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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: May 6, 2024) |
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Title 7 - Agriculture |
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Subtitle B - Regulations of the Department of Agriculture |
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Chapter I - Agricultural Marketing Service (Standards, Inspections, Marketing Practices), Department of Agriculture |
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SubChapter C - Requirements and Standards Under the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 and the Egg Products Inspection Act |
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Part 51 - Fresh Fruits, Vegetables, and Other Products (Inspection, Certification, and Standards) |
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Subpart B - United States Standards for Grades of Apples |
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Methods of Sampling and Calculation of Percentages |
§ 51.308 - Methods of sampling and calculation of percentages.
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§ 51.308 Methods of sampling and calculation of percentages.
(a) When the numerical count is marked on the container, containers are packed to weigh ten pounds or less, or in any container where the minimum diameter of the smallest apple does not vary more than 1⁄2 inch from the minimum diameter of the largest apple, percentages shall be calculated on the basis of count.
(b) In all other cases except those listed in paragraph (a) of this section, they shall be calculated on the basis of weight.