EN   EN 
 
 
 EUROPEAN  
COMMISSION   
Brussels, XXX   
[…](2023) XXX  draft  
ANNEXES 1 to 2  
 
ANNEXES  
to the  
COMMISSION DELEGATED REGULATION (EU) …/...  
 
supplementing Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the 
Council as regards marketing standards for the fruit and vegetables sector, certain 
processed fruit and vegetable products and the bananas sector, and repealing 
Commission Reg ulation (EC) No 1666/1999 and Commission Implementing Regulations 
(EU) No 543/2011 and (EU) No 1333/2011     
    
  EN 1  EN ANNEX  I 
MARKETING  STANDARDS  REFERRED  TO IN ARTICLE S 2, 4 AND 6 
Part A – General marketing standard  
This general marketing standard define s 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 d ue to their development and their tendency to perish.  
 
1. Minimum requirements  
 Subject to the tolerances allowed, the products must  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  
 The products must be sufficiently developed, but not over -developed, and fruit must 
display sat isfactory 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  
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 % in total may consist of produce affected by decay.  EN 2  EN 4. Marking  
Each package1 must bear the following particulars, in letters grouped on the same 
side, legibly and indelibly marked, and visible from the outside.  
 
A. Identification  
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 c lose 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 n ame and the address of a seller established 
within the Union 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 sel ler 
shall give all information deemed necessary by the inspection body as to 
the meaning of this code.  
B. Origin  
Full name of the country of origin2. For products originating in a Member State 
this shall be in the language of the country of origin or any o ther 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 s ubparagraph, 
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  the consumer . When these packages are palletised, the 
particulars sh all be given on a notice placed in an obvious position on at least 
two sides of the pallet.  
 
  
                                                 
1 These marking provisions do not apply to sales packages presented in packages. However, they do 
apply to sales packages presented separately.  
2 The full or commonly used name shall be indicated.  EN 3  EN  
Part B – Specific marketing standards  
PART 1: MARKETING STANDARD FOR APPLES  
I. DEFINITION  OF PRODUCE  
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  
The purpose of the standard is to define th e 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  
 In all classes, subject to the special provisions for each class and the tolerances 
allowed, apples must be:  
– intact,  
– sound; produce a ffected 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 transportat ion and handling, and  
– to arrive in satisfactory condition at the place of destination.  
B. Maturity requirements  
 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.  EN 4  EN  In order to verify the minimum maturity requirements, several parameters may 
be considered (for example morphol ogical aspect, taste, firmness and 
refractometric index).  
C. Classification  
 Apples are classified in three classes defined as follows : 
(i) ‘Extra’ Class  
 Apples in this class must be of superior quality. They must be 
characteristic of the variety3 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 russeting4 such as:  
– brown patches that may not go outside the stem c avity and 
may not be rough and/or  
– slight isolated traces of russeting.  
(ii) Class I  
 Apples in this class must be of good quality. They must be characteristic 
of the variety5. 
 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 requiremen t in case of colour group D.  
                                                 
3 A non -exhaustive list of varieties providing a classification on colouring and russeting is set out in the  
appendix to this standard.  
4 Varieties marked with “R” in the appendix to this standard are exempt from the provisions on russe ting. 
5 A non -exhaustive list of varieties providing a classification on colouring and russeting is set out in the  
appendix to this standard.  EN 5  EN  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 cm2 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 cm2 of total surface area for other defects, with the 
exception of scab ( Venturia inaequalis ), which must not 
extend over more than 0,25 cm2 , cumulative, in area,  
– slight russeting6 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 surfa ce, 
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  
 This class i ncludes apples which do not qualify for inclusion in the 
higher classes but satisfy the minimum requirements specified  in point A .  
 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 cm2 in area which may be slightly 
discoloured,  
                                                 
6 Varieties marked with “R” in the appendix  to this standard are exempt from the provisions on russeting.  EN 6  EN – skin defects which must not exte nd over more than:  
– 4 cm in length for defects of elongated shape,  
– 2,5 cm2 of total surface area for other defects, with the 
exception of scab ( Venturia inaequalis ), which must not 
extend over more than 1 cm2, cumulative, in area;  
– slight russeting7 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  
Size is determined either by the maximum dia meter 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 level8 of the produce is 
equal to or greater than to 10,5° Brix and t he 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 app les 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:  
  
                                                 
7 Varieties marked with “R” in the appendix to this standard are  exempt from the provisions on russeting.  
8 Calculated as described in t he OECD guidance on objective tests , available at: 
http://www.oecd.org/agriculture/fruit -vegetables/publications . EN 7  EN –  
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 level9 of 12°. 
IV. PROVISIONS  CONCERNING  TOLERANCES  
 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  
(i) ‘Extra’ Class  
 A total tolerance of 5 %, 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 % in total may consist of produce 
satisfying the requirements of Class I I quality.  
(ii) Class I  
 A total tolerance of 10 %, by number or weight, of apples not satisfying 
the requirements of the class, but meeting those of Class II is allowed. 
                                                 
9 Calculated as described in t he OECD guidance on objective tests , available at: 
http://www.oecd.org/agriculture/fruit -vegetables/publications . EN 8  EN Within this tolerance not more than 1 % in total may consist of produce 
satisfying ne ither the requirements of Class II quality nor the minimum 
requirements, or of produce affected by decay.  
(iii) Class II  
 A total tolerance of 10 %, by number or weight, of apples satisfying 
neither the requirements of the class nor the minimum requirement s is 
allowed. Within this tolerance not more than 2 % in total may consist of 
produce affected by decay.  
B. Size tolerances  
 For all classes: a total tolerance of 10 %, by number or weight, of apples not 
satisfying the requirements as regards sizing is all owed. 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  
A. Uniformity  
 The contents of each package must be uniform and c ontain 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. Informat ion lasered on single fruit should not lead to flesh or 
skin defects.  
B. Packaging  
 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 spec ifications 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.  
 Package s must be free of all foreign matter.  EN 9  EN VI. PROVISIONS  CONCERNING  MARKING  
Each package10 must bear the following particulars, in letters grouped on the same 
side, legibly and indelibly marked, and visible from the outside.  
A. Identification  
 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 
issue d 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 t he recognising 
country, if not the country of origin;  
– for pre -packages only, by the name and the address of a seller established 
within the Union indicated in close connection with the mention ‘Packed 
for:’ or an equivalent mention. In this case, the label ling 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  
– “Apples ” if the contents are not visible from t he 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 name11 
may only be given in addition to the variety or th e 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 vari ety”, where appropriate.  
C. Origin of produce  
 Country of origin12 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.  
  
