2023], within the United Kingdom or the EU)] 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.

B. Nature of produce U.K.
  • ‘Strawberries’ if the contents of the package are not visible from the outside.

  • Name of the variety (optional).

C. Origin of produce U.K.

Country of origin(30) and, optionally, district where grown or national, regional or local place name.

D. Commercial specifications U.K.
  • Class.

E. Official control mark (optional) U.K.

Packages need not to bear the particulars mentioned in the first subparagraph, when they contain sales packages, clearly visible from the outside, and all bearing these particulars. These packages shall be free from any indications such as could mislead. When these packages are palletised, the particulars shall be given on a notice placed in an obvious position on at least two sides of the pallet.

PART 8:U.K. MARKETING STANDARD FOR SWEET PEPPERS

I. DEFINITION OF PRODUCE U.K.

This standard applies to sweet peppers of varieties(31) (cultivars) grown from Capsicum annuum L., to be supplied fresh to the consumer, sweet peppers for industrial processing being excluded.

II. PROVISIONS CONCERNING QUALITY U.K.

The purpose of the standard is to define the quality requirements for sweet peppers, after preparation and packaging.

However, at stages following dispatch products may show in relation to the requirements of the standard:

  • a slight lack of freshness and turgidity,

  • for products graded in classes other than the ‘Extra’ Class, a slight deterioration due to their development and their tendency to perish.

A. Minimum requirements U.K.

In all classes, subject to the special provisions for each class and the tolerances allowed, the sweet peppers must be:

  • 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,

  • firm,

  • practically free from pests,

  • free from damage caused by pests affecting the flesh,

  • free of damage caused by low temperature or frost,

  • with peduncles attached; the peduncle must be neatly cut and the calyx be intact,

  • free of abnormal external moisture,

  • free of any foreign smell and/or taste.

The development and condition of the sweet peppers must be such as to enable them to:

  • withstand transport and handling, and

  • arrive in satisfactory condition at the place of destination.

B. Classification U.K.

Sweet peppers are classified in three classes, as defined below:

(i) ‘ Extra ’ Class U.K.

Sweet peppers in this class must be of superior quality. They must be characteristic of the variety and/or commercial type.

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.

Sweet peppers in this class must be of good quality. They must be characteristic of the variety and/or commercial type.

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,

  • slight silvering or damage caused by thrips covering not more than 1/3 of the total surface area,

  • slight skin defects, such as:

    • pitting, scratching, sunburn, pressure marks covering in total not more than 2 cm for defects of elongated shape, and 1cm 2 for other defects; or

    • dry superficial cracks covering in total not more than 1/8 of the total surface area,

  • slightly damaged peduncle.

(iii) Class II U.K.

This class includes sweet peppers which do not qualify for inclusion in the higher classes but satisfy the minimum requirements specified above.

The following defects may be allowed provided the sweet peppers retain their essential characteristics as regards the quality, the keeping quality and presentation:

  • defects in shape,

  • silvering or damage caused by thrips covering not more than 2/3 of the total surface area,

  • skin defects, such as:

    • pitting, scratching, sunburn, bruising, and healed injuries covering in total not more than 4 cm in length for defects of elongated shape and 2,5 cm 2 of the total area for other defects; or

    • dry superficial cracks covering in total not more than 1/4 of the total surface area

  • blossom end deterioration not more than 1 cm 2 ,

  • shrivelling not exceeding 1/3 of the surface,

  • damaged peduncle and calyx, provided the surrounding flesh remains intact.

III. PROVISIONS CONCERNING SIZING U.K.

Size is determined by the maximum diameter of the equatorial section or by weight. To ensure uniformity in size, the range in size between produce in the same package shall not exceed:

(a)

For sweet peppers sized by diameter:

  • 20 mm.

(b)

For sweet peppers sized by weight:

  • 30 g where the heaviest piece weighs 180 g or less,

  • 80 g where the lightest piece weighs more than 180 g but less than 260 g,

  • No limit where the lightest piece weighs 260 g or more.

Elongated sweet peppers should be sufficiently uniform in length.

Uniformity in size is not compulsory for Class II.

IV. PROVISIONS CONCERNING TOLERANCES U.K.

At all marketing stages, tolerances in respect of quality and size shall be allowed in each lot for produce not satisfying the requirements of the class indicated.

A. Quality tolerances U.K.
(i) ‘ Extra ’ Class U.K.

A total tolerance of 5 per cent, by number or weight, of sweet peppers not satisfying the requirements of the class but meeting those of Class I is allowed. Within this tolerance not more than 0,5 per cent in total may consist of produce satisfying the requirements of Class II quality.

(ii) Class I U.K.

A total tolerance of 10 per cent, by number or weight, of sweet peppers not satisfying the requirements of the class, but meeting those of Class II is allowed. Within this tolerance not more than 1 per cent in total may consist of produce satisfying neither the requirements of Class II quality nor the minimum requirements or of produce affected by decay.

(iii) Class II U.K.

A total tolerance of 10 per cent, by number or weight, of sweet peppers satisfying neither the requirements of the class nor the minimum requirements is allowed. Within this tolerance not more than 2 per cent in total may consist of produce affected by decay.

B. Size tolerances U.K.

For all classes (if sized): a total tolerance of 10 per cent, by number or weight, of sweet peppers not satisfying the requirements as regards sizing is allowed.

V. PROVISIONS CONCERNING PRESENTATION U.K.
A. Uniformity U.K.

The contents of each package must be uniform and contain only sweet peppers of the same origin, variety or commercial type, quality, size (if sized) and, in the case of Classes ‘Extra’ and I, of appreciably the same degree of ripeness and colouring.

