New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
Agr - Commissioner, Department of Agriculture, Markets, and Food
Chapter Agr 1400 - WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
Part Agr 1406 - SALE OF COMMODITIES
Section Agr 1406.05 - Labeling of Packages of Commodities; Variations in Weight, Measure or Count; Small Packages

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Agr 1406.05

Current through Register No. 40, October 3, 2024

(a) Pursuant to RSA 438:21 packages of commodities introduced into intrastate commerce, or offered for sale or sold in intrastate commerce, shall be plainly and conspicuously labeled to show:

(1) The identity of the commodity, unless that can be plainly seen through the wrapper or container;

(2) The net contents stated in terms of:
a. Weight;

b. Measure; or

c. Count in accordance with Agr 1406.06; and

(3) If the commodity is offered for sale or sold in a place other than on the premises where it was packed:
a. The name and place of business of the manufacturer or grower; and

b. The name and place of business of the packer, if the packer is different from the manufacturer or grower.

(b) The weight, measure or count of commodities introduced into intrastate commerce, or offered for sale or sold in intrastate commerce, shall be as stated on the labeling required by (a)(2) above, except that:

(1) Reasonable variation in accordance with NIST Handbook 133 shall be permitted; and

(2) Small packages shall comply with NIST Handbook 130.

(See Revision Note at chapter heading for Agr 1400) #7462, eff 3-21-01; ss by #9416, INTERIM, eff 3-13-09, EXPIRED: 9-9-09

New. #9639, eff 1-20-10

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