Citrus (Oranges, Mandarins, Lemons, Limes, Grapefruit) grading systems

USDA Fresh Citrus Grading

USDA AMS · USA

Count per 40 lb box - smaller number = larger fruit. USDA Grade A also requires minimum 35% juice content.

Primary grades: U.S. Fancy (highest) · U.S. No. 1 · U.S. No. 1 Bright (better color) · U.S. No. 1 Golden (russeting allowed) · U.S. No. 2 (more defects)

EU Marketing Standards for Citrus

European Commission Reg. 543/2011 · EU

Diameter-based size categories + appearance-based quality classes

Primary grades: Extra Class (superior, no defects) · Class I (good, slight skin defects) · Class II (marketable, more defects)

ICE FCOJ Deliverable Standard

Intercontinental Exchange · Brazil

FCOJ (Frozen Concentrated Orange Juice) at 42°Brix, Grade A is the deliverable spec for ICE OJ futures contract; Brazilian + Florida-licensed warehouses

Primary grades: FCOJ Grade A 42°Brix

USDA NOP / EU Organic

USDA NOP, EU Organic, IFOAM · Global_Organic

Zero synthetic pesticides, fungicides, herbicides; 3-year transition; commands +30-80% premium

Primary grades: Organic certified · Conventional

GLOBALG.A.P. (Good Agricultural Practice)

GLOBALG.A.P. c/o FoodPLUS GmbH · Global_GAP

Required by many EU retailers; covers food safety, environmental, worker welfare standards

Primary grades: GLOBALG.A.P. certified · Non-certified

PGI/PDO Protected Designations

European Commission DG AGRI · EU

Geographic origin protection; commands +20-50% premium

Primary grades: PGI Valencia Orange · PDO Limone di Sorrento · PGI Sicilian Lemon (Limone di Siracusa) · PGI Limone Costa d'Amalfi