Size classifications
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Verbatim text below is from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), a public-domain U.S. government work. Always verify the current version with the eCFR before relying on it for any legal matter.
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Size shall be specified in connection with the grade in terms of minimum diameter, range in diameter, minimum diameter with a percentage of a certain size or larger, or in accordance with one of the size classifications listed below: Provided, that unless otherwise specified, onions shall not be less than 1 1/2 inches in diameter, with 60 percent or more 2 inches or larger in diameter.
Size designation Minimum diameter Maximum diameter Inches Millimeters Inches Millimeters Small 1 25.4 21⁄4 57.2 Repacker/Prepacker 1 13⁄4 44.5 3 76.2 Medium 2 50.8 31⁄4 82.6 Large or Jumbo 3 76.2 (2) Colossal 33⁄4 95.3 (2) 1 In addition to the sizes specified, a lot of onions designated as Repacker or Prepacker shall contain at least 60 percent or more 2 inches or larger in diameter. 2 No requirement.
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