Minnesota Administrative Rules

1520.1600 LABELING.

Egg handlers offering eggs for sale to a consumer must give the grade of eggs in a manner complying with this part.

A.

Eggs offered for sale in cartons, bags, containers, or other package form must be plainly and conspicuously labeled in printed letters not smaller than one-quarter inch in height or plainly and conspicuously stamped and marked in letters not smaller than one-half inch in height with the product identity; the grade and size; the name and address of the producer, processor, or distributor; the words "packed for" or "distributed by" or equivalent; the statement "Perishable. Keep Refrigerated"; and the pack date and quality assurance date.

B.

Eggs offered for sale in bulk must be sold under a placard which states all the information in item A.

C.

Grade and size designations may not be abbreviated.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 29.23; 29.27; 31.11

History:

8 SR 2478; 19 SR 75

Published Electronically:

August 13, 2002