FOOD IDENTITY, PRESENTATION AND ON-PREMISES LABELING


§ 46.421. Accurate representation.

 (a)  Standards of identity. Packaged food shall comply with standard of identity requirements in the following:

   (1)  Sections 9 and 13(f) of the Food Act (31 P. S. § §  20.9 and 20.13(f)).

   (2)  Definitions in 21 CFR Parts 131—169 and 9 CFR 319 (relating to definitions and standards of identity or composition).

   (3)  21 CFR Part 130 (relating to food standards: general).

   (4)  9 CFR Part 319, Subpart A (relating to general).

 (b)  Food shall be honestly presented.

   (1)  Food shall be offered for human consumption in a way that does not mislead or misinform the consumer.

   (2)  Food or color additives, colored overwraps or lights may not be used to misrepresent the true appearance, color or quality of a food.

Cross References

   This section cited in 7 Pa. Code §  46.201 (relating to food shall be safe, unadulterated and honestly presented).



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