(c) (A) classification. Canned Kadota figs that are practically free from defects may be given a score of 27 to 30 points. (1) To score in this classification, not more than 10 percent, by count, of the units may be split (or broken): Provided, That none are severed figs. (2) "Practically free from defects" means that units which possess insignificant, minor, and major defects may be present which do not more than slightly affect the appearance of the product but that there may be present: (i) Not more than 1 tough woody stem per 30 ounces of total contents and no other harmless extraneous material; and (ii) Not more than a total of 10 percent, by count, of the units may possess "minor" and "major" defects: Provided, That not more than 5 percent, by count, of the units may possess "major" defects. One unit in a container is permitted to possess "minor" or "major" defects if such unit exceeds the respective allowances of 10 percent, or 5 percent, by count: Provided, That in all containers comprising the sample such units possessing "minor" and "major" defects do not exceed an average of 10 percent of the total number of units including not more than an average of 5 percent of the total number of units that may possess "major" defects. (d) (B) classification. If the canned Kadota figs are reasonably free from defects, a score of 24 to 26 points may be given. Canned figs that fall into this classification shall not be graded above U. S. Grade B or U. S. Choice, regardless of the total score for the product (this is a limiting rule). (1) To score in this classification not more than 15 percent, by count, of the units may be split (or broken): Provided, That not more than 3 percent, by count, of the units may be severed figs. One unit in a container is permitted to be severed if such unit exceeds the 3 percent allowance: Provided, That in all containers comprising the sample such units do not exceed an average of 3 percent of the total number of units. (2) "Reasonably free from defects" means that units which possess insignificant, minor, and major defects may be present which do not materially affect the appearance of the product but that there may be present: (1) Not more than 2 tough woody stems per 30 ounces of total contents and not more than 1 piece of other harm less extraneous material per 100 ounces of total contents; and (ii) Not more than a total of 20 percent, by count, of the units may possess "minor" and "major" defects: Provided, That not more than 10 percent, by count, of the units, may possess "major" defects. One unit in a container is permitted to possess "minor" or "major" defects if such unit exceeds the respective allowances of 20 percent, or 10 percent, by count: Provided, That in all containers comprising the sample such units possessing "minor" and "major" defects do not exceed an average of 20 percent of the total number of units including not more than an average of 10 percent of the total number of units that may possess "major" defects. (e) (C) classification. If the canned Kadota figs are fairly free from defects, a score of 21 to 23 points may be given. Canned Kadota figs that fall into this classification shall not be graded above U. S. Grade C or U. S. Standard, regardless of the total score for the product (this is a limiting rule). (1) To score in this classification: (i) In style I, Whole, not more than 20 percent, by count, of the units may be split (or broken): Provided, That not more than 5 percent, by count, of the units may be served figs. One unit in a container is permitted to be severed if such unit exceeds the 5 percent allowance: Provided, That in all containers comprising the sample such units do not exceed an average of 5 percent of the total number of units; or (ii) In the styles other than Style I, Whole, not more than 10 percent, by count, of the units may be severed figs. (2) "Fairly free from defects" means that units which possess insignificant, minor, and major defects may be present which do not seriously affect the appearance of the product but that there may be present: (i) Not more than 3 tough woody stems and not more than 1 piece of other harmless extraneous material per 30 ounces of total contents; and (ii) Not more than a total of 40 percent, by count, of the units may possess "minor" and "major" defects: Provided, That not more than 20 percent, by count, of the units may possess "major" defects. (f) (SStd) classification. Canned Kadota figs that fail to meet the requirements of paragraph (e) of this section may be given a score of 0 to 20 points and shall not be graded above Substandard, regardless of the total score for the product (this is a limiting rule). § 52.2833 Character. (a) General. Under the factor of character, consideration is given to the degree of ripeness, the texture and condition of the flesh, the firmness and tenderness of the canned fig, and its tendency to retain its apparent original conformation and size without material disintegration. (b) (A) classification. Canned Kadota figs that possess a good character may be given a score of 27 to 30 points. "Good character" means that the canned Kadota figs are well matured and fleshy and have a practically uniform, tender texture; that not more than 5 percent, by count, of the figs may possess a reasonably good character; and none possess a fairly good character. (c) (B) classification. If the canned Kadota figs possess a reasonably good character, a score of 24 to 