New Jersey Statutes 24:16B-33. Contents of labels
Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 24:16B-33
- Advice and consent: Under the Constitution, presidential nominations for executive and judicial posts take effect only when confirmed by the Senate, and international treaties become effective only when the Senate approves them by a two-thirds vote.
- container: means wrapper, case, basket, hamper, can, bottle, jar, tube, cask, vessel, tub, firkin, keg, jug, barrel, or other receptacles, but the word, "package" shall not include open containers which permit a visual and physical inspection by the purchaser at retail, nor bags and other receptacles which are filled in the presence of the purchaser at retail. See New Jersey Statutes 24:1-1
- Food: means (1) articles used for food or drink for man or other animals (2) chewing gum and (3) articles used for components of any such article. See New Jersey Statutes 24:1-1
- Label: means a display of written, printed, or graphic matter upon the immediate container of any article. See New Jersey Statutes 24:1-1
- Labeling: means all labels and other written, printed or graphic matter (1) upon an article or any of its containers or wrappers, or (2) accompanying such article. See New Jersey Statutes 24:1-1
- State: extends to and includes any State, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia and the Canal Zone. See New Jersey Statutes 1:1-2
(a) The styles and sizes of types to be used with respect to material required to be incorporated in labeling to avoid false or misleading labeling of animal carcasses, parts thereof, meat or meat food products or animal food products; provided, however, the board must first obtain the advice and consent of the State Superintendent, Division of Weights and Measures, to such rules and regulations.
(b) Definitions and standards of identity or composition of meat or meat food products.
(c) Such other information as may be necessary in order to prevent any false, misleading, deceptive or fraudulent labeling; mislabeling, misbranding or otherwise improper labeling; provided, however, the board must first obtain the advice and consent of the State Superintendent, Division of Weights and Measures, to such rules and regulations.
Nothing herein shall be construed to confer authority upon the board to prescribe rules and regulations affecting the quantitative statement appearing on the container, package or label.
L.1968, c. 105, s. 33, eff. July 1, 1968.