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 25.5 - Juice Grapes
Section 1437.10 - Juice Grapes, Marking Requirements

Universal Citation: 3 CA Code of Regs 1437.10

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

(a) In addition to the marking requirements of section 1359, every nonconsumer container shall be clearly and conspicuously marked with the following information:

(1) The term "juice grapes."

(2) The name of the variety of grapes, if known, or the words "Unknown Variety." If two or more varieties are placed in the same container, the term "Mixed Varieties" shall be used. A mixture of white grapes may be marked "Mixed White Varieties." A mixture of black grapes may be marked "Mixed Black Varieties."
(A) The varietal designation of the Zinfandel shall be printed or embossed in clear and conspicuous letters on the container label and in 3/4 inch letters on each side panel of the container. Such designation shall be included as part of the label and side panels at the time of manufacture.

(B) All other varietal labels shall be printed or embossed on each container.

(C) Stick-on labels are prohibited for varietal markings.

(3) A new weight statement of 36 or 42 pounds. Containers exported to countries other than Canada need not comply with this requirement, provided they are marked with:
(A) The statement "Only For Export Shipment To" followed by the country of destination.

(B) All of the required markings in the recognized language of the country of destination.

(b) When any lot of containers of grapes is found to be mislabeled as the Zinfandel variety, or when any lot of containers of the Zinfandel variety is found in noncompliance with subsection (a)(2)(A), above, the grapes shall be removed and placed in properly marked containers or disposed as authorized. For the purpose of this article, a variety other than Zinfandel shall be considered mislabeled when found in containers marked Zinfandel, even though Zinfandel has been obliterated and the proper variety placed on the container.

1. Amendment filed 9-5-86; effective upon filing pursuant to Government Code section 11346.2(d) (Register 86, No. 36).
2. Repealer of subsection (d)(2), and renumbering of subsections (d)(3) and (d)(4) to subsections (d)(2) and (d)(3) filed 4-16-87; operative 4-20-87 (Register 87, No. 16).
3. Amendment filed 8-7-90; operative 8-7-90 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.2(d) (Register 90, No. 39).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 14, 407, and 42682, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Section 42941, Food and Agricultural Code.

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