1. UNECE (2011) / OECD (2009) Ware Potatoes
UNECE Standard for Early & Ware Potatoes Стандарт ЕЭКООН на ранний и продовольственный картофель FFV-52 (2011) Dr. Ulrike Bickelmann
Photo: OECD-51-potato-DSC01371
This interpretation of the UNECE standard for early and ware potatoes is based on the edition 2011 of the standard ( and the OECE explanatory brochure on early and ware potatoes edition 2009 (
Neither in Germany not at EU-level a marketing standard for early or ware potatoes applies. However, the UNECE standard for early and ware potatoes may be applied by trade on an optional basis. There will be no governmental conformity checks as to marketing standards. 1

2. UNECE (2011) / OECD (2009) Ware Potatoes
Definition of produce
Определение продукта
Photo: OECD-01-potato-PA044755k
Definition of produce: This standard applies to early and ware potatoes of varieties (cultivars) grown from Solanum tuberosum L. and its hybrids, to be supplied fresh to the consumer, early and ware potatoes for industrial processing being excluded.
Early potatoes are obtained from early varieties and/or are harvested at the beginning of the season in the country of origin. “Early potatoes” means potatoes harvested before they are completely mature, marketed immediately after their harvesting, and whose skin can be easily removed without peeling.
Interpretation: Varieties of early and ware potatoes are different in tuber shape, skin, flesh colour as well as depth and colour of the eye cavities.
In accordance with the minimum requirements, the normal appearance of a variety may vary a little, e.g. by the shape and the appearance of the tubers. This variation is due to the type of soil, the cultivation techniques and the climatic conditions or in general depending from the producing area and crop year.
variety with brown skin colour, yellow flesh colour, oval shape
Сорт с коричневой кожицей, желтой мякотью, овальной формы 2

3. UNECE (2011) / OECD (2009) Ware Potatoes
Definition of produce
Определение продукта
Photo: OECD-02-potato-P
Definition of produce: This standard applies to early and ware potatoes of varieties (cultivars) grown from Solanum tuberosum L. and its hybrids, to be supplied fresh to the consumer, early and ware potatoes for industrial processing being excluded.
Early potatoes are obtained from early varieties and/or are harvested at the beginning of the season in the country of origin. “Early potatoes” means potatoes harvested before they are completely mature, marketed immediately after their harvesting, and whose skin can be easily removed without peeling.
Interpretation: Varieties of early and ware potatoes are different in tuber shape, skin, flesh colour as well as depth and colour of the eye cavities.
In accordance with the minimum requirements, the normal appearance of a variety may vary a little, e.g. by the shape and the appearance of the tubers. This variation is due to the type of soil, the cultivation techniques and the climatic conditions or in general depending from the producing area and crop year.
variety with brown skin colour, white flesh colour, round shape
Сорт с коричневой кожицей, белой мякотью, округлой формы 3

4. UNECE (2011) / OECD (2009) Ware Potatoes
Definition of produce
Определение продукта
Photo: OECD-03-potato-PA044739
Definition of produce: This standard applies to early and ware potatoes of varieties (cultivars) grown from Solanum tuberosum L. and its hybrids, to be supplied fresh to the consumer, early and ware potatoes for industrial processing being excluded.
Early potatoes are obtained from early varieties and/or are harvested at the beginning of the season in the country of origin. “Early potatoes” means potatoes harvested before they are completely mature, marketed immediately after their harvesting, and whose skin can be easily removed without peeling.
Interpretation: Varieties of early and ware potatoes are different in tuber shape, skin, flesh colour as well as depth and colour of the eye cavities.
In accordance with the minimum requirements, the normal appearance of a variety may vary a little, e.g. by the shape and the appearance of the tubers. This variation is due to the type of soil, the cultivation techniques and the climatic conditions or in general depending from the producing area and crop year.
variety with red skin colour, white flesh colour, oval shape
Сорт с красной кожицей, белой мякотью, овальной формы 4

5. UNECE (2011) / OECD (2009) Ware Potatoes
Definition of produce
Определение продукта
Photo: OECD-04-potato
Definition of produce: This standard applies to early and ware potatoes of varieties (cultivars) grown from Solanum tuberosum L. and its hybrids, to be supplied fresh to the consumer, early and ware potatoes for industrial processing being excluded.
Early potatoes are obtained from early varieties and/or are harvested at the beginning of the season in the country of origin. “Early potatoes” means potatoes harvested before they are completely mature, marketed immediately after their harvesting, and whose skin can be easily removed without peeling.
Interpretation: Varieties of early and ware potatoes are different in tuber shape, skin, flesh colour as well as depth and colour of the eye cavities.
In accordance with the minimum requirements, the normal appearance of a variety may vary a little, e.g. by the shape and the appearance of the tubers. This variation is due to the type of soil, the cultivation techniques and the climatic conditions or in general depending from the producing area and crop year.
variety with reddish skin colour, red, shallow eyes, white flesh colour, round shape
Сорт с красноватой кожицей, красными мелкими глазками, белой мякотью, округдой формы 5

6. UNECE (2011) / OECD (2009) Ware Potatoes
Definition of produce
Определение продукта
Photo: OECD-05-potato-PA044730
Definition of produce: This standard applies to early and ware potatoes of varieties (cultivars) grown from Solanum tuberosum L. and its hybrids, to be supplied fresh to the consumer, early and ware potatoes for industrial processing being excluded.
Early potatoes are obtained from early varieties and/or are harvested at the beginning of the season in the country of origin. “Early potatoes” means potatoes harvested before they are completely mature, marketed immediately after their harvesting, and whose skin can be easily removed without peeling.
Interpretation: Varieties of early and ware potatoes are different in tuber shape, skin, flesh colour as well as depth and colour of the eye cavities.
In accordance with the minimum requirements, the normal appearance of a variety may vary a little, e.g. by the shape and the appearance of the tubers. This variation is due to the type of soil, the cultivation techniques and the climatic conditions or in general depending from the producing area and crop year.
variety with brown skin colour, yellow flesh colour, long-oval shape
Сорт с коричневатой кожицей, желтой мякотью, овально-продолговатой формы 6

