§ 1.251. Size of quantity statements.
(a) The statement of net quantity shall be in letters and numerals in type size established in relationship to the area of the principal display panel of the package and shall be uniform for all packages of substantially the same size by complying with the following type specifications:
(1) Not less than one-sixteenth inch in height on packages the principal display panel of which has an area of five square inches or less.
(2) Not less than one-eighth inch in height on packages the principal display panel of which has an area of more than five but not more than 25 square inches.
(3) Not less than three-sixteenths inch in height on packages the principal display panel of which has an area of more than 25 but not more than 100 square inches.
(4) Not less than one-quarter inch in height on packages the principal display panel of which has an area of more than 100 but not more than 400 square inches.
(5) Not less than one-half inch in height on packages the principal display panel of which has an area of more than 400 square inches.
(b) The ratio of height to width of letters and numerals shall not exceed a differential of three units to one unit (no more than three times as high as it is wide). Heights pertain to upper case or capital letters. When upper and lower case or all lower case letters are used, it is the lower case letter ‘‘o’’ or its equivalent that shall meet the minimum standards. When fractions are used, each component numeral shall meet one-half the height standards.
(c) The statement shall appear as a distinct item on the principal display panel and shall be separated by a space at least equal to the height of the lettering used in the statement from other printed label information appearing above or below the statement and by a space at least equal to twice the width of the letter ‘‘N’’ of the style of type used in the statement from other printed label information appearing above or below the statement, and by a space at least equal to twice the width of the letter ‘‘N’’ of the style of type used in the statement from other printed label information appearing to the left or right of the statement. It shall not include any term qualifying a unit of weight, measure or count such as, ‘‘jumbo quart,’’ ‘‘full gallon,’’ ‘‘giant quart,’’ ‘‘when packed,’’ ‘‘minimum’’ or words of similar import.
Cross References This section cited in 7 Pa. Code § 1.253 (relating to multiunit retail packages).
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