UNECE FFV-09 — Headed Cabbages Inspection Report
Class I

Inspection Details

Date
25/06/2026
Inspector
Jean Dupont
Time
12:30
Location
Rotterdam Port Terminal
Temperature (°C)
6.3 °C
Batch / Lot Code
BT260625-1144
Best Before
16/07/2026
Lot Size
480
Packages Sampled
10

Product Identification

Commercial Type
—
Variety
Test Variety B
Mixed Types / Colours
✗ No

Origin & Packer

Country of Origin
Spain
Region / District
Provence
Packer / Dispatcher
Mediterranean Export SL
Address
12 Export Road Provence

Classification

Quality Class
Class I
FFV-09 Note
Headed cabbages are classified in two classes: Class I and Class II (no Extra class). Source: FFV-09 §II-B.

Minimum Requirements — §II-A

✓
Intact (outer leaves may be removed)
✓
Sound
Free from rot or deterioration
✓
Clean
Practically free from visible foreign matter
✓
Fresh in appearance
✓
Practically free from pests
✓
Practically free from damage caused by pests
✓
Free from abnormal external moisture
✓
Free from foreign smell / taste
Stem Cut
Stem must be cut slightly below the lowest point of leaf growth; leaves remain firmly attached; cut must be clean (FFV-09 §II-A).

Quality Defects — §II-B

⚠ 1 quality defect(s) detected
✗
Shape / development defect
Detected
✓
Colouring defect
Not observed
Insufficient or uneven coloring
✓
Skin defect
Not observed
Healed cuts, scars, roughness
✓
Bruises
Not observed
✓
Healed cracks
Not observed
Healed cracks in outer leaves
✓
Unhealed / open cracks
Not observed
Open or unhealed cracks in outer leaves — not permitted in Class I
✓
Cracks in outer leaves
Not observed
Class I: small cracks only; Class II: cracks permitted (FFV-09 §II-B)
✓
Heavy trimming of outer leaves
Not observed
Class I: light trimming only; Class II: trimming permitted (FFV-09 §II-B)
✓
Signs of floral stem / bolting
Not observed
Class I: no signs of floral stem; Class II: total stem ≤ 2/3 of head length (FFV-09 §II-B)
✓
Frost discolouration
Not observed
Class II only: white and savoy cabbages — discolouration due to frost (FFV-09 §II-B)

Sizing — §III

Method
By Diameter (mm)
Min Ø
51 mm
Max Ø
81 mm
Uniformity rule: heaviest head must not exceed double the lightest. If heaviest ≤ 2 kg, difference may be up to 1 kg (FFV-09 §III).

Tolerances — §IV

10.0%
Quality Tolerance
Class I & II: 10% (FFV-09 §IV-A)
10.0%
Size Tolerance
All classes (if sized): 10% (FFV-09 §IV-B)
Minimum weights apply regardless of tolerance: early cabbages ≥ 300 g, all other cabbages ≥ 400 g (FFV-09 §IV-B).

Packaging & Marking — §V–VI

Contents Uniform
✓ Yes
Packaging Material
Wooden crates
Official Control Mark
✓ Present

Inspection Notes

Inspection standard effectuée.