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ingredient of the product exclusive of added substances. When a potted, devilled, or similar article of food is prepared exclusively from the above-mentioned parts, the product shall be labelled “potted meat products,” “devilled meat products,” and the like.

Paragraph 5. Lard may have added thereto not to exceed 10 per cent. of lard stearin without the presence of added stearin being shown on the label. When more than 10 per cent. of lard stearin is added to lard, there shall appear on the label, contiguous to and in the same size and style of lettering as the name of the product, the statement “lard stearin added.”

Paragraph 6. When not over 20 per cent. of oleo stearin, beef fat, or mutton fat are added to lard, there shall appear on the label, contiguous to and in the same size and style of lettering as the name of the product, the statement “oleo stearin added,” “beef fat added,” or “mutton fat added,” respectively, as the case may be.

Paragraph 7. Mixtures of which the lard ingredient equals or exceeds in amount the other ingredients combined may be labelled “lard compound,” provided all the ingredients in the mixture are stated on the label in a prominent manner in the order of their percentages, and preceded by the statement “composed of,” or “made from,” or an equivalent statement.

Paragraph 8. Labels for mixtures other than oleomargarin, consisting of fat derived from carcasses of cattle, sheep, swine, or goats, and any vegetable oil, shall bear the names of the ingredients in a prominent manner, in the order of their percentages, preceded by the statement “composed of,” or “made from,” or an equivalent statement. Tierces and barrels containing “compound,” or “lard substitutes,” or “lard compound,” shall, immediately after filling, be legibly marked on one end, and on the other side near the end, with the true name of the product. Tin pails, drums, tubs, and similar containers of such products shall bear the true name of the product also on the side at the time of filling.

Paragraph 9. Any meat or product containing any benzoate of soda shall be plainly labelled so as to show the presence and the percentage amount of such benzoate of soda.

Paragraph 10. When permitted colouring-matter is used in the preparation of lard or other prepared animal fats under the provisions of paragraph 3 of section 6 of Regulation 18, there shall appear on the label, in a prominent manner and contiguous to the name of the product, the statement “artificially coloured.”

SECTION 10. Paragraph 1. When the weight of any meat or product prepared at an official establishment, or imported, prior to 3rd September, 1914, appears upon a label or container, it shall be the correct weight, and the words “net,” “gross,” “not less than,” or a similar statement shall appear in direct connection therewith.

Paragraph 2. All meat and products in package form prepared at official establishments, or imported, on or after 3rd September, 1914, shall have the quantity of the contents thereof plainly and conspicuously marked on the outside of the package in terms of weight, measure, or numerical count: Provided that such reasonable variations and tolerances and also exemptions as to small packages shall be permitted as shall be established by rules and regulations made pursuant to the Food and Drugs Act.

SECTION 11. Paragraph 1. No marks of Federal inspection which have been previously used shall be again used for the identification of any meat or product except as provided in paragraph 2 of this section.

Paragraph 2. All stencils, marks, labels, or other devices, whether relating to any meat or product or otherwise, on previously used containers, shall be removed or obliterated before such containers are used for any meat or product, unless such stencils, marks, labels, or devices correctly indicate the article to be packed therein and such containers are refilled under the supervision of bureau employees.

SECTION 12. Paragraph 1. All labelling of meat and products required to be inspected by bureau employees shall be in compliance with these regulations.

Extracts, Regulation 18.—Reinspection and Preparation of Meat and Products.

SECTION 3. Paragraph 1. Except as provided in Regulation 12, no meat or product shall be brought into an official establishment unless it has been previously inspected and passed by a bureau employee, nor unless it can be identified by marks, seals, brands, or labels as having been so inspected and passed, nor, except as provided in paragraph 2 of section 12

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