26 points may be given. "Reasonably good character" means that the canned Kadota figs have a reasonably uniform, reasonably tender texture; and that not more than 10 percent, by count, of the figs may possess a fairly good character. (d) (C) classification. If the canned Kadota figs possess a fairly good character, a score of 21 to 23 points may be given. Canned Kadota figs that fall into this classification shall not be graded above U. S. Grade C or U. S. Standard, regardless of the total score for the product (this is a limiting rule). "Fairly good character" means that the canned Kadota figs may be variable in texture from very soft to firm but are not excessively mushy nor excessively firm. (e) (SStd) classification. Canned Kadota figs that fail to meet the requirements of paragraph (d) of this section may be given a score of 0 to 20 points and shall not be graded above Substandard. regardless of the total score (this is a limiting rule). LOT INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION § 52.2834 Ascertaining the grade of a lot. The grade of a lot of Canned Kadota Figs covered by these standards is determined by the procedures set forth in the Regulations Governing Inspection and Certification of Processed Fruits and Vegetables, Processed Products Thereof, GRADES OF COMB-SECTION HONEY § 52.2862 U.S. Fancy comb-section honey. U.S. Fancy honey shall consist of comb-section honey that meets the following requirements: (a) The comb shall (1) Have no uncapped cells except in the row attached to the wood section; (2) Be attached to 75 percent of the adjacent area of the wood section if the outside row of cells is empty, or attached to 50 percent if the outside row is filled with honey; (3) Not project beyond the edge of the wood section; (4) Not have dry holes; (5) Have not more than a total of 21⁄2 linear inches of through holes; (6) Be free from cells of pollen. (1) Be dry and free from weeping and from damage caused by bruising or other means. (2) Present a uniformly even appearance except in the row attached to the wood section. (c) The color of the comb and cappings shall conform to the requirements as illustrated for this grade in the offcial color chart. (d) The honey shall (1) Be uniform in color throughout the comb. (2) Be free from damage caused by granulation, honeydew, poorly ripened or sour honey, objectionable flavor or odor, or other means. (e) The wood section shall (1) Be as free from excessive propolis and/or pronounced stains as illustration A in the official color chart. (2) Be smooth and new in appearance, of white to light buff basswood, and shall not contain knots and/or streaks in excess of the amount shown in illustration B in the color chart. (f) The minimum net weight shall be 12 ounces, unless otherwise specified. § 52.2863 honey. U.S. No. 1 comb-section U.S. No. 1 honey shall consist of combsection honey that meets the following requirements: (a) The comb shall (1) Have no uncapped cells except (i) In the row attached to the wood section, and/or (ii) In the row adjoining the outside row, in the corners, and along the lower edge, provided the number does not exceed 15 in a comb section. (2) Be attached to 50 percent of the adjacent area of the wood section; (3) Not project beyond the edge of the wood section; (4) Have no dry holes; (5) Have not more than a total of 4 linear inches of through holes; (6) Be free from cells of pollen. (1) Be dry and free from weeping and from damage caused by bruising or other means; (2) Present a uniformly even appearance except in the row attached to the wood section and except for slight irregularities affecting not to exceed onehalf of the comb surface. (c) The color of the comb and cappings shall conform to the requirements as illustrated for this grade in the official color chart. (d) The honey shall (1) Be fairly uniform in color throughout the comb; (2) Be free from damage caused by granulation, honeydew, poorly ripened or sour honey, objectionable flavor or odor, or other means. (e) The wood section shall (1) Be as free from excessive propolis and/or pronounced stains as illustration A in the official color chart; (2) Be smooth and new in appearance, of white to light buff basswood, and shall not contain knots and/or streaks in excess of the amount shown in illustration B in the color chart. (f) The minimum net weight shall be 11 ounces, unless otherwise specified. § 52.2864 U.S. No. 1 Mixed Color comb. section honey. When sections of U.S. No. 1 comb-section honey of different colors are packed in the same container, they shall be designated as U.S. No. 1 Mixed Color combsection honey. (iii) Elsewhere in the body of the comb, not more than 5; of the total number of uncapped cells exclusive of those in the outside row, not more than 20 may be empty; (2) Be attached to 50 percent of the adjacent area of the wood section; (3) Not project beyond the edge of the wood section; (4) Have no dry holes larger than three-eighths inch across if more than 1% inches from the wood section; (5) Have not more than a total of 6 linear inches of through holes; (6) Be free from serious damage caused by cells of pollen. (b) The cappings shall (1) Not be badly bruised, marred, or leaking (small holes cut in cappings or small broken surfaces permitted); (2) Have no requirements as to uniformly even appearance. (c) The color of the comb and cappings shall conform to the requirements as illustrated for this grade in the official