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Department 01 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRYDivision 001 - AGRICULTURE - GENERALChapter 336 - OFFICIAL GRADES FOR SARDINES IN TOMATO SAUCE PACKED IN 1/4 SIZE CAN (128.5 ML. WATER CAPACITY) AND GRADES FOR SARDINES IN TOMATO SAUCE PACKED IN 3 1/4 OZ. SIZE CANS (103.2 ML. WATER CAPACITY)
Part II - DETAILED GRADING
Section 001-336-II-14 - Fill of Container (1/4 Size Can) (3 1/4 Oz Size Can)

01-001-336 Me. Code R. § II-14

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Section 001-336-II-14 - Fill of Container (1/4 Size Can) (3 1/4 Oz Size Can)
A. Overfilled cans that are "flippers" or "swells" at room temperature, i.e. 68EF cannot be graded above "Standard" regardless of the total score. This is a limiting rule.
(1) A "flipper" is a can having a convex or bulging cover which may be pressed concave or normal again with finger pressure but will spring out again (convex) after the pressure is released. A "swell" is a can with the cover permanently convex or distended.
B. Underfilled cans cannot be graded above "Standard" regardless of the total score when they fail to comply with the minimum drained weight of fish and the minimum weight of tomato sauce listed in Table No. I and any can in which the tomato sauce is entirely lacking or is present in such a small amount as to be difficult to detect, shall be limited to Sub Standard grade. These are limiting rules.

Note 1: The requirements for these standards shall not excuse failure to comply with the provisions of existing applicable State laws and regulations, including State Laws and Regulations Relating to Packing of Sardines Providing for License and Standards.

Note 2: The requirements of these standards shall not excuse failure to comply with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act.

Table No. 1

Drained Weight Requirements for 1/4 Size Cans (128.5 ml's. Water Capacity)

Tomato Sauce to be added:

Minimum 6#/100 - 1/14 Size CansMaximum Drained Weight of Fish Suggested for Concave Ends
28.3 gms. or 1.0 oz. 110.6 gms. or 3.9 oz.
Minimum Drained Weight of Fish to Comply Minimum Weight of Free Sauce Canned
85 gms. 3 oz. 25.5 gms. 0.9 oz.

Drained Weight Requirements for 3 1/4 Size Cans (103.2 ml's. Water Capacity

Maximum Drained Weight of Fish Suggested for Concave Ends
90.7 gms. or 3.2 oz
Minimum Drained Weight of Fish to Comply Minimum Weight of Free Sauce Canned
68.0 gms. or 2.4 oz. 22.7 gms. or 0.8 oz.

01-001 C.M.R. ch. 336, § II-14