                                                 
10 These marking provisions do not apply to sales packages presented in packages. However, they do 
apply to sales packages presented separately.  
11 A trade name can be a trade mark for which protection has been sought or obtained or any other 
commercial denomination.  
12 The full or commonly used name shall be indicated.   EN 10  EN D. Commercial specifications  
– 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 produ ce 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)  
Packages need not to bear the particulars mentioned in the first subparagraph  of point 
VI, when th ey 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 i n an obvious position on at least two sides of the pallet.  EN 11  EN Appendix  
Non-exhaustive list of apple varieties  
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 inten d 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  EN 12  EN Varieties  Mutant  Synonyms  Trademarks  Colour 
group  Additional 
specifications  
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  
Bonita     A  
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  EN 13  EN Varieties  Mutant  Synonyms  Trademarks  Colour 
group  Additional 
specifications  
      
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 
Dalitron    Altess ®  D  
Delblush    Tentation ®  D  
Delcorf  
   Delbarestivale ®  C  EN 14  EN Varieties  Mutant  Synonyms  Trademarks  Colour 
group  Additional 
specifications  
      
 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  EN 15  EN Varieties  Mutant  Synonyms  Trademarks  Colour 
group  Additional 
specifications  
 Goedhof   Elnica ®  C  
 Red Elstar    C  
 RNA9842   Red Flame ®  C  
 Valstar    C  
 Vermuel   Elrosa ®  C  
Empire     A  
Fengapi    Tessa ®  B  
Fiesta   Red Pippin   C  
      
Fresco    Wellant ®  B R 
Fuji     B V 
      
 Aztec   Fuji Zhen ®  A V 
 Brak   Fuji Kiku ® 8  B V 
 FUCIV51   SAN -CIV ®  A V 
 Fuji Fubrax   Fuji Kiku ® Fubrax  B V 
 Fuji Supreme    A V 
 Fuji VW   King Fuji ®  A V 
 Heisei Fuji   Beni Shogun ®  A V 
 Raku -Raku    B V 
Gala     C  
 Alvina    A  
 ANABP 01   Bravo ™  A  
 Baigent   Brookfield ®  A  
 Bigigalaprim   Early Red Gala ®  B  
 Devil Gala    A  
 Fengal   Gala Venus  A  EN 16  EN Varieties  Mutant  Synonyms  Trademarks  Colour 
group  Additional 
specifications  
 Gala Schnico   Schniga ®  A  
 Gala Schnico 
Red  Schniga ®  A  
 Galafresh   Breeze ®  A  
 Galaval    A  
 Galaxy   Selekta ®  B  
 Gilmac   Neon ®  A  
 Imperial Gala    B  
 Jugala    B  
 Mitchgla   Mondial Gala ®  B  
 Natali Gala    B  
      
 Regal Prince   Gala Must ®  B  
 Royal Beaut    A  
 Simmons   Buckeye ® Gala  A  
 Tenroy   Royal Gala ®  B  
 ZoukG1   Gala One®  A  
Galmac    Camelot ®  B  
Gloster     B  
      
Golden 972     D  
Golden Delicious   Golden   D  
      
 CG10 Yellow 
Delicious   Smothee ®  D  
 Golden 
Delicious 
Reinders   Reinders ®  D  
 Golden Parsi   Da Rosa ®  D  EN 17  EN Varieties  Mutant  Synonyms  Trademarks  Colour 
group  Additional 
specifications  
 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  
GS 66    Fräulein ®  B  
HC2 -1    Easy pep’s! Zingy 
® A  
Hokuto     C  
Holsteiner Cox   Holstein   C R 
      
Honeycrisp    Honeycrunch ®  C  
      
Horneburger     D  
      
Idared     B  
 Idaredest    B  
 Najdared    B  
      
Ingrid Marie     B R 
Inored    Story ®, LoliPop ®  A  
James Grieve     D  EN 18  EN Varieties  Mutant  Synonyms  Trademarks  Colour 
group  Additional 
specifications  
      
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 
Kizuri    Morgana ®                    B  
Ladina     A  EN 19  EN Varieties  Mutant  Synonyms  Trademarks  Colour 
group  Additional 
specifications  
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  
MC38    Crimson Snow ®  A  
McIntosh     B  
      
Melrose     C  
      
Milwa    Diwa ®, Junami ®  B  
Minneiska    SweeTango ®  B  
Moonglo     C  
Morgenduft   Imperatore   B  
Mountain Cove    Ginger Gold ™  D  
Mored    Joly Red ®  A  
Mutsu   Crispin   D  
Newton     C  
Nicogreen    Greenstar ®  D  
Nicoter    Kanzi ®  B  EN 20  EN Varieties  Mutant  Synonyms  Trademarks  Colour 
group  Additional 
specifications  
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 
R201    Kissabel ® Rouge  A  
Rafzubin    Rubinette ®  C  
 Frubaur                                               Rubinette ®                                                                                  
Rossina  A  
 Rafzubex   Rubinette ® Rosso  A  
Rajka    Rezista Romelike ®  B  
Regalyou    Candine ®  A  
Red Delicious   Rouge américaine   A  
      
 Campsur   Red Chief ®  A  
 Erovan   Early Red One ®  A  
 Evasni   Scarlet Spur ®  A  
      EN 21  EN Varieties  Mutant  Synonyms  Trademarks  Colour 
group  Additional 
specifications  
 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 
RM1    Red Moon ®  A  
Rome Beauty   Belle de Rome, 
Rome, Rome Sport   B  
RS1    Red Moon ®  A  
Rubelit     A  
Rubin     C  
      
Rubinola     B  
      
Šampion   Shampion, 
Champion, Szampion   B  
 Reno 2    A  
 Šampion 
Arno  Szampion Arno   A  
Santana     B  
Sciearly    Pacific Beauty ™,  
NZ Beauty  A  EN 22  EN Varieties  Mutant  Synonyms  Trademarks  Colour 
group  Additional 
specifications  
Scifresh    Jazz ™  B  
Sciglo    Southern Snap ™  A  
Scilate    Envy ®  B  
Sciray   GS48   A  
Scired    NZ Queen  A R 
Sciros    Pacific Rose ™,  
NZ Rose  A  
Senshu     C  
Shinano Gold    Yello ®  D  
Spartan     A  
SQ 159    Natyra ®,  
Magic Star ®  A  
Stayman     B  
      
Summerred     B  
      
Sunrise     A  
Sunset     D R 
Suntan     D R 
Sweet Caroline     C  
TCL3    Posy ®  A  
Topaz     B  
Tydeman's Early 
Worcester   Tydeman's Early   B  
Tsugaru     C  
UEB32642    Opal ®  D  
WA 2    Sunrise Magic ™  A  
WA 38    Cosmic Crisp ™  A  EN 23  EN Varieties  Mutant  Synonyms  Trademarks  Colour 
group  Additional 
specifications  
Worcester 
Pearmain     B  
Xeleven    Swing ® natural 
more  A  
York     B  
Zari    B  
Zouk 16    Flanders Pink ®,  
Mariposa ®  B  
Zouk 31    Rubisgold ®  D  
Zouk 32    Coryphée ®  A  EN 24  EN PART 2: MARKETING STANDARD FOR CITRUS FRUIT  
I. DEFINITION  OF PRODUCE  
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,  
– Persian limes grown  from the species Citrus latifolia (Yu. Tanaka) Tanaka, a 
large fruited acid lime known also as Bearss or Tahiti and hybrids thereof,  
– Mexican limes grown from the species Citrus aurantiifolia (Christm.) Swingle, 
also known as sour limes and key limes and h ybrids thereof,  
– Indian sweet limes, Palestine sweet limes grown from the species Citrus 
limettioides Tanaka and hybrids thereof,  
– mandarins grown from the species Citrus reticulata  Blanco, including satsumas 
(Citrus unshiu  Marcow), clementines ( Citrus cleme ntina  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 , 
– grapefruit grown from the species Citrus paradisi Macfad. and hybrids thereof,  
– pummelos or Shaddock grown from the species Citrus maxima (Burm.) Merr. 
And hybrids thereof . 
II. PROVISIONS  CONCERNING  QUALITY  
The purpose of the standard is to define the quality requirements for ci trus 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 sl ight 
deterioration due to theirdevelopment and their tendency to perish.  
A. Minimum requirements  
 In all classes, subject to the special provisions for each class and the tolerances 
allowed, the citrus fruit must be:  EN 25  EN – 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 affect ing 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  
 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 as follows : 
– minimum juice content,  
– minimum total soluble solids content, i.e. minimum sugar content,  
– minimum sugar/acid ratio13, 
– 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.  
                                                 
