Section 111.17. Labeling of seeds for sprouting

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The following information shall be indicated on labels of seeds sold for sprouting for salad or culinary purposes (otherwise known as health food):
(1) Commonly accepted name of kind, or kinds.
(2) Lot number.
(3) Percentage by weight of a pure seed component in excess of 5.0% of the whole, other crop seed, inert matter and weed seeds if occurring.
(4) Percentage of germination of a pure seed component and hard seed if applicable.
(5) The calendar month and year the test was completed to determine the percentages.

The provisions of this § 111.17 adopted March 1, 1974, 4 Pa.B. 361; amended April 12, 1985, effective July 1, 1985, 15 Pa.B. 1354; amended May 22, 2009, effective June 22, 2009, 39 Pa.B. 2573. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (260954) to (260955).

                    
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