However, a mixture of sweet peppers of distinctly different commercial types and/or colours may be packed together in a package, provided they are uniform in quality, and for each commercial type and/or colour concerned, in origin. Uniformity in size is not required.

The visible part of the contents of the package must be representative of the entire contents.

B. Packaging U.K.

The sweet peppers must be packed in such a way as to protect the produce properly.

The materials used inside the package must be clean and of a quality such as to avoid causing any external or internal damage to the produce. The use of materials, particularly paper or stamps bearing trade specifications is allowed, provided the printing or labelling has been done with non-toxic ink or glue.

Stickers individually affixed on the produce shall be such that, when removed, they neither leave visible traces of glue, nor lead to skin defects. Information lasered on single fruit should not lead to flesh or skin defect.

Packages must be free of all foreign matter.

VI. PROVISIONS CONCERNING MARKING U.K.

Each package(32) must bear the following particulars, in letters grouped on the same side, legibly and indelibly marked, and visible from the outside:

A. Identification U.K.

Name and physical address of the packer and/or the dispatcher (for example street/city/region/postal code and, if different from the country of origin, the country).

This mention may be replaced:

  • 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). The code mark shall be preceded by the ISO 3166 (alpha) country/area code of the recognising country, if not the country of origin;

  • for pre-packages only, by the name and the address of a seller established within the [F6United Kingdom (or, until the end of the period [F14beginning with 30 September 2022 and ending with 31 December 2023], within the United Kingdom or the EU)] 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.

B. Nature of produce U.K.
  • ‘Sweet peppers’ if the contents are not visible from the outside.

  • ‘Mixture of sweet peppers’, or equivalent denomination, in the case of a mixture of distinctly different commercial types and/or colours of sweet peppers. If the produce is not visible from the outside, the commercial types and/or colours and the quantity of each in the package must be indicated.

C. Origin of produce U.K.

Country of origin(33) and, optionally, district where grown or national, regional or local place name.

In the case of a mixture of distinctly different commercial types and/or colours of sweet peppers of different origins, the indication of each country of origin shall appear next to the name of the commercial type and/or colour concerned.

D. Commercial specifications U.K.
  • Class.

  • Size (if sized) expressed as minimum and maximum diameters or minimum and maximum weights.

  • Number of units (optional).

  • ‘Hot’ or equivalent denomination, where appropriate.

E. Official control mark (optional) U.K.

Packages need not to bear the particulars mentioned in the first subparagraph, when they contain sales packages, clearly visible from the outside, and all bearing these particulars. These packages shall be free from any indications such as could mislead. When these packages are palletised, the particulars shall be given on a notice placed in an obvious position on at least two sides of the pallet.

PART 9:U.K. MARKETING STANDARD FOR TABLE GRAPES

I. DEFINITION OF PRODUCE U.K.

This standard applies to table grapes of varieties (cultivars) grown from Vitis vinifera  L. to be supplied fresh to the consumer, table grapes for industrial processing being excluded.

II. PROVISIONS CONCERNING QUALITY U.K.

The purpose of the standard is to define the quality requirements for table grapes, after preparation and packaging.

However, at stages following dispatch products may show in relation to the requirements of the standard:

  • a slight lack of freshness and turgidity,

  • for products graded in classes other than the ‘Extra’ Class, a slight deterioration due to their development and their tendency to perish.

A. Minimum requirements U.K.

In all classes, subject to the special provisions for each class and the tolerances allowed, bunches and berries must be:

  • 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.

In addition, berries must be:

  • intact,

  • well formed,

  • normally developed.

Pigmentation due to sun is not a defect.

The development and condition of the table grapes must be such as to enable them:

  • to withstand transportation and handling, and

  • to arrive in satisfactory condition at the place of destination.

B. Maturity requirements U.K.

The juice of the fruit shall have a refractometric index(34) of at least:

  • 12° Brix for the Alphonse Lavallée, Cardinal and Victoria varieties,

  • 13° Brix for all other seeded varieties,

  • 14° Brix for all seedless varieties.

In addition, all varieties must have satisfactory sugar/acidity ratio levels.

C. Classification U.K.

The table grapes are classified into three classes defined below:

(i) ‘ Extra ’ Class U.K.

Table grapes in this class must be of superior quality. They must be characteristic of the variety, allowing for the district in which they are grown.

Berries must be firm, firmly attached, evenly spaced along the stalk and have their bloom virtually intact.

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.

Table grapes in this class must be of good quality. They must be characteristic of the variety, allowing for the district in which they are grown.

Berries must be firm, firmly attached and, as far as possible, have their bloom intact. They may, however, be less evenly spaced along the stalk than in the ‘Extra’ Class.

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,

  • slight defects in colouring,

  • very slight sun scorch affecting the skin only.

(iii) Class II U.K.

This class includes table grapes that do not qualify for inclusion in the higher classes, but satisfy the minimum requirements specified above.

The bunches may show slight defects in shape, development and colouring, provided these do not impair the essential characteristics of the variety, allowing for the district in which they are grown.

The berries must be sufficiently firm and sufficiently firmly attached, and, where possible, still have their bloom. They may be less evenly spaced along the stalk than in Class I.

The following defects may be allowed provided the table grapes retain their essential characteristics as regards the quality, the keeping quality and presentation:

  • defects in shape,

  • defects in colouring,

  • slight sun scorch affecting the skin only,

  • slight bruising,

  • slight skin defects.

III. PROVISIONS CONCERNIG SIZING U.K.

Size is determined by the weight of the bunch.

The minimum bunch weight shall be 75 g. This provision does not apply to packages intended for single servings.

