R.C.S.A. § 22-51-5
Application of tolerances to individual packages (Repealed)
Cite as Conn. Agencies Regs. § 22-51-5
The contents of individual packages in the lot, based on sample inspection, are subject
to the following limitations, provided the averages for the entire lot are within
the tolerances specified for the grade: (1) For packages which contain more than ten
pounds, and a tolerance of ten per cent or more is provided (as in the case of size,
where a tolerance of fifteen per cent is provided) individual packages in any lot
shall have not more than one and one-half times the tolerance specified. For packages
which contain more than ten pounds and a tolerance of less than ten per cent is provided,
individual packages in any lot shall have not more than double the tolerance specified,
except that at least one apple which is seriously damaged by insects or affected by
decay or internal breakdown may be permitted in any package; (2) for packages which
contain ten pounds or less, individual packages in any lot are not restricted as to
the percentage of defects; provided not more than one apple which is seriously damaged
by insects or affected by decay or internal breakdown may be permitted in any package.