T/GZSX 100-2026 Geographical Indication Product: Rongjiang Watermelon
T/GZSX 100-2026 Geographical Indication Product: Rongjiang Watermelon
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Scope
This document specifies the terms and definitions, product grading, cultivation, quality requirements (including inspection methods) and inspection rules, packaging, labeling, transportation, and storage for the geographical indication product "Rongjiang Watermelon". This document applies to Rongjiang watermelons produced within the scope approved by the Trademark Office of the China Intellectual Property Administration. **Quality Requirements** They shall meet the following basic requirements: a) The fruits shall be normally developed, moderately ripe, fresh and clean, without hollow cores, waterlogging, rotting, or cracked fruits; b) The flesh shall have the inherent color of the variety. **Sensory Requirements** **Item** **Superior Grade** **First Grade** **Second Grade** **Surface Defects** No mechanical damage, friction marks, puncture wounds, or pests/disease spots allowed on the fruit surface, with a maximum of 2% of the fruit surface affected; **Shape** Regular, with the inherent characteristics of the variety; **Appearance** With the inherent base color and stripes of the variety, and a uniform and consistent base color; **Section** Uniform and consistent, with no yellow or white streaks, hard spots, or hollow areas; **Flavor and Texture** Crispy and juicy with a sweet and refreshing taste, free from off-flavors and with minimal fiber; **Allowable Degree Requirements** a) For Superior Grade, up to 5% of the products may not meet the grade requirements, but they shall meet First Grade standards; b) For First Grade, up to 8% of the products may not meet the grade requirements, but they shall meet Second Grade standards; c) For Second Grade, up to 10% of the products may not meet the grade requirements, but they shall meet the basic requirements. **Physical and Chemical Indicators** **Item** **Requirements** Single fruit weight (kg/fruit) 3-5 Soluble solids (center) (%) ≥12.0 Soluble solids (e