§500.8. Procedures for rescinding or refusing approval of marks, labels, and containers.
9 C.F.R. § 500.8
FSIS may rescind or refuse approval of false or misleading marks, labels, or sizes or forms of any container for use with any meat, poultry, or egg product, under section 7 of the FMIA, under section 8 of the PPIA, or under sections 7 or 14 of the EPIA.
FSIS will provide written notification that:
Explains the reason for rescinding or refusing the approval;
Provides an opportunity for the establishment to modify the marking, labeling, or container so that it will no longer be false or misleading; and
Advises the establishment of its opportunity to submit a written statement to respond to the notification and to request a hearing.
If FSIS rescinds or refuses approval of false or misleading marks, labels, or sizes or forms of any container for use with any meat, poultry, or egg product, an opportunity for a hearing will be provided in accordance with the Uniform Rules of Practice, 7 CFR subtitle A, part 1, subpart H.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Amendments
[64 FR 66546, Nov. 29, 1999, as amended at 85 FR 68673, Oct. 29, 2020; 85 FR 81340, Dec. 16, 2020]
Authority
Authority: 21 U.S.C. 451-470, 601-695, 1031-1056; 7 U.S.C. 450, 1901-1906; (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq. ); 7 CFR 2.18, 2.53.
Source
Source: 64 FR 66546, Nov. 29, 1999, unless otherwise noted.
Amendments
[64 FR 66546, Nov. 29, 1999, as amended at 85 FR 68673, Oct. 29, 2020; 85 FR 81340, Dec. 16, 2020]