California Code of Regulations
Title 3 - Food and Agriculture
Division 3 - Economics
Chapter 1 - Fruit and Vegetable Standardization
Subchapter 4 - Fresh Fruits, Nuts and Vegetables
Article 20 - Celery
Section 1426.16 - Celery, Definition of "Closed" or "Lidded."

Universal Citation: 3 CA Code of Regs 1426.16

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

"Closed" or "lidded," as applied to containers of celery, means:

(a) In the case of any fiberboard container, that the opening is completely covered, except for necessary ventilation openings, or gaps, with material of similar quality and strength to the adjoining portion of the container.

(b) In the case of any wooden, wirebound, or other container, that 40 percent or more of the opening is covered with material that is similar to that being used in the construction of the sides and bottom of such container, which is securely attached to the top.

1. Repealer and new section filed 11-16-73; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 73, No. 46). For history of former Section 1407.4, see present Section 1407.5 (Register 73, No. 46).
2. Renumbering from Section 1407.7 filed 1-21-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 4).
3. Amendment filed 6-28-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 27).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 407 and 42682, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Section 42941, Food and Agricultural Code.

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