7. UNECE (2011) / OECD (2009) Ware Potatoes
Definition of produce
Определение продукта
Photo: OECD-06 potato-PA044745
Definition of produce: This standard applies to early and ware potatoes of varieties (cultivars) grown from Solanum tuberosum L. and its hybrids, to be supplied fresh to the consumer, early and ware potatoes for industrial processing being excluded.
Early potatoes are obtained from early varieties and/or are harvested at the beginning of the season in the country of origin. “Early potatoes” means potatoes harvested before they are completely mature, marketed immediately after their harvesting, and whose skin can be easily removed without peeling.
Interpretation: Varieties of early and ware potatoes are different in tuber shape, skin, flesh colour as well as depth and colour of the eye cavities.
In accordance with the minimum requirements, the normal appearance of a variety may vary a little, e.g. by the shape and the appearance of the tubers. This variation is due to the type of soil, the cultivation techniques and the climatic conditions or in general depending from the producing area and crop year.
variety with black-violette skin colour, black-violette flesh colour, long-oval shape
Сорт с темно-сиреневой кожицей, темно-сиреневой мякотью,
удлиненно-овальной формы 7

8. UNECE (2011) / OECD (2009) Ware Potatoes
Minimum requirements
Минимальные требования
Photos: OECD-07-potato-be
Minimum requirement: intact; i.e. they should not have had any part removed nor have suffered any damage making them incomplete.
Interpretation: Early and ware potatoes must not have any damage or injury spoiling the integrity of the produce. The tubers may be damaged by mechanical causes or animal bites.
Tubers are regarded as intact provided removing the affected part does not constitute more than 10 % of the weight of the tuber:
a) The weight of the unpeeled tuber is determined.
b) The damage has to be removed by a single cut as close as possible to the damage.
c) The weight of the defective part is determined.
d) The percentage of the removed part is calculated on the basis of the weight of the whole tuber.
Superficial damage that can be removed by normal peeling is not regarded as a defect.
Tubers showing damage as on the photo and above the limits described shall be allowed within the tolerance of 4 % (early potatoes) and 6 % (ware potatoes).
not intact – damaged tuber – not allowed
Не неповрежденный – поврежденный клубень – не допускается 8

9. UNECE (2011) / OECD (2009) Ware Potatoes
Minimum requirements
Минимальные требования
Photos: OECD-08A-potato , OECD-08B-potato
Minimum requirement: sound; produce affected by rotting or deterioration such as to make it unfit for consumption is excluded
Interpretation: Early and ware potatoes must be free from disease or serious deterioration which appreciably affects their appearance, edibility or keeping quality. In particular, tubers affected by rotting, even if the signs are very slight but liable to make the mangoes unfit for consumption upon arrival at their destination, are to be excluded.
Tubers affected by dry rot shall be allowed within the 1 % tolerance.
not sound – dry rot – not allowed
Не доброкачественный – сухая гниль – не допускается 9

10. UNECE (2011) / OECD (2009) Ware Potatoes
Minimum requirements
Минимальные требования
Photos: OECD-09A-potato , OECD-09B-potato
Minimum requirement: sound; produce affected by rotting or deterioration such as to make it unfit for consumption is excluded
Interpretation: Early and ware potatoes must be free from disease or serious deterioration which appreciably affects their appearance, edibility or keeping quality. In particular, tubers affected by rotting, even if the signs are very slight but liable to make the mangoes unfit for consumption upon arrival at their destination, are to be excluded.
Tubers affected by dry rot shall be allowed within the 1 % tolerance.
not sound – dry rot – not allowed
Не доброкачественный – сухая гниль – не допускается 10

11. UNECE (2011) / OECD (2009) Ware Potatoes
Minimum requirements
Минимальные требования
Photos: OECD-10A-potato , OECD-10B-potato
Minimum requirement: sound; produce affected by rotting or deterioration such as to make it unfit for consumption is excluded
Interpretation: Early and ware potatoes must be free from disease or serious deterioration which appreciably affects their appearance, edibility or keeping quality. In particular, tubers affected by rotting, even if the signs are very slight but liable to make the mangoes unfit for consumption upon arrival at their destination, are to be excluded.
Tubers showing damage as on the photo shall be allowed within the tolerance of 4 % (early potatoes) and 6 % (ware potatoes).
not sound – late blight (Phytophthora infestans) – not allowed
Не доброкачественный – фитофтора (Phytophthora infestans) – не допускается 11

12. UNECE (2011) / OECD (2009) Ware Potatoes
Minimum requirements
Минимальные требования
Photo: OECD-11-potato-be, OECD-12-potato-be
Minimum requirement: practically clean
Interpretation: Early and ware potatoes must be practically free of visible soil, dust, residue or other foreign matter. Brushing or washing of tubers is optional, but they should be free from attached earth.
Tubers are regarded as being not clean if the amount of attached earth does exceed 1 % for ware potatoes.
practically clean – left: brushed tubers – allowed / right: soil attached – limit allowed
практически чистые – слева: очищенные клубни – допускается
справа: клубни с прилипшей землей – допустимый предел 12

13. UNECE (2011) / OECD (2009) Ware Potatoes
Minimum requirements
Минимальные требования
Photo: OECD-13-potato-be
Minimum requirement: practically clean
Interpretation: Early and ware potatoes must be practically free of visible soil, dust, residue or other foreign matter. Brushing or washing of tubers is optional, but they should be free from attached earth.
Tubers are regarded as being not clean if the amount of attached earth does exceed 1 % for ware potatoes.
not practically clean – tubers with too much soil attached – not allowed
Не практически чистые – клубни с чрезмерным количеством прилипшей земли – не допускается 13

14. UNECE (2011) / OECD (2009) Ware Potatoes
Minimum requirements
Минимальные требования
Photo: OECD-14-potato-be
Minimum requirement: firm
Interpretation: Tubers must have retained their turgescence, with the skin tight and flesh resistant to slight thumb pressure. It is advisable not to keep tubers in an atmosphere which has a desiccating effect because, in such conditions, they will probably become soft and wrinkled.
Tubers shrivelled as on the photo shall be allowed within the tolerance of 4 % (early potatoes) and 6 % (ware potatoes).
not firm – shrivelled tuber – not allowed
Не твердые – сморщенный клубень – не допускается 14

