C.M.R. 01, 001, ch. 346, § 001-346-4, subsec. 001-346-4-4

Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024

Subsection 001-346-4-4 - Specific Labeling Requirements for Inspected and Passed Meat and Poultry Products, Label Contents and Approval

A. Any inspected and passed meat or poultry product placed or packed in any can, pot, tin, canvas or other receptacle or covering constituting an immediate or true container shall be labeled as specified in these Rules, or in law, including 9 CFR 317, Labeling, Marking Devices and Containers, and 9 CFR 381, Subpart N-Labeling and Containers.

B. Labels shall be approved by the Commissioner.

1. The label shall be submitted in triplicate to the Commissioner for approval; and

2. The label shall be submitted as it appears in its final form;

3. Inserts, tags, liners, pasters and like devices containing printed or graphic matter and for use on, or to be replaced within, containers and coverings of product shall be:

a. Submitted for approval in the same manner as provided for labels in Section 4, Subsection 5(B)(1), except that:

I. The Department may permit the use of approved devices, which contain no reference to product and bear no misleading feature;

II. The Department may permit the use of approved labels or other markings, so used as not to be false or deceptive.

III. Approved labels may only be used on:

i. Products to which they are applicable;

ii. Products for which they are approved.

C.M.R. 01, 001, ch. 346, § 001-346-4, subsec. 001-346-4-4