La. Admin. Code tit. 7 § V-1931

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section V-1931 - Labeling of Strawberries

A. Each container of fresh or frozen strawberries sold or offered for sale in this state to the ultimate purchaser shall have a stamp or label containing sufficient information from which the farm of origin may be identified, except as otherwise provided by these regulations.

B. The identifying information may be provided by one of the following methods.

1. Identification of the name and address of the producer, processor, or distributor pursuant to Section 101.5 of Title 21 the Code of Federal Regulations.

2. Placement of the name and address of the farm of origin on a stamp or label on the top or side of the container.

3. Use of a brand name along with a recordkeeping or traceability system that permits the identification of the farm of origin.

4. Providing a bar code on the stamp or label that permits the strawberries to be traced back to the farm of origin.

5. Any other method that provides a reasonable means of tracing the strawberries back to the farm of origin.

C. The identifying information shall be provided in indelible ink or print and in a form that is legible to a reasonable person and that will remain affixed to the container or covering until removed by the ultimate purchaser.

D. The stamp or label may also state "Louisiana Strawberries," "Product of Louisiana" or other words or phrases that indicate that the strawberries are Louisiana grown strawberries unless the use of the name or phrase would constitute a prohibited use of a logo of the department, or use a logo provided by the department if such use is authorized by these regulations.

E. Strawberries may be sold in open or unwrapped containers at a roadside stand, farmer's market, fair or festival, or other similar location without the identifying information being on each container only if:

1. a sign that is readable by a reasonable person, without strain, is posted with the strawberries stating the name and address of the farm of origin; and

2. a bill of sale, invoice, or some other document that would allow the strawberries to be traced back to the farm of origin is at the location and available for inspection by an authorized office, employee, or representative of the board or the department.

La. Admin. Code tit. 7, § V-1931

Promulgated by the Department of Agriculture and Forestry, Office of the Commissioner, LR 37:271 (January 2011).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 3:730.4 and 3:730.8.