15. UNECE (2011) / OECD (2009) Ware Potatoes
Minimum requirements
Минимальные требования
Photo: OECD-15A-potato-be, OECD-15B-potato-be
Minimum requirement: free of external or internal defects detrimental to the general appearance of the produce, the quality, the keeping quality and presentation in the package, such as:
Brown stains due to heat
Tubers damaged due to heat as on the photo shall be allowed within the tolerance of 4 % (early potatoes). Damage due to heat is not relevant in ware potatoes.
not free of external defects – brown stains due to heat – not allowed
Не без внешних дефектов – коричневые пятна от высокой температуры – не допускается 15

16. UNECE (2011) / OECD (2009) Ware Potatoes
Minimum requirements
Минимальные требования
Photos: OECD-17A-potato-be, OECD-17B-potato-be
Minimum requirement: free of external or internal defects detrimental to the general appearance of the produce, the quality, the keeping quality and presentation in the package, such as:
cracks (including growth cracks), cuts, bites, bruises or roughness (only for varieties of which the skin is not normally rough) exceeding 4 mm in depth.
Tubers showing cracks exceeding 4 mm in depth shall be allowed within the tolerance of 4 % (early potatoes) and 6 % (ware potatoes).
free of external defects – cracks not exceeding 4 mm in depth – allowed
без внешних дефектов – трещины роста глубиной не более 4 мм – допускается

17. UNECE (2011) / OECD (2009) Ware Potatoes
Minimum requirements
Минимальные требования
Photos: OECD-16A-potato-be, OECD-16B-potato-be
Minimum requirement: free of external or internal defects detrimental to the general appearance of the produce, the quality, the keeping quality and presentation in the package, such as:
cracks (including growth cracks), cuts, bites, bruises or roughness (only for varieties of which the skin is not normally rough) exceeding 4 mm in depth.
Tubers showing cracks exceeding 4 mm in depth shall be allowed within the tolerance of 4 % (early potatoes) and 6 % (ware potatoes).
not free of external defects – growth crack exceeding 4 mm in depth – not allowed
не без внешних дефектов – трещины роста глубиной более 4 мм – не допускается 17

18. UNECE (2011) / OECD (2009) Ware Potatoes
Minimum requirements
Минимальные требования
Photos: OECD-18A-potato-be, OECD-18B-potato-be
Minimum requirement: free of external or internal defects detrimental to the general appearance of the produce, the quality, the keeping quality and presentation in the package, such as:
cracks (including growth cracks), cuts, bites, bruises or roughness (only for varieties of which the skin is not normally rough) exceeding 4 mm in depth.
Tubers showing cuts exceeding 4 mm in depth shall be allowed within the tolerance of 4 % (early potatoes) and 6 % (ware potatoes).
not free of external defects – cut exceeding 4 mm in depth – not allowed
не без внешних дефектов – порезы глубиной более 4 мм – не допускается 18

19. UNECE (2011) / OECD (2009) Ware Potatoes
Minimum requirements
Минимальные требования
Photos: OECD-19A-potato-be, OECD-19B-potato-be
Minimum requirement: free of external or internal defects detrimental to the general appearance of the produce, the quality, the keeping quality and presentation in the package, such as:
cracks (including growth cracks), cuts, bites, bruises or roughness (only for varieties of which the skin is not normally rough) exceeding 4 mm in depth.
Tubers showing bites exceeding 4 mm in depth shall be allowed within the tolerance of 4 % (early potatoes) and 6 % (ware potatoes).
not free of external defects – Bites of potato moth (Phthorimaea operculella)
exceeding 4 mm in depth – not allowed
не без внешних дефектов – повреждения картофельной молью (Phthorimaea operculella) глубиной более 4 мм – не допускается 19

20. UNECE (2011) / OECD (2009) Ware Potatoes
Minimum requirements
Минимальные требования
Photos: OECD-20A-potato-be, OECD-20B-potato-be
Minimum requirement: free of external or internal defects detrimental to the general appearance of the produce, the quality, the keeping quality and presentation in the package, such as:
cracks (including growth cracks), cuts, bites, bruises or roughness (only for varieties of which the skin is not normally rough) exceeding 4 mm in depth.
Tubers showing bites such as slug damage exceeding 4 mm in depth shall be allowed within the tolerance of 4 % (early potatoes) and 6 % (ware potatoes).
not free of external defects – slug damage exceeding 4 mm in depth – not allowed
не без внешних дефектов – повреждения улитками глубиной более 4 мм – не допускается 20

21. UNECE (2011) / OECD (2009) Ware Potatoes
Minimum requirements
Минимальные требования
Photos: OECD-21-potato-be
Minimum requirement: free of external or internal defects detrimental to the general appearance of the produce, the quality, the keeping quality and presentation in the package, such as:
cracks (including growth cracks), cuts, bites, bruises or roughness (only for varieties of which the skin is not normally rough) exceeding 4 mm in depth.
Tubers showing bites caused by rodents exceeding 4 mm in depth shall be allowed within the tolerance of 4 % (early potatoes) and 6 % (ware potatoes).
not free of external defects – rodent damage exceeding 4 mm in depth – not allowed
не без внешних дефектов – повреждения грызунами глубиной более 4 мм – не допускается 21

22. UNECE (2011) / OECD (2009) Ware Potatoes
Minimum requirements
Минимальные требования
Photos: OECD-22A-potato-be, OECD-22B-potato-be
Minimum requirement: free of external or internal defects detrimental to the general appearance of the produce, the quality, the keeping quality and presentation in the package, such as:
cracks (including growth cracks), cuts, bites, bruises or roughness (only for varieties of which the skin is not normally rough) exceeding 4 mm in depth.
Tubers of smooth skinned varieties showing roughness of the skin exceeding 4 mm in depth shall be allowed within the tolerance of 4 % (early potatoes) and 6 % (ware potatoes).
free of external defects – roughness of the skin not exceeding 4 mm in depth – allowed
без внешних дефектов – поверхностные трещины глубиной не более 4 мм – допускается 1 22

