Minn. R. agency 105, ch. 1556, pt. 1556.0132

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 20, November 12, 2024
Part 1556.0132 - "HAND HARVESTED WILD RICE" LABELING STATEMENT
Subpart 1.Eligible products.

Agricultural products containing hand harvested wild rice may be identified with the labeling statement if all of the wild rice contained in the product was hand harvested in Minnesota.

Subp. 2.Use of the "hand harvested wild rice" labeling statement.

A producer licensed under part 1556.0160 may use the "hand harvested wild rice" labeling statement on an eligible agricultural product. A processor licensed under part 1556.0160 may use the "hand harvested wild rice" labeling statement on an eligible product if the wild rice was processed in a plant located partially or completely in Minnesota.

Subp. 3.Use by retailers and wholesalers.

A retailer or wholesaler may use the "hand harvested wild rice" labeling statement without a license in order to display and advertise eligible products.

Subp. 4.Availability and appearance of labeling statement.

The labeling statement may be added to an eligible product or display in any color or color combination.

Minn. R. agency 105, ch. 1556, pt. 1556.0132

15 SR 692; 29 SR 655

Statutory Authority: MS s 17.102