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ANNEX  
‘ANNEX I  
MARKETING STANDARDS REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 3  
Part A – General marketing standard  
The purpose of this general marketing standard is to define the quality requirements for fruit and vegetables, 
after preparation and packaging.  
However, at stages following dispatch products may show in relation to the requirements of the standard:  
– a slight lack of freshness and turgidity,  
- a slight deterioration due to their development and their tendency to perish.  
 
1. Minimum requirements  
 Subject to the tolerances allowed, the products shall be:  
- intact,  
- sound; products affected by rotting or deterioration such as to make them unfit for consumption 
are excluded,  
- clean, practically free of any visible foreign matter,  
- practically free from pests,  
- free from damage caused by pests affecting the flesh,  
- free of abnormal external moisture,  
- free of any foreign smell and/or taste.  
The condition of the products must be such as to enable them:  
- to withstand transportation and handling,  
- to arrive in satisfactory condition at the place of destination.  
2. Minimum maturity requirements  
 The products must be sufficiently developed, but not overdeveloped, and fruit must display 
satisfactory ripeness and must not be overripe.  
 The development and state of m aturity 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 per cent in total may consist of 
produce affected by decay.  
4. Marking  
Each package1 must bear the following particulars, in letters grouped on the same side, legibly and 
indelibly marked, an d 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:  
                                                           
1 These marking provisions do not apply to sales packages presented in packages. However, they do 
apply to sales packages presented separately.   
 2   – 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 thi s 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 other language understandable by the consumers of 
the country of destination. For other products , this shall be in any language understandable by 
the consumers of the country of destination.  
 
Packages need not to bear the particulars mentioned in the first subparagraph, when they contain sales 
packages, clearly visible from the outside, and all beari ng 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 B – Speci fic 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 the quality requirements for apples, after preparation and 
packaging.  
However, at stages following dispatch products may show in relation to the requirements of the 
standa rd: 
- 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 affected by rotting or deterioration such as to make it unfit for 
consumption is excluded,  
– clean, practically free of any visible foreign matter,  
– practically free from pests,  
– free from damage caused by pests affecting the flesh,  
– free from serious watercore, except for varieties marked with "V" listed in the appendix 
to this standard,  
                                                           
2 The full or commonly used name shall be indicated.   
 3   – free of abnormal external moisture,  
– free of any foreign smell and/or taste.  
 The development and condition of the apples must be such as to enable them:  
– to withstand transportation and handling, and  
– to arrive in satisfactory condition at the place of destination.  
B. Maturity requirements  
 The apples must be sufficiently developed, and display satisfactory ripeness.  
 The development and state of maturity of the apples must be such as to enable them to continue 
their ripening process and to reach the degree of ripeness required in relation to the varietal 
characteristics.  
 In order to ver ify the minimum maturity requirements, several parameters may be considered 
(for example morphological aspect, taste, firmness and refractometric index).  
C. Classification  
 Apples are classified in three classes defined below.  
(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 perf ectly 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 defect s, 
– very slight russeting4 such as:  
– brown patches that may not go outside the stem cavity and may not be 
rough and/or  
– slight isolated traces of russeting.  
(ii) Class I  
 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 c oloured, blushed or striped in case of colour 
group C,  
– no minimum colour requirement in case of colour group D.  
                                                           
3 A non -exhaustive list of varieties providing a classifica tion 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 russeting.  
5 A non -exhaustive list of varieties providing a classification on colour ing and russeting is set out in the  
appendix to this standard.   
 4    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 surface, while  
– thin net -like russeting and dense russeting taken together may not exceed 
a maximum of 1/5 of the total surface of the fruit.  
The stalk may be missing, provided the break is clean and the adjacent skin is not 
damaged.  
(iii) Class II  
 This class includes apples which do not qualify for inclusion in the higher classes but 
satisfy the minimum requirements specified above.  
 The flesh must be free fro m 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,  
– 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 inaequ alis), 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 su rface 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  
                                                           
6 Varieties marked with “R” in the appendix  to this standard are exempt from the provisions on russeting.  
7 Varieties marked with “R” in the appendix to this standard are  exempt from the provis ions on russeting.   
 5   – 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 diameter of the equatorial section or by weight.  
The minimum size shall be 60  mm, if measured by diameter or 90  g, if measured by weight. Fruit of 
smaller sizes may be accepted, if the Brix level8 of the produce is equal to or greater than to 10,5° Brix 
and the size is not smaller than 50  mm or 70  g. 
To ensure the uniformity in size, the range in size between produce in the same package shall not 
exceed:  
(a) for fruit sized by diameter:  
– 5 mm for the “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 amo unt to 10 mm, and  
– 10 mm for Class I fruit packed in sales packages or loose in the package. However, for 
apples of the varieties Bramley's Seedling (Bramley, Triomphe de Kiel) and 
Horneburger, the difference in diameter may amount to 20  mm. 
(b) for fruit s ized by weight:  
– For the “Extra” Class and Classes I and II apples packed in rows and layers:  
Range (g)  Weight difference (g)  
70-90 15 g 
91-135 20 g 
136-200 30 g 
201-300 40 g 
> 300  50 g 
– For Class I fruit packed in sales packages or loose in the package:  
Range (g)  Uniformity (g)  
70-135 35 
136-300 70 
> 300  100 
 
There is no sizing uniformity requirement for Class II fruit packed in sales packages or loose in the 
package.  
Varieties  of miniature apples, marked with an “M” in the appendix to this standard, are exempted 
from the sizing provisions. Those miniature varieties must have a minimum Brix level9 of 12°.  
                                                           
8 Calculated as described in t he OECD guidance on objective tests , available at: 
http://www.oecd.org/agriculture/fruit -vegetables/publications . 
9 Calculated as described in t he OECD guidance on objective tests , available at: 
http://www.oecd.org/agriculture/fruit -vegetables/publications .  
 6   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 per cent, by number or weight, of apples not satisfying the 
requirements of the class, but meeting those of Class I is allowed. Within this tolerance 
not more than 0.5 per cent in total may consist of produce satisfying the requirements of 
Class II quality.  
(ii) Class I  
 A total tolerance of 10 per cent, by number or weight, of apples not satisfying the 
requirements of the class, b ut meeting those of Class II is allowed. Within this tolerance 
not more than 1 per cent in total may consist of produce satisfying neither the 
requirements of Class II quality nor the minimum requirements, or of produce affected 
by decay.  
(iii) Class II  
 A total tolerance of 10 per cent, by number or weight, of apples satisfying neither the 
requirements of the class nor the minimum requirements is allowed. Within this 
tolerance not more than 2 per cent in total may consist of produce affected by decay.  
B. Size tolerances  
 For all classes: a total tolerance of 10 per cent, by number or weight, of apples not satisfying 
the requirements as regards sizing is allowed. This tolerance may not be extended to include 
produce with a size:  
– 5 mm or more below the minimum diameter,  
– 10 g or more below the minimum weight.  
V. PROVISIONS  CONCERNING  PRESENTATION  
A. Uniformity  
 The contents of each package must be uniform and contain only apples of the same origin, 
variety, quality and size (if sized) and the same degree of ripeness.  
 In the case of the “Extra ” Class, uniformity also applies to colouring.  
 However, a mixture of apples of distinctly different varieties may be packed together in a sales 
package provided they are uniform in quality and, for each variety concerned, in origin. 
Uniformity in size is not required.  
 The visible part of the contents of the package must be representative of the entire contents.  
B. Packaging  
 The apples must be packed in such a way as to protect the produce properly. In particul ar, sales 
packages of a net weight exceeding 3 kg shall be sufficiently rigid to ensure proper protection 
of the produce.  
 The materials used inside the package must be clean and of a quality such as to avoid causing 
any external or internal damage to the produce. The use of materials, particularly of paper or 
stamps bearing trade specifications is allowed , provided the printing or labelling has been done 
with non -toxic ink or glue.  
 Stickers individually affixed on the produce shall be such that, when remo ved, 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.   
 7   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 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 se ller 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 the outside.  
– Name of the variety. In the case of a mixture of apples of distinctly di fferent 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 the synonym.   
In the case of mutants with varietal protection, this variety name may r eplace the basic 
variety name. In case of mutants without varietal protection, this mutant name may only 
be indicated in addition to the basic variety name.  
– "Miniature variety", where appropriate.  
C. Origin of produce  
 Country of origin12 and, optionally, d istrict where grown, or national, regional or local place 
name.  
 In the case of a mixture of distinctly different varieties of apples of different origins, the 
indication of each country of origin shall appear next to the name of the variety concerned.  
D. Commercial specifications  
– 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 max imum 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, 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 
                                                           
