Oregon Administrative Code

603-051-0165 Official Standards The United States Standards for Cauliflower adopted by the United States Department of Agriculture in effect on July 1, l969, hereby are adopted as the standards of the State of Oregon for cauliflower. A copy of such federal standards is filed here…

603-051-0180 Official Standards The United States Standards for Celery adopted by the United States Department of Agriculture effective April 7, 1959, and in effect on January 1, l963, hereby are adopted as the standards of the State of Oregon for celery. Such federal standards a…

603-051-0195 Definition (1) “Sulphured Cherries” means properly matured whole cherries of similar varietal characteristics packed in a solution of sulphur dioxide of sufficient strength to preserve the cherries with or without the addition of hardening agents. (2) “Unpitted Sulph…

603-051-0200 Grades (1) Oregon No. 1 grade sulphured whole cherries shall consist of properly matured cherries of similar varietal characteristics that are clean, firm, well formed, and well bleached. The cherries shall be free from damage caused by mechanical injury, surface dis…

603-051-0205 Tolerances for Certification of Lots of Oregon No. 1 or 2 Grade Sulphured Cherries (1) The tolerances for certification of lots of Oregon No. 1 or 2 grades of sulphured cherries shall be on a container basis. However, not to exceed 1/6 of the individual containers in…

603-051-0210 Sizes The following approximate sizes shall be considered as standards for all grades of sulphured cherries except for halved cherries: (1) Extra Small: 14 mm. to and including 16 mm. (2) Small: 16 mm. to and including 18 mm. (3) Medium: 18 mm. to and including 20 mm…

603-051-0225 Official Standards The United States Standards For Grades of Sweet Cherries adopted by the United States Department of Agriculture (36 F. R. 8502) effective May 7, 1971, are hereby adopted as the official standards for sweet cherries within the State of Oregon, save …

603-051-0240 Official Standards The United States Standards For Green Corn adopted by the United States Department of Agriculture effective May 18, 1954, and in effect on January 1, l963, hereby are adopted as the standards for the State of Oregon for green corn. Such federal sta…

603-051-0255 Dewberries and Blackberries Official Standards The United States Standards For Dewberries and Blackberries adopted by the United States Department of Agriculture effective February 13, 1928, and in effect on January 1, 1963, hereby are adopted as the standards of the…

603-051-0268 Official Standards The United States Standards For Grades of Filberts in Shell adopted by the United States Department of Agriculture on July 14, 1970. Effective September 1, 1970, are hereby adopted as a standard of the State of Oregon for filberts in shell. Such fe…

603-051-0273 Oregon No. 1 Grade “Oregon No. 1” consists of filberts in the shell which meet the following requirements: (1) Similar type; and (2) Dry; (3) Shells: (a) Well formed; and (b) Clean and bright; (c) Free from: (A) Blanks; and (B) Broken or split shells. (d) Free from d…

603-051-0278 Application of Standards (1) The grade of a lot of filberts shall be determined on the basis of a composite sample drawn from containers in various locations in the lot. However, any container or group of containers in which the filberts are obviously of a quality, t…

603-051-0283 Definitions (1) “Similar Type” means that the filberts in each container are of the same general type and appearance. For example, nuts of the round type shall not be mixed with those of the long type in the same container. (2) “Dry” means that the shell is free from…

603-051-0288 Metric Conversion Table Millimeters (mm) — Inches: (1) 24.6 — 62/64. (2) 23.4 — 59/64. (3) 23.0 — 58/64. (4) 22.2 — 56/64. (5) 19.4 — 49/64. (6) 19.0 — 48/64. (7) 18.6 — 47/64. (8) 17.9 — 45/64. (9) 17.5 — 44/64. (10) 16.7 — 42/64. (11) 13.9 — 35/64. (12) 13.5 — 34/6…

603-051-0305 Application of Standards The grade of a lot of filbert kernels shall be determined on the basis of a composite sample drawn from containers in various locations in the lot. However, any container or group of containers in which the filberts are obviously of a quality…

603-051-0310 Official Grades The following grades are established for filberts (hazelnuts) in Oregon: (1) Oregon Fancy, which consists of whole filbert kernels meeting the following requirements: (a) Similar type, well dried and clean; (b) Free from foreign material, mold, rancid…

