Code of Maine Rules
01 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY
001 - AGRICULTURE - GENERAL
Chapter 339 - OFFICIAL GRADES FOR SARDINES IN TOMATO SAUCE PACKED IN 15 OZ. OVAL CANS
Part II - DETAILED GRADING
Section 001-339-II-20 - Procedure for Grade Classification of Regrades
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
A. The grade will be determined on the basis of a 45 can sample provided such 45 can samples contains no more than 2 sub standard cans.
B. An additional 45 can sample will be required if more than 2 cans are substandard. If no 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 no 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 can sample. if no 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.
