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1. DEFINITION OF PRODUCE
This standard applies to commercial varieties of pummelo grown from Citrus grandis (L.) Osbeck (syn. C. maxima Merr.) of the Rutaceae family to be supplied fresh to consumers, after preparation and packaging. Pummelos for industrial processing are excluded.1
2. PROVISIONS CONCERNING QUALITY
2.1 Minimum Requirements
In all classes, subject to the special provisions for each class and the tolerances allowed, the pummelo must be:
2.1.1 The development and condition of the pummelo must be such as to enable them to withstand transport and handling and to arrive in satisfactory condition at the place of destination.
2.1.2 Minimum total soluble solids content should not be less than 8% as determined by refractometer.
2.2 Classification
Pummelos are classified into three classes as defined below:
2.2.1 “Extra Class”
Pummelos 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 that these do not affect the general appearance of the product, the quality, the keeping quality and presentation in the package.
2.2.2 Class I
Pummelos 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 that these do not affect the general appearance of the produce, the quality, the keeping quality and presentation in the package.
The total area affected shall not exceed ten percent. The defects must not, in any case, affect the pulp of the fruit.
2.2.3 Class II
This class includes pummelos which do not qualify for inclusion in the higher classes but satisfy the minimum requirements specified in Section 2.1 above.
The following defects may be allowed provided that the pummelo retain their essential characteristics as regards the quality, the keeping quality and presentation:
3. PROVISIONS CONCERNING SIZING
Size is determined by the weight or maximum diameter of the equitorial section_of the fruit. Pummelos are sized in accordance with the following tables:
| Reference Letter | Weight (g) | Diameter (mm) |
| 1 | >1700 | 156–170 |
| 2 | 1501–1700 | 148–162 |
| 3 | 1301–1500 | 140–154 |
| 4 | 1101–1300 | 132–146 |
| 5 | 901–1100 | 123–138 |
| 6 | 700–900 | 116–129 |
| 7 | <700 | <112 |
Pummelos of a diameter below 112mm are excluded.
4. PROVISIONS CONCERNING TOLERANCES
Tolerances in respect of quality and size shall be allowed in each package for produce not satisfying the requirements of the class indicated.
4.1. Quality Tolerances
4.1.1 Extra Class
Five percent by number or weight of pummelos not satisfying the requirements of the class, but meeting those of class I or, exceptionally, coming within the tolerance of that class.
4.1.2 Class I
Ten percent by number or weight of pummelos not satisfying the requirements of the class, but conforming to those of Class II, or exceptionally, coming within the tolerances of that class.
4.1.3 Class II
Ten percent by number or weight of pummelos satisfying neither the requirements of the class nor the minimum requirements, with the exception of produce affected by decay or any other deterioration rendering it unfit for consumption.
4.2 Size Tolerances
For all classes, ten percent by number or weight of pummelos corresponding to the size immediately above or below the size mentioned on the package.
5. PROVISIONS CONCERNING PRESENTATION
5.1 Uniformity
The contents of each package must be uniform and contain only pummelo of the same variety, origin, quality, colour and size. The visible part of the contents of the package must be representative of the entire contents.
5.2 Packaging
Pummelos shall be packed in each container in compliance with the Code of Practice for the Packaging and Transport of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables.
6. MARKING OR LABELLING
6.1 Containers Destined for the Final Consumer
In addition to the requirements of the Codex General Standard for the Labelling of Prepackaged Foods (CODEX STAN 1-1985, Codex Alimentarius Volume 1 - General Requirements), the following specific provisions should apply:
6.1.1 Nature of the Produce
If the produce is not visible to the consumer, the contents of each package (or lot presented in bulk) should be labelled as to the name of the produce and optionally that of the variety.
6.2 Non-Retail Containers
Each package must bear the following particulars, in letters grouped on the same side, legibly and indelibly marked and visible from the outside or on accompanying documents.2
For produce transported in bulk, these particulars must appear on a document accompanying the goods.
6.2.1 Identification
Exporter, packer and/or dispatcher.
6.2.2 Nature of Produce
Name of produce if the contents are not visible from the outside; name of variety or commercial type (if applicable).
6.2.3 Origin of Produce
Country of origin and optionally district where grown, or national, regional or local place name.
6.2.4 Commercial Description
6.2.5 Official Inspection Mark (optional).
7. CONTAMINANTS
7.1 Heavy Metals
Pummellos shall be free of heavy metals in amounts which may represent a hazard to human health.
7.2 Pesticide Residues
Pummelos shall comply with those maximum residue limits established by the Codex Alimentarius Commission for this commodity.
8. HYGIENE
8.1 It is recommended that the produce covered by the provisions of this standard be packed and handled in accordance with the appropriate sections of the Recommended International Code of Practice - General Principles of Food Hygiene (CAC/RCP 1-1969, Rev. 2-1985), and other Codes of Practice recommended by the Codex Alimentarius Commission which are relevant to this produce.
8.2 To the extent possible in good packaging and handling practice, the produce shall be free from objectionable matter.
8.3 When tested by appropriate methods of sampling and examination, the produce:
