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-.12 - Georgia Standards for Grades of Pecans In the Shell
Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 40-7-7-.12
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024
(1) Georgia No. 1 consists of pecans in the shell which meet the following requirements:
(a) Free from loose extraneous or foreign
material.
(b) Shells are fairly
uniform in color and free from damage by any cause.
(c) Kernels are free from damage by any
cause.
(d) Comply with tolerances
in Paragraph
40-7-7-.15(1).
(2) Georgia Commercial. The requirements for this grade are the same as for Georgia No. 1 except for:
(a) No requirement for uniformity of color of
shells.
(b) Increased tolerances
for defects. (See Paragraph
40-7-7-.16(2).
(3) Unclassified consists of pecans in the shell which have not been classified in accordance with either of the foregoing grades. The term "unclassified" is not a grade within the meaning of these standards but is provided as a designation to show that no grade has been applied to the lot.
Ga. L. 1956 as amended; O.C.G.A. Sec. 26-2-1et seq.
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