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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".08" citation="COMAR 15.04.01.08" title_num="15" subtitle_num="04" chapter_num="01" heading="Prerequisites for Packing Shell Eggs.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>This regulation does not apply to a person who packs shell eggs that are sold for pasteurization.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>A packer, including a repacker, shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Register with the Department as provided under Regulation .09 of this chapter;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>On cartons of eggs and cases of loose eggs, legibly print, as provided under §C of this regulation, using a color of permanent ink that contrasts with the container's background, the following:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>A notice requiring that eggs be refrigerated,</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>The name and address of the distributor, packer, or repacker,</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>The registration number of the packer and, if the eggs have been repacked, the registration number of the repacker,</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>The lot designations of the eggs,</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>The identity of the product as eggs,</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(f)">
        <text>The classification (size or weight) of the eggs,</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(g)">
        <text>The quantity of eggs, and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(h)">
        <text>The grade of eggs;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>On cases containing eggs packed in cartons (if the required information is printed on the cartons), using a color of permanent ink that contrasts with the container's background, legibly print on either end of the case where the handles are located:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>A notice requiring that eggs be refrigerated,</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>The identity of the product as eggs, and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>The eggs' grade term and size (weight) classification.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Manner of Printing Required Information.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Eggs Packed in a Carton. If the eggs are packed in a carton, the packer shall print the information required under §B(2) of this regulation to be placed on a container as follows:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Minimum Type Size of Printed Information. Unless otherwise provided under 21 CFR 101, the minimum type size shall be:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>For the net quantity statement, as provided under Table 1;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>For grade term and size (weight) classification of eggs, at least 3/8 inch in height; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iii)">
          <text>For all remaining information, at least 1/16 inch in height.</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Where Information is to be Displayed.</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>The identity of the product as eggs, the grade term and size (weight) classification of the eggs, and the quantity of eggs in weight or numerical count shall be placed on the carton's principal display panel.</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>The lot designations of the eggs, the packer's or distributor's name and address, and the packer's registration number may be placed on either the carton's information panel or the principal display panel.</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iii)">
          <text>A notice requiring that the eggs be refrigerated shall be placed on the carton's principal display panel unless the carton is a full view carton, in which case this notice may be displayed on the carton's information panel.</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Grade and Size. The exact grade and size shall be plainly printed in block letters. Abbreviations of any grade term or size (weight) classification is not permitted.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Loose Eggs Packed in a Case. If loose eggs are packed in a case, the packer shall print the information required under §B(2) of this regulation to be placed on a container as follows:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Minimum Type Size of Printed Information. Except for that information placed within official USDA identification stamps, all information shall be at least 3/8 inch in height.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Where Information is to be Displayed. The required information shall be placed on either end of the case where the handles are located.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Grade and Size. The exact grade and size shall be plainly printed in block letters.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Cases Containing Eggs Packed in Cartons. On cases containing eggs packed in cartons, the packer shall print the information required under §B(3) of this regulation to be placed on a case, as follows:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Minimum Type Size of Printed Information. Except for that information placed within official USDA identification stamps, all information shall be at least 3/8 inch in height.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Grade and Size. The exact grade and size shall be plainly printed in block letters.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Specifications.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>