Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
ATCP 140 - Marketing
Chapter ATCP 155 - Vegetable grading procedures and grade standards
Subchapter III - Grading Procedure for Fresh Shelled Peas for Canning or Freezing
Section ATCP 155.21 - Sampling procedure
Current through August 26, 2024
(1) REPRESENTATIVE SAMPLING. Each load of peas shall be graded on the basis of a grading sample collected under s. ATCP 155.03(3). The grading sample shall be collected in compliance with this section. The grading sample shall be representative of the entire load of peas and shall reflect all qualitative gradations observed in the load by the person who collects the sample.
(2) COMPONENT SAMPLES; COMPOSITE SAMPLE. The grading sample collected from a load of peas shall weigh not less than 200 ounces. The grading sample shall consist of ten 20-oz. samples individually drawn from throughout the entire load of peas. The 10 component samples shall be combined and thoroughly mixed to form the composite grading sample, which shall be used to determine grade and tare. The composite grading sample shall be accurately weighed, and the weight shall be recorded.
(3) TARE. Actual tare shall be used in grading peas. All peas shall be removed from any unshelled pods in the sample, and the pods shall be included as tare. Actual tare is the amount deducted from the gross weight of the sample for foreign material only. Foreign material includes shelled pods, thistle buds, nightshade berries, mustard pod pieces and everything in the sample other than the peas themselves. The presence of thistle buds, nightshade berries, mustard pod pieces or other foreign material in the sample shall not affect the grade of the peas. Except as provided under s. ATCP 155.215, no contractor may deduct for thistle buds, nightshade berries or mustard pod pieces except as tare.
