Class I

Leeks in this class must be of good quality. They must be characteristic of the variety and/or commercial type.
The white to greenish white part of the leeks must represent at least one-third of the total length of the sheathed part.
The sheathed part is measured from the root plate to the angle of the outer leaf.
The following slight defects, however, may be allowed, provided these do not affect the general appearance of the produce, the quality, the keeping quality and presentation in the package:
slight superficial and dry damage on not more than two leaves;
- Slight superficial defects include very slight signs of virus disease or yellow streaks are allowed. Very slight rust spots are allowed on the leaves only.
- slight bruising on the leaves;
- slight damage caused by thrips on the leaves.
- Name of illustration
  - White to greenish white colouring of the sheathed part
  - Slight superficial and dry defects on not more than two leaves
  - Slight mechanical damage not more than two leaves deep
  - Slight bruising on the leaves
  - Slight damage on the leaves caused by thrips

Class II

This class includes leeks that do not qualify for inclusion in Class I but satisfy the minimum requirements specified above.
Leeks in this class must be of reasonable quality and suitable for human consumption
The following defects may be allowed, provided the leeks retain their essential characteristics as regards the quality, the keeping quality and presentation:
slight superficial and dry damage;
- Superficial and dry damages including slight signs of virus diseases such as leek yellow stripe virus or slight signs of other diseases are allowed.
slight bruising;
- Slight bruising is allowed on the leaves and on the sheathed part.
damage caused by thrips;
slight traces of rust on the leaves;
slight brownish discolouration due to low temperatures;
a tender flowering stem, provided that it is enclosed within the sheathed part.
When inspecting leeks, the outer leaves should be pulled apart to check whether a flowering stem has been developed.
slight lack of freshness, i. e. one withered leaf is allowed, provided it is not discoloured.
Name of illustration
- Superficial and dry defects
- Mechanical damage
- Split leaves
- Slight bruising on the leaves
- Slight bruising on the sheathed part
- Damage caused by thrips
- Slight traces of rust on the leaves
- Slight brownish discolouration due to low temperatures
- A tender flowering stem enclosed within the sheathed part