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Proposed changes to grades and requirements for apples

This document was part of the public consultation on the Proposed changes to the Canadian Grade Compendium: Volume 2 – Fresh Fruit or Vegetables. Each phase of the consultation will focus on a group of fresh fruit or vegetables and will be open for a 60-day period.

The consultation for Phase 2 ran from December 10, 2021 to February 11, 2022.

Grades and Requirements for Apples

Application

5. The grades and requirements set out in sections 6 to 18 apply to apples of varieties grown from Malus domestica or Malus communis, except for miniature apples, such as Lady apples, of a diameter of 51 mm (2 inches) or less.

Grades and Grade Names

6. The grades and grade names for apples are Canada Extra Fancy, Canada Fancy, Canada Commercial, Canada Hailed, Canada Commercial Cookers, Canada No. 1 Peelers and Canada No. 2 Peelers.

Requirements for All Grades

7. (1) In this section, "sized" means that the apples

(2) In addition to the requirements for each grade and subject to the general tolerances set out in subsections 19(1) and 19(3), apples of all grades, other than Canada Commercial Cookers, Canada No. 1 Peelers and Canada No. 2 Peelers must

(3) In addition to the requirements for each grade, untiered apples of all grades must have the diameter size range of the apples as set out in paragraph (1)(c) shown on the container's label unless the container

Canada Extra Fancy Grade Requirements

8. (1) In addition to meeting the requirements for all grades set out in section 7, apples graded Canada Extra Fancy must

(2) Despite paragraph 7(2)(b), apples of different varieties packaged in approximately equal proportions in packages not exceeding a capacity of 20 kg (44 lb) and labelled with the words "Gift Pack", "Combination Pack" or "Variety Pack", that in all other respects meet the requirements for Canada Extra Fancy grade, may be designated as Canada Extra Fancy.

Canada Fancy Grade Requirements

9. In addition to meeting the requirements for all grades set out in section 7, apples graded Canada Fancy must

10. Despite paragraph 7.(2)(b), apples of different varieties packaged in approximately equal proportions in packages not exceeding a capacity of 20 kg (44 lb) and labelled with the words "Gift Pack", "Combination Pack" or "Variety Pack", that in all other respects meet the requirements for Canada Fancy grade, may be designated as Canada Fancy.

Canada Commercial Grade Requirements

11. (1) In addition to meeting the requirements for all grades set out in section 7, apples graded Canada Commercial must

(2) Apples graded Canada Commercial may be alternatively designated "Canada Cee" or "Canada C".

Canada Hailed Grade Requirements

12. In addition to meeting the requirements for all grades set out in section 7, apples graded Canada Hailed must

Canada Commercial Cookers Grade Requirements

13. Subject to the general tolerances set out in subsections 19(1) and 19(3), apples graded Canada Commercial Cookers must

Canada No. 1 Peelers Grade Requirements

14. Subject to the general tolerances set out in subsections 19(2) and 19(3), apples graded Canada No. 1 Peelers must

Canada No. 2 Peelers Grade Requirements

15. Subject to the general tolerances set out in subsections 19(2) and 19(3), apples graded Canada No. 2 Peelers must

Colour Requirements for Apples

16. Apples graded Canada Extra Fancy, Canada Fancy and Canada Commercial must

Table of Colour Requirements for Major Apple Varieties
Item Colour Category Canada
Extra Fancy Grade
Canada
Fancy Grade
Canada
Commercial Grade
1. Solid red or fully striped varieties 65% 40% 15%
2. Partially red or partially striped varieties 55% 30% 15%
3. Red cheeked or blush varieties Perceptibly blush-cheeked Tinge of colour -
4. Green, yellow or russet varieties Colour characteristic of variety when mature Colour characteristic of variety when mature -

17. The colour intensity, measured with a colorimeter, in varieties of apples, indicated in column 1 for Canada Extra Fancy, Canada Fancy and Canada Commercial grades must be as set out in an item of column 2, 3, or 4 of the Table of Colour Readings for Major Apple Varieties to this section.