10 These marking provisi ons 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 o r commonly used name shall be indicated.    
 8   could mislead. W hen 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.   
 9   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 
intend to include such trademarks. References to known trademarks have been included in the fourth column  for 
information only.  
Legend:  
M = miniature variety  
R = russet variety  
V = watercore  
* = mutant without varietal protection but linked to a registered/protected trademark; mutants not 
marked with the asterisk are protected varieties  
Varieties  Mutant  Synonyms  Trademarks  Colour 
group  Additional 
specifications  
African Red    African Carmine ™  B  
Akane   Tohoku 3, 
Primerouge   B  
Alkmene   Early Windsor   C  
Alwa     B  
Amasya     B  
Ambrosia    Ambrosia  ®  B  
Annurca     B  
Ariane    Les Naturianes ® B  
Arlet   Swiss Gourmet   B R 
AW 106    Sapora ®  C  
Belgica     B  
Belle de Boskoop   Schone van Boskoop, 
Goudreinette   D R 
 Boskoop 
rouge  Red Boskoop, Roter 
Boskoop, Rode 
Boskoop   B R 
 Boskoop 
Valastrid    B R 
Berlepsch   Freiherr von 
Berlepsch   C  
 Berlepsch 
rouge  Red Berlepsch, Roter 
Berlepsch   B   
 10   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  
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   
 11    Ruby Pink    B  
Cripps Red    Sundowner ™, Joya 
® B  
Dalinbel    Antares ®  B R 
Dalitron    Altess ®  D  
Delblush    Tentation ®  D  
Delcorf  
   Delbarestivale ®  C  
 Celeste    B  
 Bruggers 
Festivale   Sissired ®  A  
 Dalili   Ambassy ®  A  
 Wonik*   Appache ®  A  
Delcoros    Autento ®  A  
Delgollune    Delbard Jubilé ®  B  
Delicious 
ordinaire   Ordinary Delicious   B  
Discovery     C  
Dykmanns Zoet     C  
Egremont Russet     D R 
Elise   De Roblos, Red 
Delight   A  
Elstar     C  
 Bel-El  Red Elswout ®  C  
 Daliest   Elista ®  C  
 Daliter   Elton ™  C  
 Elshof    C  
 Elstar 
Boerekamp   Excellent Star ®  C  
 Elstar Palm   Elstar PCP ®  C  
 Goedhof   Elnica ®  C  
 Red Elstar    C   
 12    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 ®  A  
 Devil Gala    A  
 Fengal   Gala Venus  A  
 Gala Schnico   Schniga ®  A  
 Gala Schnico 
Red  Schniga ®  A  
 Galafresh   Breeze ®  A  
 Galaval    A  
 Galaxy   Selekta ®  B  
 Gilmac   Neon ®  A   
 13    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  
 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   
 14   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  
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     B  
La Flamboyante    Mairac ®  B   
 15   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  
Northern Spy     C  
Ohrin   Orin  D  
Paula Red     B  
Pinova    Corail ®  C  
 RoHo 3615   Evelina ®  B  
Piros     C   
 16   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  
 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   
 17   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  
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   
 18   Tydeman's Early 
Worcester   Tydeman's Early   B  
Tsugaru     C  
UEB32642    Opal ®  D  
WA 2    Sunrise Magic ™  A  
WA 38    Cosmic Crisp ™  A  
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   
 19   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,  
– mandarins grown from the spec ies Citrus reticulata  Blanco, including satsumas ( Citrus unshiu  
Marcow), clementines ( Citrus clementina  hort. ex Tanaka), common mandarins ( Citrus 
deliciosa  Ten.) and tangerines ( Citrus tangerina  Tanaka) grown from these species and hybrids 
thereof,  
– orange s grown from the species Citrus sinensis  (L.) Osbeck and hybrids thereof.  
II. PROVISIONS  CONCERNING  QUALITY  
The purpose of the standard is to define the quality requirements for citrus fruit after preparation and 
packaging.  
However, at stages following dis patch 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 
citrus fruit must be:  
– intact,  
– free of bruising and/or extensive healed overcuts,  
– sound; produce affected by rotting or deterioration such as to make it unfit for 
consumption is excluded,  
– clean, practically free of any visible foreign matter,  
– practically free from pests,  
– free from damage caused by pests affecting the flesh,  
– free of signs of shrivelling and dehydration,  
– free of damage caused by low temperature or frost,  
– free of abnormal external moisture,  
– free of any foreign smell and/or taste.  
 The development and condition of the citrus fruit must be such as to enable it:  
– to withstand transportation and handling, and  
– to arr ive 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 gr owing area.  
 Maturity of citrus fruit is defined by the following parameters specified for each species below:   
 20   – minimum juice 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.  
 Minimum 
juice 
content 
(per cent)  Minimum 
sugar/acid 
ratio Colouring  
Lemons  20  Must be typical of the variety. Fruit with a 
green (but not dark green) colour is 
allowed, provided it satisfies the minimum 
requirements as to juice content  
Satsumas, clementines, other mandarin varieties and their hybrids  
Satsumas  33 6.5:1  Must be typical of the variety on at least one 
third of the surface of the fruit  
Clementines  40 7.0:1  
Other 
mandarin 
varieties and 
their hybrids  33 7.5:114 
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 t hey satisfy the minimum 
requirements as to juice content.  Navels group  33  6.5:1  
Other varieties  35  6.5:1  
Mosambi, 
Sathgudi and 
Pacitan with 
more than one 
fifth green 
colour  33  
Other varieties 
with more than 
one fifth green 
colour  45  
 Citrus fruit meeting these maturity requirements may be ‘degreened’. This treatment is only 
permitted if the other natural organoleptic characteristics are not modified.  
                                                           
