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Index

A

Abbreviations.................................................... 65, 70, 71

Access ....................................................46, 199, 261, 264

Accessories

Automotive.................................................................256

Sewing ........................................................................259

Wearing apparel...........................................................77

Weighing and measuring..............................................17

Accreditation..................................................... 19, 21, 23

Acetylene gas

Cylinder tare weight...................................................121

Addition of water to grain ...........................................252

Administrative hearing...............................26, 38, 47, 196

Advertising..............................................................25, 45

Accuracy of advertisements.......................................195

Bulk Commodities ......................................................107

Bulk Food Commodities..............................................103

Home Food Service Plans...........................................107

Mulch .........................................................................121

Perishible food ...........................................................154

Price............................................................128, 132, 251

Prohibited terms.........................................................109

Responsibility for Advertisement ...............................154

Shrimp, size description .............................................260

Street signs.................................................................248

Turf.............................................................................111

Unit price....................................................................103

Aerosol............................................. 61, 73, 231, 232, 233

Afghans.........................................................................77

Alcohol..................................................................59, 174

Alcoholic beverages..............................................81, 256

Distilled spirits..............................................................70

Engine fuels..........................................................41, 165

Ethanol .......................................................................172

Gasoline-alcohol blends .......................................41, 186

Rubbing ......................................................................259

Allowable difference

Capacity......................................................................132

Quantity......................................................................132

Tare weight.........................................................120, 121

Railroad cars...........................................................133

American Petroleum Institute (API)...............................47

Anthracite ...................................................................120

Antifreeze .............................................................59, 256

Antiknock index .................................................. 179, 189

Appliance

Fixture and covers........................................................77

Household ..................................................................258

Weighing and measuring..............................................17

Area ........................................................................64, 66

Asphalt paints .............................................................108

ASTM International ..................................41, 45, 165, 171

Automotive lubricants.......................... 41, 45, 46, 47, 165

Automotive Lubricants Inspection Act...........................48

Automotive Lubricants Inspection Law..........................41

Aviation

Gasoline ..............................................171, 176, 181, 186

Labeling of grade required......................................... 181

Turbine fuels.............................................. 171, 176, 180

Aviation fuel............................................ See Engine fuels

Avoirdupois (pound or ounce)............ 65, 70, 79, 231, 234

B

Bakery products, shelf life ...........................................154

Barbeque ............................................................ 104, 108

Bath mats......................................................................77

Bedding

Afghans........................................................................ 78

Bedspreads ............................................................ 77, 78

Blankets ................................................................. 77, 78

Comforters................................................................... 78

Mattress covers ........................................................... 77

Mattress pads ........................................................ 77, 78

Ornamentation ............................................................ 78

Quilts............................................................................ 78

Sheets .......................................................................... 77

Sizing............................................................................ 78

Throws......................................................................... 78

Beef

Bone in....................................................................... 104

Boneless..................................................................... 104

Primal source ............................................................. 106

Best if used by date............................................. 153, 155

Beverageware .............................................................132

Bi-dimensional commodities.........................................67

Biodiesel ................................................. See Engine fuels

Bituminous..................................................................120

Bonus offer .................................................................195

Brake fluid.....................................................................59

Bread ..........................................................................101

Bulk deliveries...............................................................24

Bulk sales..............................................................24, 243

Sand, rock, gravel, stone, paving stone, similar materials

............................................................................... 126

Butane .........................................................122, 173, 182

Butter and butter-like spreads.....................................102

C

California Bureau of Home Furnishings................................84

Camping fuels................................................................58
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Candy, exemption from labeling....................................80

Cardboard cartons..................................... See Containers

Carpets............................................................ 77, 78, 115

Catalyst beads.............................................................241

Cents-off Representation ............................................195

Cereal grains and oil seeds ..........................................252

Certificate of Conformance

Definition....................................................................161

Requirements for Devices ..........................................163

Certificate of Registration.................................... 145, 146

Cetane number ....................................... See Engine fuels

Chamois......................................................................270

Cigarettes......................................................................81

Cigars............................................................................81

Citrus

Sold by 4

/5 bushel ........................................................230

Civil action ........................................................ 26, 38, 47

Civil penalty ...................................................... 26, 38, 47

Cleaning solvents ..........................................................59

Cloths, wiping..............................................................124

Coal.............................................................................120

Coated seed ..................................................................79

Cocoa, instant .............................................................238

Coffee, instant.............................................................238

Combination package

Definition......................................................................58

Exemptions.................................................................139

Labeling, interpretation................................................74

Comforters..............................................................77, 84

Commercial and law enforcement equipment..... 161, 162

Commercial and law enforcement weighing and 

measuring devices...................................................145

Commercial vehicle .......................................................23

Commodities

Packaged

Labeling requirements.............................................81

Sold by count ...........................................................84

Roll-type .......................................................................67

