TOLERANCES of Early and Ware Potatoes

PROVISIONS CONCERNING TOLERANCES

  • Tolerances in respect of quality and size shall be allowed in each lot for produce not satisfying the minimum requirements.
  • Tolerances are provided to allow for deviation in handling and for natural deterioration of fresh produce over time.
  • To determine conformity with tolerances, samples are taken according ANNEX II OF COUNCIL DECISION OF THE OECD SCHEME FOR THE APPLICATION OF INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS FOR FRUIT AND VEGETABLES [C(2006)95] 

 Quality Tolerances

  • Tubers not satisfying the minimum requirements shall be allowed:
    • 4 per cent by weight of tubers of early potatoes;
    •  6 per cent by weight of tubers of ware potatoes.
  • However, within this tolerance, a maximum of 1 per cent by weight of tubers affected by dry or wet rot shall be allowed.
  • In addition, shall be allowed:
    • 1 per cent by weight of waste for early potatoes;
    •  2 per cent by weight of waste, of which a maximum of 1 per cent attached earth, for ware potatoes.

Size tolerances

  • 5 per cent by weight of tubers not satisfying the requirements as regards sizing and if sized, above and/or below the size range indicated shall be allowed.

 Tolerances of other varieties

  • 2 per cent by weight of other varieties in each lot shall be allowed.