IV. PROVISIONS CONCERNING TOLERANCES U.K.

At all marketing stages, tolerances in respect of quality and size shall be allowed in each lot for produce not satisfying the requirements of the class indicated.

A. Quality tolerances U.K.
(i) ‘ Extra ’ Class U.K.

A total tolerance of 5 per cent, by weight, of bunches not satisfying the requirements of the class, but meeting those for Class I is allowed. Within this tolerance not more than 0,5 per cent in total may consist of produce satisfying the requirements of Class II quality.

(ii) Class I U.K.

A total tolerance of 10 per cent, by weight, of bunches not satisfying the requirements of the class, but meeting those of Class II is allowed. Within this tolerance not more than 1 per cent in total may consist of produce satisfying neither the requirements of Class II quality nor the minimum requirements, or of produce affected by decay.

In addition to those tolerances, a maximum of 10 per cent, by weight, of loose berries, i.e. berries detached from the bunch/cluster, are allowed provided that the berries are sound and intact.

(iii) Class II U.K.

A total tolerance of 10 per cent, by weight, of bunches satisfying neither the requirements of the class nor the minimum requirements is allowed. Within this tolerance not more than 2 per cent in total may consist of produce affected by decay.

In addition to those tolerances, a maximum of 10 per cent, by weight, of loose berries, i.e. berries detached from the bunch/cluster, are allowed provided that the berries are sound and intact.

B. Size tolerances U.K.

For all classes: a total tolerance of 10 per cent, by weight, of bunches not satisfying the requirements as regards sizing is allowed. In each sales package, one bunch weighing less than 75 g is allowed to adjust the weight, provided the bunch meets all other requirements of the specified class.

V. PROVISIONS CONCERNING PRESENTATION U.K.
A. Uniformity U.K.

The contents of each package must be uniform and contain only bunches of the same origin, variety, quality and degree of ripeness.

In the case of the ‘Extra’ Class, the bunches must be approximately uniform in size and colouring.

However, a mixture of table grapes of distinctly different varieties may be packed together in a package, provided they are uniform in quality and, for each variety concerned, in origin.

The visible part of the contents of the package must be representative of the entire contents.

B. Packaging U.K.

The table grapes must be packed in such a way as to protect the produce properly.

The materials used inside the package must be clean and of a quality such as to avoid causing any external or internal damage to the produce. The use of materials, particularly paper or stamps, bearing trade specifications is allowed provided the printing or labelling has been done with non-toxic ink or glue.

Stickers individually affixed on the produce shall be such that, when removed, they neither leave visible traces of glue, nor lead to skin defects.

Packages must be free of all foreign matter, although a fragment of vine shoot no more than 5 cm in length may be left on the stem of the bunch as a form of special presentation.

VI. PROVISIONS CONCERNING MARKING U.K.

Each package(35) must bear the following particulars in letters grouped on the same side, legibly and indelibly marked, and visible from the outside:

A. Identification U.K.

Name and physical address of the packer and/or the dispatcher (for example street/city/region/postal code and, if different from the country of origin, the country).

This mention may be replaced:

  • 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). The code mark shall be preceded by the ISO 3166 (alpha) country/area code of the recognising country, if not the country of origin;

  • for pre-packages only, by the name and the address of a seller established within the [F6United Kingdom (or, until the end of the period [F15beginning with 30 September 2022 and ending with 31 December 2023], within the United Kingdom or the EU)] 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.

B. Nature of produce U.K.
  • ‘Table Grapes’ if the contents are not visible from the outside.

  • Name of the variety. In the case of a mixture of table grapes of distinctly different varieties, names of the different varieties.

C. Origin of produce U.K.
  • Country of origin(36) and, optionally, district where grown, or national, regional or local place name.

  • In the case of a mixture of distinctly different varieties of table grapes of different origins, the indication of each country of origin shall appear next to the name of the variety concerned.

D. Commercial specifications U.K.
  • Class.

  • ‘Bunches below 75 g intended for single servings’, where appropriate.

E. Official control mark (optional) U.K.

Packages need not to bear the particulars mentioned in the first subparagraph, when they contain sales packages, clearly visible from the outside, and all bearing these particulars. These packages shall be free from any indications such as could mislead. When these packages are palletised, the particulars shall be given on a notice placed in an obvious position on at least two sides of the pallet.

PART 10:U.K. MARKETING STANDARD FOR TOMATOES

I. DEFINITION OF PRODUCE U.K.

This standard applies to tomatoes of varieties (cultivars) grown from Solanum lycopersicum L. to be supplied fresh to the consumer, tomatoes for industrial processing being excluded.

Tomatoes may be classified into four commercial types:

  • ‘round’,

  • ‘ribbed’,

  • ‘oblong’ or ‘elongated’,

  • ‘cherry/cocktail’ tomatoes (miniature varieties) of all shapes.

II. PROVISIONS CONCERNING QUALITY U.K.

The purpose of the standard is to define the quality requirements for tomatoes, after preparation and packaging.

However, at stages following dispatch products may show in relation to the requirements of the standard:

  • a slight lack of freshness and turgidity,

  • for products graded in classes other than the ‘Extra’ Class, a slight deterioration due to their development and their tendency to perish.

A. Minimum requirements U.K.

In all classes, subject to the special provisions for each class and the tolerances allowed, the tomatoes must be:

  • 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,

  • free from damage caused by pests affecting the flesh,

  • free of abnormal external moisture,

  • free of any foreign smell and/or taste.

In the case of trusses of tomatoes, the stalks must be fresh, healthy, clean and free from all leaves and any visible foreign matter.

The development and condition of the tomatoes must be such as to enable them:

  • to withstand transportation and handling, and

  • to arrive in satisfactory condition at the place of destination.

