Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
Section 39.38 - Generic frozen dessert(a)Description. A generic frozen dessert is a food that in its unfrozen form or state, is recognized by consumers by an established common or usual name or in the absence thereof, by an appropriate descriptive term. The unfrozen food becomes a frozen dessert when it is frozen with or without agitation, and when the food, in its frozen form is designed and intended to be consumed in a frozen state. A generic frozen dessert shall be made from safe and suitable ingredients. A generic frozen dessert, whose unfrozen counterpart is subject to a definition and standard of identity, shall comply with that definition and standard of identity, and ingredient provisions, except that safe and suitable ingredients may additionally be used that are necessary in the manufacture of the frozen dessert.(b)Nomenclature. The name of the frozen dessert shall be "Frozen ." The blank shall be filled in with the common or usual name of the unfrozen counterpart of the food, or in the absence thereof, an appropriate descriptive term.
(c)Labeling. (1) The label of the food shall comply with the requirements in 21 CFR Chapter 1, Subchapter B (relating to food for human consumption).(2) A complete list of ingredients shall be presented in descending order of predominance by weight of the ingredient.The provisions of this §39.38 adopted June 2, 1989, effective 6/3/1989, 19 Pa.B. 2352.