13 Calculated as described in t he OECD guidance on objective tests , available at: 
http://www.oecd.org/agriculture/fruit -vegeta bles/publications /guidelines -on-objective -tests.pdf . EN 26  EN  Minimum 
juice 
content 
(%) Minimum 
sugar 
content  
(°Brix)  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  
 Limes  
Persian lime  42   The fruit should be green but may show 
yellow patches up to 30% of its surface for 
Persian limes and up to 20% for Mexican 
and Indian limes  Mexican and  
Indian sweet  
limes  40   
 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  7,5:114 
 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   
                                                 
14 For the varieties Mandora and Minneola the minimum sugar/acid ratio is 6 ,0:1 until the end of the 
marketing year starting 1 January 2023.  EN 27  EN  Minimum 
juice 
content 
(%) Minimum 
sugar 
content  
(°Brix)  Minimum 
sugar/acid 
ratio Colouring  
 Grapefruit and hybrids  
All varieties 
and hybrids  35   Must be typical of the variety.  
Fruit with a greenish colour (green in 
Oroblanco) is allowed, provided it satisfies 
the minimum requirements as to juice 
content  Oroblanco  35 9  
Pummelos 
(Shaddock) 
and hybrids   8 
  Must be typical of the variety on at least 
two thirds of the surface of the fruit  
 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  
 Citrus fruit is classified in three classes, defined as follows : 
(i) “Extra ” Class  
 Citrus fruit in thi s 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  
 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,  EN 28  EN – slight and partial detachment of the peel (or rind) for all fruit of the 
mandarin group.  
(iii) Class II  
 This class includes citrus fruit which does not qualify for inclusion in the 
higher classes but satisfies the minimum requirements specified in point 
A. 
 The foll owing 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 d o 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 alterati ons, 
– 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  
Size is determined by the maximum diameter of the equat orial section of the fruit or 
by count.  
A. Minimum size  
The following minimum sizes apply:  EN 29  EN Fruit  Diameter (mm)  
Lemons  45 
Persian limes  42 
Mexican and Indian sweet limes  25 
Satsumas, other mandarin varieties and hybrids  45 
Clementines  35 
Oranges  53 
Grapefruit and hybrids  70 
Pummelos and hybrids  100 
B. Uniformity  
 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:  EN 30  EN  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 
Limes    
Persian limes  1 58 – 67 
 2 53 – 62 
 3 48 – 57 
 4 45 – 52 
 5 42 – 49 
Mexican and Indian 
sweet limes  1 > 45 
 2 40,1 - 45 
 3 35,1 - 40 
 4 30,1 - 35 
 5 25 - 30 
Satsumas, clementines, and other mandarin varieties and hybrids  
 1 - XXX  78 and above  
 1 - XX 67 - 78 
 1 or 1 - X 63 - 74 EN 31  EN  2 58 - 69 
 3 54 - 64 
 4 50 - 60 
 5 46 - 56 
 615 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 
                                                 
15 Sizes below 45 mm refer to clementines only.  EN 32  EN  13 53 – 60 
Grapefruit and hybrids  
 0 >139  
 1 109 – 139 
 2 100 – 119 
 3 93 – 110 
 4 88 – 102 
 5 84 – 97 
 6 81 – 93 
 7 77 – 89 
 8 73 – 85 
 9 70 - 80 
Pummelos and hybrids  
 0 >170  
 1 156 – 170 
 2 148 – 162 
 3 140 – 154 
 4 132 – 146 
 5 123 – 138 
 6 116 – 129 
 7 100 – 118 
 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.  EN 33  EN (c) For fruit sized by count, the difference in size should  be consistent 
with point (a). 
IV. PROVISIONS  CONCERNING  TOLERANCES  
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  
(i) “Extra ” Class  
 A total tolerance of 5  %, 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 % in total may consist 
of produce satisfying the  requirements of Class II quality.  
(ii) Class I  
 A total tolerance of 10  %, 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 % 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  
 A total tolerance of 10  %, by number or weight, of citrus fruit satisfying 
neither the r equirements of the class nor the minimum requirements is 
allowed. Within this tolerance, not more than 2 % in total may consist of 
produce affected by decay.  
B. Size tolerances  
 For all classes: a total tolerance of 10  %, 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 min ima: EN 34  EN Fruit  Diameter (mm)  
Lemons  43 
Persian limes  40 
Mexican and Indian sweet limes  Not applicable  
Satsumas, other mandarin varieties 
and hybrids  43 
Clementines  34 
Oranges  50 
Grapefruit and hybrids  67 
Pummelos and hybrids  98 
V. PROVISIONS  CONCERNING  PRESENTATION  
A. Uniformity  
 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  
 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 print ing 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.  EN 35  EN  If the fruit is wrapped, thin, dry, new and odourless16 paper must be used.  
 The use of any substance tending to modify the natural characteristics of the 
citrus fruit, especially its taste or smell17, is prohibited.  
 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  
Each package18 must bear the following particulars, in letters grouped on the same 
side, legibly and indelibly marked, and visible from the outside.  
A. Identification  
 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 
countr y). 
 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 Union  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 inspe ction body as to 
the meaning of this code.  
B. Nature of produce  
“Lemons”, “Limes”, “Persian limes”, “Mexican limes”, “Indian sweet 
limes”/“Palestine sweet limes”, “Mandarins”, “Oranges, “Grapefruit”, 
“Pummelos”/ Shaddock”  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.  
                                                 
16 The use of pre serving 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 Union provisions . 
17 The 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 Union provisions . 
18 These marking provisions do not apply to sales packages presen ted in packages. However, they do 
apply to sales packages presented separately.  EN 36  EN 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 i s required.  
For all other species : the name of the variety is optional.  
The name of a variety may be replaced by a synonym. A trade name19 may 
only be given in addition to the variety or the synonym.  
flesh colour “white”, “pink” or “red” for grapefruit and pummelos where 
appropriate.  
“Seeded” in case of clementines with more than 10 seeds.  
“Seedless” (optional, seedless citrus fruit may occasionally contain seeds)  
C. Origin of produce  
– Country of origin20 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  
– 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)  
Packages need not to bear the particulars mentioned in the first subparagraph  of 
point VI , when they contain sales packages, clearly visible from the outside, 
and all bearing these particulars. These packages shall be free from any 
indications s uch as could mislead. When these packages are palletised, the 
                                                 
19 A trade name can be a trademark for which protection has been sought or obtained or any other 
commercial denomination.  
20 The f ull or commonly used name shall be indicated.  EN 37  EN particulars shall be given on a notice placed in an obvious position on at least 
two sides of the pallet.  
 
