Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990)

Quality defect

Class 1

Class 2

Lowest Class

Fresh, attractive and intact

Fresh and firm

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Good and typical of the cultivar concerned

Good and typical of the cultivar concerned

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Well-formed and typical of the cultivar concerned

Slight deviation in shape on condition that the characteristics of the cultivar are still retained

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Shall not exceed 15% of the total surface area of the fruit

Shall not exceed 30% of the total surface area of the fruit

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Visibly free of external signs of shrivelling

Visibly free of external signs of shrivelling

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Shall be fully developed but not overripe, with a firm flesh

Shall be fully developed but not overripe, with a firm flesh

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Visibly free of external signs of sunburn

Visibly free of external signs of sunburn

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Shall not exceed 10% of the total surface area of the fruit

Shall not exceed 20% of the total surface area of the fruit

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Shall not exceed 2 mm in depth and 5% of the total surface area of the fruit

Shall not exceed 2 mm in depth and 10% of the total surface area of the fruit

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May deviate to the extent as set out in Table 2

May deviate to the extent as set out in Table 2

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May be absent: Provided that the skin is not damaged

May be absent: Provided that the skin is not damaged

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May deviate to the extent as set out in Table 2

May deviate to the extent as set out in Table 2

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May deviate to the extent as set out in Table 2

May deviate to the extent as set out in Table 2

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