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 22 - Citrus
Section 1430.35 - Oranges, Color Determination, Ratio and Score

Oranges may be picked when 90 percent or more, by count, of the oranges in any lot have attained before picking, on at least one-fourth of the fruit surface, at least a minimum characteristic orange color, as indicated by color No. 7.5 Y6/6 Munsell color designated as "orange color (a)"; however, said oranges shall not be packed or offered for sale unless the lot tests a ratio of eight parts soluble solids to one part acid for Valencia oranges and a 90 on the California Standard Scale for navel oranges. The California Standard Scale shall be determined by use of the following formula: [Soluble Solids Concentration (SSC) - (4 * Titratable Acidity (TA))] * 16.5.

In addition to Section 1375.21, "before picking" means that the decision at time of picking as to whether a lot of oranges meets orange color (a) shall be conclusive. If a lot fails to meet color (a), the fruit may be reconditioned one time within 24 hours.

1. New section filed 1-21-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 4).
2. Repealer of former Section 1430.35 and renumbering and amendment of former Section 1430.81 to Section 1430.35 filed 9-27-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 45). For prior history, see Registers 71, No. 2; and 57, No. 9.
3. Amendment filed 10-6-2003; operative 10-6-2003 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2003, No. 41).
4. Amendment of section heading, first paragraph and NOTE filed 3-20-2012; operative 4-1-2012 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2012, No. 12).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 407, 42682 and 42684, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Sections 42684 and 42941, Food and Agricultural Code.