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 28 - Melons, Other than Cantaloupes
Section 1442.1 - Melons, Standards
Universal Citation: 3 CA Code of Regs 1442.1
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
Persian melons, casabas, honeydew and honeyball melons, and watermelons shall be mature but not overripe and shall be free from any of the following defects.
(a) Mold, decay, and insect injury which has penetrated or damaged the edible portion of the melon.
(b) Serious damage, due to growth cracks, cuts, bruises, sunburn, softness, or other causes. Damage to any melon which is mentioned in this section is not serious unless it affects the edible portion of the melon.
1. New section filed 1-21-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 4).
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