W. Va. Code R. § 61-23D-5

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 61-23D-5 - Official Inspection Marks

5.1. Official Inspection Marks for Nontraditional, Domesticated Animals, Carcasses and Products Derived Therefrom, Except for Rabbits.

5.1.1. An authorized employee of the West Virginia Department of Agriculture or a plant employee working under his or her direct supervision shall apply the official inspection mark to inspected and passed carcasses and parts of carcasses.

5.1.2. The official inspection mark shall be in the form of a triangle and arrangement as shown in the example in this subdivision. The triangle side shall be approximately 2-1/2 inches (6.4 cm) long. It shall follow the wording: "West Virginia Department of Agriculture, Inspected and Passed", or its abbreviations as approved by the Director of the Meat Inspection Division. The number of the establishment where the animal was slaughtered or prepared, shall be used in lieu of "00".

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5.2. Official Inspection Marks for Rabbits.

5.2.1. The official inspection mark approved for use on inspected and passed rabbit products shall be in the form of a circle and arranged as indicated in the example in this subsection. The circle shall be 1-3/4 inches (4.5 cm) in diameter. It shall include the following wording: "Inspected for Wholesomeness by WV Department of Agriculture." The number of the establishment where the rabbits were slaughtered or prepared shall be used in lieu of "00".

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5.3. Official Inspection Marks on Labels.

5.3.1. The inspection mark to be shown on labels need not be of the size illustrated in subsection 5.2 of this section, provided that it is a sufficient size and of such color as to be conspicuously displayed and readily legible. The same proportions of letter size and boldness shall be maintained.

5.3.2. This inspection mark shall be applied by the licensed establishment using mechanical means and shall not be applied by a hand stamp.

5.3.3. The official inspection marks described in subsections 5.1 and 5.2 of this rule shall also be used on shipping containers, bond labels, artificial casings, and other articles with the approval of the Director of the Meat Inspection Division.

W. Va. Code R. § 61-23D-5