For wreaths the grading code S74 (Material diameter) will become mandatory from 1 November 2016
For wreaths the grading code S74 (Material diameter) will become mandatory from 1 November 2016. This has been a recommended code for several years.
The grading codes for wreaths are as follows from 1 November 2016:
| Position | Code | Description | Prescription |
| 1 | S73 | Material height | Recommended |
| 2 | S71 | Product colour | Recommended |
| 3 | S74 | Material diameter | Mandatory |
Grading code S74 is being made mandatory partly in response to requests from buyers.
To measure the material diameter, the following rules apply:
- The material in question is measured from outside edge to outside edge;
- Bare wreaths (not decorated) are measured from outside edge to outside edge;
- Diameters of decorated wreaths (with foliage, etc.) are taken as the bare diameter plus 5 cm.
The link below lists the quality codes (S74 is the same for flowers and plants):
This attachment has an overview of which product codes are relevant.