PART 3: MARKETING STANDARD FOR KIWIFRUIT  
I. DEFINITION  OF PRODUCE  
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 indust rial processing being excluded.  
II. PROVISIONS  CONCERNING  QUALITY  
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  
 In all classes, subje ct 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.  EN 38  EN B. Minimum maturity require ments  
 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° Brix21 or an average dry matter content of 15  
%, which should lead to 9 ,5° Brix18 when entering the distribution chain.  
C. Classification  
 Kiwifruit is classified in three classes , defined as follows:  
(i) “Extra” Class  
 Kiwifruit in this class must be of superior quality. It must be 
characteristics of th e 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 qual ity 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  
 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 cm2, 
– small “Hayward mark ” like longitudinal lines and without 
protuberance.  
 The ratio of t he minimum/maximum diameter of the fruit measured at the 
equatorial section must be 0,7 or greater.  
(iii) Class II  
                                                 
21 Calculated as described in t he OECD guidance on objective tests , available at: 
http://www.oecd.org/agriculture/fruit -vegetables/publications . EN 39  EN  This class includes kiwifruit that does not qualify for inclusion in the 
higher classes, but satisfies the minimum requirements specified  in point 
A. 
 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  cm2, 
– several more pronounced ‘Hayward marks’ with a slight 
protuberance,  
– slight bruising.  
III. PROVISIONS  CONCERNING  SIZING  
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  
 At all marketing stages, to lerances 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  
(i) “Extra” Class  
 A total tolerance of 5  %, 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 % in total may consist of produce 
satisfying the requirements of Class II quality.  
(ii) Class I  EN 40  EN  A total tolerance of 10  %, 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 % in total may consist of 
produce satisfying neither the requirements of Class II quality nor the 
minimum requirements, o r of produce affected by decay.  
(iii) Class II  
 A total tolerance of 10 %, 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 % in total may consist of 
produce affected by decay.  
B. Size tolerances  
 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  
A. Uniformity  
 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 conten ts of the package must be representative of the 
entire contents.  
B. Packaging  
 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.  EN 41  EN VI. PROVISIONS  CONCER NING  MARKING  
Each package22 must bear the following particulars, in letters grouped on the same 
side, legibly and indelibly marked, and visible from the outside:  
A. Identification  
 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 Union 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  
– ‘Kiwifruit’ and/or ‘Actinidia’, if the contents are not visible from the 
outside.  
– Name of the variety (op tional).  
– Flesh colour or equivalent indication, if not green.  
C. Origin of produce  
 Country of origin23 and, optionally, district where grown, or national, regional 
or local place name.  
D. Commercial specifications  
– Class.  
– Size expressed by the minimum and maximum weight of the fruit.  
– Number of fruits (optional).  
E. Official control mark (optional)  
                                                 
22 These marking provisions do not apply to sales packages presented in packages. However, they do 
apply to sales p ackages presented separately.  
23 The full or the commonly used name shall be indicated.  EN 42  EN  Packages need not bear the particulars mentioned in the first subparagraph  of 
point VI , when they contain sales packages, clearly visible from the outside, 
and a ll 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 : MARKETING STANDARD FOR LETTUCES, CURLED -LEAVED 
ENDIVES AND BROAD -LEAVED (BATAVIAN) ENDIVES  
I. DEFINITION  OF PRODUCE  
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 pres ented 
as individual leaves, lettuces with root ball or lettuces in pots.  
II. PROVISIONS  CONCERNING  QUALITY  
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  
 In all classes, subject to the special provisions for each class and the tolerances 
allowed, the produce must be:  
– intact,  EN 43  EN – 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 gr owing 
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 b e 
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. Classificatio n 
 The produce is classified in two classes, defined as follows : 
(i) Class I  
 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.  EN 44  EN  The centre of curled -leaved endives and broad -leaved (Batavian) endives 
must be yellow in colour.  
(ii) Class II  
 This class includes produce which do not qualify for inclusion in Class I, 
but satisfy the minimum requirements specified in point A . 
 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  
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 u nit. 
(b) Curled -leaved and broad -leaved (Batavian) endives  
– 300 g. 
IV. PROVISIONS  CONCERNING  TOLERANCES  
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  
(i) Class I  EN 45  EN  A total tolerance of 10 %, 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 % 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  
 A total tolerance of 10 %, by number, of produce satisfying neither the 
requirements of the class nor the minimum requirements is allowed. 
Within this tolerance not more than 2 % in total may consist of produce 
affected by decay.  
B. Size tolerances  
 For all classes: a total tolera nce of 10 %, by number, of produce not satisfying 
the requirements as regards sizing is allowed.  
V. PROVISIONS  CONCERNING  PRESENTATION  
A. Uniformity  
 The contents of each package must be uniform and contain only produce of the 
same origin, variety or comme rcial 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 typ e 
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  
 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 
mate rials, 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.  EN 46  EN VI. PROVISIONS  CONCERNING  MARKING  
Each package24 must bear the following particulars in letters grouped on the same 
side, legibly and indelibly marked, and visible from the outside:  
A. Identification  
 Name and physical address of the packer and/or the dispatcher (for example 
street/city/region/postal co de 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 cl ose 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 na me and the address of a seller established 
within the Union 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 sell er 
shall give all information deemed necessary by the inspection body as to 
the meaning of this code.  
B. Nature of produce  
– “Lettuces ”, “butterhead lettuces ”, “batavia ”, “crisphead lettuces 
(Iceberg) ”, “cos lettuces ”, “leaf lettuce ” (or, for example and whe re 
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 fro m the 
outside, the varieties, commercial types  and/or colours, and the quantity 
of each in the package must be indicated . 
C. Origin of produce  
– Country of origin25 and, optionally, district where grown, or national, 
regional or local place name.  
                                                 
24 These marking provisions do not apply to sales packages presented in packages. However, they do 
apply to sales packages presented separately.  EN 47  EN – 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  
– Class  
– Size, expressed by the minimum weight per unit, or number of units  
E. Official control mark (optional)  
Packages need not to bear the particulars mentioned in the first subparagraph  of 
point VI , 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 posi tion on at least 
two sides of the pallet.  
                                                                                                                                                         
25 The full or the commonl y used name shall be indicated.   EN 48  EN PART 5: MARKETING STANDARD FOR PEACHES AND NECTARINES  
I. DEFINITION  OF PRODUCE  
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  
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 th eir development and their tendency to perish.  
A. Minimum requirements  
 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 extern al 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.  EN 49  EN B. Maturity requirements  
 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° 
Brix26. 
C. Classification  
 Peaches and nectarines are classified into thre e classes, defined as follows : 
(i) “Extra ” Class  
 Peaches and nectarines in this class must be of a superior quality. They 
must be characteristic of the variety.  
 The flesh must be perfectly sound.  
 They must be free from defects with the exception of very  slight 
superficial defects, provided that these do not affect the general 
appearance of the produce, the quality, the keeping quality and 
presentation in the package.  
(ii) Class I  
 Peaches and nectarines in this class must be of good quality. They must 
be characteristic of the variety. The flesh must be perfectly sound.  
 The following slight defects, however, may be allowed provided these do 
not affect the general appearance of the produce, the quality, the keeping 
quality and presentation in the package:  
– a slight defect in shape,  
– a slight defect in development,  
– slight defects in colouring,  
– slight pressure marks not exceeding 1  cm2 in total surface area,  
– slight skin defects which must not extend over more than:  
– 1,5 cm in length for defects of elongated shape,  
– 1 cm² in total surface area for other defects.  
(iii) Class II  
 This class includes peaches and nectarines which do not qualify for 
inclusion in the higher classes, but satisfy the minimum requirements 
specified in point A . 
 The flesh must be free fr om major defects.  
                                                 
26 Calculated as described in t he OECD guidance on objective tests , available at: 
http://www.oecd.org/agriculture/fruit -vegetables/publications . EN 50  EN 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 cm2 
in total surface area,  
– skin defects which must not extend over more than  
– 2,5 cm in length for defects of elongate d shape,  
– 2 cm² in total surface area for other defects.  
III. PROVISIONS  CONCERNING  SIZING  
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 “Extra”  Class , 
– 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 ensu re 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 point 
(a) or  (b). 
 
