Single Sampling Plans and Acceptance Levels
Container size group | Lot size (number of containers) | ||||||||
group 1 | |||||||||
Any type of container of less volume than that of a No. 300 size can (300*407) | 3,600 or less | 3,601-14,400 | 14,401-48,000 | 48,001-96,000 96,001-156,000 | 156,001-228,000 | 228,001-300,000 | 300,001-420,000 | Over 420,000 | |
group 2 | |||||||||
Any type of container of a volume equal to or exceeding that of a No. 300 size can, but not exceeding that of a No. 3 cylinder size can (404*700) | 2,400 or less | 2,401-12,000 | 12,001-24,000 | 24,001-48,000 48,001-72,000 | 72,001-108,000 | 108,001-168,000 | 168,001-240,000 | Over 240,000 | |
group 3 | |||||||||
Any type of container of a volume exceeding that of a No. 3 cylinder size can, but not exceeding that of a No. 12 size can (603*812) | 1,200 or less | 1,201-7,200 | 7,201-15,000 | 15,001-24,000 | 24,001-36,000 | 36,001-60,000 | 60,001-84,000 | 84,001-120,000 | Over 120,000 |
group 4 | |||||||||
Any type of container of a volume exceeding that of a No. 12 size can, but not exceeding that of a 5-gallon container | 200 or less | 201-800 | 801-1,600 | 1,601-2,400 | 2,401-3,600 | 3,601-8,000 | 8,001-16,000 | 16,001-28,000 Over 28,000 | |
group 5 | |||||||||
Any type of container of a volume exceeding that of a 5-gallon container | 25 or less | 26-80 | 81-200 | 201-400 | 401-800 | 801-1,200 | 1,201-2,000 | 2,001-3,200 | Over 3,200 |
Single sampling plans1 | |||||||||
Sample size (number of sample units)2 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 21 | 29 | 38 | 48 | 60 | 72 |
Acceptance number | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
1For extension of the single sample sizes beyond 72 sample units, refer to table V of this section; for multiple sampling plans comparable to the various single sampling plans refer to table VI of this section.
2The sample units for the various container size groups are as follows: Groups 1, 2, and 3-1 container and its entire contents. Groups 4 and 5-approximately 2 pounds of product. When determined by the inspector that a 2-pound sample unit is inadequate, a larger sample unit may be substituted.
Table II-Frozen or Similarly Processed Fishery Products, and Products Thereof Containing Units of Such Size and Character as to be Readily Separable
Container size group | Lot size (number of containers) | ||||||||
group 1 | |||||||||
Any type of container of 1 pound or less net weight | 2,400 or less | 2,401-12,000 | 12,001-24,000 | 24,001-48,000 | 48,001-72,000 | 72,001-108,000 | 108,001-168,000 | 168,001-240,000 | Over 240,000 |
group 2 | |||||||||
Any type of container over 1 pound but not over 4 pounds net weight | 1,800 or less | 1,801-8,400 | 8,401-18,000 | 18,001-36,000 | 36,001-60,000 | 60,001-96,000 | 96,001-132,000 | 132,001-168,000 | Over 168,000 |
group 3 | |||||||||
Any type of container over 4 pounds but not over 10 pounds net weight | 900 or less | 901-3,600 | 3,601-10,800 | 10,801-18,000 | 18,001-36,000 | 36,001-60,000 | 60,001-84,000 | 84,001-120,000 | Over 120,000 |
group 4 | |||||||||
Any type of container over 10 pounds but not over 100 pounds net weight | 200 or less | 201-800 | 801-1,600 | 1,601-2,400 | 2,401-3,600 | 3,601-8,000 | 8,001-16,000 | 16,001-28,000 | Over 28,000 |
group 5 | |||||||||
Any type of container over 100 pounds net weight | 25 or less | 26-80 | 81-200 | 201-400 | 401-800 | 801-1,200 | 1,201-2,000 | 2,001-3,200 | Over 3,200 |
Single sampling plans1 | |||||||||
Sample size (number of sample units)2 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 21 | 29 | 38 | 48 | 60 | 72 |
Acceptance number | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
1For extension of the single sample sizes beyond 72 sample units, refer to table V of this section; for multiple sampling plans comparable to the various single sampling plans refer to table VI of this section.
2The sample units for the various container size groups are as follows: Groups 1, 2, and 3-1 container and its entire contents. Groups 4 and 5-approximately 3 pounds of product. When determined by the inspector that a 3-pound sample unit is inadequate, a larger sample unit or 1 or more containers and their entire contents may be substituted for 1 or more sample units of 3 pounds.
Table III-Canned, Frozen, or Otherwise Processed Fishery and Related Products, and Products Thereof of a Comminuted, Fluid, or Homogeneous State
Container size group1 | Lot size (number of containers) | ||||||||
group 1 | |||||||||
Any type of container of 12 ounces or less | 5,400 or less | 5,401-21,600 | 21,601-62,400 | 62,401-112,000 | 112,001-174,000 | 174,001-240,000 | 240,001-360,000 | 360,001-480,000 | Over 480,000 |
group 2 | |||||||||
Any type of container over 12 ounces but not over 60 ounces | 3,600 or less | 3,601-14,400 | 14,401-48,000 | 48,001-96,000 | 96,001-156,000 | 156,001-228,000 | 228,001-300,000 | 300,001-420,000 | Over 420,000 |
group 3 | |||||||||
Any type of container over 60 ounces but not over 160 ounces | 1,800 or less | 1,801-8,400 | 8,401-18,000 | 18,001-60,000 | 36,001-60,000 | 60,001-96,000 | 96,001-132,000 | 132,001-168,000 | Over 168,000 |
group 4 | |||||||||
Any type of container over 160 ounces but not over 10 gallons or 100 pounds whichever is applicable | 200 or less | 201-800 | 801-1,600 | 1,601-3,200 | 3,201-8,000 | 8,001-16,000 | 16,001-24,000 | 24,001-32,000 | Over 32,000 |
group 5 | |||||||||
Any type of container over 10 gallons or 100 pounds whichever is applicable | 25 or less | 26-80 | 81-200 | 201-400 | 401-800 | 801-1,200 | 1,201-2,000 | 2,001-3,200 | Over 3,200 |
Single sampling plans2 | |||||||||
Sample size (number of sample units)3 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 21 | 29 | 38 | 48 | 60 | 72 |
Acceptance number | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
1Ounces pertain to either fluid ounces of volume or avoirdupois ounces of net weight whichever is applicable for the product involved.
