Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 49, December 7, 2024
Section 59a.314 - Packaging and general identification(a)Containers. Containers must meet the following standards: (1) The size, style and type of packaging used for manufactured dairy products shall be commercially acceptable containers and packaging materials which satisfactorily cover and protect the quality of the contents during storage and regular channels of trade and under normal conditions of handling. The weights and shape within each size and style shall be as nearly uniform as is practical.(2) Packaging materials for dairy products shall be selected which provide sufficiently low permeability to air and vapor to prevent the formation of mold growth and surface oxidation. The wrapper must be resistant to puncturing, tearing, cracking or breaking under normal conditions of handling, shipping and storage. When special type packaging is used, the instructions of the manufacturers shall be followed closely as to its application and methods of closure.(b)Packaging and repackaging. Packaging dairy products or cutting and repackaging dairy products require a high level of sanitation to prevent the contamination of exposed product. The atmosphere of the packaging rooms, the equipment and packaging material must be practically free from mold and bacterial contamination. The method for checking the level of contamination shall be as prescribed by the Standard Methods for the Examination of Dairy Products.(c)General identification. Commercial bulk packages containing dairy products manufactured under this subchapter must be adequately and legibly marked with the name of the product, net weight, name and address of processor or manufacturer or other assigned plant identification, lot number and other identification that may be required. Consumer packaged products must be legibly marked with the name of the product, net weight, name and address of packer, manufacturer or distributor and other identification required by the Department.