S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-34.VI

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 10, October 25, 2024

Section 61-34.VI - Labeling

A. All bottles, containers, and packages enclosing raw milk or raw milk products for human consumption shall be labeled in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act as amended, the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act (NLEA) of 1990 and regulations developed thereunder, and the Code of Federal Regulations, and shall comply with the applicable requirements of this section.

B. No person shall use any misleading marks, words, or endorsements upon the label. The Department may permit the use of registered trade designs or similar terms on the bottle cap or label when, in its opinion, they are not misleading and are not used to obscure the labeling required by the Regulation.

C. All bottles, containers, and packages enclosing raw milk or raw milk products for human consumption shall be conspicuously marked with:

1. The word "Raw" on the exterior surface. Acceptable locations shall include the principal display panel, the secondary or informational panel, or the cap/cover.

2. The identity of the farm where packaged. This identity shall include the name and the Department Permit Number.

3. The following consumer advisory, in print no smaller than six (6) point font, shall be included on the package: "This is a raw milk product that is not pasteurized. Consuming raw milk products may increase your risk of foodborne illness."

4. The common name of the hooved mammal producing the milk shall precede the name of the milk or raw milk product when the product is made from other than cattle's milk. As an example, "Goat," "Sheep," "Water Buffalo," or "Other Hooved Mammal" milk, respectively.

D. Raw milk that has had cream separated from it must also be labeled as per Section VIII.B.3.

E. The term Grade "A" Raw may only be used with the designation of SC to read "SC Grade 'A' Raw". Other grade designations may not be used.

F. Descriptive labeling terms such as "wholesome" or "healthy" must not be used. The label must not be false or misleading. The use of the term "cultured" is allowed and optional for buttermilk and kefir.

G. A permit holder's label and Department permit number are not transferable and may only be used by that permit holder.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-34.VI

Amended by State Register Volume 33, Issue No. 6, eff June 26, 2009; State Register Volume 46, Issue No. 04, eff. 4/22/2022.