603-051-0311 Size Classifications The following size classifications are established for filberts (hazelnuts) in Oregon. (See Tables 3 and 4.) [ED. NOTE: Tables referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 561 & 632 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 632…

603-051-0315 Tolerances In order to allow for variations incident to proper grading and handling in each of the foregoing grades, the following tolerances, by weight, are permitted as specified: (1) For Foreign Material: 0.02 of one percent, for foregoing material. (2) For Mixed …

603-051-0320 Definitions As used in OAR 603-051-0305 to 603-051-0325: (1) “Similar Type” means that the kernels are of the same general type and appearance (i.e., kernels of the round type shall not be mixed with those of the long type). Color of the kernels shall not be consider…

603-051-0325 Labeling Requirements The principal display panel of each filbert (hazelnut) container shall state: (1) The name of the commodity, unless it can be easily identified through the wrapper or package; (2) The name and business address of the grower, packer, shipper, dis…

603-051-0335 Official Standards The United States Standards For American (Eastern Type) Bunch Grapes adopted by the United States Department of Agriculture effective July 19, 1943, and in effect on January 1, 1963, hereby are adopted as the standards of the State of Oregon for Am…

603-051-0350 Official Standards The United States Standards For Grades of Table Grapes (European or Vinifera Type) adopted by the United States Department of Agriculture effective May 20, 1971, are hereby adopted as the standards for table grapes in the State of Oregon. [Publicat…

603-051-0365 Definitions As used in OAR 603-051-0366 through 603-051-0395, unless otherwise required by the context, the following terms will be construed, respectively, to mean: (1) “Air bubble” means the small visible pockets of air in suspension that may be numerous in the hon…

603-051-0366 Standard of Identity for Honey Honey will meet the following standards: (1) Honey may not be heated or processed to such an extent that its essential composition is changed or its quality is impaired. (2) Chemical or biochemical treatments may not be used to influenc…

603-051-0370 Types and Styles of Honey (1) “Extracted honey” is honey that has been separated from the comb by centrifugal force, gravity, straining, or other means, and is identified in the following types: (a) “Liquid honey” is honey free from visible crystals; (b) “Crystallize…

603-051-0375 Grades The United States Standards for Grades of Extracted Honey adopted by the Agriculture Marketing Service, United States Department of Agriculture effective May 23, 1985 are hereby adopted as the standards for the State of Oregon for extracted honey grades. A cop…

603-051-0390 Color The United States Standards for Grades of Extracted Honey adopted by the United States Department of Agriculture effective May 23, 1985 are hereby adopted as the standards for the State of Oregon for extracted honey color. A copy of such federal standards is fi…

603-051-0395 Labeling Requirements (1) The name of the food meeting the standard of identity in OAR 603-051-0366 is “honey”. (2) Honey in a liquid or crystalline state or a mixture of the two will be labeled as “honey”. (3) Comb honey will be labeled as “comb honey” or “cut comb …

603-051-0410 Official Standards; Lettuce The United States Standards For Grades of Lettuce adopted by the United States Department of Agriculture effective December 1, 1975, are hereby adopted as the standards for lettuce in the State of Oregon. [Publications: Publications refere…

603-051-0425 Definitions of Terms As used in OAR 603-051-0430 through 603-051-0445: (1) “Single Crown” means a bulb that shows evidence of producing only one bloom stalk. (2) “One Variety” means bulbs such as the Croft, Ace, Estate, etc. (the Kenyon-Davidson lily may be packed, a…

603-051-0430 Grades (1) Oregon No. 1 shall consist of single crown bulbs of one variety which are mature, well shaped, fairly firm, with sound basal plates with well developed root systems and free from damage caused by sprouting, sun scald, freezing, heating, dirt, foreign mater…

603-051-0435 Tolerance: Sizes (1) In order to allow for variations incident to proper grading and handling, not more than 10 percent of the bulbs, by count, of any lot may be below the requirements of the grade. Slight imperfections which are not discernible in good commercial so…

603-051-0440 Oregon Box Packs (1) All bulbs packed under these regulations shall be packed in clean, fairly bright boxes, in accordance to approved methods. The boxes shall be well nailed with cleats at ends. There shall be a layer of granulated peat or other suitable packing mat…