23. UNECE (2011) / OECD (2009) Ware Potatoes
Minimum requirements
Минимальные требования
Photos: OECD-23A-potato-be, OECD-23B-potato-be
Minimum requirement: free of external or internal defects detrimental to the general appearance of the produce, the quality, the keeping quality and presentation in the package, such as:
cracks (including growth cracks), cuts, bites, bruises or roughness (only for varieties of which the skin is not normally rough) exceeding 4 mm in depth.
Tubers of smooth skinned varieties showing roughness of the skin exceeding 4 mm in depth shall be allowed within the tolerance of 4 % (early potatoes) and 6 % (ware potatoes).
not free of external defects – roughness of the skin exceeding 4 mm in depth – not allowed
не без внешних дефектов – поверхностная растресканность глубиной более 4 мм – не допускается 23

24. UNECE (2011) / OECD (2009) Ware Potatoes
Minimum requirements
Минимальные требования
Photos: OECD-24A-potato-be, OECD-24B-potato-be
Minimum requirement: free of external or internal defects detrimental to the general appearance of the produce, the quality, the keeping quality and presentation in the package, such as:
green colouration; pale green flush not exceeding 1/8 of the surface area and which can be removed by normal peeling does not constitute a defect.
Tubers showing green colouration of the skin that cannot be removed by normal peeling and where the area affected does exceed 1/8 in total shall be allowed within the tolerance of 4 % (early potatoes) and 6 % (ware potatoes).
free of green colouration – green colouration not exceeding 1/8 of the surface – allowed
без зеленой окраски – зеленая окраска, не превышающая 1/8 площади поверхности – допускается 24

25. UNECE (2011) / OECD (2009) Ware Potatoes
Minimum requirements
Минимальные требования
Photos: OECD-25A-potato-be, OECD-25B-potato-be
Minimum requirement: free of external or internal defects detrimental to the general appearance of the produce, the quality, the keeping quality and presentation in the package, such as:
green colouration; pale green flush not exceeding 1/8 of the surface area and which can be removed by normal peeling does not constitute a defect.
Tubers showing green colouration of the skin that cannot be removed by normal peeling and where the area affected does exceed 1/8 in total shall be allowed within the tolerance of 4 % (early potatoes) and 6 % (ware potatoes).
not free of green colouration – green colouration exceeding 1/8 of the surface – not allowed
Не без зеленой окраски – зеленая окраска, превышающая 1/8 площади поверхности – не допускается 25

26. UNECE (2011) / OECD (2009) Ware Potatoes
Minimum requirements
Минимальные требования
Photos: OECD-26A-potato-be, OECD-26B-potato-be
Minimum requirement: free of external or internal defects detrimental to the general appearance of the produce, the quality, the keeping quality and presentation in the package, such as:
green colouration; pale green flush not exceeding 1/8 of the surface area and which can be removed by normal peeling does not constitute a defect.
Interpretation: Tubers showing green colouration of the skin that cannot be removed by normal peeling and where the area affected does exceed 1/8 in total shall be allowed within the tolerance of 4 % (early potatoes) and 6 % (ware potatoes).
not free of green colouration – green colouration exceeding 1/8 of the surface – not allowed
Не без зеленой окраски – зеленая окраска, превышающая 1/8 площади поверхности – не допускается 26

27. UNECE (2011) / OECD (2009) Ware Potatoes
Minimum requirements
Минимальные требования
Photos: OECD-27A-potato-be, OECD-27B-potato-be
Minimum requirement: free of external or internal defects detrimental to the general appearance of the produce, the quality, the keeping quality and presentation in the package, such as:
green colouration; pale green flush not exceeding 1/8 of the surface area and which can be removed by normal peeling does not constitute a defect.
Interpretation: Tubers showing green colouration of the skin that cannot be removed by normal peeling and where the area affected does exceed 1/8 in total shall be allowed within the tolerance of 4 % (early potatoes) and 6 % (ware potatoes).
Green coloration on red skin varieties shows as a dark violet discolouration.
not free of green colouration – green colouration exceeding 1/8 of the surface – not allowed
Не без зеленой окраски – зеленая окраска, превышающая 1/8 площади поверхности – не допускается 27

28. UNECE (2011) / OECD (2009) Ware Potatoes
Minimum requirements
Минимальные требования
Photos: OECD-28-potato-be
Minimum requirement: free of external or internal defects detrimental to the general appearance of the produce, the quality, the keeping quality and presentation in the package, such as:
serious deformities.
Interpretation: Deformities such as knobbiness and other irregular shaped tubers as well as tubers with shapes making peeling difficult are not allowed.
Tubers are regarded as being free of deformities provided removing the affected part does not constitute more than 10 % of the weight of the tuber:
a) The weight of the unpeeled tuber is determined.
b) The damage has to be removed by a single cut as close as possible to the damage.
c) The weight of the defective part is determined.
d) The percentage of the removed part is calculated on the basis of the weight of the whole tuber.
Tubers showing deformities as on the photo and above the limits described shall be allowed within the tolerance of 4 % (early potatoes) and 6 % (ware potatoes).
free of serious deformities – slight deformity – allowed
Без существенной деформации – незначительная деформация – допускается 28

29. UNECE (2011) / OECD (2009) Ware Potatoes
Minimum requirements
Минимальные требования
Photos: OECD-29-potato-be
Minimum requirement: free of external or internal defects detrimental to the general appearance of the produce, the quality, the keeping quality and presentation in the package, such as:
serious deformities.
Interpretation: Deformities such as knobbiness and other irregular shaped tubers as well as tubers with shapes making peeling difficult are not allowed.
Tubers are regarded as being free of deformities provided removing the affected part does not constitute more than 10 % of the weight of the tuber:
a) The weight of the unpeeled tuber is determined.
b) The damage has to be removed by a single cut as close as possible to the damage.
c) The weight of the defective part is determined.
d) The percentage of the removed part is calculated on the basis of the weight of the whole tuber.
Tubers showing deformities as on the photo and above the limits described shall be allowed within the tolerance of 4 % (early potatoes) and 6 % (ware potatoes).
free of serious deformities – deformity – limit allowed
Без существенной деформации – деформация – допустимый предел 29