Commodities excluded from Federal Trade Commission 

jurisdiction..............................................................256

Commodities under Federal Trade Commission 

jurisdiction...................................................... 253, 254

Commodities, liquid form, method of sale.....................24

Commodity

Mixture of solid and liquid............................................69

Semi-solid.....................................................................69

Viscous..........................................................................69

Common fraction ..........................................................73

Common fractions.................................................68, 110

Compressed gases.......................................................121

Computer printer ribbons and tapes, guidelines..........237

Confections...................................................................80

Confidentiality ............................................................198

Consumer package ............................................ 57, 59, 60

Containers

Auxiliary........................................................................57

Berries and small fruits...............................................101

Budoir-type...................................................................82

Capacity ....................................................................... 77

Cardboard cartons ..................................................... 240

Cartridge ...................................................................... 82

Circular......................................................................... 76

Compact....................................................................... 82

Cups ............................................................................. 76

Cylindrical ........................................................ 71, 72, 76

Decorative............................................................ 82, 229

Dry measure................................................................. 77

For tobacco .................................................................. 81

Fuel storage ....................................................... 171, 183

Liners............................................................................ 77

Liquid measure ............................................................ 77

Milk, ice cream, etc...................................................... 81

Paper.......................................................................... 255

Pencil ........................................................................... 82

Pre-pressurized...................................................... 61, 73

Pressurized..................................................... 61, 73, 231

Requirements .............................................................. 73

Retail tray pack displays............................................... 57

Retangular.................................................................... 72

Reusable (returnable) glass.......................................... 81

Shipping ....................................................................... 57

Shipping, marking requirements................................ 101

Square or oblong.......................................................... 76

Tint base paint ............................................................. 84

Vegetable oil, guideline ............................................. 243

Contract and disclosure requirements.........................106

Conversions.............................................................89, 92

Copier machine dispersant............................................59

Corn flour......................................................................83

Corn meal......................................................................83

Cosmetics........................................................ 82, 85, 242

Cost per unit information ..............................................21

Count ............................................................................68

Criminal penalties .........................................................26

Crustaceans.................................................................102

Cubic measure...............................................................64

Curtains...................................................................77, 78

D

Dairy products

Containers

Milk, ice cream, etc. ................................................ 81

Cottage cheese .......................................................... 103

Cream......................................................................... 103

Cultured milk.............................................................. 103

Fluid milk products..................................................... 103

Ice cream ............................................................. 81, 103

Method of sale ...................................................... 103

Pelletized frozen desserts...................................... 103

Pelletized ice cream............................................... 103

Ice cream and similar frozen products....................... 103

Milk .............................................................................. 81

Other milk products................................................... 103

Skim milk, lowfat milk ................................................ 103

Yogurt
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Frozen ....................................................................103

Date

Determination ............................................................155

Expression ..................................................................154

Labeling ......................................................................153

Deceptive dealing..........................................................21

Decimal fractions ....................................................61, 68

Declaration of quantity ................................61, 62, 64, 65

Declarations of unit price ..............................................25

Definitions

Accreditation ................................................................18

Aisle stacks or end-of-aisle displays ...........................195

Antiknock....................................................................171

Area ............................................................................195

ASTM International ..............................................45, 171

Automated inspection................................................196

Automotive fuel rating ...............................................171

Automotive gasoline, automotive gasoline-oxygenate 

blend ......................................................................171

Automotive lubricants..................................................45

Aviation gasoline ........................................................171

Aviation turbine fuel...................................................171

Base gasoline..............................................................171

Basis weight................................................................125

Berries ........................................................................101

Biodiesel .....................................................................171

Biodiesel blend ...........................................................171

Boards ........................................................................112

Buyer ..........................................................................106

Calibration ....................................................................18

Cents-off representation ............................................195

Cetane number...........................................................171

Combution engine......................................................173

Commercial weighing and measuring equipment........18

Communication paper................................................125

Compressed animal bedding ......................................123

Compressed natural gas (CNG)...........................124, 171

Contract......................................................................106

Cord............................................................................108

Correct..........................................................................17

Denatured fuel ethanol ..............................................171

Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF)...........................................172

Diesel fuel...................................................................172

Diesel gallon equivalent (DGE) ...................................125

Dimension lumber......................................................112

Director ........................................................................17

Direct-store-delivery (DSD) item ................................195

Distillate .....................................................................172

Electric vehicle suppy equipment (EVSE)....................129

Electricity sold as vehicle fuel.....................................129

Engine fuel..................................................................172

Engine fuel designed for special use ............................45

Engine fuels designed for special use.........................172

Environments Protection Agency (EPA)......................172

Ethanol .......................................................................172

