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)
Part II - DETAILED GRADING
Section 001-337-II-16 - Procedure for Grade Classification

A. The grade will be determined on the basis of a 45 can sample provided such 45 can samples contains not more than 2 substandard cans.

B. An additional 45 can sample will be required if more than 2 cans are substandard. If not more than 5 cans are substandard in the first 90 cans a grade of "Standard" will be given to the lot regardless of the grade of the other cans.

C. If not more than 7 cans are substandard in the first 90 cans another 90 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 cans sample, if not more than 11 cans are substandard a grade of "Standard" will be given to the lot regardless of the grade of the other cans. If there are 12 cans to 44 cans substandard a grade of "Substandard" will be given to the lot. A 180 can sample with 45 or more cans substandard will be given a grade of "No Grade" to the lot.