Section 88.4. Labeling

(a) Identifying information. Each consumer receptacle and case of consumer receptacles shall be labeled by the processor with the following information regarding the eggs contained therein:

(1) The plant at which the eggs were processed.

(2) The date of process.

(3) The flock of origin of the eggs.

(b) Coding system. The processor may meet the requirements of subsection (a) by using a coding system, if the following conditions are met:

(1) A written explanation of the coding system has been submitted to the Bureau of Food Safety and Laboratory Services of the Department of Agriculture.

(2) The Department has issued written approval of the use of the coding system.

(c) Refrigeration information.

(1) A consumer receptacle shall be marked in a plain and conspicuous manner on the top front panel with the words ‘‘KEEP REFRIGERATED’’ in letters at least 3/16 inches in height.

(2) A case of consumer receptacles shall be marked in a plain and conspicuous manner on the top and two side panels with the words ‘‘KEEP REFRIGERATED’’ in letters at least 2 inches in height.

(d) Exception. This section does not apply to a small processor who meets the criteria in § 88.2(d) (relating to temperature requirements).