Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

Code of Federal Regulations Title 7. Agriculture § 7.51.1565 Internal defects

Current as of October 02, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

Internal defects are defects which cannot be detected without cutting the potato. Some internal defects are listed in Table VII.

Table VII—Internal Defects

Defects

Damage Maximum Allowed

Serious Damage Maximum Allowed

Occurring outside of or not entirely confined to the vascular ring

Ingrown Sprouts, Internal Discoloration, Vascular Browning, Fusarium Wilt, Net Necrosis, Other Necrosis, Stem End Browning

5 percent waste

10 percent waste.

Internal Black Spot

When the spot(s) are darker than the official color chip (POT-CC-2) after removing 5 percent of the total weight of the potato

When the spot(s) are darker than the official color chip (POT-CC-2) after removing 10 percent of the total weight of the potato.

Occurring entirely within the vascular ring

Hollow Heart or Hollow Heart with Discoloration

Area affected not to exceed that of a circle 1/2 inch in diameter in a potato 2 1/2 -inches in diameter or 6 ounces in weight.1

Area affected not to exceed that of a circle 3/4 inch in diameter in a potato 2 1/2 -inches in diameter or 6 ounces in weight.1

Light Brown Discoloration (Brown Center)

Area affected not to exceed that of a circle 1/2 inch in diameter in a potato 2 1/2 inches in diameter or 6 ounces in weight.1

Area affected not to exceed that of a circle 3/4 inch in diameter in a potato 2 1/2 inches in diameter or 6 ounces in weight.1

Internal Brown Spot and Similar Discoloration (Heat Necrosis)

Not more than the equivalent of 3 scattered spots 1/8 inch in diameter in a potato 2 1/2 -inches in diameter or 6 ounces in weight.1

Not more than the equivalent of 6 scattered spots 1/8 inch in diameter in a potato 2 1/2 -inches in diameter or 6 ounces in weight.1

1 Note: Correspondingly lesser or greater areas in smaller or larger potatoes.

Authority:  7 U.S.C. 1621–1627.

1  Includes matters within the responsibility of the Federal Grain Inspection Service.
Back to chapter list
Previous part of code Next part of code
Back to chapter list

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 7. Agriculture § 7.51.1565 Internal defects - last updated October 02, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-7-agriculture/cfr-sect-7-51-1565/

Read this complete Code of Federal Regulations Title 7. Agriculture § 7.51.1565 Internal defects on Westlaw

FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature or via Westlaw before relying on it for your legal needs.

Was this helpful?

Search all Codes

Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes

A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw's Learn About the Law.

Go to Learn About the Law

Latest Blog Posts

For Legal Professionals

Learn About the Law

Get help with your legal needs

FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.

Go to Learn About the Law

Need to find an attorney?

Search our directory by legal issue

Enter information in one or both fields (Required)

    More Options
    Copied to clipboard