Section 39.4. Contents of labels

In addition to the specific requirements for labeling of particular frozen desserts in this chapter, the following general requirements apply for all frozen desserts:

(1) Each package or container of frozen dessert shall be marked with the name of the product, and the product shall conform with the definition of standards thereon.

(2) Packages or containers shall bear the name and address of the manufacturer or distributor. When the name and address of the distributor appears in lieu of that of the processor, such words as ‘‘manufactured for’’ or ‘‘distributed by’’ shall also appear on the package. Containers showing a general office address or the name and address of the distributor shall be further labeled to identify the manufacturing plant by assigned numerical code or the name and address of the manufacturer.

(3) Packages shall bear a statement of the net contents.

(4) Packages of frozen desserts shall bear a statement of optional ingredients, listed in descending order of predominance.

(5) Bulk containers of frozen desserts shall show the manufacturer’s name and address or assigned code, type of product and flavor statement.

(6) When frozen desserts are dispensed for sale from factory filled containers, each container shall bear the name of the food and the name and address of the plant or manufacturer or the FIPS Code of the plant or manufacturer, in a location on the container so that it can be read after the cover has been removed and discarded.

(7) When frozen desserts are dispensed from bulk or dispensed at the time of manufacture, information that will clearly advise each purchaser as to the type of product being offered for sale shall be displayed in a conspicuous manner.

The provisions of this § 39.4 adopted March 25, 1970; amended June 29, 1984, effective June 30, 1984, 14 Pa.B. 2242. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (1509).