• The table grapes are classified in three classes defined below:

“Extra” Class

  • Table grapes in this class must be of superior quality. In shape, development and colouring, the bunches must be typical of the variety, allowing for the district in which they are grown, and have no defects.
  • The table grapes must be very carefully presented.
  • Berries must be firm, firmly attached, evenly spaced along the stalk and have their bloom virtually intact.
  • Slight traces of missing bloom due to handling are allowed.

Class I

  • Table grapes in this class must be of good quality. In shape, development and colouring the bunches must be typical of the variety, allowing for the district in which they are grown.
  • Although the Class I quality requirements are less strict than for “Extra” Class, Class I table grapes must, nevertheless, be carefully selected and presented.
  • Berries must be firm, firmly attached and, as far as possible, have their bloom intact. They may, however, be less evenly spaced along the stalk than in the “Extra” Class.
  • Traces of missing bloom due to handling are allowed.
  • 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 defects in shape.
      • Slight defects in shape may be due to the fact that the berries are less evenly
        spaced along the stalk.
    • slight defects in colouring.
    • very slight sun scorch affecting the skin only.

Class II

  • This class includes table grapes which do not qualify for inclusion in the higher classes but satisfy the minimum requirements specified above.
  • Table grapes in this class must be of marketable quality, suitably presented and suitable for human consumption.
  • The bunches may show defects in shape, development and colouring, provided these do not impair the essential characteristics of the variety, allowing for the district in which they are grown.
  • The berries must be sufficiently firm and sufficiently attached, and where possible, still have their bloom. They may be less evenly spaced along the stalk than in Class I.
  • The following defects are allowed provided the table grapes retain their essential characteristics as regards the quality, the keeping quality and presentation:
    • defects in shape.
      • Defects in shape may be due to the fact that the berries are less evenly
        spaced along the stalk.
    • defects in colouring.
    • slight sun scorch affecting the skin only.
    • slight bruising.
      • Slight bruising is allowed provided it does not affect the pulp.
    • slight skin defects.