13 Calculated as described in t he OECD guidance on objective tests , available at: 
http://www.oecd.org/agriculture/fruit -vegetables/publications . 
14 For the varieties Mandora and Minneola the minimum sugar/acid ratio is 6.0:1 until the end of the 
marketing year commencing 1 January 2023.   
 21   C. Classification  
 Citrus fruit is classified in three classes, as defined below:  
(i) “Extra ” Class  
 Citrus fruit in this class must be of superior quality. It must be characteristic of the 
variety and/or commercial type.  
 It must be free from defects, with the exception of very slight superficial defects, 
provided these do not affect the general appearance of the produce, the quality, the 
keeping quality and presentation in the package.  
(ii) Class I  
 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, h owever, 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 fro m handling,  
– 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 specifie d above.  
 The following defects may be allowed, provided the citrus fruit retains its essential 
characteristics as regards the quality, the keeping quality and presentation:  
– defects in shape,  
– defects in colouring, including sunburn,  
– progressive skin defect s, provided they do not affect the flesh,  
– skin defects occurring during the formation of the fruit, such as silver scurfs, 
russets or pest damage,  
– healed defects due to a mechanical cause such as hail damage, rubbing or 
damage from handling,  
– superficial healed skin alterations,  
– rough skin,  
– a slight and partial detachment of the peel (or rind) for oranges and a partial 
detachment of the peel (or rind) for all fruit of the mandarin group.  
III. PROVISIONS  CONCERNING  SIZING  
Size is determined by the maximum diameter of the equatorial section of the fruit or by count.   
 22   A. Minimum size  
The following minimum sizes apply:  
Fruit  Diameter (mm)  
Lemons  45 
Satsumas, other mandarin varieties and hybrids  45 
Clementines  35 
Oranges  53 
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 siz e codes are applied, the codes and ranges in the following tables must be 
respected:   
 23    Size code  Diameter (mm)  
Lemons  
 0 79 - 90 
 1 72 - 83 
 2 68 - 78 
 3 63 - 72 
 4 58 - 67 
 5 53 - 62 
 6 48 - 57 
 7 45 - 52 
Satsumas, clementines, and other mandarin  varieties and hybrids  
 1 - XXX  78 and above  
 1 - XX 67 - 78 
 1 or 1 - X 63 - 74 
 2 58 - 69 
 3 54 - 64 
 4 50 - 60 
 5 46 - 56 
 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 
                                                           
15 Sizes below 45 mm refer to clementines only.   
 24    3 81 – 92 
 4 77 – 88 
 5 73 – 84 
 6 70 – 80 
 7 67 – 76 
 8 64 – 73 
 9 62 – 70 
 10 60 – 68 
 11 58 – 66 
 12 56 – 63 
 13 53 – 60 
 Uniformity in size is achieved by the above -mentioned size scales, unless otherwise 
stated as follows:  
 For fruit in bulk bins and fruit in sales packages of a maximum net weight of 5 kg, the 
maximum difference must not exceed the range obtained by grouping three consecutive 
sizes in the size scale.  
(c) For fruit sized by count, the difference in size should be consistent with  (a). 
IV. PROVISIONS  CONCERNING  TOLERANCES  
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  per cent, by number or weight, of citrus fruit not satisfying the 
requirements of the class, but meeting those of Class I is allowed. Within this tolerance, 
not more than 0.5 per cent in total may consist of produce satisfying the requiremen ts of 
Class II quality.  
(ii) Class I  
 A total tolerance of 10  per cent, by number or weight, of citrus fruit not satisfying the 
requirements of the class, but meeting those of Class II is allowed. Within this 
tolerance, not more than 1 per cent in total ma y 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  per cent, by number or weight, of citrus fruit satisfying neither 
the requir ements of the class nor the minimum requirements is allowed. Within this 
tolerance, not more than 2 per cent in total may consist of produce affected by decay.  
B. Size tolerances   
 25    For all classes: a total tolerance of 10  per cent, by number or weight, of c itrus 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 followi ng minima:  
Fruit  Diameter (mm)  
Lemons  43 
Satsumas, other mandarin varieties and 
hybrids  43 
Clementines  34 
Oranges  50 
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 differen t 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 b e 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 printing or labelling has been done 
with non -toxic ink or glue.  
 Stickers individually affixed on the produce shall be such t hat, when removed, they neither 
leave visible traces of glue, nor lead to skin defects. Information lasered on single fruit should 
not lead to flesh or skin defects.  
 If the fruit is wrapped, thin, dry, new and odourless16 paper must be used.  
 The use of an y 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 adher es to the fruit is allowed.  
                                                           
16 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 European Union provisions . 
17 The use of preserving agents or any other chemical su bstance liable to leave a foreign smell on the skin 
of the fruit is permitted where it is compatible with the applicable European Union provisions .  
 26   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 o f 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 re cognising 
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  
- “Lemons ”, “Mandarins ” or “Oranges ” if the produce is not visible from the outside.  
- “Mixture of citrus fruit” or equivalent denomination and common names of the different 
species, in case of a mixture of citrus fruit of distinctly different species.  
- For oranges,  name of the variety, and /or the respective variety group in the case of 
“Navels” , and “Valencias”.  
- For “Satsumas” and “Clementines”, the common name of the species is required and the 
name of the variety is optional.  
- For other mandarins and hybrids thereof, the name of the v ariety is required.  
- For lemons: the name of the variety is optional.  
-  “Seeded” in case of clementines with more than 10 seeds.  
- “Seedless” (optional, seedless citrus fruit may occasionally contain seeds)  
C. Origin of produce  
– Country of origin19 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  
                                                           
18 These marking provisions do not apply to sales packages presented in packages. However, they do 
apply to s ales packages presented separately.  
19 The f ull or commonly used name shall be indicated.   
 27   – 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, when they 
contain sales packages, clearly visible from the outside, and all bearing these particulars.  These 
packages shall be free from any indications such as could mislead. When these packages are 
palletised, the particulars shall be given on a notice placed in an obvious position on at least 
two sides of the pallet.  
 
PART 3: MARKETING STANDARD FOR KIWI FRUIT  
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 industrial processing being excluded.  
II. PROVISIONS  CONCERNING  QUALITY  
The purpose of the standard is to define the quality requirements for kiwifruit, after pre paration 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 
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 transporta tion and handling, and  
– to arrive in satisfactory condition at the place of destination.  
B. Minimum maturity requirements   
 28    The kiwifruit must be sufficiently developed and display satisfactory ripeness.  
 In order to satisfy this requirement, the fruit at pa cking must have attained a degree of ripeness 
of at least 6.2° Brix20 or an average dry matter content of 15%, which should lead to 9.5° Brix21 
when entering the distribution chain.  
C. Classification  
 Kiwifruit is classified in three classes as defined belo w. 
(i) “Extra” Class  
 Kiwifruit in this class must be of superior quality. It must be characteristics of the 
variety.  
 The fruit must be firm and the flesh must be perfectly sound.  
 It must be free from defects with the exception of very slight superficial  defects, 
provided these do not affect the general appearance of the produce, the quality, the 
keeping quality and presentation in the package.  
 The ratio of the minimum/maximum diameter of the fruit measured at the equatorial 
section must be 0,8 or greater.  
(ii) Class I  
 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 af fect 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 affect ed does not exceed 1  cm2, 
– small ‘Hayward mark’ like longitudinal lines and without protuberance.  
 The ratio of the minimum/maximum diameter of the fruit measured at the equatorial 
section must be 0,7 or greater.  
(iii) Class II  
 This class includes kiwifrui t that does not qualify for inclusion in the higher classes, but 
satisfies the minimum requirements specified above.  
 The fruit must be reasonably firm and the flesh should not show any serious defects.  
 The following defects may be allowed provided the ki wifruit 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.  
                                                           
20 Calculated as described in t he OECD guidance on objective tests , available at: 
http://www.oecd.org/agriculture/fruit -vegetables/publications .  
 29   III. PROVISIONS  CONCERNING  SIZING  
Size is determined by the weight of the fruit.  
 The minimum weight for the “ 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, tolerances in respect of quality and size shall be allowed in each lot for 
produce not satisfying the requireme nts of the class indicated.  
A. Quality tolerances  
(i) “Extra” Class  
 A total tolerance of 5  per cent, by number or weight, of kiwifruit not satisfying the 
requirements of the class but meeting those of Class I is allowed. Within this tolerance 
not more tha n 0.5 per cent in total may consist of produce satisfying the requirements of 
Class II quality.  
(ii) Class I  
 A total tolerance of 10  per cent, by number or weight, of kiwifruit not satisfying the 
requirements of the class but meeting those of Class II is allowed. Within this tolerance 
not more than 1 per cent in total may consist of produce satisfying neither the 
requirements of Class II quality nor the minimum requirements, or of produce affected 
by decay.  
(iii) Class II  
 A total tolerance of 10 per cent,  by number or weight, of kiwifruit satisfying neither the 
requirements of the class nor the minimum requirements is allowed. Within this 
tolerance not more than 2 per cent in total may consist of produce affected by decay.  
B. Size tolerances  
 For all class es: 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 the “ 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 contents 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.   
 30    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 visibl e 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 package21 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 ‘Packe r 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 establish ed 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 nec essary 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 (optional).  
– Flesh colour or equivalent indication, if not green.  
C. Origin of produce  
 Country of origin22 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)  
 Packages need not bear the particulars mentioned in the first subparagraph, when they contain 
sales packages, clearly visible from the outside, and all bearing these particulars. These 
packages shall be free from any indications s uch as could mislead. When these packages are 
                                                           
