New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
Agr - Commissioner, Department of Agriculture, Markets, and Food
Chapter Agr 900 - STANDARDS FOR FARM PRODUCTS: BRANDS, LABELS, GRADES
Part Agr 904 - MAPLE SYRUP
Section Agr 904.07 - Labeling

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules Agr 904.07

Current through Register No. 40, October 3, 2024

(a) Any maple syrup, maple product, maple flavored product or artificial maple flavored product label shall comply with applicable federal and state statutes, regulations, and rules, relating to labeling and consumer fraud.

(b) Artificial maple flavored products shall be clearly and conspicuously labeled on their principal display panel or panels with the term "artificial flavor" and meet the requirements of RSA 429:17.

(c) Artificial maple flavored products shall be labeled as follows:

(1) The letters or words "artificial flavor" shall be of a size equal to, or larger than, other words used to describe the product;

(2) The terms, "maple syrup" or "maple sugar", however modified, shall not be used to describe an artificially-flavored product; and

(3) Any restaurant menu listing such a product, or any advertising of such a product, shall clearly state that the product is artificially flavored, pursuant to RSA 429:16.

(d) Persons wishing to determine whether the labels for maple products comply with the terms of the law and these rules shall submit a copy of such labels to the department of agriculture, markets and food prior to their printing and use. If the label complies with the terms of the law and these rules, the department shall certify its compliance with the provisions of the law.

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