If size codes are applied, those in the table below have to be respected.  EN 51  EN    Diameter  
or weight  
  code  from  To from  to 
    (mm)  (mm)  (g) (g) 
     
1 D 51 56 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  
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  
(i) “Extra ” Class   
 A total tolerance of 5 %, 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 % in total may consist 
of produce satisfying the requirements of Class II quality . 
(ii) Class I  
 A total tolerance of 10  %, 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 % in total may consist 
of produce satisfy ing neither the requirements of Class II quality nor the 
minimum requirements, or of produce affected by decay.  
(iii) Class II  
 A total tolerance of 10 %, by number or weight, of peaches or nectarines 
satisfying neither the requirements of the class nor th e minimum 
requirements is allowed. Within this tolerance not more than 2 % in total 
may consist of produce affected by decay.  EN 52  EN B. Size tolerances  
 For all classes (if sized): a total tolerance of 10 %, by number or weight, of 
peaches or nectarines not satis fying the requirements as regards sizing is 
allowed.  
V. PROVISIONS  CONCERNING  PRESENTATION  
A. Uniformity  
 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 o f the contents of the package must be representative of the 
entire contents.  
B. Packaging  
 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 indivi dually 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  
Each package27 must bear the following particulars in letters grouped on the same 
side, legibly and indelibly marked and visible from the outside:  
A. Identification  
 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 representi ng the packer and/or the 
                                                 
27 These marking provisions do not apply to sales packages presented in packages. However, they do 
apply to sales packages presented separately.  EN 53  EN 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 Union indicated in close connection with the mention ‘Packed 
for:’ or an equivalent mention. In this case, the labelling shall also 
include a code rep resenting 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  
– ‘Peaches’ or ‘Nectarines’, if the contents are not visible from the outside.  
– Colo ur of the flesh.  
– Name of the variety (optional).  
C. Origin of produce  
 Country of origin28 and, optionally, district where grown, or national, regional 
or local place name.  
D. Commercial specifications  
– 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)  
Packages need not to bear the particulars mentioned in the first subparagraph  of 
point VI , when they contain  sales pac kages, 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 positio n on at least 
two sides of the pallet.  
 
PART 6: MARKETING STANDARD FOR PEARS  
I. DEFINITION  OF PRODUCE  
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.  
                                                 
28 The full or the commonly used name shall be indicated.  EN 54  EN II. PROVISIONS  CONCERNING  QUALITY  
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  
 In all classes, subject to the special p rovisions 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 fr om 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  
 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  
 Pears are classified in three classes, defined as follows : 
(i) “Extra ” Class  
 Pears in this class must be of superior quality. They must be 
characteristic of the variety29. 
                                                 
29 A non -exhaustive list of large fruited and summer pear varieties is included in the appendix to this 
standard.  EN 55  EN  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 qual ity and presentation in the package.  
 The stalk must be intact.  
 Pears must not be gritty.  
(ii) Class I  
 Pears in this class must be of good quality. They must be characteristic of 
the variety.30 
 The flesh must be perfectly sound . 
 The following slight def ects, 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 cm² 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 cm² 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  
 This class includes pears that do not qualify for inclusion in the higher 
classes  but satisfy the minimum requirements specified in point A . 
 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 
presenta tion. 
                                                 
30 A non -exhaustive list of large fruited and summer pear varieties is included in the appendix  to this 
standard.  EN 56  EN – 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 cm² 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 cm² cumulative in area,  
– slight bruising not exceeding 2 cm² in  area. 
III. PROVISIONS  CONCERNING  SIZING  
Size is determined by maximum diameter of the equatorial se ction 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:  EN 57  EN – 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  
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  
(i) “Extra ” Class  
 A total tolerance of 5 %, by number or weight , of pears not satisfying the 
requirements of the class but meeting those of Class I is allowed. Withi n 
this tolerance not more than 0 ,5 % in total may consist of produce 
satisfying the requirements of Class II quality.  
(ii) Class I  
 A total tolerance of 10 %, 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 % in total may consist of produce 
satisfying neither the requirements of Class II quality  nor the minimum 
requirements, o r of produce affected by decay.  
(iii) Class II  
 A total tolerance of 10 %, 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 % in total may consist of 
produce affected by decay.  EN 58  EN B. Size tolerances  
 For all classes: a total tolerance of 10 %, 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  
A. Uniformity  
 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 unifo rm 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  
 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  
Each package31 must bear the following particulars, in letters grouped on the same 
side, legibly and indelibly marked, and visibl e from the outside . 
A. Identification  
                                                 
31 These marking provisions do not apply to sales packages presented in packages. Howeve r, they do 
apply to sales packages presented separately.  EN 59  EN  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 Union indicated in close connection with the mention «Pac ked 
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  
– "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 s ynonym. A trade name32 
may only be given in addition to the variety or the synonym.  
C. Origin of produce  
 Country of origin33 and, optionally , district where grown, or national, regional 
or local place name.  
In the case of a mixture of distinctly different v arieties 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  
– 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,  
                                                 
32 A trade name can be a trade mark for which protection has been sought or obtained or any other 
commercial denomination.  
33 The full or the commonly used name shall be indicated.  EN 60  EN (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)  
Packages need not to bear the particulars mentioned in the first subparagraph  of 
point VI , 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.  EN 61  EN Appendix  
 
Non-exhaustive list of large -fruited and summer pear varieties  
Small -fruited and other varieties which do not appea r 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 va riety 
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 
Aka   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 EN 62  EN Variety  Synonyms  Trade marks  Size 
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 EN 63  EN Variety  Synonyms  Trade marks  Size 
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 EN 64  EN PART 7: MARKETING STANDARD FOR STRAWBERRIES  
I. DEFINITION  OF PRODUCE  
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  
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  
 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 strawbe rries); the calyx and 
the stalk (if present) must be fresh,  
– 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 mu st be such as to enable them:  
– to withstand transportation and handling, and  
– to arrive in satisfactory condition at the place of destination.  
B. Classification  
 The strawberries are classified in three classes, defined as follows : 
(i) “Extra ” Class  EN 65  EN  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  
 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,  
– presenc e 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  
 This class includes strawberries that do not qualify for inclusion in the  
higher classes, but satisfy the minimum requirements specified in point 
A. 
 The following defects may be allowed provided the strawberries retain 
their essential characteristics as regards the quality, the keeping quality 
and presentation:  
– defects in shap e, 
– 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  
Size is determined by the maximum diameter of the equatorial section.  EN 66  EN The mi nimum 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  
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  
(i) “Extra ” Class  
 A total tolerance of 5 %, by number or weight, of strawberries not 
satisfying the requirements of the class but meeting those of Class I is 
allowed. W ithin this tolerance not more than 0 ,5 % in total may consist 
of produce satisfying the requirements of Class II quality.  
(ii) Class I  
 A total tolerance of 10  %, 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 % in total may consist of 
produce satisfying neither the requirements of Class II quality no r the 
minimum requirements, or of produce affected by decay.  
(iii) Class II  
 A total tolerance of 10  %, 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 % in total 
may consist of produce affected by decay.  
B. Size tolerances  
 For all classes: a total tolerance of 10 %, by number or weight, of strawberries 
not satisfying the requirements as regards the minimum size is allowed.  
V. PROVISIONS  CON CERNING  PRESENTATION  
A. Uniformity  
 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 unifo rm 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.  EN 67  EN B. Packaging  
 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 b earing 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  
Each package34 must bear the following particulars, in letter s grouped on the same 
side, legibly and indelibly marked, and visible from the outside:  
A. Identification  
 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 establishe d 
within the Union 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 nece ssary by the inspection body as to 
the meaning of this code.  
B. Nature of produce  
– ‘Strawberries’ if the contents of the package are not visible from the 
outside.  
– Name of the variety (optional).  
C. Origin of produce  
                                                 