30. UNECE (2011) / OECD (2009) Ware Potatoes
Minimum requirements
Минимальные требования
Photos: OECD-30-potato-be
Minimum requirement: free of external or internal defects detrimental to the general appearance of the produce, the quality, the keeping quality and presentation in the package, such as:
serious deformities.
Interpretation: Deformities such as knobbiness and other irregular shaped tubers as well as tubers with shapes making peeling difficult are not allowed.
Tubers are regarded as being free of deformities provided removing the affected part does not constitute more than 10 % of the weight of the tuber:
a) The weight of the unpeeled tuber is determined.
b) The damage has to be removed by a single cut as close as possible to the damage.
c) The weight of the defective part is determined.
d) The percentage of the removed part is calculated on the basis of the weight of the whole tuber.
Tubers showing deformities as on the photo and above the limits described shall be allowed within the tolerance of 4 % (early potatoes) and 6 % (ware potatoes).
not free of serious deformities – serious deformity – not allowed
Не без существенной деформации – существенная деформация – не допускается 30

31. UNECE (2011) / OECD (2009) Ware Potatoes
Minimum requirements
Минимальные требования
Photos: OECD-31A-potato , OECD-31B-potato
Minimum requirement: free of external or internal defects detrimental to the general appearance of the produce, the quality, the keeping quality and presentation in the package, such as:
serious deformities.
Interpretation: Deformities such as knobbiness and other irregular shaped tubers as well as tubers with shapes making peeling difficult are not allowed.
Tubers are regarded as being free of deformities provided removing the affected part does not constitute more than 10 % of the weight of the tuber:
a) The weight of the unpeeled tuber is determined.
b) The damage has to be removed by a single cut as close as possible to the damage.
c) The weight of the defective part is determined.
d) The percentage of the removed part is calculated on the basis of the weight of the whole tuber.
Tubers showing deformities as on the photo and above the limits described shall be allowed within the tolerance of 4 % (early potatoes) and 6 % (ware potatoes).
not free of serious deformities – serious deformities caused by Rhizoctonia – not allowed
Не без существенной деформации – существенная деформация ризоктониозом – не допускается 31

32. UNECE (2011) / OECD (2009) Ware Potatoes
Minimum requirements
Минимальные требования
Photos: OECD-32A-potato-be, OECD-32B-potato-be
Minimum requirement: free of external or internal defects detrimental to the general appearance of the produce, the quality, the keeping quality and presentation in the package, such as:
grey, blue or black sub-epidermal stains; exceeding 5 mm in depth in the case of ware potatoes.
Interpretation: Grey, blue or black sub-epidermal stains are caused by more or less severe impacts during grading, sizing and packaging or from pressure during storage. Tubers are very susceptible when cold during handling. Therefore, it is recommended to warm up the tubers to about 15 °C before grading out of store. The best method to check for grey, blue or black sub-epidermal stains is peeling the tuber at the rose and the heel end.
Tubers showing dark sub-epidermal stains exceeding 5 mm in depth shall be allowed within the tolerance of 6 % for ware potatoes. Dark sub-epidermal stains are not relevant for early potatoes.
not free of black sub-epidermal stains exceeding 5 mm in depth (ware potatoes) – not allowed
Не без темных пятен под кожурой глубиной 5 мм (продовольственный картофель) – не допускается 32

33. UNECE (2011) / OECD (2009) Ware Potatoes
Minimum requirements
Минимальные требования
Photos: OECD-33A-potato-be, OECD-33B-potato-be, OECD-33C-potato-be
Minimum requirement: free of external or internal defects detrimental to the general appearance of the produce, the quality, the keeping quality and presentation in the package, such as:
grey, blue or black sub-epidermal stains; exceeding 5 mm in depth in the case of ware potatoes.
Interpretation: Grey, blue or black sub-epidermal stains are caused by more or less severe impacts during grading, sizing and packaging or from pressure during storage. Tubers are very susceptible when cold during handling. Therefore, it is recommended to warm up the tubers to about 15 °C before grading out of store. The best method to check for grey, blue or black sub-epidermal stains is peeling the tuber at the rose and the heel end.
Tubers showing dark sub-epidermal stains exceeding 5 mm in depth shall be allowed within the tolerance of 6 % for ware potatoes. Dark sub-epidermal stains are not relevant for early potatoes.
not free of black sub-epidermal stains exceeding 5 mm in depth (ware potatoes) – not allowed
Не без темных пятен под кожурой глубиной 5 мм (продовольственный картофель) – не допускается 33

34. UNECE (2011) / OECD (2009) Ware Potatoes
Minimum requirements
Минимальные требования
Photos: OECD-34A-potato-be, OECD-34B-potato-be
Minimum requirement: free of external or internal defects detrimental to the general appearance of the produce, the quality, the keeping quality and presentation in the package, such as:
rust stains, hollow or black heart and other internal defects
Interpretation:
not free of rust stains – not allowed
не без пятен ржавчины – не допускается 34

35. UNECE (2011) / OECD (2009) Ware Potatoes
Minimum requirements
Минимальные требования
Photos: OECD-35A-potato-P , OECD-35B-potato-P , OECD-35C-potato-P
Minimum requirement: free of external or internal defects detrimental to the general appearance of the produce, the quality, the keeping quality and presentation in the package, such as:
rust stains, hollow or black heart and other internal defects
Interpretation: Tubers showing rust stain shall be allowed within the tolerance of 4 % (early potatoes) and 6 % (ware potatoes).
not free of rust stains – not allowed
не без пятен ржавчины – не допускается 35

