South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 5 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Article 5 - ENRICHED PRODUCTS
Subarticle 1 - ENRICHED CORN MEAL AND GRITS
Section 5-240 - Enriched Corn Meal and Grits

Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 5-240

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 3, March 22, 2024

1. Labeling:

a. All containers such as boxes, cloth and paper bags, except when repacked from bulk by retailer, and other containers for hominy grits and/or corn meal, must be labeled in accordance with the Federal Security Agency's regulations for special dietary uses, so as to carry information as to minimum daily requirements of enrichment ingredients for adults.

b. Specimen wording of label submitted below contains the above information.

ENRICHED HOMINY GRITS OR ENRICHED CORN MEAL. "____ ounces (____ cups) of this product contain not less than the following proportions of the minimum daily requirements of Thiamin (B-1 ____%; Iron ____%; Niacin ____mgs.)"

c. As provided in Section 39-29-20(2), if allowable ingredients are used, the amount must be stated on label.

d. Labels shall be printed on boxes and other containers in type large enough to be easily read. Sewed-in tags may be used on bags.

2. As provided in Section 39-29-50 the following form or one with similar information is acceptable: "I hereby certify and declare that the ____ pounds of hominy grits and/or corn meal purchased from you on this date are to be used solely in the production of corn meal or hominy grits enriched as required by this Act, or other legitimate products not covered by this Act."

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