At the shipping point all defects are considered quality factors at the time of packing: Provided, that if the apples have been in storage for more than seven days after packing, factors listed as condition in the USDA Apples Shipping Point and Market Inspection Instructions handbook dated March 2005 are scored as condition factors, and: Provided further, that decay, brown surface discoloration or any other deterioration which may have developed on apples after they have been in storage or transit are considered as affecting condition and not the grade.