Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 20-63.001 - Calculating and Reporting Plant Recovery

By Wednesday of each week, each processor shall:

(1) Calculate the total number of pounds of orange solids actually recovered from the oranges processed by him during the preceding week, and

(2) Calculate the total number of pounds of grapefruit solids actually recovered from the grapefruit processed by him during the preceding week, and

(3) Certify to the Division of Fruit and Vegetable Inspection:

(a) The total number of pounds of orange solids determined by the Division of Fruit and Vegetable Inspection under Rule 20-61.0071, F.A.C., to be contained in the loads of oranges processed during the preceding week. To calculate total number of pounds of orange solids for single strength product, gallons of juice shall be converted by using the percent by weight of juice soluble solids as indicated on USDA Grade Certificates.

(b) The total number of pounds of grapefruit solids determined by the Division of Fruit and Vegetable Inspection under Rule 20-61.0071, F.A.C., to be contained in the loads of grapefruit processed during the preceding week. To calculate total number of pounds of grapefruit solids for single strength product, gallons of juice shall be converted by using the percent by weight of juice soluble solids as indicated on USDA Grade Certificates.

(c) The total number of pounds of orange solids actually recovered from the oranges processed by him during the preceding week. In reporting the pounds of solids actually recovered, the number contained in water extracted soluble orange solids shall be reported separately from the number contained in other orange juice products, and the number contained in products graded "substandard" for flavor shall be reported separately from the number contained in products which meet the applicable flavor score.

(d) The total number of pounds of grapefruit solids actually recovered from the grapefruit processed by him during the preceding week. In reporting the pounds of solids actually recovered, the number contained in water extracted soluble grapefruit solids shall be reported separately from the number contained in other grapefruit juice products, and the number contained in products graded "substandard" for flavor shall be reported separately from the number contained in products which meet the applicable flavor score.

(4) Certify to the Division of Fruit and Vegetable Inspection fresh fruit utilization, including number of boxes received, boxes used and breakdown of products manufactured, both oranges and grapefruit.

(5) The above information shall be provided by the processor on a form to be provided by the Division of Fruit and Vegetable Inspection. All individual plant information so required shall be held in strict confidence by those state employees to whom such information is entrusted or revealed.

(6) This section shall apply to all citrus fruit as defined in Section 601.03(7), Florida Statutes.

Notes

Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 20-63.001

Rulemaking Authority 601.10(1), (7) FS. Law Implemented 601.10(7) FS.

Formerly 105-1.18(9)(d), Revised 1-1-75, Amended 3-21-79, 1-1-82, 5-1-82, 9-1-82, 11-6-83, Formerly 20-63.01.

Formerly 105-1.18(9)(d), Amended 1-1-75, 3-21-79, 1-1-82, 5-1-82, 9-1-82, 11-6-83, Formerly 20-63.01.