N.J. Admin. Code § 8:21-7.11

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 11, June 3, 2024

Section 8:21-7.11 - Non-fruit (imitation) water ice; identity; label statement

(a) Non-fruit water ice is an ice having a characteristic fruit-like flavor, but shall not contain any fruit or fruit juice. Non-fruit water ice is prepared while stirring a mix composed of:

1. Characteristic fruit-like flavors;

2. One or more nutritive sweeteners;

3. Any other safe and suitable ingredient approved by the Department.

(b) The finished non-fruit water ice weighs not less than six pounds per gallon.

(c) In addition to all other required information the label shall:

1. Contain a complete list of ingredients in accordance with the provisions of 21 CFR 101.4;

2. Comply with the provisions of 21 CFR 101.22;

3. Contain the following statement: ("Imitation ......... Ice"). The blank to be filled in by the characterizing flavor used. The letters in the word imitation shall be the same size, type and color and on the same contrasting background as the name of the characterizing flavor and the word ice;

4. The statement required in 3 above shall be followed immediately by the words "contains no fruit or fruit juice" in letters at least half the size of those used in 3 above;

5. When a sign is used at the point of purchase to advertise non-fruit water ice, it shall contain the same information as required in 3 and 4 above;

6. When non-fruit water ice is sold other than in properly labeled factory-filled containers a sign must be conspicuously displayed on the sale premises or vehicle where it can be clearly read by customers under normal conditions of purchase, stating the name of the food and the information required in 3 and 4 above. The letters on such sign shall be bold face capitals in contrasting color to the background;

7. The sign required in 6 above need not be used if each customer is provided with a menu stating the name of the food and the information required in paragraphs three and four above in bold face capitals as large as those used in listing items containing non-fruit water ice.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:21-7.11

Amended by R.1990 d.563, effective 11/19/1990.
See: 22 New Jersey Register 2465(a), 22 New Jersey Register 3559(a).
Stylistic changes.
Recodified from N.J.A.C. 8:21-7.17 by R.1998 d.341, effective 7/6/1998.
See: 30 New Jersey Register 1361(a), 30 New Jersey Register 2516(c).
Former N.J.A.C. 8:21-7.11, Frozen nonfat yogurt or nonfat frozen yogurt; identity; label statement, repealed.