N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 1 § 190.1

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 53, December 31, 2024

Section 190.1 - General provisions

(a) The grades set forth in this Part are applicable to edible shell eggs in "lot" quantities rather than on a "individual" egg basis. A lot may contain any quantity of two or more eggs.

(b) Terms used in this Part that are defined in the standards for quality of individual shell eggs have the same meaning in this Part as in those standards.

(c) Aggregate tolerances are permitted within each grade only as an allowance for variable efficiency and interpretation of graders, normal changes under favorable conditions during reasonable periods between grading, and reasonable variation of graders' interpretation.

(d) As used in this Part, case means 30-dozen egg cases as used in commercial practices in the United States.

(e) Substitution of higher qualities for the lower qualities specified is permitted.

(f) The percentage requirements for grades as set forth in sections 190.2 and 190.3 of this Part shall be applicable.

(g) No grade means eggs of possible edible quality that fail to meet the requirements of an official grade or that have been contaminated by smoke, chemicals, or other foreign material which has seriousy affected the character, appearance, or flavor of the eggs.

(h) All shell eggs when sold or exposed for sale to the consumers for human consumption shall be sold or exposed for sale on the basis of the grades set forth in this Part.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 1 § 190.1