Marking requirements.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 7

Variety (or varieties if more than one is packed in the container), grade, and the numerical count or minimum diameter of apples packed in a closed container shall be indicated on the container. For apple lots utilizing the combined diameter/weight designations for Red Delicious and Golden Delicious varieties, the minimum diameter and minimum weight of apples packed in a closed container shall be indicated on the container. (a) When the numerical count is not shown, the minimum diameter or, in the case of Red Delicious or Golden Delicious lots where minimum diameter/weight designations have been chosen, the minimum diameter and weight as designated in table II, shall be plainly stamped, stenciled or otherwise (b) The word “minimum,” or its abbreviation, when following a diameter size marking, means that the apples are of the size marked or larger. (

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 7:§ 51.311