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§ 46.422. Labeling.
(a) Labels required on packaged foods. Food packaged in a food facility shall be labeled as specified in sections 9, 10 and 13(f) of the Food Act (31 P. S. § § 20.9, 20.10 and 20.13(f)), 21 CFR Part 101 (relating to food labeling), 9 CFR 317 (relating to labeling, marking devices, and containers) and 9 CFR part 381, Subpart N (relating to labeling and containers).
(b) Label information on packaged foods. Label information on packaged foods shall include the following:
(1) The common name of the food, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement.
(2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial color or flavor and chemical preservatives, if contained in the food.
(3) An accurate declaration of the quantity of contents.
(4) The name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer or distributor.
(5) Except as exempted in section 403(q)(3)(5) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C.A. § 343(q)(3)(5)), nutritional labeling as specified in 21 CFR Part 101 (relating to food labeling) and 9 CFR Part 317, Subpart B (relating to nutrition labeling).
(6) Disclosure of the use of canthaxanthin for any salmonid fish containing canthaxanthin as a color additive, by the labeling of the bulk fish container, including a list of ingredients, displayed on the retail container or by other written means, such as a counter card.
(c) Labeling information on bulk foods available for consumer self-dispensing or on unpackaged foods portioned to consumer specifications. Bulk food that is available for consumer self-dispensing or unpackaged foods portioned to consumer specifications shall be prominently labeled with one of the following in plain view of the consumer:
(1) The manufacturers or processors label that was provided with the food.
(2) A card, sign or other method of notification (such as a product labeling book) that includes the information specified in subsection (b)(1), (2) and (5).
(d) Labeling information on certain bakery products. Bakery products need not be labeled if they are sold directly to the consumer and the following are accurate:
(1) The food is either manufactured or prepared on the premises of the food facility or at another food facility that is owned by the same person and is regulated by the Department or other food regulatory agency that has jurisdiction.
(2) The information specified in subsection (b)(1), (2) and (5) is available at the place of sale.
(3) A health, nutrient content or other claim is not made.
(e) Concealed or altered labeling information. Food facility or manufacturers dating information on foods may not be concealed or altered.
Cross References This section cited in 7 Pa. Code § 46.213 (relating to packaged food); and 7 Pa. Code § 46.366 (relating to treating juice).
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