UNECE FFV-56 — Shallots Inspection Report
Class I

Inspection Details

Date
25/06/2026
Inspector
Maria García
Time
15:30
Location
Barcelona Distribution Centre
Temperature (°C)
5.6 °C
Batch / Lot Code
LOT260625-32A1
Best Before
24/08/2026
Lot Size
—
Packages Sampled
18

Product Identification

Commercial Type
—
Variety
Test Variety E
Region / District
Zeeland

Origin & Packer

Country of Origin
Netherlands
Region / District
Zeeland
Packer / Dispatcher
Dutch Growers BV
Address
12 Export Road Zeeland

Classification

Quality Class
Class I

Minimum Requirements — §II-A

✓
Intact
✓
Sound
Free from rot or deterioration
✓
Clean
Practically free from visible foreign matter
✓
Fresh in appearance
✓
Practically free from pests
✓
Free from pest damage to flesh
✓
Free from abnormal external moisture
✓
Free from foreign smell / taste
✓
Free from frost / sun damage
Damage caused by frost or sun — prohibited in all classes (FFV-56 §II-A)
✓
Free from hollow or tough stems
Hollow or tough stems — prohibited in all classes (FFV-56 §II-A)
✓
Free from traces of mould
Mould traces — prohibited in all classes (FFV-56 §II-A)

Quality Defects — §II-B

⚠ 1 quality defect(s) detected
✗
Shape / Development defect
Detected
Class I: slight defect allowed; Class II: defects allowed
✓
Colouring defect
Not observed
Class I: slight defect allowed; Class II: defects allowed
✓
Skin defect (outer skin)
Not observed
Partial absence of outer skins; flesh must remain protected
✓
Bruises / slight bruising
Not observed
Class II only
✓
Healed / superficial cracks
Not observed
Class I: superficial cracks allowed, flesh protected; Class II: up to 1/3 of bulb surface
✓
Open / unhealed cracks
Not observed
Class II only: max 1/3 of bulb surface, flesh not damaged
✓
Root tufts present
Not observed
Class I: practically free (grey shallots excepted); Class II: allowed
✓
Slight marking by pests / diseases
Not observed
Class II only
✓
Externally visible shoot growth
Not observed
Class I tolerance: 4% by weight; Class II tolerance: 10% by weight

Sizing — §III

Size determined by maximum diameter of the equatorial section (FFV-56 §III).

Method
By Diameter (mm)
Min Ø
72 mm (grey shallots min 10 mm; others min 15 mm)
Max Ø
102 mm (round max 55 mm; demi-long / long max 60 mm)

Tolerances — §IV

10.0%
Quality Tolerance
Class I: 10%; Class II: 10% (FFV-56 §IV-A)
10.0%
Size Tolerance
All classes: 10% by number or weight (FFV-56 §IV-B)

Packaging & Marking — §V–VI

Contents Uniform
✓ Yes
Packaging Material
Plastic trays
Official Control Mark
✓ Present

Inspection Notes

Inspección estándar realizada.