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 1430.9.1 - Volume Cut Method, Defined
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
(a) Divide the fruit into three segments by making two transverse cuts, one-third the distance from the stem and blossom ends.
(b) Bisect the central segment by a parallel transverse cut.
(c) Determine the percent of damage to the pulp found on each of the four surfaces of the central segment.
(d) Total the percentages and divide by four to determine the total percentage of damage.
1. New section filed 9-27-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 45).
Note: Authority cited: Sections 407 and 42684, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Section 42941, Food and Agricultural Code.