La. Admin. Code tit. 51 § VI-715

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section VI-715 - Salvaged Food Package Labeling Requirements [formerly paragraph 6:129]

A. The label of any food that has been salvaged as defined in §701 of this Part of this Code, shall comply with the requirements of R.S. 40:608 and the following provisions.

1. [formerly paragraph 6:129-1] The term salvaged shall appear on the principal display panel in the case of any food packaged in a firm container (box, carton or can) and either on the principal display panel or upon a firmly attached tag in the case of any food packaged in a soft container (bag or sack). The "principal display panel" is that panel of a product label bearing the product name and quantity of contents statement. The labeling requirements shall only apply to the individual immediate container in which the food is packaged for retail or institutional sale and shall only apply to the food containers actually requiring salvage activities. The term salvaged shall be conspicuous and of easily legible bold face print or type in distinct contrast to other matter on the label.

2. [formerly paragraph 6:129-2] In the event the salvager is other than an agent for the original manufacturer, packer, or distributor, the name and business address of the salvager shall appear in the manner and location prescribed in §715. A.1 of this Part and shall include the city, state and zip code.

La. Admin. Code tit. 51, § VI-715

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, LR 28:1241 (June 2002).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see R.S. 40:601 et seq.