Table of Colour Readings for Major Apple Varieties
Item Variety Canada
Extra Fancy Grade
Canada
Fancy Grade
Canada
Commercial Grade
1. Delicious 4 4 2
2. Idared 4 4 2
3. McIntosh 4 4 2
4. Red Delicious 6 6 2
5. Red Rome 7 7 3
6. Red Spartan 6 6 3
7. Winesap 6 6 2

Tolerances for Skin Punctures

18. The tolerances for skin punctures in varieties of apples for Canada Extra Fancy, Canada Fancy and Canada Commercial grades set out in column 1, are as set out in columns 2 and 3 of the Table of Tolerances for Skin Punctures in Apples in Trays or Cells or of the Table of Tolerances for Skin Punctures in Apples in Retail Bulk Displays or in Containers Other Than Trays or Cells to this section.

Table of Tolerances for Skin Punctures in Apples in Trays or Cells
Item Grade Skin Punctures in Semi-Hard Varieties Skin Punctures in Hard Varieties
1. Canada Extra Fancy
  • (a) individually measure not more than 5 mm (3/16 inch) in diameter;
  • (b) not more than one per apple;
  • (c) affect not more than 10% by count of the apples in a lot
(free from)
2. Canada Fancy
  • (a) individually measure not more than 5 mm (3/16 inch) in diameter;
  • (b) not more than one per apple;
  • (c) affect not more than 15% by count of the apples in a lot
(free from)
3. Canada Commercial
  • (a) individually measure not more than 5 mm (3/16 inch) in diameter;
  • (b) not more than two per apple;
  • (c) affect not more than 20% by count of the apples in a lot
  • (a) individually measure not more than 5 mm (3/16 inch) in diameter;
  • (b) not more than two per apple;
  • (c) affect not more than 10% by count of the apples in a lot
Table of Tolerances for Skin Punctures in Apples in Retail Bulk Displays or in Containers Other Than Trays or Cells
Item Grade Skin Punctures in Semi-Hard Varieties Skin Punctures in Hard Varieties
1. Canada Extra Fancy
  • (a) individually measure not more than 5 mm (3/16 inch) in diameter;
  • (b) not more than one per apple;
  • (c) affect not more than 15% by count of the apples in a lot
  • (a) individually measure not more than 5 mm (3/16 inch) in diameter;
  • (b) not more than one per apple;
  • (c) affect not more than 10% by count of the apples in a lot
2. Canada Fancy
  • (a) individually measure not more than 5 mm (3/16 inch) in diameter;
  • (b) not more than one per apple;
  • (c) affect not more than 20% by count of the apples in a lot
  • (a) individually measure not more than 5 mm (3/16 inch) in diameter;
  • (b) not more than one per apple;
  • (c) affect not more than 15% by count of the apples in a lot
3. Canada Commercial
  • (a) individually measure not more than 5 mm (3/16 inch) in diameter;
  • (b) not more than two per apple;
  • (c) affect not more than 30% by count of the apples in a lot
  • (a) individually measure not more than 5 mm (3/16 inch) in diameter;
  • (b) not more than two per apple;
  • (c) affect not more than 20% by count of the apples in a lot

General Tolerances

19. (1) In the grading of apples into Canada Extra Fancy, Canada Fancy, Canada Commercial, Canada Hailed and Canada Commercial Cookers grades, the requirements set out in sections 7 to 13, 16 and 18, as applicable, are considered to be met in the case of a lot of apples when not more than

(2) In the grading of apples into Canada No. 1 Peelers and Canada No. 2 Peelers grades, the requirements set out in sections 11 and 12, as applicable, are considered to be met when

(3) Condition defects apply against the grade of a lot of apples only when the lot is inspected at the time of shipping or repackaging.

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