color chart. (d) The honey shall (1) Have no requirements as to uniformity in color in any of the comb sections; (2) Be free from serious damage caused by granulation, honeydew, poorly ripened or sour honey, objectionable flavor or odor, or other means. (e) The wood section shall (1) Be as free from excessive propolis and/or pronounced stains as illustration A in the official color chart; (2) Be new in appearance, unless otherwise specified. (f) The minimum net weight shall be 10 ounces, unless otherwise specified. § 52.2866 Unclassified comb-section honey. Unclassified comb-section honey shall consist of comb-section honey that does not conform to the requirements for any of the foregoing grades. GRADES FOR SHALLOW-FRAME COMB HONEY § 52.2867 U.S. Fancy shallow-frame comb honey. U.S. Fancy honey shall consist of shallow-frame comb honey that meets the following requirements: (a) The comb shall (1) Be produced in shallow frame spaced 1% inches from center to center, which will give a comb thickness of not less than 1 inch, unless otherwise specified; 36-009-70- -32 (2) Be drawn out on foundation which is light in color and is thin enough to produce a comb that compares favorably in texture with the comb in comb-section honey; (3) Be well built out; (4) Never have contained brood; (6) Have no uncapped cells, except as follows (i) Empty cells in the row attached to the frame, and/or (ii) 150 uncapped cells filled with well-ripened honey in the adjoining row; (7) Be free from cells of pollen. (b) The cappings shall— (1) Not be broken or damaged by other means; (2) Present a uniformly even appear ance. (c) The color of the comb and cappings shall conform to the requirements as illustrated for U.S. Fancy combsection honey in the official color chart. (d) The honey shall (1) Be uniform in color throughout the combs of the lot, unless otherwise specified; (2) Be free from damage caused by granulation, honeydew, poorly ripened or sour honey, objectionable flavor or odor, or other means. § 52.2868 U.S. No. 1 shallow-frame comb honey. U.S. No. 1 honey shall consist of shallow-frame comb honey that meets the following requirements: (a) The comb shall (1) Be produced in shallow frames spaced 1% inches from center to center, which will give a comb thickness of not less than 1 inch, unless otherwise specified; (2) Be drawn out on foundation which is light in color and is thin enough to produce a comb that compares favorably in texture with the comb in comb-section honey; (3) Never have contained brood; (4) Have no uncapped cells, except as follows (1) Empty cells in the row attached to the frame and in the adjoining row, and/or (ii) Additional uncapped filled cells, provided they are confined to groups and in the aggregate do not cover over 10 percent of the comb surface in any frame; (5) Be free from damage caused by cells of pollen. (1) Be drawn out on foundation that is light in color and is thin enough to produce a comb that compares favorably in texture with the comb in comb-section honey; (2) Have no uncapped cells except on the cut edges; (3) Never have contained brood; (4) Have no dry holes; (5) Be free from cells of pollen. (b) The cappings shall (1) Be free from weeping and from damage caused by bruising or other means; (2) Present a uniformly even appear ance. (c) The color of the comb and cappings shall conform to the requirements as illustrated for U.S. Fancy comb-section honey in the official color chart. (d) The honey shall (1) Be uniform in color throughout the comb; (2) Be free from damage caused by granulation, honeydew, poorly ripened or sour honey, objectionable flavor or odor, or other means. (e) The wrapper shall be transparent, clean, and sealed in such a manner as to prevent leakage. (f) The minimum net weight shall be 12 ounces, unless otherwise specified. § 52.2871 U.S. No. 1 wrapped cut-comb honey. U.S. No. 1 honey shall consist of wrapped cut-comb honey that meets the following requirements: (a) The comb shall (1) Be drawn out on foundation that is light in color and is thin enough to produce a comb that compares favorably in texture with the comb in comb-section honey; (2) Have no uncapped cells, except as follows (1) On the cut edges, and/or (ii) In the row adjoining the cut edge, provided the number does not exceed 15 in a cut comb; (3) Never have contained brood; (5) Be free from cells of pollen. (1) Be free from weeping and from damage caused by bruising or other means; (2) Present a uniformly even appearance except for slight irregularities affecting not to exceed one-half of the comb surface. (c) The color of the comb and cappings shall conform to the requirements as illustrated for U.S. No. 1 comb-section honey in the official color chart. (d) The honey shall (1) Be fairly uniform in color throughout the comb; (2) Be free from damage caused by granulation, honeydew, poorly ripened or sour honey, objectionable flavor or odor, or other means. (e) The wrapper shall be transparent, clean, and sealed in such a manner as to prevent leakage. (f) The minimum net weight shall be 11 ounces, unless otherwise specified. § 52.2872 Unclassified wrapped cutcomb honey. Unclassified wrapped cut-comb honey shall consist of cut-comb honey which does not conform to the requirements for either of the foregoing grades. GRADES FOR CHUNK OR BULK COMB HONEY § 52.2873 U.S. Fancy chunk or bulk comb honey-packed in tin. U.S. Fancy chunk or bulk comb honey packed in tin shall consist of not less |