Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 40 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Chapter 40-7 - FOOD DIVISION REGULATIONS
Subject 40-7-7 - ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO PECANS
Rule 40-7-7-.19 - Retail Sale and Labeling of Pecans

(1) Pecans in the Shell. Only in the shell pecans defined as fit for human consumption shall be sold or offered for sale at retail in Georgia. When in package form, the pecans shall be labeled giving the name and grade or classification of the product; accurate net contents in terms of weight; and the name and address of manufacturer, distributor or retailer. The grade or classification shall be indicated in conjunction with the product name and shall be at least 1/2 the print size of the product name. When commercial and unclassified pecans in the shell are sold at retail in package form, the following statement shall be indicated in conjunction with the grade or classification: "Product contains at least 70% Number 1 Nuts." This statement shall be the same size print as the grade or classification. When pecans are sold from bulk, there shall be attached to the container from which the sale is being made a sign which shall be clearly visible to the customer giving the grade or classification of the pecans. When commercial and unclassified pecans in the shell are sold at retail from bulk, the following statement shall be indicated in conjunction with the grade or classification: "Product contains at least 70% Number 1 Nuts." This statement shall be same size print as the grade or classification.

(2) Shelled pecans. Only shelled pecans defined as fit for human consumption shall be sold or offered for sale at retail in Georgia. When in package form, the pecans shall be labeled giving the name and grade of classification of the product; accurate net contents in terms of weight; and the name and address of manufacturer, distributor, or retailer. The grade or classification shall be indicated in conjunction with the product name and shall be at least 1/2 the print size of the product name. When commercial and unclassified shelled pecans are sold at retail in package form, the following statement shall be indicated in conjunction with the grade or classification: "Product contains at least 67% Number 1 Nuts." This statement shall be the same size print as the grade or classification. When pecans are sold from bulk, there shall be attached to the container from which the sale is being made a sign which shall be clearly visible to the customer giving the grade or classification of the pecans. When commercial and unclassified shelled pecans are sold at retail from bulk, the following statement shall be indicated in conjunction with the grade or classification: "Product contains at least 67% Number 1 Nuts." This statement shall be same size print as the grade or classification.