2For extension of the single sample sizes beyond 72 sample units, refer to table V of this section; for multiple sampling plans comparable to the various single sampling plans refer to table VI of this section.
3The sample units for the various container size groups are as follows: Groups 1, 2, and 3-1 container and its entire contents. A smaller sample unit may be substituted in group 3 at the inspector's discretion. Groups 4, 5, and 6-approximately 16 ounces of product. When determined by the inspector that a 16-ounce sample unit is inadequate, a larger sample unit may be substituted.
Table IV-Dehydrated Fishery and Related Products
Container size group | Lot size (number of containers) | ||||||||
group 1 | |||||||||
Any type of container of 1 pound or less net weight | 1,800 or less | 1,801-8,400 | 8,401-18,000 | 18,001-36,000 | 36,001-60,000 | 60,001-96,000 | 96,001-132,000 | 132,001-168,000 | Over 168,000 |
group 2 | |||||||||
Any type of container over 1 pound but not over 6 pounds net weight | 900 or less | 901-3,600 | 3,601-10,800 | 10,801-18,000 | 18,001-36,000 | 36,001-60,000 | 60,001-84,000 | 84,001-120,000 | Over 120,000 |
group 3 | |||||||||
Any type of container over 6 pounds but not over 20 pounds net weight | 200 or less | 201-800 | 801-1,600 | 1,601-3,200 | 3,201-8,000 | 8,001-16,000 | 16,001-24,000 | 24,001-32,000 | Over 32,000 |
group 4 | |||||||||
Any type of container over 20 pounds but not over 100 pounds net weight | 48 or less | 49-400 | 401-1,200 | 1,201-2,000 | 2,001-2,800 | 2,801-6,000 | 6,001-9,600 | 9,601-15,000 | Over 15,000 |
group 5 | |||||||||
Any type of container over 100 pounds net weight | 16 or less | 17-80 | 81-200 | 201-400 | 401-800 | 801-1,200 | 1,201-2,000 | 2,001-3,200 | Over 3,200 |
Single sampling plans1 | |||||||||
Sample size (number of sample units)2 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 21 | 29 | 38 | 48 | 60 | 72 |
Acceptance number | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
1For extension of the single sample sizes beyond 72 sample units, refer to table V of this section; for multiple sampling plans comparable to the various single sampling plans refer to table VI of this section.
2The sample units for the various container size groups are as follows: Group 1-1 container and its entire contents. Groups 2, 3, 4, and 5-1 container and its entire contents or a smaller sample unit when determined by the inspector to be adequate.
Table V-Single Sampling Plans for Use in Increasing Sample Size Beyond 72 Sample Units
Sample size, n | 84 | 96 | 108 | 120 | 132 | 144 | 156 | 168 | 180 | 192 | 204 | 216 | 230 | 244 | 258 | 272 | 286 | 300 | 314 | 328 | 342 | 356 | 370 | 384 | 400 |
Acceptance numbers, c | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 |
Multiple Sampling Plans1
Indicated single sampling plan: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Single sample size, n | 6 | 13 | 21 | 29 | 38 | 48 | 60 | 72 | ||||||||||||||||
Acceptance numbers, c | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | ||||||||||||||||
Cumulative sample sizes, n c, and acceptance numbers, c , | n c | c | r | n c | c | r | n c | c | r | n c | c | r | n c | c | r | n c | c | r | n c | c | r | n c | c | r |
and rejection numbers, r, for multiple sampling. | 4 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 14 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 0 | 5 | 22 | 0 | 5 |
6 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 1 | 4 | 16 | 0 | 4 | 20 | 0 | 5 | 24 | 1 | 5 | 28 | 1 | 6 | 32 | 1 | 7 | |
8 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 18 | 1 | 4 | 20 | 1 | 5 | 26 | 1 | 6 | 32 | 2 | 6 | 38 | 2 | 7 | 42 | 2 | 8 | |
14 | 2 | 3 | 22 | 2 | 5 | 24 | 2 | 5 | 32 | 2 | 6 | 40 | 3 | 8 | 48 | 3 | 8 | 52 | 3 | 9 | ||||
26 | 4 | 5 | 28 | 3 | 6 | 38 | 3 | 7 | 48 | 4 | 8 | 58 | 4 | 8 | 62 | 5 | 10 | |||||||
32 | 3 | 6 | 44 | 6 | 7 | 56 | 7 | 8 | 68 | 8 | 9 | 72 | 6 | 10 | ||||||||||
36 | 5 | 6 | 82 | 9 | 10 |
1These multiple sampling plans may be used in lieu of the single sampling plans listed at the heading of each column.
50 C.F.R. § 260.61