21 These marking provisions do not apply to sales packages presented in packages. However, they do 
apply to sales packages presented separately.  
22 The full or the commonly used name shall be indicated.   
 31   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 presented as individua l 
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 eac h class and the tolerances allowed, the 
produce must be:  
– intact,  
– sound; produce affected by rotting or deterioration such as to make it unfit for 
consumption is excluded,  
– clean and trimmed, i.e. practically free from all earth or other growing medium and 
practically free of any visible foreign matter,  
– fresh in appearance,  
– practically free from pests,  
– practically free from damage caused by pests,  
– turgescent,   
 32   – not running to seed,  
– free of abnormal external moisture,  
– free of any foreign smell and/or taste.  
 In the case of lettuce, a reddish discolouration, caused by low temperature during growth, is 
allowed, unless it seriously affects the appearance of the lettuce.  
 The roots must be cut close to the base of the outer leaves and the cut must be neat.  
 The produ ce must be of normal development. The development and condition of the produce 
must be such as to enable it:  
– to withstand transportation and handling, and  
– to arrive in a satisfactory condition at the place of destination.  
B. Classification  
 The produce is classified in two classes, as defined below:  
(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 meth ods 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 lett uces must have a heart, which may be small.  
 The centre of curled -leaved endives and broad -leaved (Batavian) endives must be 
yellow in colour.  
(ii) Class II  
 This class includes produce which do not qualify for inclusion in Class I, but satisfy the 
minimum  requirements specified above.  
 The produce must be:  
– reasonably well -formed,  
– free from damage and deterioration which may seriously impair edibility.  
 The following defects may be allowed provided the produce retains its essential 
characteristics as regard s 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.   
 33   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 unit.  
(b) Curled -leaved and broad -leaved (Batavian) endives  
– 300g.  
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 to lerances  
(i) Class I  
 A total tolerance of 10 per cent, by number, of produce not satisfying the requirements 
of the class, but meeting those of Class II is allowed. Within this tolerance not more 
than 1 per cent in total may consist of produce satisfying neither the requirements of 
Class II quality nor the minimum requirements, or of produce affected by decay.  
(ii) Class II  
 A total tolerance of 10 per cent, by number, of produce satisfying neither the 
requirements of the class nor the minimum requirements  is allowed. Within this 
tolerance not more than 2 per cent in total may consist of produce affected by decay.  
B. Size tolerances  
 For all classes: a total tolerance of 10 per cent, by number, of produce not satisfying the 
requirements as regards sizing is  allowed.  
V. PROVISIONS  CONCERNING  PRESENTATION  
A. Uniformity  
 The contents of each package must be uniform and contain only produce of the same origin, 
variety or commercial type, quality and size.  
 However, a mixture of lettuces and/or endives of distinctly different, varieties, commercial 
types and/or colours may be packed together  in a package , provided they are uniform in quality 
and, for each variety, commercial type and/or colour , in origin . Uniformity in size is not 
required.  
 The visible part of the contents of the package must be representative of the entire contents.  
B. Packaging  
 The produce must be packed in such a way as to protect it properly. It must be reasonably 
packed having regard to the size and type of packaging, without empty  spaces or crushing.  
 The materials used inside the package must be clean and of a quality such as to avoid causing 
any external or internal damage to the produce. The use of materials, particularly paper or  
 34   stamps bearing trade specifications is allowed, provided the printing or labelling has been done 
with non -toxic ink or glue.  
 Packages must be free of all foreign matter.  
VI. PROVISIONS  CONCERNING  MARKING  
Each package23 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 a ppropriate.  
– Name of the variety (optional).  
– "Mixture of lettuces/endives", or equivalent denomination in the case of a mixture of 
lettuces and/or endives of distinctly  different varieties, commercial types  and/or colours . 
If the produce  is not visible from the outside, the varieties, commercial types  and/or 
colours, and the quantity of each in the package must be indicated . 
C. Origin of produce  
– Country of origin24 and, optionally, district where grown, or national, regional or local 
place na me. 
– 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 c olour 
concerned.  
D. Commercial specifications  
– Class  
– Size, expressed by the minimum weight per unit, or number of units  
                                                           
23 These marking provisions do not apply to sales packages presented in packages. However, they do 
apply to sales packages presented separately.  
24 The full or the commonly used name shall be indicated.    
 35   E. Official control mark (optional)  
Packages need not to bear the particulars mentioned in the first subparagraph, when they 
contain sale s 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 po sition on at least 
two sides of the pallet.   
 36   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 
preparat ion 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, 
peaches and nectarines must be:  
– intact,  
– sound; produce affected by rotting or deter ioration 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 abnorm al external moisture,  
– free of any foreign smell and/or taste.  
The development and condition of peaches and nectarines must be such as to enable them:  
– to withstand transportation and handling, and  
– to arrive in satisfactory condition at the place of destinat ion. 
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° Brix25. 
C. Classification  
 Peaches and nectarines are classified into three classes, as defined below:  
(i) “Extra ” Class  
 Peaches and nectarines in this class must be of a superior quality. They must be 
characteristic of the variety.  
 The flesh must be perfectly sound.  
                                                           
25 Calculated as described in t he OECD guidance on object ive tests , available at: 
http://www.oecd.org/agriculture/fruit -vegetables/publications .  
 37    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 pa ckage:  
– a slight defect in shape,  
– a slight defect in development,  
– slight defects in colouring,  
– slight pressure marks not exceeding 1cm2 in total surface area,  
– slight skin defects which must not extend over more than:  
– 1.5 cm in length for defects of elongate d shape,  
– 1 cm² in total surface area for other defects.  
(iii) Class II  
 This class includes peaches and nectarines which do not qualify for inclusion in the 
higher classes, but satisfy the minimum requirements specified above.  
 The flesh must be free from major defects.  
The following defects may be allowed provided the peaches and nectarines retain their 
essential characteristics as regards the quality, the keeping quality and presentation:  
– defects in shape,  
– defects in development, including split stones, provided the fruit is closed and 
the flesh is sound,  
– defects in colouring,  
– bruises which may be slightly discoloured and not exceeding 2 cm2 in total 
surface area,  
– skin defects which must not extend over more than  
– 2.5 cm in length for defects of elongated shape,  
– 2 cm² in total surface area for other defects.  
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 the “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 ensure uniformity in size, the range in size between produce in the same package shall not exceed:   
 38   (a) For fruit sized by diameter:  
– 5 mm for fruit below 70 mm,  
– 10 mm for fruit of 70 mm and more.  
(b) For fruit sized by weight:  
– 30 g for fruit below 180 g,  
– 80 g for fruit of 180 g and more.  
(c) For fruit sized by count, the difference in size should be consistent with (a) or  (b). 
If size codes are applied, those in the table below have to be respected.  
   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 per cent, by number or weight, of peaches or nectarines not 
satisfying the requirements of the class, but meeting those of class I is allowed. Within 
this tolerance not more than 0.5 per cent in total may consist of produce satisfying the 
requirements of Class II quality.  
(ii) Class I  
 A total tolerance of 10  per cent, by number or weight, of peaches or nectarines not 
satisfying the requirements of the class, but meeting those of class II is allowed. Within 
this tolerance not more than 1 per cent in total may consist of produce satisfying neither 
the requirements of Class II quali ty nor the minimum requirements, or of produce 
affected by decay.   
 39   (iii) Class II  
 A total tolerance of 10 per cent, by number or weight, of peaches or nectarines 
satisfying neither the requirements of the class nor the minimum requirements is 
allowed. With in this tolerance not more than 2 per cent in total may consist of produce 
affected by decay.  
B. Size tolerances  
 For all classes (if sized): a total tolerance of 10 per cent, by number or weight, of peaches or 
nectarines not satisfying the requirements as  regards sizing is allowed.  
V. PROVISIONS  CONCERNING  PRESENTATION  
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 of 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 pro perly.  
 The materials used inside the package must be clean and of a quality such as to avoid causing 
any external or internal damage to the produce. The use of materials, particularly of paper or 
stamps bearing trade specifications is allowed provided the  printing or labelling has been done 
with non -toxic ink or glue.  
 Stickers individually affixed to the produce shall be such that, when removed, they neither 
leave visible traces of glue, nor lead to skin defects. Information lasered on single fruit should  
not lead to flesh or skin defect.  
 Packages must be free of all foreign matter.  
VI. PROVISIONS  CONCERNING  MARKING  
Each package26 must bear the following particulars in letters grouped on the same side, legibly and 
indelibly marked and visible from the outs ide: 
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 th e 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 eq uivalent 
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.  
                                                           