36. UNECE (2011) / OECD (2009) Ware Potatoes
Minimum requirements
Минимальные требования
Photos: OECD-36-potato-be
Minimum requirement: free of external or internal defects detrimental to the general appearance of the produce, the quality, the keeping quality and presentation in the package, such as:
rust stains, hollow or black heart and other internal defects
Interpretation: Tubers showing hollow hearts shall be allowed within the tolerance of 4 % (early potatoes) and 6 % (ware potatoes).
not free of hollow hearts – not allowed
не без полой сердцевины – не допускается 36

37. UNECE (2011) / OECD (2009) Ware Potatoes
Minimum requirements
Минимальные требования
Photos: OECD-37A-potato-be, OECD-37B-potato-be
Minimum requirement: free of external or internal defects detrimental to the general appearance of the produce, the quality, the keeping quality and presentation in the package, such as:
rust stains, hollow or black heart and other internal defects
Interpretation: Tubers showing black hearts shall be allowed within the tolerance of 4 % (early potatoes) and 6 % (ware potatoes).
not free of black hearts – not allowed
не без черной сердцевины – не допускается 37

38. UNECE (2011) / OECD (2009) Ware Potatoes
Minimum requirements
Минимальные требования
Photos: OECD-38-potato-be
Minimum requirement: free of external or internal defects detrimental to the general appearance of the produce, the quality, the keeping quality and presentation in the package, such as:
rust stains, hollow or black heart and other internal defects
Interpretation: In addition to the defects mentioned above, glassiness is excluded:
Glassiness is a physiological disorder. When external symptoms occur, the stem end is soft and the skin is wrinkled. The affected flesh varies from
colourless or glassy translucent to straw colour or various shades of brown or black. The tissue is fragile and easily broken apart, watery and of
jellylike texture. A sharp line of demarcation forms between the affected and healthy tissue.
Tubers showing glassiness shall be allowed within the tolerance of 4 % (early potatoes) and 6 % (ware potatoes).
not free of glasiness – not allowed
не без стекловидности – не допускается 38

39. UNECE (2011) / OECD (2009) Ware Potatoes
Minimum requirements
Минимальные требования
Photos: OECD-39A-potato , OECD-39A-potato
Minimum requirement: free of external or internal defects detrimental to the general appearance of the produce, the quality, the keeping quality and presentation in the package, such as:
rust stains, hollow or black heart and other internal defects
Interpretation: In addition to the defects mentioned above, the Corky ring spot or spraing disease (Tobacco rattle virus) is excluded.
Tubers showing corky ring spot disease shall be allowed within the tolerance of 4 % (early potatoes) and 6 % (ware potatoes).
not free of corky ring spot or spraing disease due to tobacco rattle virus – not allowed
не без симптом, вызванных табачным вирусом ратл – исключается 39

40. UNECE (2011) / OECD (2009) Ware Potatoes
Minimum requirements
Минимальные требования
Photos: OECD-40-potato-be, OECD-41-potato-be
Minimum requirement: free of external or internal defects detrimental to the general appearance of the produce, the quality, the keeping quality and presentation in the package, such as:
deep common potato scab and powdery potato scab, of a depth of 2 mm or more in the case of ware potatoes
Interpretation: Tubers showing common potatoes scab exceeding 2 mm in depth shall be allowed within the tolerance of 6 % for ware potatoes. Common potato scab is not relevant for early potatoes.
not free of deep common potatoe scab / powdery potato scab
of >= 2 mm depth (ware potatoes) – not allowed
не без обычной / порошистой парши глубиной
>= 2 mm (продовольственный картофель) – не допускается 40

41. UNECE (2011) / OECD (2009) Ware Potatoes
Minimum requirements
Минимальные требования
Photos: OECD-42A-potato-be, OECD-42B-potato-be
Minimum requirement: free of external or internal defects detrimental to the general appearance of the produce, the quality, the keeping quality and presentation in the package, such as:
superficial common potato scab, i.e. scab spots in all must not extend over more than ¼ of the surface of the tuber
Interpretation: Tubers showing superficial common potatoes scab exceeding ¼ of the total surface shall be allowed within the tolerance of 4 % (early potatoes) and 6 % (ware potatoes).
superficial common potato scab covering in all ¼ of the surface
(left: brushed, right: washed) – limit allowed
Обычная поверхностная парша, покрывающая не более ¼ площади поверхности
(слева: очищенный, справа: мытый клубень) – допустимый предел 41

42. UNECE (2011) / OECD (2009) Ware Potatoes
Minimum requirements
Минимальные требования
Photos: OECD-43A-potato-be, OECD-43B-potato-be
Minimum requirement: free of external or internal defects detrimental to the general appearance of the produce, the quality, the keeping quality and presentation in the package, such as:
superficial common potato scab, i.e. scab spots in all must not extend over more than ¼ of the surface of the tuber
Interpretation: Tubers showing superficial common potatoes scab exceeding ¼ of the total surface shall be allowed within the tolerance of 4 % (early potatoes) and 6 % (ware potatoes).
superficial common potato scab exceeding in all ¼ of the surface
(left: brushed, right: washed) – not allowed
Обычная поверхностная парша, покрывающая более ¼ площади поверхности
(слева: очищенный, справа: мытый клубень) – не допускается 42

43. UNECE (2011) / OECD (2009) Ware Potatoes
Minimum requirements
Минимальные требования
Photos: OECD-44A-potato-P , OECD-44B-potato-P
Minimum requirement: free of external or internal defects detrimental to the general appearance of the produce, the quality, the keeping quality and presentation in the package, such as:
frost damage and freezing injuries
Interpretation: Freezing damage is caused when storage temperatures are too low. Tubers showing freezing damage shall be allowed within the tolerance of 4 % (early potatoes) and 6 % (ware potatoes).
not free of freezing damage – not allowed
не без повреждений, вызванных охлаждением – не допускается 43

44. UNECE (2011) / OECD (2009) Ware Potatoes
Minimum requirements
Минимальные требования
Photos: OECD-45-potato-fr, OECD-46-potato-fr
Minimum requirement: free of external or internal defects detrimental to the general appearance of the produce, the quality, the keeping quality and presentation in the package, such as:
frost damage and freezing injuries
Interpretation: Frost damage is caused in the field. Tubers showing frost damage shall be allowed within the tolerance of 4 % (early potatoes) and 6 % (ware potatoes).
not free of frost damage – not allowed
не без подмороженности – не допускается 44