B. Maturity requirements U.K.

The development and state of maturity of the tomatoes must be such as to enable them to continue their ripening process and to reach a satisfactory degree of ripeness.

C. Classification U.K.

Tomatoes are classified in three classes, as defined below:

(i) ‘ Extra ’ Class U.K.

Tomatoes in this class must be of superior quality. They must be firm and characteristic of the variety.

They must be free from greenbacks and other 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.

Tomatoes in this class must be of good quality. They must be reasonably firm and characteristic of the variety.

They must be free of cracks and visible greenbacks.

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 and development,

  • slight defects in colouring,

  • slight skin defects,

  • very slight bruises.

Furthermore, ‘ribbed’ tomatoes may show:

  • healed cracks not more than 1 cm long,

  • no excessive protuberances,

  • small umbilicus, but no suberisation,

  • suberisation of the stigma up to 1 cm 2 ,

  • fine blossom scar in elongated form (like a seam), but not longer than two-thirds of the greatest diameter of the fruit.

(iii) Class II U.K.

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

They must be reasonably firm (but may be slightly less firm than in Class I) and must not show unhealed cracks.

The following defects may be allowed provided the tomatoes retain their essential characteristics as regards the quality, the keeping quality and presentation:

  • defects in shape and development,

  • defects in 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.

Furthermore, ‘ribbed’ tomatoes may show:

  • more pronounced protuberances than allowed under 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).

III. PROVISIONS CONCERNING SIZING U.K.

Size is determined by the maximum diameter of the equatorial section, by weight or by count.

The following provisions shall not apply to trusses of tomatoes and are optional for:

  • cherry and cocktail tomatoes below 40 mm in diameter;

  • ribbed tomatoes of irregular shape; and

  • Class II.

To ensure uniformity in size, the range in size between produce in the same package shall not exceed:

(a)

For tomatoes sized by diameter:

  • 10 mm, if the diameter of the smallest fruit (as indicated on the package) is under 50 mm,

  • 15 mm, if the diameter of the smallest fruit (as indicated on the package) is 50 mm and over but under 70 mm,

  • 20 mm, if the diameter of the smallest fruit (as indicated on the package) is 70 mm and over but under 100 mm,

  • there is no limitation of difference in diameter for fruit equal or over 100 mm.

In case size codes are applied, the codes and ranges in the following table have to be respected:

Size code Diameter (mm)
0 ≤ 20
1 > 20 ≤ 25
2 > 25 ≤ 30
3 > 30 ≤ 35
4 > 35 ≤ 40
5 > 40 ≤ 47
6 > 47 ≤ 57
7 > 57 ≤ 67
8 > 67 ≤ 82
9 > 82 ≤ 102
10 > 102
(b)

For tomatoes sized by weight or by count, the difference in size should be consistent with the difference indicated in point (a).

IV. PROVISIONS CONCERNING TOLERANCES U.K.

At all marketing stages, tolerances in respect of quality and size shall be allowed in each lot for produce not satisfying the requirements of the class indicated.

A. Quality tolerances U.K.
(i) ‘ Extra ’ Class U.K.

A total tolerance of 5 per cent, by number or weight, of tomatoes not satisfying the requirements of the class but meeting those of Class I is allowed. Within this tolerance not more than 0,5 per cent in total may consist of produce satisfying the requirements of Class II quality.

(ii) Class I U.K.

A total tolerance of 10 per cent, by number or weight, of tomatoes not satisfying the requirements of the class but meeting those of Class II is allowed. Within this tolerance not more than 1 per cent in total may consist of produce neither satisfying the requirements of Class II quality nor the minimum requirements, or of produce affected by decay.

In the case of trusses of tomatoes, 5 percent, by number or weight, of tomatoes detached from the stalk is allowed.

(iii) Class II U.K.

A total tolerance of 10 per cent, by number or weight, of tomatoes satisfying neither the requirements of the class nor the minimum requirements is allowed. Within this tolerance not more than 2 per cent in total may consist of produce affected by decay.

In the case of trusses of tomatoes, 10 percent, by number or weight, of tomatoes detached from the stalk is allowed.

B. Size tolerances U.K.

For all classes: a total tolerance of 10 per cent, by number or weight, of tomatoes not satisfying the requirements as regards sizing is allowed.

V. PROVISIONS CONCERNING PRESENTATION U.K.
A. Uniformity U.K.

The contents of each package must be uniform and contain only tomatoes of the same origin, variety or commercial type, quality and size (if sized).

The ripeness and colouring of tomatoes in ‘Extra’ Class and Class I must be practically uniform. In addition, the length of ‘oblong’ tomatoes must be sufficiently uniform.

However, a mixture of tomatoes of distinctly different colours, varieties and/or commercial types may be packed together in a package, provided they are uniform in quality and, for each colour, variety and/or commercial type concerned, in origin. Uniformity in size is not required.

The visible part of the contents of the package must be representative of the entire contents.

B. Packaging U.K.

Tomatoes must be packed in such a way as to protect the produce properly.

The materials used inside the package must be clean and of a quality such as to avoid causing any external or internal damage to the produce. The use of materials, particularly paper or stamps bearing trade specifications is allowed provided the printing or labelling has been done with non-toxic ink or glue.

Stickers individually affixed to the produce shall be such that, when removed, they neither leave visible traces of glue nor lead to skin defects. Information lasered on single fruitshould not lead to flesh or skin defects.

Packages must be free of all foreign matter.

VI. PROVISIONS CONCERNING MARKING U.K.

Each package(37) must bear the following particulars in letters grouped on the same side, legibly and indelibly marked and visible from the outside:

A. Identification U.K.

Name and physical address of the packer and/or the dispatcher (for example street/city/region/postal code and, if different from the country of origin, the country).

