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 7 - Apples
Section 1400.37 - Apples, Marking Requirements

Universal Citation: 3 CA Code of Regs 1400.37

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

In addition to the basic marking requirements of Section 1359, the following markings are required:

(a) Master containers:

(1) The name of the variety or varieties; and

(2) Grade designation.

(b) Consumer packages:

(1) Grade designation.

(c) Nonconsumer packages:

(1) Grade designation or equivalent U.S. Grade; and

(2) The minimum diameter when apples are loose in containers, except when sold by producer directly to ultimate consumer on the premises where grown. The minimum diameter shall be plainly marked on the container in terms of whole inches and not less than eighth-inch fractions followed by the words "minimum diameter" or their abbreviations; and

(3) Variety, if known, or, if not known, "unknown variety" on all closed containers.

1. New section filed 1-21-75; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 75, No. 4).
2. Renumbering and amendment of Section 1400.51 to Section 1400.37 and renumbering and amendment of former Section 1400.37 to Section 1400.25 filed 6-5-81; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 81, No. 23).
3. Amendment filed 2-22-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 8).

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

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