603-051-0445 Marking All packages of bulbs shall be marked on one end in a legible manner with letters and figures not less than 3/8 inch in height and not less than 3/16 inch in width with the following information: Number of bulbs in the box, variety, size, and name and address…

603-051-0460 Grades (1)(a) Oregon No. 1 shall consist of loganberries which are clean, fresh, firm, well colored, well developed, and not overripe, which are free from hulls, mold, and decay, and from damage caused by dirt or other foreign matter, shriveling, sunscald, moisture, …

603-051-0465 Size Unless otherwise specified, No. 1 berries shall be not less than 3/4 inch in length. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 561.190 & 632.900 - 632.980 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 632.900 - 632.980 History: AD 108-1942, f. 4-7-42, ef. 5-4-42

603-051-0470 Definitions of Terms As used in OAR 603-051-0460 through 603-051-0470: (1) “Clean” means reasonably free from leaves, stems, dirt, and other foreign matter. (2) “Well Colored” means that the whole surface of the berry shall be a good red color. (3) “Well Developed” m…

603-051-0483 Definitions For the purposes specified in ORS 632.206–632.260, “lot” means a continuous identifiable amount of fresh packed onions that does not exceed one day’s run. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 632.905 & 632.211 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 632.900 - 632.980 &…

603-051-0485 Official Standards The following standards hereby are adopted as the Standards of the State of Oregon for Onions: United States Standards For Grades of Onions Other Than Bermuda, Granex, Grano, and Creole Types adopted by the United States Department of Agriculture o…

603-051-0487 Oregon Percentage Grade In order to allow shippers to pack a percentage of US NO. 1 Grade product for market, the “Oregon Percentage Grade” is adopted. The “Oregon Percentage Grade” shall include a percentage of US No. 1 Grade product. (7 CFR Section 51.2830). [Publi…

603-051-0490 Oregon Extra Fancy Export Grade In order to allow shippers to pack a higher quality for export, the “Oregon Extra Fancy Export” grade is adopted. This grade consists of onions which meet all of the requirements of the U.S. No. 1 Grade (7 CFR Section 51.2830) except t…

603-051-0500 Official Standards The United States Standards for Onion Sets adopted by the United States Department of Agriculture effective February 1, 1940, and in effect on January 1, 1963, hereby are adopted as standards for the State of Oregon for onion sets. A copy of such f…

603-051-0515 Official Standards; Parsnips The United States Standards for Grades of Fresh Parsnips adopted by the United States Department of Agriculture effective March 23, 1954, are hereby adopted as the standards for fresh parsnips in the State of Oregon. [Publications: Public…

603-051-0530 Official Standards The United States Standards for Peaches adopted by the United States Department of Agriculture effective June 15, 1952, and in effect January 1, 1963, hereby are adopted as the standards of the State of Oregon for peaches. A copy of such federal st…

603-051-0545 Official Standards The following standards hereby are adopted as the standards of the State of Oregon for summer and fall pears: (1) The United States Standards for Summer and Fall Pears, adopted by the United States Department of Agriculture effective August 20, 195…

603-051-0560 Official Standards The following standards hereby are adopted as the standards of the State of Oregon for winter pears: (1) The United States Standards for Winter Pears, adopted by the United States Department of Agriculture effective September 10, 1955, and in effec…

603-051-0575 Official Standards The United States Standards for Fresh Peas adopted by the United States Department of Agriculture effective June 1, 1942, and in effect on January 1, 1963, hereby are adopted as the standards of the State of Oregon for fresh peas. A copy of such fe…

603-051-0590 Official Standards The United States Standards for Fresh Plums and Prunes adopted by the United State Department of Agriculture as of the date of this regulation and including last amendment effective July 1, 1969, hereby are adopted as the standards of the State of …

603-051-0605 Grades (1) Oregon No. 1 shall consist of plums or prunes of one variety which are well formed, mature, but not soft or shriveled, and which are free from decay and sunscald, and from damage caused by cracks, heat injury or internal browning, growth cracks, sunburn, s…

603-051-0610 Definitions As used in OAR 603-051-0605: (1) “Well-Formed” means that the fruit has the shape characteristics of the variety; doubles shall not be considered well-formed. (2) “Mature” means that the fruit has reached the stage of maturity at which the flesh has a dis…