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Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) FSIS may rescind or refuse approval of false or misleading marks, labels, or sizes or forms of any container for use with any meat, poultry, or egg product, under section 7 of the FMIA, under section 8 of the PPIA, or under sections 7 or 14 of the EPIA.
(b) FSIS will provide written notification that:
(1) Explains the reason for rescinding or refusing the approval;
(2) Provides an opportunity for the establishment to modify the marking, labeling, or container so that it will no longer be false or misleading; and
(3) Advises the establishment of its opportunity to submit a written statement to respond to the notification and to request a hearing.
(c) If FSIS rescinds or refuses approval of false or misleading marks, labels, or sizes or forms of any container for use with any meat, poultry, or egg product, an opportunity for a hearing will be provided in accordance with the Uniform Rules of Practice, 7 CFR subtitle A, part 1, subpart H.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 9. Animals and Animal Products § 9.500.8 Procedures for rescinding or refusing approval of marks, labels, and containers - last updated January 02, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-9-animals-and-animal-products/cfr-sect-9-500-8/
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