§ 87.42. Weight classes.

 (a)  The following weight classes shall apply to consumer grades of shell eggs:

Size or Weight, Classes	Min. Net Weight (Ounces Per Dozen)	Min. Net Weight (Pounds per 30 Dozen)	Min. Net Weight For Individual Eggs At Rate Per/B Tolerance/c
Jumbo	30	56	29
Extra Large	27	50.5	26
Large	24	45	23
Medium	21	39.5	20
Small	18	34	17
Peewee	15	28	—

 (b)  Minimum weights shall be permitted in various size classes only to the extent that they shall not reduce the net weight per dozen below the required minimum, giving thorough consideration to variable weight of individual eggs and variable efficiency of graders and scales which shall be maintained on a uniform and accurate basis.

 (c)  A lot average tolerance of 3.3% for individual eggs in the next lower weight class is permitted as long as no individual case within the lot exceeds 5.0%.

Source

   The provisions of this §  87.42 adopted August 18, 1964; amended January 31, 1975, effective February 1, 1975, 5 Pa.B. 184; amended through January 31, 1975, 5 Pa.B. 184. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (4071).

Cross References

   This section cited in 7 Pa. Code §  87.52 (relating to marking).

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