WAC 16-409-030. Tolerances

The following table identifies and explains the tolerances adopted for Washington asparagus: Washington Asparagus Grades to Which Tolerances Apply Defect, color and trim tolerances adopted for Washington asparagus Diameter and length tolerances adopted for Washington asparagus Washington extra fancy Washington extra fancy tips Washington fancy Washington consumer pack To allow for variations incident to proper grading and handling, the following tolerances are adopted: To allow for variations in diameter and length incident to proper sizing, the following tolerances are adopted: (1) Ten percent, by count, for stalks failing to meet grade requirements other than for trim and color, including no more than one percent for decayed stalks. (1) Ten percent, by count, for stalks failing to meet the required minimum and maximum diameter defined in WAC 16-409-015 ("fairly uniform in length"). (2) An additional ten percent, by count, for stalks having less than the required amount of green color. (2) Ten percent, by count, for stalks failing to meet the required length as established in WAC 16-409-022 . (3) An additional ten percent, by count, for stalks not meeting trim requirements. Washington Asparagus Grades to Which Tolerances Apply Defect, color and trim tolerances adopted for Washington asparagus Diameter and length tolerances adopted for Washington asparagus Washington extra fancy Washington extra fancy tips Washington fancy Washington consumer pack To allow for variations incident to proper grading and handling, the following tolerances are adopted: To allow for variations in diameter and length incident to proper sizing, the following tolerances are adopted: (1) Ten percent, by count, for stalks failing to meet grade requirements other than for trim and color, including no more than one percent for decayed stalks. (1) Ten percent, by count, for stalks failing to meet the required minimum and maximum diameter defined in WAC 16-409-015 ("fairly uniform in length"). (2) An additional ten percent, by count, for stalks having less than the required amount of green color. (2) Ten percent, by count, for stalks failing to meet the required length as established in WAC 16-409-022 . (3) An additional ten percent, by count, for stalks not meeting trim requirements.