26 These marking provisions do not apply to sales packages presented in packages. However, they do 
apply to sales packages presented separately.   
 40   B. Nature of produce  
– ‘Peach es’ or ‘Nectarines’, if the contents are not visible from the outside.  
– Colour of the flesh.  
– Name of the variety (optional).  
C. Origin of produce  
 Country of origin27 and, optionally, district where grown, or national, regional or local place 
name.  
D. Commer cial 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, 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. W hen these packages are 
palletised, the particulars shall be given on a notice placed in an obvious position on at least 
two sides of the pallet.  
 
PART 6: 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.  
II. PROVISIONS  CONCERNING  QUALITY  
The purpose of the standard is to define the qualit y 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 provisions for each class and the tolerances allowed, pears 
must be:  
– intact,  
– sound; produce affected by rotting or deterioration such as to make it unfit for 
consumption is excluded,  
– clean, practically free of any visible foreign matter,  
                                                           
27 The full or the common ly used name shall be indicated.   
 41   – practically free from pests,  
– free from damage caused by pests affecting the flesh,  
– free of abnormal external m oisture,  
– 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 requirem ents 
 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, as defined below : 
(i) “Extra ” Class  
 Pears in this class must be of superior quality. They must be characteristic of the 
variety28. 
 The flesh must be perfectly sound, and the skin free from rough russeting.  
 They must be free from defects with the exception of very slight superficial defects 
provided these do not affect the general appearance of the fruit, the quality, the keeping 
quality and presentation in the package.  
 The stalk must be intact.  
 Pears must not be gritty.  
(ii) Class I  
 Pears in this class must be of good quality. They must be characteristic of the variety.29 
 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 qual ity, 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 defec ts 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.  
                                                           
28 A non -exhaustive list of large fruited and summer pear varieties is included in the appendix to this 
standard.  
29 A non -exhaustive list of large fruited and summer pear varieties is included in the appendix  to this 
standar d.  
 42   – 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 above.  
 The flesh must be free from major defects.  
 The following defects may be allowed provided the pears retain  their essential 
characteristics as regards the quality, the keeping quality and presentation . 
– defects in shape,  
– defects in development,  
– defects in colouring,  
– slight rough russeting,  
– skin defect s 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 section or by weight.  
The minimum size shall be:  
(a) For fruit sized by diameter:  
 “Extra”  Class I  Class II  
Large -fruited varieties  60 mm  55 mm 55 mm 
Other varieties  55 mm  50 mm 45 mm 
(b) For fruit sized by weight:  
 “Extra”  Class I  Class II  
Large -fruited varieties  130 g  110 g  110 g  
Other varieties  110 g  100 g  75 g 
Summer  pears included in the appendix to this standard do not have  to respect the minimum size.  
To ensure the uniformity in size, the range in size between produce in the same package shall not 
exceed:  
(a) For fruit sized by diameter:  
– 5 mm for  the “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.   
 43   (b) For fruit sized by weight:  
– For the “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 per cent , by number or weight , of pears not satisfying the 
requirements of the class but meeting those of Class I is allowed. Within this tolerance 
not more than 0.5  per cent in total may consist of produce satisfying the requirements of 
Class II quality.  
(ii) Class I  
 A total tolerance of 10 per cent, by number or weight , of pears not satisfying the 
requirements of the class but meeting tho se of Class II  is allowed. Within this tolerance 
not more than 1 per cent in total may consist of produce satisfying neither the 
requirements of Class II quality  nor the minimum requirements, or of produce affected 
by decay.  
(iii) Class II  
 A total toleran ce of 10 per cent, by number or weight, of pears satisfying neither the 
requirements of the class nor the minimum requirements is allowed. Within this 
tolerance not more than 2 per cent in total may consist of produce affected by decay.  
B. Size tolerances  
 For all classes: a total tolerance of 10 per cent, by number or weight, of pears not satisfying the 
requirements as regards sizing is allowed. This tolerance may not be extended to include 
produce with a size:  
– 5 mm or more below the minimum diameter  
– 10 g or more below the minimum weight.   
 44   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 uniform in quality and, for each variety concerned, in origi n. 
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 package30 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 official ly 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 c ode 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, t he 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.  
                                                           
30 These marking provisions do not apply to sales packages presented in packages. However, they do 
apply to sales packages presented separately.   
 45   The name of the variety may be replaced by a synonym. A trade name31 may only be given in 
addition to the variety or the synonym.  
C. Origin of produce  
 Country of origin32 and, optionally , district where grown, or national, regional or local place 
name.  
In the case of a mixture of distinctly different varieties of pears of different origins, the 
indication of each country of origin shall appear next to the name of the variety concerned.  
D. Commercial specifications  
– Class.  
– Size, or for fruit packed in rows and layers, number of units.  
If identification is by the size, this should be expressed:  
(a) for produce subject to the uniformity rules, as minimum and maximum diameters 
or minimum and maximum weights,  
(b) optionally, for produce not subject to the uniformity rules , as the diameter  or the 
weight  of the smallest fruit in t he 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, 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.  
                                                           
31 A trade name can be a trade mark for which protection has been sought or obtained or any other 
commercial denomination.  
32 The full or the commonly used name shall be indicated.   
 46   Appendix  
 
Non-exhaustive list of large -fruited and summer pear varieties  
Small -fruited and other varieties which do not appear in the table may be ma rketed 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 i n one or more countries. The first and second columns of the table do not intend to 
include such trade marks. References to known trade marks have been included in the third column for 
information only.  
Legend:  
L = Large -fruited variety  
SP =  Summer pear, for which no minimum size is required.  
 
