Code of Maine Rules
01 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY
001 - AGRICULTURE - GENERAL
Chapter 337 - OFFICIAL GRADES FOR SARDINES IN OIL PACKED IN 1/4 SIZE CANS (128.5 ML. WATER CAPACITY) AND GRADES FOR SARDINES IN OIL PACKED IN 3 1/4 OZ. CANS (103.2 ML. WATER CAPACITY)

SUMMARY: Product Definition, Grades of Canned Maine Sardines in Oil, Fill of Container (1/4 Size Can and 3 1/4 Oz. Size Can), Ascertaining the Grade, Ascertaining the Rating for Factors Which are Stored, Top Appearance, Oil and Water Fill, Texture (Character of Sardines), Taste, Salt Content, Ventral Breaks, Sampling, Provision for Grade Classification, of Officially Drawn Samples, Method of Salt Analysis, Procedure for Grade Classification of Regrades.

STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 32 M.R.S.A. §4157