34 These marking provisions do not apply to sales packages presented in packages. However, they do 
apply to sales packages presented separately.  EN 68  EN  Country of origin35 and, optionally, dist rict where grown or national, regional 
or local place name.  
D. Commercial specifications  
– Class.  
E. Official control mark (optional)  
Packages need not to bear the particulars mentioned in the first subparagraph  of 
point IV , 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 a t least 
two sides of the pallet.  
                                                 
35 The full or the commonly used name shall be indicated.  EN 69  EN PART 8: MARKETING STANDARD FOR SWEET PEPPERS  
I. DEFINITION  OF PRODUCE  
This standard applies to sweet peppers of varietiesEN 70  EN 36 (cultivars) grown from Capsicum annuum  L., to be supplied fresh to the consumer, 
sweet peppers for industrial processing being excluded.  
II. PROVISIONS  CONCERNING  QUALITY  
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  
 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 pe duncles 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 transpor t and handling, and  
– arrive in satisfactory condition at the place of destination.  
B. Classification  
 Sweet peppers are classified in three classes, defined as follows : 
(i) “Extra” Class  
 Sweet peppers in this class must be of superior quality. They must be  
characteristic of the variety and/or commercial type.  
                                                 
36 Some sweet pepper varieties may have hot taste.  Example s of commercial varieties of sweet peppers 
having a slightly hot taste are Sivri,  Padron, and Somborka.  EN 71  EN  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  
 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 gener al 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:  
– pittin g, scratching, sunburn, pressure marks covering in 
total not more than 2 cm for defects of elongated shape, 
and 1cm² 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  
 This class includes sweet peppers which do not qualify for inclusion in 
the higher classes but satisfy the minimum requirements specified in 
point A . 
 The following defects may be allowed provided the sweet peppers retain 
their essential charac teristics 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 i njuries 
covering in total not more than 4 cm in length for defects of 
elongated shape and 2 ,5 cm² 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 mor e than 1 cm²,  
– shrivelling not exceeding 1/3 of the surface,  
– damaged peduncle and calyx, provided the surrounding flesh 
remains intact.  EN 72  EN III. PROVISIONS  CONCERNING  SIZING  
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 lig htest piece weighs more than 180 g but less than 260,  
– 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  
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  
(i) “Extra” Class  
 A total tolerance of 5 %, by number or w eight, 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 % in total may consist 
of produce satisfying the requirements of Class II quality.  
(ii) Class I  
 A total t olerance of 10  %, 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 % in total may consist of 
produce satisfying neither the requirements of C lass II quality nor the 
minimum requirements or of produce affected by decay.  
(iii) Class II  
 A total tolerance of 10  %, 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 % in total 
may consist of produce affected by decay.  
B. Size tolerances  
 For all classes (if sized): a total tolerance of 10 %, by number or weight, of 
sweet peppers not satisfying the requirements as regards sizing is allowe d. 
V. PROVISIONS  CONCERNING  PRESENTATION  
A. Uniformity  
 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 EN 73  EN the case of “Extra ” Class and Class 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  
 The sweet peppers must be packed in such a way as to protect the produce 
prope rly. 
 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 pri nting 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  
Each package37 must bear the following particulars, in letters grouped on the same 
side, legibly and indelibly marked, and visible from the outsid e: 
A. Identification  
 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 o f 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 Union 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 inspec tion body as to 
the meaning of this code.  
                                                 
37 These marking provisions do not apply to sales packages presented in packages. However, they do 
apply to sales packages presented separately.  EN 74  EN B. Nature of produce  
– “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/o r 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  
 Country of origin38 and, optionally, district where grown or nat ional, 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  
– 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)  
Packages need not to bear the particulars mentioned in the first subparagraph  of 
point VI , when they contain sales packages, clearly visible from the outside, 
and all bearing these particulars. These packages shall be free from any 
indications s uch 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: MARKETING STANDARD FOR TABLE GRAPES  
I. DEFINITION  OF PRODUCE  
This standard appl ies 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  
The purpose of the standard is to define the quality re quirements for table grapes, 
after preparation and packaging.  
However, at stages following dispatch products may show in relation to the 
requirements of the standard:  
                                                 
38 The fu ll or the commonly used name shall be indicated.   EN 75  EN – 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  
 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 trans portation and handling, and  
– to arrive in satisfactory condition at the place of destination.  
B. Maturity requirements  
 The juice of the fruit shall have a refractometric index39 of at least:  
– 12 ° Brix for the Alphonse Lavallée, Cardinal and Victoria varieti es, 
– 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  
 The table grapes are classified into three classes defined as follows : 
(i) ‘Extra’ Class  
 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.  
                                                 
39 Calculated as described in t he OECD guidance on objective tests , available at: 
http://www.oecd.org/agriculture/fruit -vegetables/publications . EN 76  EN 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  
 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,  
slight skin defects.  
(iii) Class II  
 This clas s includes table grapes that do not qualify for inclusion in the 
higher classes, but satisfy the minimum requirements specified in point 
A. 
 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,  
– skin defects.  
III. PROVISIONS  CONCERNI NG SIZING  
Size is determined by the weight of the bunch.  EN 77  EN The minimum bunch weight shall be 75 g  for “Extra ” Class and Class I. This  
provision does not apply to packages intended for single servings  in all classes.  
IV. PROVISIONS  CONCERNING  TOLERANCES  
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  
(i) “Extra ” Class  
 A total tolerance of 5  %, 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 % in total may consist of produce 
satisfying the requirements of Class II quality.  
(ii) Class I  
 A total tolerance of 10  %, 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 % in total may consist of produce 
satisfying neither the r equirements of Class II quality nor the minimum 
requirements, or of produce affected by decay.  
 In addition to those tolerances, a maximum of 10 %, by weight, of loose 
berries, i.e. berries detached from the bunch/cluster, are allowed provided 
that the ber ries are sound and intact.  
(iii) Class II  
 A total tolerance of 10  %, by weight, of bunches satisfying neither the 
requirements of the class nor the minimum requirements is allowed. 
Within this tolerance not more than 2 % in total may consist of produce 
affected by decay.  
 In addition to those tolerances, a maximum of 10 %, 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  
 For all classes (if sized): a t otal tolerance of 10 %, by weight, of bunches not 
satisfying the requirements as regards sizing is allowed. In each sales package 
(except for single servings), 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  
A. Uniformity  
 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.  EN 78  EN  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 ori gin. 
 The visible part of the contents of the package must be representative of the 
entire contents.  
B. Packaging  
 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 ma y be left on the stem of the bunch as a form of 
special presentation.  
VI. PROVISIONS  CONCERNING  MARKING  
Each package40 must bear the following particulars in letters grouped on the same 
side, legibly and indelibly marked, and visible from the outside:  
A. Identification  
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 -pack ages, 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 Union indicated in close connection with the mention ‘Packed 
for:’ or an equivalent men tion. 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  
– ‘Table Grapes’ if the contents are not visible from the outside.  
                                                 
