Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 40 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Chapter 40-7 - FOOD DIVISION REGULATIONS
Subject 40-7-7 - ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO PECANS
Rule 40-7-7-.08 - Tolerances for Defects for Shelled Pecans

(a) Georgia No. 1 Halves, Georgia No. 1 Halves and Pieces, and Georgia No. 1 Pieces grades: 0.05 percent for shell, center wall, and foreign material; 3 percent for portions of kernels which are "dark amber" or darker color, or darker than any specified lighter color classification but which are not otherwise defective; and 3 percent for portions of kernels which fail to meet the remaining requirements of the grade, including therein not more than 0.50 percent for defects causing serious damage-provided, that any unused portion of this tolerance may be applied to increase the tolerance for kernels which are "dark amber" or darker color, or darker than any specified light color classification.

(b) Georgia Commercial Halves, Georgia Commercial Halves and Pieces, and Georgia Commercial Pieces grades: 0.15 percent for shell, center wall and foreign material; 25 percent for portions of kernels which are "dark amber" or darker color, or darker than any specified lighter color classification, but which are not otherwise defective; and 8 percent for portions of kernels which fail to meet the remaining requirements of the grade, including therein not more than 1 percent for defects causing serious damage.