This mention may be replaced:

  • 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). The code mark shall be preceded by the ISO 3166 (alpha) country/area code of the recognising country, if not the country of origin;

  • for pre-packages only, by the name and the address of a seller established within the [F6United Kingdom (or, until the end of the period [F16beginning with 30 September 2022 and ending with 31 December 2023], within the United Kingdom or the EU)] 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.

B. Nature of produce U.K.
  • ‘Tomatoes’ or ‘trusses of tomatoes’ and the commercial type, or ‘cherry/cocktail tomatoes’ or ‘trusses of cherry/cocktail tomatoes’) or equivalent denomination for other miniature varieties if the contents are not visible from the outside.

  • ‘Mixture of tomatoes’, or equivalent denomination, in the case of a mixture of distinctly different varieties, commercial types and/or colours of tomatoes. If the produce is not visible from the outside, the colours, varieties or commercial types and the quantity of each in the package must be indicated.

  • Name of the variety (optional).

C. Origin of produce U.K.

Country of origin(38) and, optionally, district where grown, or national, regional or local place name.

In the case of a mixture of distinctly different colours, varieties and/or commercial types of tomatoes of different origins, the indication of each country of origin shall appear next to the name of the colour, variety and/or commercial type concerned.

D. Commercial specifications U.K.
  • Class.

  • Size (if sized) expressed as

    • minimum and maximum diameters; or

    • minimum and maximum weights; or

    • size code as specified in Section III; or

    • count followed by the minimum and maximum sizes.

E. Official control mark (optional) U.K.

Packages need not to bear the particulars mentioned in the first subparagraph, when they contain sales packages, clearly visible from the outside, and all bearing these particulars. These packages shall be free from any indications such as could mislead. When these packages are palletised, the particulars shall be given on a notice placed in an obvious position on at least two sides of the pallet.]

ANNEX IIU.K.F17F18F19SPECIMEN MENTIONED IN ARTICLE 12(1)

ANNEX IIIU.K.F20CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY WITH THE EUROPEAN UNION MARKETING STANDARDS FOR FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLES REFERRED TO IN ARTICLES 12, 13 AND 14

Textual Amendments

F20Annex 3: words “Great Britain” substituted for words “the European Union”, in each place it occurs (including the heading) (31.12.2020) by The Market Measures (Marketing Standards) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/822), regs. 1, 8(44) (as substituted by S.I. 2020/1453, regs. 1(2)(b), 10(16)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[F21ANNEX IVU.K.

THIRD COUNTRIES WHERE THE CONFORMITY CHECKS HAVE BEEN APPROVED UNDER ARTICLE 15 AND THE PRODUCTS CONCERNED

a

[F22Approval] under Article 15 is given to fruit and vegetables originating within the State of Israel, excluding the territories under Israeli administration since June 1967, namely the Golan Heights, the Gaza Strip, East Jerusalem and the rest of the West Bank.]

Country Products
Switzerland Fresh fruit and vegetables other than citrus fruit
Morocco Fresh fruit and vegetables
South Africa Fresh fruit and vegetables
Israel a Fresh fruit and vegetables
India Fresh fruit and vegetables
New Zealand Apples, pears and kiwi fruit
Senegal Fresh fruit and vegetables
Kenya Fresh fruit and vegetables
Turkey Fresh fruit and vegetables
[F23European Union Member States
AustriaFresh fruit and vegetables
BelgiumFresh fruit and vegetables
BulgariaFresh fruit and vegetables
CroatiaFresh fruit and vegetables
CyprusFresh fruit and vegetables
Czech RepublicFresh fruit and vegetables
DenmarkFresh fruit and vegetables
EstoniaFresh fruit and vegetables
FinlandFresh fruit and vegetables
FranceFresh fruit and vegetables
GermanyFresh fruit and vegetables
GreeceFresh fruit and vegetables
HungaryFresh fruit and vegetables
IrelandFresh fruit and vegetables
ItalyFresh fruit and vegetables
LatviaFresh fruit and vegetables
LuxembourgFresh fruit and vegetables
MaltaFresh fruit and vegetables
NetherlandsFresh fruit and vegetables
PolandFresh fruit and vegetables
PortugalFresh fruit and vegetables
RomaniaFresh fruit and vegetables
SlovakiaFresh fruit and vegetables
SloveniaFresh fruit and vegetables
SpainFresh fruit and vegetables
SwedenFresh fruit and vegetables]

ANNEX VU.K. METHODS OF INSPECTION REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 17(1)

The following methods of inspection are based on the provisions of the guide for the implementation of quality control of fresh fruit and vegetables adopted by the OECD Scheme for the Application of International Standards for Fruit and Vegetables.

1.DEFINITIONSU.K.

1.1. Package U.K.

Individually packaged part of a lot, including contents. The packaging is conceived so as to facilitate handling and transport of a number of sales packages or of products loose or arranged, in order to prevent damage by physical handling and transport. The package may constitute a sales package. Road, rail, ship and air containers are not considered as packages.

1.2. Sales package U.K.

Individually packaged part of a lot, including contents. The packaging of sales packages is conceived so as to constitute a sales unit to the final user or consumer at the point of purchase.

1.3. Pre-packages U.K.

Pre-packages are sales packages such as the packaging enclosing the foodstuff completely or only partially, but in such a way that the contents cannot be altered without opening or changing the packaging. Protective films covering single produce are not considered as a pre-package.

1.4. Consignment U.K.

Quantity of produce to be sold by a given trader found at the time of inspection and defined by a document. A consignment may consist of one or several types of produce; it may contain one or several lots of fresh, dry or dried fruit and vegetables.

