Code of Maine Rules
01 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY
001 - AGRICULTURE - GENERAL
Chapter 333 - OFFICIAL GRADES FOR SARDINES PACKED IN LOUISIANA HOT SAUCE IN 1/14 SIZE CANS (128.5 ML. WATER CAPACITY). PART I (CONDENSED GRADING) - PART II (DETAILED GRADING)
Part I - CONDENSED GRADING
Section 001-333-I-9 - Tolerance for Certification of Officially Drawn Samples

Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

A. When samples have been officially drawn and which represent a specific lot of Maine sardines, the grade for such lot will be determined by averaging the scores of the containers comprising the sample if, with respect to those factors which are scored:

1. Not more than one fifth of the containers fail to meet the grade indicated by the average of such total scores.

2. None of the containers fall more than one grade below the grade indicated by the average of such total scores.

On those lots affected by paragraphs No. 1 and 2 above, the lot grade assigned shall be the highest grade that will permit compliance with such restriction.

3. All containers comprising the sample meet all the applicable standards of quality In effect at the time, whether State or Federal Laws.

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