§ 46.246. Receiving shucked shellfish: packaging and identification.

 (a)  Label requirement. Raw shucked shellfish shall be obtained in nonreturnable packages which bear a legible label that identifies the following:

   (1)  The name, address and certification number of the shucker-packer or repacker of the molluscan shellfish.

   (2)  For packages with a capacity of less than 1.87 L (1/2 gallon): the “sell by” or “best if used by” date.

   (3)  For packages with a capacity of 1.87 L (1/2 gallon) or more: the date shucked.

 (b)  No label or inadequate label. A package of raw shucked shellfish that does not bear a label or which bears a label which does not contain all the information as specified in subsection (a) shall be subject to a detention, in accordance with section 6 of the Food Act (31 P. S. §  20.6).

Cross References

   This section cited in 7 Pa. Code §  46.249 (relating to molluscan shellfish: original container).



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