Or. Admin. R. 603-029-1226

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024

Section 603-029-1226 - Cured Pork Products

(1) Cured pork products, including hams, shoulders, picnics, butts and loins, shall comply with the minimum meat Protein Fat Free (PFF) percentage requirements set forth in the following chart: [Table 1, 603-029-1226]

(2) Cured pork products for which there is a qualifying statement required in section (1) of this rule shall bear that statement as part of the product name in lettering not less than 3/8 inch in height, or in lettering not less than one-third the size of the largest letter in the product name if it is in the same color and style of print and on the same color background as the product name. However, the Department may approve smaller lettering for labeling of packages of 1 pound or less, provided such lettering is at least one-third the size and of the same color and style as the product name.

(3) Cured pork product prepared pursuant to this rule shall be subject to the compliance procedures in OAR 603-029-1170.

(4) The binders provided for use in cured pork products in a rule in this Division 29, or in 21 CFR chapter I, subchapter A or subchapter B, may be used singly in those cured pork products labeled as "Ham Water Added," "Ham and Water Product-X% of Weight is Added Ingredients," and "Ham with Natural Juices." In addition to the binders referred to in the preceding sentence, the following substances are permitted for use as binders and may be used singly in those cured pork products labeled as "Ham Water Added," "Ham and Water Product-X% of Weight is Added Ingredients," and "Ham with Natural Juices": pork collagen at up to 3.5% of the product formulation. Unless their use is provided for in a rule in this Division 29, or in 21 CFR chapter I, subchapter A or subchapter B, or in this section, these binders are not permitted to be used in combination with another such binder listed for use in cured pork products. When any such substance is added to these products, the substance shall be declared in the ingredients statement by its common or usual name in order of predominance.

Or. Admin. R. 603-029-1226

DOA 19-2022, adopt filed 07/27/2022, effective 7/28/2022

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 603.085, ORS 619.042 & ORS 619.046

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 619.042, ORS 619.046, ORS 619.026 & ORS 619.036