W. Va. Code R. § 61-8E-3 - Controlled Atmosphere Components And Time Limits
3.1. The maximum amount of oxygen retained in
a sealed CA storage shall not exceed five percent (5%) by volume.
3.2. The maximum amount of time in which the
oxygen content shall have been reduced to the above amount shall not exceed
twenty (20) cumulative calendar days.
3.3. The fruit temperature in a CA storage
room shall be maintained without significant deviation in a range of
temperature as recommended by recognized research authorities as normal for the
variety.
3.4. A storage period of
not less than sixty (60) calendar days shall be attained before fruit may be
classed as CA stored. Maximum storage time shall not exceed ten (10) months,
but in no case, later than August first of the year following harvest.
3.4.1. The time lapse between harvest date of
the fruit to be CA stored and the sealing of the Controlled Atmosphere Room
shall not be longer than thirty (30) consecutive calendar days which time the
fruit shall be held under normal refrigeration.
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