ATCP 151.06(2)(a)1.1. Round shape varieties. Round shape varieties shall have a minimum diameter of 2 inches and a maximum diameter of 4 inches. Lots of potatoes shall contain at least 50% of potatoes which are 21⁄2 inches in diameter or larger or 6 ounces in weight or larger.

ATCP 151.06(2)(a)2.2. Long varieties. Long varieties shall have a minimum diameter of 2 inches or minimum weight of 4 ounces. Lots of potatoes shall contain at least 30% of the potatoes which are 21⁄2 inches in diameter or larger or 6 ounces in weight or larger.

ATCP 151.06(2)(a)3.a.a. When size is specified in terms of the customary sizes of potatoes packed to count in standard 50 pound cartons, the potatoes shall meet the weight requirements for each size designation shown in the following table:

ATCP 151.06(2)(a)3.b.b. In any individual carton, the number of potatoes packed to size shall not vary by more than 5 potatoes above or below the size appearing on the carton for a size of 90 or more. The number shall not vary by more than 4 potatoes above or below the size appearing on the carton for a size of 80 or less.

ATCP 151.06(2)(a)4.4. Size tolerances. In order to allow for variation incident to proper sizing, not more than 3% by weight of the potatoes in any lot may be smaller than the required or specified minimum size, except that a tolerance of 5% shall be allowed for potatoes packed to meet a minimum diameter requirement of 21⁄4 inches or a minimum weight of 5 ounces. Not more than 10% by weight of the potatoes in any lot may be larger than the required maximum size. Where individual samples are used to determine whether a specified percentage of potatoes in the lot meet the specified sizes for round and long varieties, as provided in this paragraph, each individual sample shall consist of not less than one-half of the percentage specified, provided that the average size for the entire lot is not less than the percentage specified.

ATCP 151.06(3)(3) Application of tolerances. Individual samples shall have not more than double the tolerances specified, except that at least one defective and off-size potato may be permitted in any sample, provided that the averages for the entire lot are within the tolerances specified in this chapter.

ATCP 151.06(4)(4) Samples for grade and size determination. Individual samples shall consist of at least 20 pounds. When individual packages contain at least 20 pounds, each individual sample shall be drawn from one package. When individual packages contain fewer than 20 pounds, a sufficient number of adjoining packages shall be opened to provide at least a 20-pound sample. The total number of potatoes sampled shall vary with the size of the lot in accordance with procedures under the joint federal-state inspection agreement.

ATCP 151.06(5)(5) Sprout inhibitor. Potatoes for fresh use marketed after January 1 of any year shall be treated with sprout inhibitor.

ATCP 151.07ATCP 151.07 Wisconsin seal; labeling specifications. The Wisconsin seal of quality shall be applied to packages of potatoes which meet Wisconsin grade standards under this agreement in accordance with the following specifications:

ATCP 151.07(1)(1) Seal design. The Wisconsin seal of quality shall consist of a simulated “ribbon” award of rectangular shape, in which the vertical dimension is 11⁄2 times longer than the horizontal dimension. The bottom portion of the rectangle shall approximate a 30° isosceles triangle with the bases of the rectangle and triangle coinciding. The words “WISCONSIN POTATOES” shall appear across the upper one-third of the seal in large, bold-faced type and be separated from the bottom two-thirds of the seal by a horizontal line extending across the seal. An outline typifying a potato with the word “Finest” in italic type superimposed on the outline of the potato shall appear in the lower two-thirds of the seal. All type or lettering shall be easily readable and so spaced and designed as to present a symmetrical appearance within the Wisconsin seal of quality as illustrated in the official model set forth below:

The seal illustrated in the official model shall be used for reproduction of the Wisconsin seal of quality in labeling packages of potatoes which meet the Wisconsin grade. Illustrated positions of any segment of the seal may not be altered. Any color or combination of colors may be used in printing the seal.

ATCP 151.07(2)(2) Seal of quality labeling requirements.

ATCP 151.07(2)(a)(a) Fresh use potatoes. Potatoes which meet Wisconsin grade requirements under this chapter and are intended for fresh use sale shall be labeled with the Wisconsin seal of quality which shall conform to the following dimensional requirements:

ATCP 151.07(2)(a)2.2. Size and area limitations. The seal of quality may be used on the top, bottom, front, back or side panels of the package. The area covered by the seal or the combined area of multiple seals appearing on a package shall not exceed 20% of the total package area. Only one seal may appear on any single panel.

ATCP 151.07(3)(3) Package labeling. When potatoes intended for fresh use meet Wisconsin grade standards and are labeled under this section, the affected handler shall imprint the Wisconsin seal of quality without embellishment on the bags or cartons in which the potatoes are to be packaged, or affix to the package at the time of inspection an adhesive label bearing the Wisconsin seal of quality. No supplementary labels bearing the Wisconsin seal of quality other than labels authorized under this subsection may be affixed to packages of potatoes, and no handler may incorporate the Wisconsin seal of quality as the principal part of a private label or brand. Packages bearing the Wisconsin seal shall identify the commodity as potatoes meeting Wisconsin grade and include the name and business address of the affected handler. It is the responsibility of each affected handler to ensure that the packaging requirements of this agreement are met.

ATCP 151.08(1)(1) General. Potatoes may not be sold in packages labeled with the Wisconsin seal of quality and identified as potatoes meeting Wisconsin grade, unless they have been officially inspected by the department and official certificates have been issued showing the potatoes conform to the standards and requirements specified in the agreement, including grade standards, labeling requirements and inspection and certification requirements.

ATCP 151.08(2)(2) Inspection. Inspection of potatoes under this agreement shall be made by the department under the U.S.D.A.-Wisconsin joint federal-state inspection agreement. All lots of potatoes shall be inspected at the point of loading or shipment. Inspection of potatoes shall be made according to standard procedures under the joint federal-state agreement.

ATCP 151.08(3)(3) Request for inspection. Affected handlers intending to package potatoes in packages labeled with the Wisconsin seal of quality shall request the department to provide inspection services under this agreement. Priority for inspection services shall be given first to affected handlers who are under shipping point contractual arrangements of the joint federal-state agreement, and then to other affected handlers in the order in which requests for inspection services are received.

ATCP 151.08(4)(4) Issuance of certificates. Official certificates shall be issued by department inspectors, and be based on a determination that the lot of potatoes under inspection meets the standards and requirements specified in the agreement. Potatoes certified as Wisconsin grade shall be loaded for shipment within 24 hours after inspection and issuance of the certificate or within 48 hours if the 24-hour period ends on a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. Potatoes not loaded within 24 hours shall be reinspected for compliance with Wisconsin grade standards, unless the 48 hours rule applies. Affected handlers shall keep copies of certificates issued by the department for a period of 2 years after the date of issuance. In the issuance of inspection certificates, the department makes no express or implied warranties as to the disease-free status of the potatoes, but certifies only that at the time of inspection the sample potatoes in each lot conformed to the quality standards and requirements of this marketing agreement.