Variety  Synonyms  Trade marks /Trade names  Size 
Abbé Fétel  Abate Fetel   L 
Abugo o Siete en Boca    SP 
Aka   SP 
Alka    L 
Alsa   L 
Alexandrine Douillard    L 
Amfora    L 
Angelys   Angys  L 
Bambinella    SP 
Bay 6474   Alessia  L 
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 
Bon Rouge   Victoria Blush  L 
Cape Rose   Cheeky  L 
Carusella    SP 
Castell  Castell de Verano   SP 
Celina   QTee  L  
 47   Variety  Synonyms  Trade marks /Trade names  Size 
Cepuna   Migo  L 
CH201   Fred  L 
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 
Deveci    L 
Dita   L 
D. Joaquina  Doyenné de  Juillet   SP 
Doyenné d’hiver  Winterdechant   L 
Doyenné du Comice  Comice, Vereinsdechant   L 
Dpp1   Flare , Cape Fire  L 
Erika    L 
Etrusca    SP 
Falstaff    L 
Flamingo    L 
Forelle   Vermont Beauty  L 
Général Leclerc   Amber Grace   L 
Gentile    SP 
Golden Russet Bosc    L 
Gräfin Gepa   Saxonia , Early Desire  L 
Grand C hampion    L 
H2-169  Ambrosia  L 
Harovin Sundown   Cold Snap   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  
 48   Variety  Synonyms  Trade marks /Trade names  Size 
Mramornaja    L 
Mustafabey    SP 
Nojabrskaja  Novemberbirne    Xenia , Novembra  L 
Packham’s Triumph  Williams d’Automne   L 
Passe Crassane  Passa Crassana   L 
PE2UNIBO   Early Giulia  L 
PE3UNIBO   Debby Green  L 
Perita de San Juan    SP 
Pérola    SP 
Pitmaston  Williams Duchesse   L 
Précoce de Trévoux  Trévoux   SP 
Président Drouard    L 
Rode Doyenne van Doorn   Sweet Sensation , 
Sweet Dored  L 
Rosemarie   Sempre  L 
Santa Maria  Santa Maria Morettini   L 
Spadoncina  Agua de Verano, Agua de Agosto   SP 
Suvenirs    L 
Taylors Gold    L 
Thimo   Saxonia , 
Queens Forelle  L 
Triomphe de Vienne    L 
Uta  Dazzling Gold  L 
Vasarine Sviestine    L 
Williams Bon Chrétien  Bon Chrétien, Bartlett, Williams, 
Summer Bartlett   L  
 49   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 strawberries); the calyx and the stalk (if 
present) must be fresh and green,  
– free of abnormal external moisture,  
– free of any foreign smell and/or taste.  
 The strawberries must be sufficiently developed and display satisfactory ripeness. The 
development and  the condition must be such as to enable them:  
– to withstand transportation and handling, and  
– to arrive in satisfactory condition at the place of destination.  
B. Classification  
 The strawberries are classified in three classes, as defined below:  
(i) “Extra ” Class  
 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.  
  
 50    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 m ust be characteristic of the 
variety.  
 The following slight defects, however, may be allowed provided these do not affect the 
general appearance of the produce, the quality, the keeping quality and presentation in 
the package:  
– a slight defect in shape,  
– presence of a small white patch, not exceeding one tenth of the total surface area 
of the fruit,  
– slight superficial pressure marks.  
 They must be practically free from soil.  
(iii) Class II  
 This class includes strawberries that do not qualify for inclusion in  the higher classes, 
but satisfy the minimum requirements specified above.  
 The following defects may be allowed provided the strawberries retain their essential 
characteristics as regards the quality, the keeping quality and presentation:  
– defects in shape , 
– a white patch not exceeding one fifth of the total surface area of the fruit,  
– slight dry bruising not likely to spread,  
– slight traces of soil.  
III. PROVISIONS  CONCERNING  SIZING  
Size is determined by the maximum diameter of the equatorial section.  
The minimum size shall be:  
– 25 mm in  the “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 per cent, by number or weight, of strawberries not satisfying the 
requirements of the class but meeting those of Class I  is allowed. Within this tolerance 
not more than 0.5 per cent in total may consist of produce satisfying the requirements of 
Class II quality.  
(ii) Class I   
 51    A total tolerance of 10  per cent, by number or weight, of strawberries not satisfying the 
requirements of the class but meeting those of Class II is allowed. Within this tolerance 
not more than 2 per cent in total may consist of produce satisfying neither the 
requirements of Class II quality nor the minimum requirements, or of produce affected 
by decay.  
(iii) Class II  
 A total tolerance of 10  per cent, by number or weight, of strawberries satisfying neither 
the requirements of the class nor the minimum requirements is allowed. Within this 
tolerance not more than 2 per cent in total may consist o f produce affected by decay.  
B. Size tolerances  
 For all classes: a total tolerance of 10 per cent, by number or weight, of strawberries not 
satisfying the requirements as regards the minimum size is allowed.  
V. PROVISIONS  CONCERNING  PRESENTATION  
A. Unifor mity  
 The contents of each package must be uniform and contain only strawberries of the same 
origin, variety and quality.  
 In the ‘Extra’ Class, strawberries, with the exception of wood strawberries, must be particularly 
uniform and regular with respect to  degree of ripeness, colour and size. In Class I, strawberries 
may be less uniform in size.  
 The visible part of the contents of the package must be representative of the entire contents.  
B. Packaging  
 The strawberries must be packed in such a way as to pr otect the produce properly.  
 The materials used inside the package must be clean and of a quality such as to avoid causing 
any external or internal damage to the produce. The use of materials, particularly of paper or 
stamps bearing trade specifications is  allowed provided the printing or labelling has been done 
with non -toxic ink or glue.  
 Packages must be free of all foreign matter.  
VI. PROVISIONS  CONCERNING  MARKING  
Each package33 must bear the following particulars, in letters grouped on the same side, le gibly 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;  
                                                           
33 These marking provisions do not apply to sales packages presented in packages. However, they do 
apply to sales packages presented separately.   
 52   – for pre -packages only, by the name and the address of a seller established within the 
Union indicated in clo se 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  
– ‘Strawberries’ if the contents of the package are not visible from the outside.  
– Name of the variety (optional).  
C. Origin of produce  
 Country of origin34 and, optionally, district 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, 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 pos ition on at least 
two sides of the pallet.  
                                                           
34 The full or the commonly used name shal l be indicated.   
 53   PART 8: MARKETING STANDARD FOR SWEET PEPPERS  
I. DEFINITION  OF PRODUCE  
This standard applies to sweet peppers of varieties35 (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 
developm ent 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 peduncles attached; the peduncle must be neatly cut and the calyx be intact,  
– free of abnormal external moisture,  
– free of any foreign smell and/or taste.  
 The development and condition of the sweet peppers must be such as to enable them to:  
– withstand tra nsport and handling, and  
– arrive in satisfactory condition at the place of destination.  
B. Classification  
 Sweet peppers are classified in three classes, as defined below:  
(i) “Extra” Class  
 Sweet peppers in this class must be of superior quality. They must  be characteristic of 
the variety and/or commercial type.  
 They must be free from defects, with the exception of very slight superficial defects, 
provided these do not affect the general appearance of the produce, the quality, the 
keeping quality and prese ntation in the package.  
(ii) Class I  
                                                           
