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7 Pa. Code § 87.42. Weight classes.

§ 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
Jumbo3056

29
Extra Large2750.5

26
Large2445

23
Medium2139.5

20
Small1834

17
Peewee1528

 (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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