N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 1 § 7.4

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 45, November 2, 2024

Section 7.4 - Labeling of cheese and cheese curd

Each separate cheese not in a container and each container of cheese or of cheese curd shall be plainly and legibly marked or labeled as follows:

(a) If the cheese or cheese curd has been pasteurized or has been made from pasteurized milk, with the word "Pasteurized."

(b) If the cheese or cheese curd has not been pasteurized or made from pasteurized milk, with the date upon which such cheese was made.

(c)

(1) With the name and address of the manufacturer, packer or distributor; or

(2) By the use of a stencil brand, stamp or label procured and issued by the commissioner pursuant to section 67 of the Agriculture and Markets Law and used in conformity with the provisions of such section and in conformity with the regulations promulgated thereunder.

(d) The manufacturer of cheese or cheese curd shall mark or label the cheese or cheese curd as provided in this section within 72 hours of its manufacture, provided that, if the cheese or cheese curd cannot itself be marked or labeled, the information herein required shall be placed on the container of the cheese or cheese curd or upon a tag or label securely affixed thereto.

(e) Cheese which has not been pasteurized as defined in section 7.3 of this Part but which has been held after manufacture for a period of not less than 60 days at a temperature not lower than 35 degrees Fahrenheit may, in lieu of being marked with the date of manufacture, be marked or labeled "Aged 60 days or more", provided that, when cheese has been so held for more than 60 days, such statement may indicate such longer period of aging.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 1 § 7.4