35 Some sweet pepper varieties may have hot taste.  Examples of commercial varieties of sweet peppers 
having a slightly hot taste are Sivri,  Padron, and Somborka.   
 54    Sweet peppers in this class must be of good quality. They must be characteristic of the 
variety and/or commercial type.  
 The following slight defects, however, may be allowed, provided these do not affect the 
general a ppearance of the produce, the quality, the keeping quality and presentation in 
the package:  
– a slight defect in shape,  
– slight silvering or damage caused by thrips covering not more than 1/3 of the 
total surface area,  
– slight skin defects, such as:  
– pitting, s cratching, sunburn, pressure marks covering in total not more 
than 2 cm for defects of elongated shape, and 1cm ² for other defects; or  
– dry superficial cracks covering in total not more than 1/8 of the total 
surface area,  
– slightly damaged peduncle.  
(iii) Class II  
 This class includes sweet peppers which do not qualify for inclusion in the higher 
classes but satisfy the minimum requirements specified above.  
 The following defects may be allowed provided the sweet peppers retain their essential 
characteristic s as regards the quality, the keeping quality and presentation:  
– defects in shape,  
– silvering or damage caused by thrips covering not more than 2/3 of the total 
surface area,  
– skin defects, such as:  
– pitting, scratching, sunburn, bruising, and healed injuries covering in total 
not more than 4 cm in length for defects of elongated shape and 2.5 cm ² 
of the total area for other defects; or  
– dry superficial cracks covering in total not more than 1/4 of the total 
surface area  
– blossom end deterioration not more than 1 cm ²,  
– shrivelling not exceeding 1/3 of the surface,  
– damaged peduncle and calyx, provided the surrounding flesh remains intact.  
III. PROVISIONS  CONCERNING  SIZING  
Size is determined by the maximum diameter of the equatorial section or by weight. To ensure 
uniformity in size, the range in size between produce in the same package shall not exceed:  
(a) For sweet peppers sized by diameter:  
– 20 mm.  
(b) For sweet peppers sized by weight:  
– 30 g where the heaviest piece weighs 180 g or less,  
– 80 g where the lightest piece weighs more than 180 g but less than 260,  
– 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.   
 55   IV. PROVISIONS  CONCERNING  TOLERANCE S 
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 per cent, by number or weight, of sweet peppers not satisfying the 
requirements of the class but meeting those of Class I is allowed. Within this tolerance 
not more than 0.5 per cent in total may consist of produce satisfying the requirements of 
Class II quality.  
(ii) Class I  
 A total tolerance of 10  per cent, by number or weight, of sweet peppers not satisfying 
the requirements of the class, but meeting those of Class II is allowed. Within this 
tolerance not more than 1 per cent in total may consist of produce satisfying neither  the 
requirements of Class II quality nor the minimum requirements or of produce affected 
by decay.  
(iii) Class II  
 A total tolerance of 10  per cent, by number or weight, of sweet peppers satisfying 
neither the requirements of the class nor the minimum req uirements is allowed. Within 
this tolerance not more than 2 per cent in total may consist of produce affected by 
decay.  
B. Size tolerances  
 For all classes (if sized): a total tolerance of 10 per cent, by number or weight, of sweet peppers 
not satisfying t he requirements as regards sizing is allowed.  
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 the case of the “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 ty pe 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 produc e properly.  
 The materials used inside the package must be clean and of a quality such as to avoid causing 
any external or internal damage to the produce. The use of materials, particularly paper or 
stamps bearing trade specifications is allowed, provided the printing or labelling has been done 
with non -toxic ink or glue.  
 Stickers individually affixed on the produce shall be such that, when removed, they neither 
leave visible traces of glue, nor lead to skin defects. Information lasered on single fruit sho uld 
not lead to flesh or skin defect.  
 Packages must be free of all foreign matter.   
 56   VI. PROVISIONS  CONCERNING  MARKING  
Each package36 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 c ode 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. 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/or colours of sweet peppers. If the produce is 
not visible from the outside, the commercial types and/or colours and the quantity of 
each in the package must be indicated.  
C. Origin of produce  
 Country of origin37 and, optionally, district where grown or national, regional or local place 
name.  
 In the case of a mixture of distinctly different commercial types and/or colours  of sweet 
peppers of different origins, the indication of each country of origin shall appear next to the 
name of the commercial type and/or colour  concerned.  
D. Commercial specifications  
– Class.  
– Size (if sized) expressed as minimum and maximum diameters or minimum and 
maximum weights.  
– Number of units (optional).  
– “(Name of type o r variety) may have a slightly hot taste“ or equivalent denomination, 
where appropriate.  
E. Official control mark (optional)  
Packages  need not to bear the particulars mentioned in the first subparagraph, when they 
contain sales packages, clearly visible from the outside, and all bearing these particulars. These 
packages shall be free from any indications such as could mislead. When thes e 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  
                                                           
36 These marking provisions do not apply to sales packages presented in packages . However, they do 
apply to sales packages presented separately.  
37 The full or the commonly used name shall be indicated.    
 57   I. DEFINITION  OF PRODUCE  
This standard applies to table grapes of varieties (cultivars) grown from Vitis vinifera  L. to be supplied 
fresh to the consumer, table grapes for industrial processing being excluded.  
II. PROVISIONS  CONCERNING  QUALITY  
The purpose of the standard is to define the quality requirements for table grapes, after preparation 
and packaging.  
However, at stages following dispatch products may show in relation to the requirements of the 
standard:  
- a slight lack of freshness and turgidity,  
- for products graded in  classes other than the “Extra” Class, a slight deterioration due to their 
development and their tendency to perish.  
A. Minimum requirements  
 In all classes, subject to the special provisions for each class and the tolerances allowed, 
bunches and berries m ust 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 abno rmal external moisture,  
– free of any foreign smell and/or taste.  
 In addition, berries must be:  
– intact,  
– well formed,  
– normally developed.  
 Pigmentation due to sun is not a defect.  
 The development and condition of the table grapes must be such as to enable them:  
– to withstand transportation and handling, and  
– to arrive in satisfactory condition at the place of destination.  
B. Maturity requirements  
 The juice of the fruit shall have a refractometric index38 of at least:  
– 12 ° Brix for the Alphonse Lavallée, Cardi nal and Victoria varieties,  
– 13 ° Brix for all other seeded varieties,  
– 14 ° Brix for all seedless varieties.  
In addition, all varieties must have satisfactory sugar/acidity ratio levels.  
C. Classification  
 The table grapes are classified into three classes defined below:  
(i) “Extra ” Class  
                                                           
38 Calculated as described in t he OECD guidance on objective tests , available at: 
http://www.oecd.org/agriculture/fruit -vegetables/pub lications .  
 58    Table grapes in this class must be of superior quality. They must be characteristic of the 
variety, allowing for the district in which they are grown.  
Berries must be firm, firmly attached, evenly spaced along the stalk and have their 
bloom virtually intact.  
 They must be free from defects, with the exception of very slight superficial defects, 
provided these do not affect the general appearance of the produce, the quality, the 
keeping quality and presentation in the pack age. 
(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 above.  
 The bunches may show slight defects in shape, development and colouring, provided 
these do not impair the essential char acteristics 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  CONCERNIG  SIZING  
Size is determined by the weight of the bunch.  
The minimum bunch weight shall be 75 g  for the “ 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   
 59    A total tolerance of 5  per cent, by weight, of bunches not satisfying the requirements of 
the class, but meeting those for Class I is allowed. Within this tolerance not more than 
0.5 per cent in total may consist of produce satisfying the requirements of Cla ss II 
quality.  
ii) Class I  
 A total tolerance of 10  per cent, by weight, of bunches not satisfying the requirements 
of the class, but meeting those of Class II is allowed. Within this tolerance not more 
than 1 per cent in total may consist of produce satis fying neither the requirements of 
Class II quality nor the minimum requirements, or of produce affected by decay.  
 In addition to those tolerances, a maximum of 10 per cent, by weight, of loose berries, 
i.e. berries detached from the bunch/cluster, are all owed provided that the berries are 
sound and intact.  
iii) Class II  
 A total tolerance of 10  per cent, by weight, of bunches satisfying neither the 
requirements of the class nor the minimum requirements is allowed. Within this 
tolerance not more than 2 per cent in total may consist of produce affected by decay.  
 In addition to those tolerances, a maximum of 10 per cent, by weight, of loose berries, 
i.e. berries detached from the bunch/cluster, are allowed provided that the berries are 
sound and intact.  
B. Size tolerances  
 For all classes  (if sized) : a total tolerance of 10 per cent, 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 al lowed 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.  
 However, a mixture of table grapes of distinctly different varieties may be packed together in a 
package, provided they are  uniform in quality and, for each variety concerned, in origin.  
 The visible part of the contents of the package must be representative of the entire contents.  
B. Packaging  
 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, altho ugh a fragment of vine shoot no more than 
5 cm in length may be left on the stem of the bunch as a form of special presentation.   
 60   VI. PROVISIONS  CONCERNING  MARKING  
Each package39 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 cod e 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 se ller 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.  
– Name of the variety. In the case of a mixture of table grapes of d istinctly different 
varieties, names of the different varieties.  
The name of the variety can be replaced by a synonym. A trade name40 can only be given in 
addition to the variety or the synonym.  
C. Origin of produce  
– Country of origin41 and, optionally, distr ict 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, 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 a n obvious position on at least 
two sides of the pallet.  
 