45. UNECE (2011) / OECD (2009) Ware Potatoes
Minimum requirements
Минимальные требования
Photos: OECD-47-potato-be
Minimum requirement: In the case of early potatoes, a partial absence of the skin shall not be considered as a defect. Ware potatoes must be covered with well-formed skin, i.e. the skin has to be fully developed and mature and cover the whole surface of the tuber.
Interpretation: As early potatoes are harvested before they are completely mature, their skin must not adhere closely to the flesh and may at least partly peel off naturally. However, early potatoes with skin firmly attached are allowed.
partial absence of the skin in the case of early potatoes – allowed
Частичное отсутствие кожицы у раннего картофеля – допускается 45

46. UNECE (2011) / OECD (2009) Ware Potatoes
Minimum requirements
Минимальные требования
Photos: OECD-48A-potato-be, OECD-48B-potato-be
Minimum requirement: In early potatoes, no sprouting is allowed. Ware potatoes must be practically unsprouted, i.e. sprouts may be no longer than 3 mm.
Interpretation: The re-growth of the eyes being mainly located at the rose end of the tubers accelerates the loss of moisture, which leaves the tubers soft and makes the tubers more susceptible for internal bruising. Therefore, any sprouting is lowering the quality.
Tubers showing sprouts exceeding 3 mm in length shall be allowed within the tolerance of 4 % (early potatoes) and 6 % (ware potatoes).
not free of sprouts exceeding 3 mm – not allowed
не без ростков, превышающих 3 мм – не допускается 46

47. UNECE (2011) / OECD (2009) Ware Potatoes
Sizing
Калибровка
Photos: OECD-49-potato
Sizing: Size of the tuber is determined by square mesh.
Interpretation: When checking the size of tubers, they must be passed through the square mesh without pressure.
Method to determine the size of tubers by square mesh: place the tuber without pressure
Метод определения калибра с помощью квадратного шаблона:
просунуть клубень без усилия 47

48. UNECE (2011) / OECD (2009) Ware Potatoes
OECD-Brochure on Apricots 2010
UNECE (2011) / OECD (2009) Ware Potatoes
Sizing
Калибровка
Size of the tuber is determined by square mesh.
Клубни картофеля калибруются по размеру квадратно отверстия
Minimum size
Минимальный размер
28 mm x 28 mm for early potatoes / для раннего картофеля
35 mm x 35 mm for ware potatoes / для продовольственного картофеля
30 x 30 mm for long varieties / для сортов удлиненной формы
Maximum size
Максимальный размер
75 mm x 75 mm for long varieties / для сортов удлиненной формы
80 mm x 80 mm for other varieties / для других сортов
“Specific denomination"
“Специальное наименование"
for tubers exceeding the max. size; but max. size range 30 mm respected
для клубней, превышающих максимальный размер; при соблюдении разницы в размере не более 30 мм
"Mids“ / "Отсевки"
18 mm x 35 mm
Uniformity Однородность
30 mm in sales packages up to 5 kg net weight
30 мм в потребительских упаковках не более 5 кг
Sizing requirements do not apply to long varieties of irregular shape (e.g. Stella, Ratte or Pink Fir Apple)
Требования к размеру клубней не распространяются на разновидности удлиненной формы с неправильной формой клубня (например, Stella, Ratte или Pink Fir Apple)
Interpretation: The minimum weight as well as the maximum size range must be respected in all classes whether the fruit are sized by weight or by count. Fruit below the minimum size can be allowed within the 10 % size tolerances only. The same holds for fruit deviating from the size range specified on the package or exceeding the size range allowed for the relevant size group.
For varieties where there is a weak relationship between size and weight, it is recommended that weight graded fruit is packed to uniform diameter consistent with the presentation requirements of the relevant class.
Size tolerances
A total tolerance of 10 per cent, by weight of tubers, not satisfying the requirements as regards sizing is allowed.
Допуски по размерам
В общей сложности допускается наличие 5% по весу клубней, не отвечающих требованиям калибровки. 48 48 48

49. UNECE (2011) / OECD (2009) Ware Potatoes
Quality tolerances
Допуски по качеству
Tubers not satisfying the minimum requirements shall be allowed:
4 %, by weight of tubers of early potatoes
6 %, by weight of tubers of ware potatoes.
However, within this tolerance, a maximum of 1 per cent by weight of tubers affected by dry or wet rot shall be allowed.
In addition the following shall be allowed:
1 % by weight of waste for early potatoes
2 % by weight of waste, of which a maximum of 1 % of attached earth, for ware potatoes
2 % by weight of other varieties.
Допускается наличие клубней, не отвечающих минимальным требованиям:
4 % по весу клубней раннего картофеля
6 % по весу клубней продовольственного картофеля.
Однако в пределах этого допуска разрешается наличие максимально 1% по весу клубней, пораженных сухой или мокрой гнилью.
Кроме того, допускается:
1 % по весу отходов для раннего картофеля
2 % по весу отходов, из которых максимально 1% составляет приставшая земля, для продовольственного картофеля
2 % по весу клубней картофеля других разновидностей.
Interpretation: Tolerances are provided to allow for deviation in handling and for natural deterioration of fresh produce over time.
To determine conformity with tolerances, samples are taken according ANNEX II OF COUNCIL DECISION OF THE OECD SCHEME FOR THE APPLICATION OF INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS FOR FRUIT AND VEGETABLES [C(2006)95]. 49

