§ 111.17. Labeling of seeds for sprouting.

 The following information shall be indicated on labels of seeds sold for sprouting for salad or culinary purposes (otherwise known as health food):

   (1)  Commonly accepted name of kind, or kinds.

   (2)  Lot number.

   (3)  Percentage by weight of a pure seed component in excess of 5.0% of the whole, other crop seed, inert matter and weed seeds if occurring.

   (4)  Percentage of germination of a pure seed component and hard seed if applicable.

   (5)  The calendar month and year the test was completed to determine the percentages.

Source

   The provisions of this §  111.17 adopted March 1, 1974, 4 Pa.B. 361; amended April 12, 1985, effective July 1, 1985, 15 Pa.B. 1354; amended May 22, 2009, effective June 22, 2009, 39 Pa.B. 2573. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (260954) to (260955).

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