PDFWAC 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.
 
[Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.17 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 07-06-047, § 16-409-030, filed 3/1/07, effective 4/1/07; WSR 05-10-092, § 16-409-030, filed 5/4/05, effective 6/4/05. Statutory Authority: Chapter 15.17 RCW. WSR 97-01-081 (Order 6008), § 16-409-030, filed 12/17/96, effective 1/17/97; WSR 85-07-028 (Order 1848), § 16-409-030, filed 3/15/85; WSR 83-06-049 (Order 1787), § 16-409-030, filed 3/1/83; Order 795, Regulation 2(3), (4), effective 2/16/60.]