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 25.5 - Juice Grapes
Section 1437.4 - Juice Grapes, Equipment and Instruments
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
(a) The hand refractometer shall be temperature compensated, read directly in Brix percentage scale with divisions not more than 0.2 degrees, have a sharp demarcation line (shadow), be without interference by color or an indistinct line, and be sealed with acid proof material on the face where the juice is placed.
(b) Any equipment used shall be made of materials that will not affect, or be affected by, the grape stems or grape juice being tested.
1. Amendment of subsection (a) and NOTE filed 12-3-91; operative 1-2-92 (Register 92, No. 9).
Note: Authority cited: Sections 14, 407, 42681, and 42684, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Section 42941, Food and Agricultural Code.