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 II - DETAILED GRADING
Section 001-333-II-19 - Procedure for Grade Classification of Regrades
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
A. The grade will be determined on the basis of a forty five can sample provided such forty five can sample contains no more than two sub standard cans.
B. An additional forty five can sample will be required if more than two cans are sub standard. If no more than five cans are sub standard in the first ninety cans, a grade of "Standard" will be given to the lot regardless of the grade of the other cans.
C. If no more than seven cans are substandard in the first ninety cans another ninety cans may be required for additional grading under circumstances when the Commissioner requires additional samples as proof of validity.
D. A grade will be determined on the 180 can sample. If no more than eleven cans are sub standard a grade of "Standard" will be given to the lot regardless of the grade of the other cans. If there are twelve to forty four cans sub standard, a grade of "Sub Standard" will be given to the lot. A 180 can sample with forty five or more cans sub standard will be given a grade of "No Grade" to the lot.