50. UNECE (2011) / OECD (2009) Ware Potatoes
Presentation - Packaging
Товарный вид - упаковка
Photos: OECD-50A-potato-be, OECD-50B-potato-be, OECD-51-potato-DSC01371
Presentation – uniformity: The contents of each package (or lot for produce presented in bulk in the transport vehicle) must be uniform and contain only early or ware potatoes of the same origin, variety, quality, colour of the skin, colour of the flesh and size (if sized).
The visible part of the contents of the package (or lot for produce presented in bulk in the transport vehicle) must be representative of the entire contents.
Presentation – packaging: Early and ware potatoes must be packed in such a way as to protect the produce properly and to ensure adequate ventilation.
In the case of early potatoes, special packaging materials (e.g. peat) may be used in order to better protect the produce during long-distance transport.
Packages must be free of all foreign material.
Interpretation: Presentation should not be misleading, i.e. concealing in the lower layers of the package produce inferior in quality and size to that displayed and marked. Packages must be of a quality, strength and characteristic to protect the produce during transportation and handling.
examples for presentation: 2 sales packages; in bulk in a package
примеры упаковки: 2 розничные упаковки; навалом в коробке 50

51. UNECE (2011) / OECD (2009) Ware Potatoes
Presentation - Packaging
Товарный вид - упаковка
Photos: OECD-52A-potato-be, OECD-52B-potato-be
Presentation – uniformity: The contents of each package (or lot for produce presented in bulk in the transport vehicle) must be uniform and contain only early or ware potatoes of the same origin, variety, quality, colour of the skin, colour of the flesh and size (if sized).
The visible part of the contents of the package (or lot for produce presented in bulk in the transport vehicle) must be representative of the entire contents.
Presentation – packaging: Early and ware potatoes must be packed in such a way as to protect the produce properly and to ensure adequate ventilation.
In the case of early potatoes, special packaging materials (e.g. peat) may be used in order to better protect the produce during long-distance transport.
Packages must be free of all foreign material.
Interpretation: Presentation should not be misleading, i.e. concealing in the lower layers of the package produce inferior in quality and size to that displayed and marked. Packages must be of a quality, strength and characteristic to protect the produce during transportation and handling.
examples for presentation: in bulk in containers such as big bags or bins
Примеры упаковки: навалом в мешках и коробах 51

52. UNECE (2011) / OECD (2009) Ware Potatoes
Marking
Маркировка
Produit de France
Упаковщик и/или отправитель (физический адрес)
Сорт
Специфическое наименование
Страна происхождения (полное название)
Калибр – мин. и макс. вес
Packer and/or dispatcher (physical address)
Variety
Spec. denominations
Country of origin (full name)
Size as min. and max. size
Photo: OECD-53-potato-DSC01480k
Marking:Each package must bear the following particulars, in letters grouped on the same side, legibly and indelibly marked, and visible from the outside either printed on the package itself or on a label secured to the fastening. If the labels are placed inside the packages (string bags), this should be done in such a way that the indications concerning marking are readable from the outside: Packer/dispatcher, “early/new or ware potatoes” if not visible from the outside, name of the variety, specific denomination for potatoes exceeding the maximum size (where appropriate), “mids” (where appropriate), country of origin, size (min and max size or min size “and over”), optional indications: colour of flesh, colour of skin, shape of tuber, cooking type control mark.
Interpretation: In the case of packed produce, all particulars must be grouped on the same side of the package, either on a label attached to or printed on the package, with water-insoluble ink.
These marking provisions do not apply to sales packages presented in packages. For marking of sales packages national provisions apply.
In the case of re-used packages, all previous labels must be carefully removed and/or previous indications deleted.
Packer: For inspection purposes, the “packer” is the person or firm responsible for the packaging of the produce (this does not mean the staff that actually carry out the work, who are responsible only to their employer). The code mark is not a trademark but an official control system enabling the person or firm responsible for packaging to be readily identified. The dispatcher (shipper or exporter) may assume sole responsibility, in which case identification of the "packer" as defined above is optional.
Produce: The „name of the produce“ (if not visible from the outside) may be replaced by a photo or a drawing of the produce.
Origin: Marking must include the country of origin, i.e. the country in which the early or ware potatoes were grown (e.g. “Produce of Belgium” or “Produce of Germany”). Optionally, district of origin in national, regional or local terms (e.g. “Pfalz) may also be shown.
example of marking printed on the package
пример маркировки, напечатанной на коробке 52

53. UNECE (2011) / OECD (2009) Ware Potatoes
Marking
Маркировка
Photo: OECD-54-potato-P k
Marking:Each package must bear the following particulars, in letters grouped on the same side, legibly and indelibly marked, and visible from the outside either printed on the package itself or on a label secured to the fastening. If the labels are placed inside the packages (string bags), this should be done in such a way that the indications concerning marking are readable from the outside: Packer/dispatcher, “early/new or ware potatoes” if not visible from the outside, name of the variety, specific denomination for potatoes exceeding the maximum size (where appropriate), “mids” (where appropriate), country of origin, size (min and max size or min size “and over”), optional indications: colour of flesh, colour of skin, shape of tuber, cooking type control mark.
Interpretation: In the case of packed produce, all particulars must be grouped on the same side of the package, either on a label attached to or printed on the package, with water-insoluble ink.
These marking provisions do not apply to sales packages presented in packages. For marking of sales packages national provisions apply.
In the case of re-used packages, all previous labels must be carefully removed and/or previous indications deleted.
Packer: For inspection purposes, the “packer” is the person or firm responsible for the packaging of the produce (this does not mean the staff that actually carry out the work, who are responsible only to their employer). The code mark is not a trademark but an official control system enabling the person or firm responsible for packaging to be readily identified. The dispatcher (shipper or exporter) may assume sole responsibility, in which case identification of the "packer" as defined above is optional.
Produce: The „name of the produce“ (if not visible from the outside) may be replaced by a photo or a drawing of the produce.
Origin: Marking must include the country of origin, i.e. the country in which the early or ware potatoes were grown (e.g. “Produce of Belgium” or “Produce of Germany”). Optionally, district of origin in national, regional or local terms (e.g. “Pfalz“) may also be shown.
example of marking printed on the label
пример маркировки, напечатанной на этикетке 53

54. UNECE (2011) / OECD (2009) Ware Potatoes
Thank you for your attention! Спасибо за внимание!
Photo: OECD-51-potato-DSC01371 54