Subchapter B. SPECIFIC PACKAGE AND CONTAINER
DECLARATIONS
Sec.
23.51. Display card package.
23.52. Aerosols and pressurized containers.
23.53. Multiunit package.
23.54. Combination package.
23.55. Variety package.
23.56. Cylindrical containers.§ 23.51. Display card package.
For an individual package affixed to a display card, or for a commodity and display card together comprising a package, the type size of the quantity declaration is governed by the dimensions of the display card.
Source The provisions of this § 23.51 adopted October 21, 1970, effective October 22, 1970, 1 Pa.B. 44.
§ 23.52. Aerosols and pressurized containers.
The declaration of quantity on an aerosol package, and on a similar pressurized package, shall disclose the net quantity of the commodity, including propellant, in terms of weight, that will be expelled when the instructions for use as shown on the container are followed.
Source The provisions of this § 23.52 adopted October 21, 1970, effective October 22, 1970, 1 Pa.B. 44.
§ 23.53. Multiunit package.
(a) A multiunit package shall state on the outside of the package a declaration containing the following:
(1) The number of individual units.
(2) The quantity of each individual unit.
(3) The total quantity of the contents of the multiunit package. However, the requirement for a declaration of the total quantity of contents of a multiunit package shall be effective either with respect to those labels revised after February 30, 1970, or as of January 1, 1970. A declaration of total quantity may not be required to include the parenthetical quantity statement of a dual quantity representation.
(b) Whenever the quantity declaration appearing on an individual unit of a multiunit package is located other than in the lower 30% of the principal display panel, the individual unit may not be sold separately.
Authority The provisions of this § 23.53 amended under the Weights and Measures Act of 1965 (73 P. S. § § 1651—1692) (Transferred from 76 P. S. § § 100-1—100-42 in 1978).
Source The provisions of this § 23.53 adopted October 21, 1970, effective October 22, 1970, 1 Pa.B. 44; amended May 26, 1989, effective May 27, 1989, 19 Pa.B. 2254. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (12360) and (31260).
Cross References This section cited in 70 Pa. Code § 27.1 (relating to general); and 70 Pa. Code § 27.7 (relating to cigarettes and small cigars).
§ 23.54. Combination package.
A package containing individual units of dissimilar commodities, such as an antiquing kit, shall state on the label of the package a quantity declaration for each unit.
Authority The provisions of this § 23.54 amended under the Weights and Measures Act of 1965 (73 P. S. § § 1651—1692) (Transferred from 76 P. S. § § 100-1—100-42 in 1978).
Source The provisions of this § 23.54 adopted October 21, 1970, effective October 22, 1970, 1 Pa.B. 44; amended May 26, 1989, effective May 27, 1989, 19 Pa.B. 2254. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (31260).
§ 23.55. Variety package.
A package containing individual units of similar commodities, such as a seasonal gift package or variety package of cereal, shall state on the label of the package a declaration of the total quantity of commodity in the package.
Authority The provisions of this § 23.55 amended under the Weights and Measures Act of 1965 (73 P. S. § § 1651—1692) (Transferred from 76 P. S. § § 100-1—100-42 in 1978).
Source The provisions of this § 23.55 adopted October 21, 1970, effective October 22, 1970, 1 Pa.B. 44; amended May 26, 1989, effective May 27, 1989, 19 Pa.B. 2254. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (31260).
§ 23.56. Cylindrical containers.
In the case of cylindrical or nearly cylindrical containers, information required to appear on the principal display panel shall appear within that 40% of the circumference which is most likely to be displayed, presented, shown or examined under customary conditions of display for retail sale.
Source The provisions of this § 23.56 adopted October 21, 1970, effective October 22, 1970, 1 Pa.B. 44.
Cross References This section cited in 70 Pa. Code § 23.21 (relating to general).
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