TABLE F Defects for Polymeric Trays
CLASSIFICATION(S)
DEFECT
MAJ A MAJ B MINOR
415
Swollen Container
416
Tear, crack, cut, hole, or if a multi-layered laminate is used,
abrasion through more than one layer of the tray through the
barrier (e.g. foil) layer of the lid material or leakage through
any seal or surface
417
Abrasion on the lid material within 1/16 inch of the food
product edge of seal
418
Closure seal not continuous along tray flange, surface
419
Closure seal width less than 1/8 inch
420
Foldover wrinkle extending into the seal such that the
closure seal is reduced to less than 1/8 inch
421
Presence of entrapped matter within 1/16" of the food
product edge of seal or entrapped moisture or vapor within
1/16" of the food product edge of seal that results in less
than 1/16" of defect free seal width at the outside edge /2
Presence of delamination when a multi-layered laminate is
422
used 1/3
Unclean container
524
Any impression or design on the seal surfaces which
525
conceals or impairs visual detection of seal defects
Presence of delamination when a multi-layered laminate is
used 1/3
526
Presence of delamination when a multi-layered laminate is
622
used 1/3
Color does not contribute to woodland camouflage
623
Presence of any permanent tray body deformation, such
624
that deformed area is discolored and roughened in texture
Presence of any seal defect or anomaly (that is: entrapped
moisture, gases, and so forth) within 1/16" of food product
625
edge seal /2
Table 4-6. Defects for polymeric trays.
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