40 These marking provisions do not apply to sales packages pres ented in packages. However, they do 
apply to sales packages presented separately.  EN 79  EN – Name of the variety. In the case of a mixture of table grapes of distinctly 
different varieties, names of the different varieties.  
The name of the variety can be replaced by a synonym. A trade name4 can 
only b e given in addition to the variety or the synonym.  
C. Origin of produce  
– Country of origin41 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  
– Class.  
“Bunches below 75 g intended for single servings” or equivalent denomination, 
where appropriate.  
E. Official control mark (optional)  
Packages need not to bear the particulars mentioned in the first subparagraph  of 
point VI , 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: MARKETING STANDARD FOR TOMATOES  
I. DEFINITION  OF PRODUCE  
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  
The purpose of the standard is to define the quality requirements for tomatoes , after 
preparation and packaging.  
However, a t stages following dispatch products may show in relation to the 
requirements of the standard:  
                                                 
41 The full or the commonly used name shall be indicated.  EN 80  EN – 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  
 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 tas te. 
 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 handli ng, and  
– to arrive in satisfactory condition at the place of destination.  
B. Maturity requirements  
 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  
 Tomatoes are classified in three classes , defined as follows : 
(i) “Extra” Class  
 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  
 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 . EN 81  EN The following slight defects, however, may be allowed provided these do 
not affect the general appearance of the produce, the qua lity, 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 cm2, 
– 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  
 This class inclu des tomatoes which do not qualify for inclusion in the 
higher classes, but satisfy the minimum requirements specified in point 
A. 
 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,  
– suber isation  of the stigma up to 2 cm², 
– fine blossom scar in elongated form (like a seam).  
III. PROVISIONS  CONCERNING  SIZING  
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:  EN 82  EN – 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  
At all marketing stages, tolerances in respect of quality and size shall be allowed in 
each lot for produce not satisfying t he requirements of the class indicated.  EN 83  EN A. Quality tolerances  
(i) “Extra” Class  
 A total tolerance of 5 %, 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 % in total may consist of produce 
satisfying the requirements of Class II quality . 
(ii) Class I  
 A total tolerance of 10 %, by number or weight , of tomatoes not 
satisfying the requirements of the class but meeting those of Class II is 
allowed. Wi thin this tolerance not more than 1 % 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 %, by number or weight, of to matoes 
detached from the stalk is allowed.  
(iii) Class II  
 A total tolerance of 10 %, 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 % in tota l may consist of 
produce affected by decay.  
In the case of trusses of tomatoes, 10 %, by number or weight , of 
tomatoes detached from the stalk is allowed.  
B. Size tolerances  
 For all classes: a total tolerance of 10 %, by number or weight , of tomatoes not 
satisfying the requirements as regards sizing is allowed.  
V. PROVISIONS  CONCERNING  PRESENTATION  
A. Uniformity  
 The contents of each package must be uniform and contain only tomatoes of 
the same origin, variety or commercial type, quality a nd 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 o f the package must be representative of the 
entire contents.  
B. Packaging  
 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 EN 84  EN 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  
Each package42 must bear the following particulars in letters grouped on the same 
side, legibly and indelibly marked and visible from the outside:  
A. Identification  
 Name and physical address of the packer and/or the dispatcher (for example 
street/city/regi on/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, ind icated 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 Union 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 dispa tcher. The seller 
shall give all information deemed necessary by the inspection body as to 
the meaning of this code.  
B. Nature of produce  
– "Tomatoes” or “trusses of tomatoes” and the commercial type, or 
“cherry/cocktail tomatoes” or “trusses of cherry/cockt ail 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  
                                                 
42 These marking provisions do not apply to sales packages presented in packages. However, they do 
apply to sales pack ages presented separately.  EN 85  EN  Country  of origin43 and, option ally, 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  
– 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 followe d by the minimum and maximum sizes.  
E. Official control mark (optional)  
Packages need not to bear the particulars mentioned in the first subparagraph  of 
point IV , 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 11: MARKETING STANDARD FOR BANANA S 
I. DEFINITION OF PRODUC T 
This standard applies to bananas of the varieties (cultivars) of Musa spp., as well as 
hybrids thereof , intended  to be supplied fresh to the consumer, after preparation and 
packaging , at the stages defined in Article 5(1) . Bananas intended for cooking only 
(plantains) or for industrial processing are excluded. Varieties covered by this 
standard are included in the Appendix.  
II. PROVISIONS  CONCERNING  QUALITY  
This standard defines the quality re quirements to be met by bananas as defined in 
section  I. 
A. Minimum requirements  
 In all classes, subject to the special provisions for each class and the tolerances 
allowed, the bananas must be : 
– green and unripened,  
– intact,  
– firm,  
                                                 