PART 10: MARKETING STANDARD FOR TOMATOES  
                                                           
39 These marking provisions do not apply to sales packages presented in packages. However, they do 
apply to sales packages presented separately.  
40  A trade name can be a trademark for which protection has been sought or obtained or any other 
commercial denomination.  
41 The full or the commonly used name shall be indicated.   
 61   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 purp ose of the standard is to define the quality requirements for tomatoes , after preparation and 
packaging.  
However, at stages following dispatch products may show in relation to the requirements of the 
standard:  
- a slight lack of freshness and turgidity,  
- for products graded in classes other than the “Extra” Class, a slight deterioration due to their 
development and their tendency to perish.  
A. Minimum requirements  
 In all classes, subject to the special provisions for each class and the tolerances allowed, the 
tomatoes must be:  
– intact,  
– sound, produce affected by rotting or deterioration such as to make it unfit for 
consumption is excluded,  
– clean, practically free of any visible foreign matter,  
– fresh in appearance,  
– practically free from pests,  
– free from damage caused by pests affecting the flesh,  
– free of abnormal external moisture,  
– free of any foreign  smell and/or taste.  
 In the case of trusses of tomatoes, the stalks must be fresh, healthy,  clean and free from all 
leaves and any visible foreign matter.  
 The development and condition of the tomatoes must be such as to enable them:  
– to withstand transportation  and handling, and  
– to arrive in satisfactory condition at the p lace 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 , as defined below:  
(i) “Extra” Class  
 Tomatoes in this class must be of superior quality. They must be firm and characteristic 
of the variety  and/or commercial type .  
 62     They must be free from greenbacks and other defects, with th e 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  and/or commercial type . 
 They must be free of cracks and visible greenbacks . 
The following slight defects, however, may be allowed provided these do not affect the 
general appearance of the produce, the quality, the keeping quality and presentation in 
the package:  
– a slight defect in shape and development,  
– slight defects  in colouring,  
– slight skin defects,  
– very slight bruises.  
 Furthermore, “ribbed” tomatoes may show:  
– healed cracks not more than 1 cm long,  
– no excessive protuberances,  
– small umbilicus, but no suberisation,  
– suberisation  of the stigma up to 1 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 in cludes tomatoes which do not qualify for inclusion in the higher classes, but 
satisfy the minimum requirements specified above.  
 They must be reasonably firm (but may be slightly less firm than in Class I) and must 
not show unhealed cracks.  
 The following defects may be allowed provided the tomatoes retain their essential 
characteristics as regards the quality, the keeping quality and presentation:  
– defects in shape and development,  
– defects in colouring,  
– skin defects or bruises, provided the fruit is not seriously affected,  
– healed cracks not more than 3 cm in length for round, ribbed or oblong tomatoes.  
 Furthermore, “ribbed” tomatoes may show:  
– more pronounced protuberances than allowed under  Class I, but without being 
misshapen,  
– an umbilicus,  
– suberisation  of the stigma up to 2 cm ², 
– fine blossom scar in elongated form (like a seam).  
III. PROVISIONS  CONCERNING  SIZING  
Size is determined by the maximum diameter of the equatorial section , by weight or by count.  
The following provisions shall not apply to truss es of  tomatoes and  are optional for:  
- cherry and cocktail tomatoes below 40 mm in diameter;  
- ribbed tomatoes of irregular shape; and   
 63   - 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 re spected:  
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 the requirements of the class indicated.  
A. Quality tolerances  
(i) “Extra” Class  
 A total tolerance of 5 per cent,  by number or weight , of tomatoes not satisfying the 
requirements of the class but meeting those of Class I is allowed. Within this tolerance 
not more than 0.5 per cent in total may c onsist of produce satisfying the requirements of 
Class II quality . 
(ii) Class I  
 A total tolerance of 10 per cent,  by number or weight , of tomatoes not satisfying the 
requirements of the class but meeting those of Class II is allowed. Within this tolerance  
not more than 1 per cent in total may consist of produce neither satisfying the  
 64   requirements of Class II quality nor the minimum requirements, or of produce affected 
by decay.  
In the case of trusses of tomatoes, 5 percent, by number or weight, of tomatoes  detached 
from the stalk is allowed.  
(iii) Class II  
 A total tolerance of 10 per cent, by number or weight,  of tomatoes satisfying neither the 
requirements of the class nor the minimum requirements  is allowed. Within this 
tolerance not more than 2 per cent  in total may consist of produce affected by decay.  
In the case of trusses of tomatoes, 10 percent,  by number or weight , of tomatoes 
detached from the stalk is allowed.  
B. Size tolerances  
 For all classes: a total tolerance of 10 per cent,  by number or wei ght, 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 and size (if sized).  
 The ripeness and colouring of tomatoes in the “Extra” Class and Class I must be practically 
uniform. In addition, the length of “oblong” tomatoes must be sufficiently uniform.  
 However, a mixture of tomatoes of distinctly different colours, varieties and/or commercial 
types may be packed together in a package, provided they are uniform in quality and, for each 
colour, variety and/or commercial type concerned, in origin. Uniformity in size is not required.  
 The visible part of the contents of the package must be representative of the entire contents.  
B. Packaging  
 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 cau sing 
any external or internal damage to the produce. The use of materials, particularly paper or 
stamps bearing trade specifications is allowed provided the printing or labelling has been done 
with non -toxic ink or glue.  
 Stickers individually affixed to t he 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 examp le 
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 
                                                           
42 These marking provisions do not apply to sales packages presented in packages. However, they do 
apply to sales packages presented separately.   
 65   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  
– “Tomatoes” or “trusses of tomatoes” and the commercial type, or “cherry/cocktail 
tomatoes” or “trusse s of cherry/cocktail tomatoes”) or equivalent denomination for 
other miniature varieties if the contents are not visible from the outside.  
– “Mixture of tomatoes”, or equivalent denomination, in the case of a mixture of 
distinctly different varieties, commercial types and/or colours of tomatoes. If the 
produce is not visible from the outside, the colours, varieties or commercial types and 
the quantity of each in the package must be indicated.  
– Name of the variety (optional).  
C. Origin of produce  
 Country  of origin43 and, optionally, district where grown, or national, regional or local place 
name.  
 In the case of a mixture of distinctly different colours, varieties and/or commercial types of 
tomatoes of different origins, the indication of each country of origin shall appear next to the 
name of the colour, variety and/or commercial type concerned.  
D. Commercial specifications  
– Class.  
– Size (if sized) expressed as  
- minimum and maximum diameters; or  
- minimum and maximum weights; or  
- size code as specified in  Section III; or  
- count followed by the minimum and maximum sizes.  
E. Official control mark (optional)  
Packages need not to bear the particulars mentioned in the first subparagraph, when they 
contain sales packages, clearly visible from the outside, and all bearing these particulars. These 
packages shall be free from any indications such as could mislead. When these packages are 
palletised, the particulars shall be given on a notice placed in an obvious position on at least 
two sides of the pallet. ’ 
 
                                                           
43 The full or the commonly use d name shall be indicated.