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Virginia Administrative Code
Title 2. Agriculture
Agency 5. Department of Agriculture And Consumer Services
Chapter 310. Rules and Regulations-Official Standards for Enforcement of the Virginia Apples: Grading, Packing, and Marking Law
10/31/2025

2VAC5-310-40. Inspector's guide for apple bruises.

Inspector's Guide for Apple Bruises at Shipping Point And Market
(Areas based on apples 3 inches in diameter, 88-125 size)

When exceeding the following allowances, report as injury, damage or serious damage, respectively.

Allow in VA Extra Fancy

Allow in VA Fancy

Allow in Domestic

Tray or Cell

Other Packs 1/

Tray or Cell

Other Packs 1/

Tray or Cell

Other Packs 1/

DEPTH

1/8'

Same

3/16'

Same

3/8'

Same

AREA ONE BRUISE

5/8'

Same

7/8'

1'

1-1/8'

1-1/4'

AGGREGATE AREA

Any combination of lesser bruises which do not detract from the appearance or edible quality to an extent greater than above allowances; Provided, that superficial bruises that are not noticeable without holding the apple at an angle to the light shall be ignored.

As a guide, depending on their location on the apple and the intensity of the discoloration of the bruises, the following aggregate areas are allowed for noticeable bruising:

1/2'

Same

3/4'

7/8'

1/8'

1-1/4'

NOTE: Bruised areas may be cut to check depth, but in no case shall apples be peeled to search for bruised or discolored areas.
1/ Includes apples in bulk, loose in cartons and in consumer size packages such as film bags and trays overwrapped in film.

Statutory Authority

§ 3.2-4501 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR115-05-09, eff. December 7, 1988.

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