Handling regulation.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 7

From October 10 through June 15 of each season, except as provided in paragraphs (b) and (d) of this section, no person shall handle any lot of tomatoes produced in the production area for shipment outside the regulated area unless it meets the requirements of paragraph (a) of this section. (a) (2) (ii) Tomatoes of designated sizes may not be commingled, and each container or lid shall be marked to indicate the designated size. (iii) Only 6 × 7, 6 × 6, or 5 × 6, may be used to indicate the above listed size designations or containers of tomatoes. (iv) To allow for variations incident to proper sizing, not more than a total of ten (10) percent, by count, of the tomatoes in any lot may be smaller than the specified minimum diameter or larger than the maximum diameter. (3) (ii) Each container or lid shall be marked to indicate the designated net weight and must show the name and address of the registered handler (as defined in 966.7) in letters at least one-fourth ( (iii) The container in which the tomatoes are packed must be clean and bright in appearance without marks, stains, or other evidence of previous use. (4) (b) (c) (1) Apply to the committee and obtain a Certificate of Privilege to make such shipments. (2) Prepare on forms furnished by the committee a report in quadruplicate on such shipments authorized in paragraph (b) of this section. (3) Bill or consign each shipment directly to the designated applicable receiver. (4) Forward one copy of such report to the committee

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 7:§ 966.323