Wash. Admin. Code § 16-409-030 - Tolerances

The following table identifies and explains the tolerances adopted for Washington asparagus:

Washington Asparagus Grades to Which Tolerances Apply	Defect, color and trim tolerances adopted for Washington asparagus		Diameter and length tolerances adopted for Washington asparagus
Washington extra fancy Washington extra fancy tips Washington fancy Washington consumer pack	To allow for variations incident to proper grading and handling, the following tolerances are adopted:		To allow for variations in diameter and length incident to proper sizing, the following tolerances are adopted:
	(1)	Ten percent, by count, for stalks failing to meet grade requirements other than for trim and color, including no more than one percent for decayed stalks.	(1)	Ten percent, by count, for stalks failing to meet the required minimum and maximum diameter defined in WAC 16-409-015 ("fairly uniform in length").
	(2)	An additional ten percent, by count, for stalks having less than the required amount of green color.	(2)	Ten percent, by count, for stalks failing to meet the required length as established in WAC 16-409-022.
	(3)	An additional ten percent, by count, for stalks not meeting trim requirements.

Notes

Wash. Admin. Code § 16-409-030

Statutory Authority: Chapters 15.17 and 34.05 RCW. 07-06-047, § 16-409-030, filed 3/1/07, effective 4/1/07; 05-10-092, § 16-409-030, filed 5/4/05, effective 6/4/05. Statutory Authority: Chapter 15.17 RCW. 97-01-081 (Order 6008), § 16-409-030, filed 12/17/96, effective 1/17/97; 85-07-028 (Order 1848), § 16-409-030, filed 3/15/85; 83-06-049 (Order 1787), § 16-409-030, filed 3/1/83; Order 795, Regulation 2(3), (4), effective 2/16/60.