1.5. Lot U.K.

Quantity of produce which, at the time of inspection at one place, has similar characteristics with regard to:

  • 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.

However, if during the conformity check of consignments as defined in point 1.4 it is difficult to distinguish between different lots and/or presentation of individual lots is not possible, all lots of a specific consignment may be treated as one lot if they are similar in regard to type of produce, dispatcher, country of origin, class and variety or commercial type, if this is provided for in the relevant marketing standard.

1.6. Sampling U.K.

Collective samples taken temporarily from a lot during conformity check.

1.7. Primary sample U.K.

Package taken at random from the lot, in case of packed produce or, in case of bulk produce (direct loading into a transport vehicle or compartment thereof), a quantity taken at random from a point in the lot.

1.8. Bulk sample U.K.

Several primary samples supposed to be representative for the lot so that the total quantity is sufficient to allow the assessment of the lot with regard to all criteria.

1.9. Secondary sample U.K.

An equal quantity of produce taken at random from the primary sample.

In the case of packed nuts, the secondary sample shall weigh between 300 g and 1 kg. If the primary sample is made up of packages containing sales packages, the secondary sample shall be one or more sales packages that in aggregate are at least 300 g.

In the case of other packed produce, the secondary sample shall comprise of 30 units, in case the net weight of the package is 25 kg or less and the package does not contain any sales packages. In certain cases this means that the whole content of the package has to be checked, if the primary sample contains not more than 30 units.

1.10. Composite sample (dry and dried produce only) U.K.

A composite sample is a mix, weighing at least 3 kg, of all the secondary samples taken from the bulk sample. Produce in the composite sample shall be evenly mixed.

1.11. Reduced sample U.K.

Quantity of produce taken at random from the bulk or composite sample having a size which is restricted to the minimum quantity necessary but sufficient to allow the assessment of certain individual criteria.

If the inspection method would destroy the produce, the size of the reduced sample shall not exceed 10 % of the bulk sample or, in the case of nuts in shell, 100 nuts taken from the composite sample. In the case of small dry or dried products (i.e. 100 g include more than 100 units) the reduced sample shall not exceed 300 g.

For the assessment of criteria on the degree of the development and/or ripeness, the constitution of the sampling shall be done according to the objective methods described in the Guidance on Objective Tests to Determine Quality of Fruit and Vegetables and Dry and Dried Produce.

Several reduced samples may be taken from a bulk or composite sample in order to check the conformity of the lot against different criteria.

2.IMPLEMENTATION OF CONFORMITY CHECKU.K.

2.1. General remark U.K.

A conformity check shall be made by assessing samples taken at random from different points in the lot to be controlled. It is based on the principle of presumption that the quality of the samples is representative of the quality of the lot.

2.2. Place of control U.K.

A conformity check may be carried out during packing operation, at the point of dispatch, during transport, at the point of reception, at whole sale and retail level.

In cases where the inspection body does not carry out the conformity check in their own premises, the holder shall provide facilities enabling the conduct of a conformity check.

2.3.Identification of lots and/or getting a general impression of the consignmentU.K.

The identification of lots shall be carried out on the basis of their marking or other criteria, such as the indications laid down under [F24Directive 2011/91/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council]. In the case of consignments which are made up of several lots it is necessary for the inspector to get a general impression of the consignment with the aid of accompanying documents or declarations concerning the consignments. The inspector shall then determine how far the lots presented comply with the information in these documents.

If the produce is to be or has been loaded onto a means of transport, the registration number of the latter shall be used for identification of the consignment.

2.4. Presentation of produce U.K.

The inspector shall decide which packages are to be checked. The presentation shall be made by the operator and shall include the presentation of the bulk sample as well as the supply of all information necessary for the identification of the consignment or lot.

If reduced or secondary samples are required, these shall be identified by the inspector from the bulk sample.

2.5.Physical checkU.K.

  • 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 [F25prepacked food] in the meaning of [F26Article 2(2)(e) of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011] 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 lotNumber of packages to be taken (primary samples)
    Up to 1005
    From 101 to 3007
    From 301 to 5009
    From 501 to 1 00010
    More than 1 00015 (minimum)
    Produce in bulk(direct loading into a transport vehicle or compartment thereof)
    Quantity of lot in kg or number of bundles in the lotQuantity of primary samples in kg or number of bundles
    Up to 20010
    From 201 to 50020
    From 501 to 1 00030
    From 1 001 to 5 00060
    More than 5 000100 (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.

2.6. Control of produce U.K.

In case of packed produce, the primary samples shall be used to check the general appearance of the produce, the presentation, the cleanliness of the packages and the labelling. In all other cases, these checks shall be done on basis of the lot or transport vehicle.

The produce shall be removed entirely from its packaging for the conformity check. The inspector may only dispense with this where the sampling is based on composite samples.

The inspection of uniformity, minimum requirements, quality classes and size shall be carried out on the basis of the bulk sample, or on the basis of the composite sample taking into account the explanatory brochures published by the OECD Scheme for the Application of International Standards for Fruit and Vegetables.

When defects are detected, the inspector shall ascertain the respective percentage of the produce not in conformity with the standard by number or weight.

External defects shall be checked on the basis of the bulk or composite sample. Certain criteria on the degree of development and/or ripeness or on the presence or absence of internal defects may be checked on the basis of reduced samples. The check based on the reduced sample applies in particular to checks which destroy the trade value of the produce.

The criteria on the degree of development and/or ripeness shall be checked using the instruments and methods laid down to this end in the relevant marketing standard or in accordance with the Guidance on Objective Tests to Determine Quality of Fruit and Vegetables and Dry and Dried Produce.

