15A NCAC 18A .0186      LABELING OF THERMALLY PROCESSED CRUSTACEA OR CRUSTACEA MEAT

Labeling of thermally processed crustacea or crustacea meat shall be in compliance with the following:

(1)           the label used shall legibly identify the contents of the container as thermally processed crustacea or crustacea meat;

(2)           each container shall be permanently and legibly identified with a code indicating the batch and day of processing;

(3)           the words "Perishable‑Keep Under Refrigeration" or equivalent shall be legibly displayed on the container; and

(4)           the original packer's or repacker's permit number preceded by the state abbreviation shall be legibly impressed, embossed, or lithographed on each container. Each container shall be legibly impressed, embossed, or lithographed with the name and address of the original packer, repacker, or distributor.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 113-134; 113-182; 113-221.2; 143B-289.52;

Eff. April 1, 1997;

Readopted Eff. April 1, 2022.