7 C.F.R. § 51.681
U.S. Fancy.
Cite as 7 C.F.R. § 51.681 (2026)
“U.S. Fancy” consists of oranges which meet the following requirements: (a) Basic requirements: (1) Discoloration: Not more than one-tenth of the surface, in the aggregate, may be affected by discoloration. (See § 51.700.); (2) Firm; (3) Mature; (4) Similar varietal characteristics; (5) Smooth texture; (6) Well colored; and (7) Well formed. (b) Free from: (1) Ammoniation; (2) Bruises; (3) Buckskin; (4) Caked melanose; (5) Creasing; (6) Decay; (7) Growth cracks; (8) Scab; (9) Skin breakdown; (10) Sprayburn; (11) Undeveloped segments; (12) Unhealed skin breaks; and (13) Wormy fruit. (c) Free from injury caused by: (1) Green spots; (2) Hail; (3) Oil spots; (4) Rough, wide or protruding navels; (5) Scale; (6) Scars; (7) Split navels; and (8) Thorn scratches. (d) Free from damage caused by: (1) Dirt or other foreign material; (2) Disease; (3) Dryness or mushy condition; (4) Insects; (5) Sunburn; and (6) Other means. (e) For tolerances see § 51.689. [85 FR 68426, Oct. 29, 2020]
- Cross-references to the CFR
- 51.689.51.700.