2.7. Report of control results U.K.

Documents mentioned in Article 14 shall be issued, where appropriate.

If defects are found leading to non-conformity, the trader or his representative shall be informed in writing about these defects and the percentage found as well as the reasons for non-conformity. If the compliance of produce with the standard is possible by a change in marking, the trader or his representative shall be informed.

If defects are found in a product, the percentage found not to be in conformity with the standard shall be indicated.

2.8. Decline in value by conformity check U.K.

After the conformity check, the bulk or composite sample is put at the disposal of the operator or his representative.

The inspection body shall not be bound to hand back the elements of the bulk or composite sample destroyed during the conformity check.

F27ANNEX VaU.K. INELIGIBLE INVESTMENTS REFERRED TO IN THE SECOND PARAGRAPH OF ARTICLE 37

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F28ANNEX VbU.K. Templates for notification per producer group as referred to in Article 38(4)

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F29ANNEX VIU.K.

[ F29

F29ANNEX VIIU.K. [F29STRUCTURE AND CONTENT OF A NATIONAL STRATEGY FOR SUSTAINABLE OPERATIONAL PROGRAMMES REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 55(1)

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F29ANNEX VIIIU.K. List of common performance indicators referred to in Articles 59(a), 96(3)(a) and 125(2)

F29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1.COMMON INDICATORS RELATING TO THE FINANCIAL EXECUTION (INPUT INDICATORS) (ANNUAL)U.K.

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2.COMMON OUTPUT INDICATORS (ANNUAL)U.K.

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3.COMMON RESULT INDICATORSU.K.

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4.COMMON IMPACT INDICATORSU.K.

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5.COMMON BASELINE INDICATORSU.K.

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F29ANNEX IXU.K. LIST OF ACTIONS AND EXPENDITURE NOT ELIGIBLE UNDER OPERATIONAL PROGRAMMES REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 60(1)

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F29ANNEX XU.K. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR WITHDRAWAL OF PRODUCTS REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 76(2)

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F29ANNEX XIU.K.

F29

F29ANNEX XIIU.K.

F29

F29ANNEX XIIIU.K.

F29PART AU.K. SORTING AND PACKING COSTS REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 82(1)

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F29PART BU.K. STATEMENT FOR PACKAGING OF PRODUCTS REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 82(2)

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F29ANNEX XIVU.K. Information to be included in the annual report of Member States as referred to in Article 97(b)

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PART A —U.K. INFORMATION FOR MARKET MANAGEMENT

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PART B —U.K. INFORMATION FOR THE CLEARANCE OF ACCOUNTS

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F29ANNEX XVU.K.

F29PART AU.K. Price notification referred to in Article 98(1)

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F29PART BU.K. List of fruit and vegetables and other products referred to in Article 98(3)

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F29ANNEX XVIU.K. ENTRY PRICE SYSTEM SET OUT IN TITLE IV, CHAPTER I, SECTION 1

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F29ANNEX XVIIU.K.

F29

F29ANNEX XVIIIU.K. [F30ADDITIONAL IMPORT DUTIES: TITLE IV, CHAPTER I, SECTION 2] ]

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ANNEX XIXU.K.

CORRELATION TABLE REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 149

Regulation (EC) No 1580/2007This Regulation
Article 1Article 1
Article 2Article 2
Article 2aArticle 3
Article 3Article 4
Article 4Article 5
Article 5Article 6
Article 6Article 7
Article 7Article 8
Article 8Article 9
Article 9Article 10
Article 10Article 11
Article 11Article 12
Article 12Article 13
Article 12aArticle 14
Article 13Article 15
Article 14
Article 15Article 16
Article 16
Article 17
Article 18
Article 19
Article 20Article 17
Article 20aArticle 18
Article 21Article 19
Article 22Article 20
Article 23Article 21
Article 24Article 22
Article 25Article 23
Article 26Article 24
Article 27Article 25
Article 28Article 26
Article 29Article 27
Article 30Article 28
Article 31Article 29
Article 32Article 30
Article 33Article 31
Article 34Article 33
Article 35
Article 36Article 34
Article 37Article 35
Article 38Article 36
Article 39Article 37
Article 40Article 38
Article 41Article 39
Article 42Article 40
Article 43Article 41
Article 44Article 42
Article 45Article 43
Article 46Article 44
Article 47Article 45
Article 48Article 46
Article 49Article 47
Article 50Article 48
Article 51Article 49
Article 52Article 50
Article 53Article 51
Article 54Article 52
Article 55Article 53
Article 56Article 54
Article 57Article 55
Article 58Article 56
Article 59Article 57
Article 60Article 58
Article 61Article 59-60
Article 62Article 61
Article 63Article 62
Article 64Article 63
Article 65Article 64
Article 66Article 65
Article 67Article 66
Article 68Article 67
Article 69Article 68
Article 70Article 69
Article 71Article 70
Article 72Article 71
Article 73Article 72
Article 74Article 73
Article 75Article 74
Article 76Article 75
Article 77Article 76
Article 78Article 77
Article 79Article 78
Article 80Article 79
Article 81Article 80
Article 82Article 81
Article 83Article 82
Article 84Article 83
Article 85Article 84
Article 86Article 85
Article 87Article 86
Article 88Article 87
Article 89Article 88
Article 90Article 89
Article 91Article 90
Article 92
Article 93Article 91
Article 94Article 92
Article 94aArticle 93
Article 95Article 94
Article 96Article 95(4)
Article 97Article 95
Article 98Article 96
Article 99Article 97
Article 100Article 99
Article 101Article 100
Article 102Article 101
Article 103Article 102
Article 104Article 103
Article 105Article 104
Article 106Article 105(1)
Article 107Article 105(2) and (3)
Article 108Article 106
Article 109Article 107
Article 110Article 108
Article 111Article 109
Article 112Article 110
Article 113Article 111
Article 114Article 112
Article 115Article 113
Article 116Article 114
Article 117Article 115
Article 118Article 116
Article 119Article 117
Article 120Article 118
Article 121Article 119
Article 122Article 120
Article 123Article 121
Article 124Article 122
Article 125Article 123
Article 126Article 125
Article 127Article 126
Article 128Article 127
Article 129Article 128
Article 130Article 129
Article 131Article 130
Article 132Article 131
Article 133Article 132
Article 134
Article 135Article 133
Article 136Article 134
Article 137Article 135
Article 138Article 136
Article 139Article 137
Article 140Article 138
Article 141Article 139
Article 142Article 140
Article 143Article 141
Article 144Article 142
Article 145Article 143
Article 146Article 144
Article 147Article 145
Article 148Article 146
Article 149Article 147
Article 150Article 148
Article 151Article 149
Article 152Article 150
Article 153Article 151
Annex IAnnex I
Annex IIAnnex II
Annex IIIAnnex III
Annex IVAnnex IV
Annex VIAnnex V
Annex VIIAnnex VII
Annex VIIIAnnex IX
Annex IXAnnex X
Annex XAnnex XI
Annex XIAnnex XII
Annex XIIAnnex XIII
Annex XIIIAnnex XIV
Annex XIVAnnex VIII
Annex XVAnnex XVI
Annex XVIAnnex XVII
Annex XVIIAnnex XVIII
Annex XVIIIAnnex XX

