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Code of Federal Regulations Title 7. Agriculture § 7.51.2282 Tolerances for color

Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) All percentages shall be calculated on the basis of weight.

(b) In order to allow for variations incident to proper grading and handling, tolerances shall be permitted for the respective color classifications as indicated in Table II:

TABLE II

Tolerances for color

Color classification

Darker than extra light1

Darker than light1

Darker than light amber1

Darker than amber1

Extra light

15 percent

2 percent (included in 15 percent darker than extra light).

Light

15 percent

2 percent (included in 15 percent darker than light).

Light amber

15 percent

2 percent (included in 15 percent darker than light amber).

Amber

10 percent.

Red

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1 See illustration of this term on USDA Walnut Color Chart.

1  Includes matters within the responsibility of the Federal Grain Inspection Service.
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