California Code of Regulations
Title 3 - Food and Agriculture
Division 3 - Economics
Chapter 1 - Fruit and Vegetable Standardization
Subchapter 4 - Fresh Fruits, Nuts and Vegetables
Article 19 - Cauliflower
Section 1424.9 - Cauliflower, Wrapping and Packing Requirements

Universal Citation: 3 CA Code of Regs 1424.9

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), heads or curds of cauliflower when wrapped shall be individually wrapped and fairly tightly packed in containers 46D, 46E, or 46F and contain one of the standard pack and counts of the designated size and diameter:

Standard pack and count Curd size in inches
9.......................... ..........................6 1/2 and over
12.......................... ..........................5 1/4 and over
16.......................... ..........................4 and over
20.......................... ..........................under 4

(b) Curds too large to pack as a 12 count in containers 46E or 46F and specified for wrapped and packed cauliflower may be wrapped and packed with a lesser count.

Container 46D shall only be packed with a 9 count or less measuring 6 1/2 inches or more in diameter.

1. Amendment filed 1-25-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 4). For prior history, see Register 77, No. 24.
2. Amendment filed 10-6-87; operative 11-5-87 (Register 87, No. 42).
3. Amendment filed 4-25-90; operative 4-25-90 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.2(d) (Register 90, No. 21).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 14, 407 and 42682, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Section 42941, Food and Agricultural Code.

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