F31ANNEX XXU.K.REGULATIONS REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 150(2)

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(1)

[F1These marking provisions do not apply to sales packages presented in packages. However, they do apply to sales packages presented separately.]

(2)

[F1The full or commonly used name shall be indicated.]

(3)

[F1A non-exhaustive list of varieties providing a classification on colouring and russeting is set out in the appendix to this standard.]

(4)

[F1Varieties marked with R in the appendix to this standard are exempt from the provisions on russeting.]

(5)

[F1A non-exhaustive list of varieties providing a classification on colouring and russeting is set out in the appendix to this standard.]

(6)

[F1Varieties marked with R in the appendix to this standard are exempt from the provisions on russeting.]

(7)

[F1Varieties marked with R in the appendix to this standard are exempt from the provisions on russeting.]

(8)

[F1Calculated as described in the OECD guidance on objective tests, available at: http://www.oecd.org/agriculture/fruit-vegetables/publications.]

(9)

[F1Calculated as described in the OECD guidance on objective tests, available at: http://www.oecd.org/agriculture/fruit-vegetables/publications.]

(10)

[F1These marking provisions do not apply to sales packages presented in packages. However, they do apply to sales packages presented separately.]

(11)

[F1A trade name can be a trade mark for which protection has been sought or obtained or any other commercial denomination.]

(12)

[F1The full or commonly used name shall be indicated.]

(13)

[F1Calculated as described in the OECD guidance on objective tests, available at: http://www.oecd.org/agriculture/fruit-vegetables/publications.]

(14)

[F1These marking provisions do not apply to sales packages presented in packages. However, they do apply to sales packages presented separately.]

(15)

[F1The full or commonly used name shall be indicated.]

(16)

[F1Calculated as described in the OECD guidance on objective tests, available at: http://www.oecd.org/agriculture/fruit-vegetables/publications.]

(17)

[F1These marking provisions do not apply to sales packages presented in packages. However, they do apply to sales packages presented separately.]

(18)

[F1The full or the commonly used name shall be indicated.]

(19)

[F1These marking provisions do not apply to sales packages presented in packages. However, they do apply to sales packages presented separately.]

(20)

[F1The full or the commonly used name shall be indicated.]

(21)

[F1Calculated as described in the OECD guidance on objective tests, available at: http://www.oecd.org/agriculture/fruit-vegetables/publications.]

(22)

[F1These marking provisions do not apply to sales packages presented in packages. However, they do apply to sales packages presented separately.]

(23)

[F1The full or the commonly used name shall be indicated.]

(24)

[F1A non-exhaustive list of large fruited and summer pear varieties is included in the appendix to this standard.]

(25)

[F1A non-exhaustive list of large fruited and summer pear varieties is included in the appendix to this standard.]

(26)

[F1These marking provisions do not apply to sales packages presented in packages. However, they do apply to sales packages presented separately.]

(27)

[F1A trade name can be a trade mark for which protection has been sought or obtained or any other commercial denomination.]

(28)

[F1The full or the commonly used name shall be indicated.]

(29)

[F1These marking provisions do not apply to sales packages presented in packages. However, they do apply to sales packages presented separately.]

(30)

[F1The full or the commonly used name shall be indicated.]

(31)

[F1Some sweet pepper varieties may have hot taste.]

(32)

[F1These marking provisions do not apply to sales packages presented in packages. However, they do apply to sales packages presented separately.]

(33)

[F1The full or the commonly used name shall be indicated.]

(34)

[F1Calculated as described in the OECD guidance on objective tests, available at: http://www.oecd.org/agriculture/fruit-vegetables/publications.]

(35)

[F1These marking provisions do not apply to sales packages presented in packages. However, they do apply to sales packages presented separately.]

(36)

[F1The full or the commonly used name shall be indicated.]

(37)

[F1These marking provisions do not apply to sales packages presented in packages. However, they do apply to sales packages presented separately.]

(38)

[F1The full or the commonly used name shall be indicated.]

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