I'll start off by saying that I am probably not qualified to speak on this topic. I am a new brewer, but I did steward in the NHC and have been a steward in two competitions since then. So,, I don't see where the judges have an opportunity to straighten this out unless something is "glaringly" out of bounds. Maybe it can take place before the judges evaluate it. Maybe instead of entering in a category the contestant declares it meets the requirements of a category and/or notes exceptions for the judges. Then later, if busted, forefits ,
Maybe there is a statement for judges of + or- the standards ,,,