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 Virginia Administrative Code (Last Updated: January 10, 2017)
 Title 2. Agriculture
 Agency 5. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
 Chapter 310. Rules and Regulations-Official Standards for Enforcement of the Virginiaapples: Grading, Packing, and Marking Law

  Section 40. Inspector's guide for apple bruises  

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  • Inspector's Guide for Apple Bruises at Shipping Point And Market
    (Areas based on apples 3 inches in diameter, 88-125 size)

    When exceeding the following allowances, report as injury, damage or serious damage, respectively.

    Allow in VA Extra Fancy

    Allow in VA Fancy

    Allow in Domestic

    Tray or Cell

    Other Packs 1/

    Tray or Cell

    Other Packs 1/

    Tray or Cell

    Other Packs 1/

    DEPTH

    1/8'

    Same

    3/16'

    Same

    3/8'

    Same

    AREA ONE BRUISE

    5/8'

    Same

    7/8'

    1'

    1-1/8'

    1-1/4'

    AGGREGATE AREA

    Any combination of lesser bruises which do not detract from the appearance or edible quality to an extent greater than above allowances; Provided, that superficial bruises that are not noticeable without holding the apple at an angle to the light shall be ignored.

    As a guide, depending on their location on the apple and the intensity of the discoloration of the bruises, the following aggregate areas are allowed for noticeable bruising:

    1/2'

    Same

    3/4'

    7/8'

    1/8'

    1-1/4'

    NOTE: Bruised areas may be cut to check depth, but in no case shall apples be peeled to search for bruised or discolored areas.
    1/ Includes apples in bulk, loose in cartons and in consumer size packages such as film bags and trays overwrapped in film.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR115-05-09, eff. December 7, 1988.

Statutory Authority

§ 3.2-4501 of the Code of Virginia.