Section 87.52. Marking


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  • (a) All consumer receptacles shall be marked in a plain and conspicuous manner on the principal display panel (top) with:

    (1) statement of identity (eggs) in size lettering reasonably related to the most prominent printed material on the principal display panel; and

    (2) net contents in lettering at least 3/16 inches in height.

    (b) The following information shall be shown on the principal display panel or a side panel in a plain and conspicuous manner:

    (1) Consumer grade.

    (2) Weight class.

    (3) Name and address, including ZIP code, of the producer, packer, or distributor.

    (c) In lieu of the consumer grade, eggs may be marked in a conspicuous manner on the front or top panel with a statement of ‘‘Not Classified,’’ ‘‘Unclassified,’’ or other terminology acceptable to the Department. ‘‘Not Classified,’’ ‘‘Unclassified,’’ or other acceptable terminology shall indicate eggs of edible quality which are not segregated according to official Pennsylvania grades and weight classes, but not to include dirties, leakers, and loss.

    (d) Consumer grades which may be used in the marking of consumer receptacles are those defined in § 87.41 (relating to standards).

    (e) Weight classes which may be used in the marking of consumer receptacles are those defined in § 87.42 (relating to weight classes).

The provisions of this § 87.52 adopted August 18, 1964; amended June 16, 1972, 2 Pa.B. 1042; amended April 5, 1974, effective April 6, 1974, 4 Pa.B. 660. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (1719).