43 The full or the commonly used name shall be indicated.  EN 86  EN – sound, produce affected by rotting or deterioration such as to make it 
unfit for consumption is excluded,  
– clean, practically free of any visible foreign matter,  
– fresh in appearance,  
– practically free from pests,  
– practically free from damage caused by pests,  
– with the stalk intact, without bending, fungal damage or dessication,  
– with pistils removed,  
– free from malformation or abnormal curvature of the fingers,  
– practically free from bruises,  
– practically free from damage due to low temperatures,  
– free from abnormal external moisture,  
– free from any foreign smell and/or taste,  
– free from damage caused by pests affecting the flesh,  
– free of abnormal external moisture,  
– free of any foreign  smell and/or taste.  
In addition, hands and clusters (parts of hands) must include:  
– a sufficient portion of crown of normal colouring, sound and free from 
fungal contamination , 
– a cleanly cut crown, not beveled or torn, with no stalk fragments.  
 The physical development and ripeness of the bananas must be such as to 
enable them to : 
– to withstand transportation  and handling, and  
– arrive in satisfactory condition at the place of destination in order to 
attain an appropriate degree of maturity after ripening . 
B. Classification  
 Banana s are classified in three classes , defined as follows : 
(i) “Extra” Class  
 Bananas in this class must be of superior quality. They must have the 
characteristics typical of the variety and/or commercial type . EN 87  EN  The fingers must be free from defects, apart from slight superficial 
blemishes not covering a total of more than 1 cm2 of the surf ace of the 
finger, which must not impair the general appearance of the hand or 
cluster, its quality, its keeping quality or the presentation of the package . 
(ii) Class I  
 Bananas in this class must be of good quality. They must display the 
characteristics typical of the variety and/or commercial type . 
 However, the following slight defects of the fingers are allowed, 
provided they do not impair the general appearance of each hand or 
cluster, its quality, its keeping quality or the presentation of the packag e: 
– slight defects in shape , 
– slight skin defects due to rubbing and other slight superficial 
blemishes not covering a total of more than 2 cm2 of the surface of 
the finger , 
 Under no circumstances may such slight defects affect the flesh of the 
fruit. 
(iii) Class II  
 This class covers bananas which do not qualify for inclusion in the higher 
classes but satisfy the minimum requirements specified in point A . 
 The following defects of the fingers are allowed, provided the bananas 
retain their essential characte ristics as regards quality, keeping quality 
and presentation : 
– defects of shape , 
– skin defects due to scraping, rubbing or other causes, provided that 
the total area affected does not cover more than 4 cm2 of the 
surface of the finger . 
 Under no circumstance s may the defects affect the flesh of the fruit . 
III. PROVISIONS  CONCERNING  SIZING  
For the purposes of sizing bananas of the Gros Michel and Cavendish sub -groups, 
the length of the fingers is determined along the outside curve from the blossom end 
to the b ase of the pedicel where the edible pulp ends and the diameter is defined as 
the thickness of a transverse section between the lateral faces. The reference fruit for 
measurement of the length and grade is:  
– the grade, that is the measurement, in millimetres, of the thickness of a 
transverse section of the fruit between the lateral faces and the middle, 
perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis.  
The reference fruit for measurement of the length and grade is:  
– the median finger on the outer row of the  hand.  
– the finger next to the cut sectioning the hand, on the outer row of the cluster.  EN 88  EN The minimum length permitted is 14 cm a nd the minimum grade permitted is 
27 mm.  
As an exception to the third paragraph, ba nanas of the Gros Michel and Cavendish 
sub-groups produced in Madeira, the Azores, the Algarve,  Canary Islands, Crete, 
Lakonia and Cy prus which are less than 14 cm in length may be marketed in the 
Union but must be classified in Class II.  
Provisions concerning s izing do not apply to fig bananas.  
IV. PROVISIONS  CONCERNING  TOLERANCES  
Tolerances in respect of quality and size shall be allowed within each package in 
respect of produce not satisfying the requirements of the class indicated . 
A. Quality tolerances  
(i) “Extra” Class  
 5 % by number or weight of bananas not satisfying the requirements for 
the ‘extra’ class but meeting those for Class I, or, exceptionally, coming 
within the tolerances for that class . 
(ii) Class I  
 10 % by number or weight of bananas not sat isfying the requirements of 
Class I but meeting those for Class II, or, exceptionally, coming within 
the tolerances for that class . 
(iii) Class II  
 10 % by number or weight of bananas satisfying neither the requirements 
for Class II nor the minimum require ments, with the exception of 
produce affected by rotting or any other deterioration rendering it unfit 
for consumption . 
B. Size tolerances  
 For all classes, 10 % by number of bananas of the Gros Michel and Cavendish 
sub-groups not satisfying the sizing characteristics, up to a limit of 1 cm for the 
minimum length of 14 cm . 
V. PROVISIONS  CONCERNING  PRESENTATION  
A. Uniformity  
 The contents of each package must be uniform and consist exclusively of 
bananas of the same origin, variety and/or commercial type,  and quality.  
 The visible part of the contents of each package must be representative of the 
entire contents.  
B. Packaging  
 The bananas must be packed in such a way as to protect the produce properly . 
 The materials used inside the package must be new, clean and of a nature such 
as to avoid causing any external or internal deterioration of the produce. The 
use of materials such as, in particular, wrapping papers or adhesive labels EN 89  EN bearing commercial indications is allowed provided that the printing and 
labelling is done with a non -toxic ink or glue . 
 Packages must be free of all foreign matter.  
C. Presentation  
 The bananas may be presented in hands or clusters (parts of hands)  or as single 
fingers.  
 Clusters with not more than two missing fingers are allowed, provided that the 
stalk is not torn but cleanly cut, without damage to the neighbouring finger . 
  In the producing regions, bananas may be marketed by the stem.  
VI. PROVISIONS  CONCERNING  MARKING  
Each package must bear the following particulars in writing, all on the same side, 
legibly and indelibly marked and visible from the outside : 
A. Identification  
 Name and address or officially issued or recognised conventional mark of the 
packer and/or dispatcher . 
B. Nature of produce  
– the word ‘Bananas’ where the contents are not visible from the outside , 
– the name of the variety or commercial type . 
C. Origin of produce  
Country of origin and, in the case of Union produce:   
– production area, and  
– (optionally) national, regional or local name.  
D. Commercial specifications  
– Class,  
– net weight,  
– size, expressed as minimum length and, optionally, as maximum length.  
E. Official control mark (optional)  
 
 
  EN 90  EN Appendix  
List of the main groups, sub -groups and cultivars of dessert bananas marketed in the 
Union  
 
Groups  Subgroups  Main cultivar  
(non-exhaustive list)  
AA Sweet -fig Sweet -fig, Pisang Mas, Amas Date, Bocadillo  
AB  Ney-Poovan  Ney Poovan, Safet Velchi  
AAA  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Cavendish  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Dwarf Cavendish  
Giant Cavendish  
Lacatan  
Poyo (Robusta)  
Williams  
Americani  
Valery  
Arvis  
Gros Michel  
 Gros Michel (‘Big Mike’)  
Highgate  
Hybrids  Flhorban 920  
Pink Fig  
 Figue Rose  
Figue Rose Verte  
Ibota   
AAB  
 
 
 Fig apple  Fig apple, Silk  
Pome (Prata)  
 Pacovan  
Prata Ana  
Mysore  Mysore, Pisang Ceylan, Gorolo  
 EN 91  EN ANNEX II  
Correlation table  referred to in Article 10 
 
Regulation (EU) No 
543/2011  Regulation (EU) No 
1333 /2011  This Regulation  Implementing 
Regulation (EU) 
2023/…  
Article 1  - Article 1  Article 1  
Article 2  - - - 
Article 3 (1) and (3)  - Article 2  - 
Article 3(2 )  Article 4  
Article 4  - Article 5 - 
Article 5  - Article 6 - 
Article 6  - Article 7 - 
Article 7  - Article 8 - 
Article 8  - - - 
Article 9  - - Article 2 
Article 10  - - Article  3 
Article 11  - - Article 5  
Article 12  - - Article 4  
Article 13  - - Article 6  
Article 14  - - Article 7  
Article 15  - Article 9 Article 8  
Article 16  - - Article 9  
Article 17  - - Article 10  
Article 18  - - Article 11  
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- Article 2  Article 4(2) - EN 92  EN - Article 3  - -  
- Article 4  - - 
- Article 5  - - 
- Article 6  - Article 10  
- Article 7  - - 
- Article 8  - Article 5  
- Article 9  - Article 4  
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- Article 11  - - 
- Article 12  - - 
- Article 13  - - 
Annex I  - Annex I, Part A and 
B, Parts 1 to 10   
Annex  II - - Annex I  
Annex  III - - Annex  III 
Annex  IV  - Annex  IV 
Annex  V  - Annex  V 
Annex Va to Annex 
XX - - - 
- Annex  I Annex I, Part B, Part 
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- Annex  II - Annex III  
- Annex  III - Annex II  
- Annex  IV Appendix to Annex  
I, Part B, Part 11   
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- Annex  VI - -