Ethanol flex fuel..........................................................172

Fireplace and stove wood...........................................108

Fixed service (EVSE)....................................................129

Flavoring chips........................................................... 108

Food item................................................................... 106

Fuel cell...................................................................... 172

Fuel oil........................................................................ 172

Gasoline ..................................................................... 172

Gasoline gallon equivalent (GGE)....................... 125, 172

Gasoline Liter Equivalent (GLE).................................. 172

Gasoline-alcohol blend .............................................. 172

Gasoline-oxygenate blends........................................ 172

Gear oil....................................................................... 172

Grade (lumber) .......................................................... 112

Hand-held scanning device ........................................ 195

Header strip ................................................................. 59

Home food service plan ............................................. 105

Hydrogen fuel .................................................... 127, 173

Increased inspection frequency................................. 196

Inspection control...................................................... 196

Inspection frequency ................................................. 196

Inspection lot............................................................. 196

Intentional undercharge ............................................ 197

Kerosene .................................................................... 173

Label............................................................................. 58

Lead substitute .......................................................... 173

Lead substitute engine fuel........................................ 173

Leaded ....................................................................... 173

Liquefied natural gas (LNG)........................................ 173

Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)................................... 173

Low temperature operability ..................................... 173

Lubricant.................................................................... 173

Lubricity ..................................................................... 173

M85 fuel methanol .................................................... 173

Manual inspection ..................................................... 196

Matched lumber ........................................................ 112

Merchandise group.................................................... 196

Minimum dressed sizes (width and thickness) .......... 112

Misrepresented price................................................. 197

Motor octane number ............................................... 173

Motor oil.................................................................... 173

MTBE, Methyl tertiary-butyl ether............................. 174

Multiple displays........................................................ 195

Multi-unit package....................................................... 58

Net mass...................................................................... 17

Net weights.................................................................. 17

Nominal power (EVSE)............................................... 129

Non-consumer ............................................................. 58

Non-consumer package ............................................... 58

Non-engine fuels.......................................................... 45

Nonfood item............................................................. 106

No-on-file item........................................................... 196

Normal inspection frequency..................................... 196

Notification of noncompliance .................................. 196

Oil............................................................................... 174

Overcharge ................................................................ 197

Oxygen content of gasoline ....................................... 174

Oxygenate.................................................................. 174

Package.................................................................. 17, 57

Standard .................................................................. 18

Patterned lumber....................................................... 112
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Person ....................................................................17, 58

Petroleum Products......................................................58

Price charged..............................................................197

Price look-up code (PLU) ............................................196

Prices..........................................................................197

Pricing coordinator.....................................................197

Pricing integrity ..........................................................197

Primal source..............................................................106

Principle Display Panel or Panels..................................58

Public weighing.............................................................33

Public weighmaster......................................................33

Random weight package ..............................................17

Ready-to-eat food ......................................................105

Recognition, laboratory................................................18

Reformulated gasoline (RFG)......................................174

Representation...................................................108, 112

Research octane number ...........................................174

Rough lumber.............................................................112

SAE International........................................................174

Sale from bulk...............................................................17

Sample........................................................................197

Scanner.......................................................................197

Seller...........................................................................105

Service charge ............................................................106

Shiplapped lumber .....................................................112

SI or SI units..................................................................59

Small fruits..................................................................101

Sod..............................................................................111

Sold...............................................................................45

Special inspection.......................................................196

Species group .............................................................112

Species, trees..............................................................112

Spot label......................................................................59

Square ........................................................................110

Square foot.................................................................110

Square meter..............................................................110

Standard package .........................................................59

Standard, field ..............................................................18

Standard, reference......................................................19

Standard, working ........................................................19

Stock-keeping unit (SKU) ............................................197

Stop-sale-order...........................................................197

Store-coded item........................................................197

Substantially similar ...................................................174

Surfaced (dressed) lumber .........................................112

Thermal stability.........................................................174

Ticketed merchandise ................................................197

Tie-in displays.............................................................195

Timbers.......................................................................112

Traceability .............................................................18, 19

Transmission Fluid......................................................171

Turf.............................................................................111

Turf plug .....................................................................111

Turf sod ......................................................................111

Turf sprig ....................................................................111

Uncertainty...................................................................18

Undercharge...............................................................197

Unit price....................................................................106

Universal product code (UPC).................................... 197

Unleaded.................................................................... 174

Useable volume ......................................................... 123

Variable service (EVSE)............................................... 129

Variety package............................................................ 58

Vehicle ......................................................................... 33

Verification................................................................... 18

Weight ......................................................................... 17

Weights and measures................................................. 17

Wholesale purchaser consumer ................................ 174

Delivery ticket...............................................................24

Desserts, frozen.............................................................81

Diapers, nonrectuangular..............................................77

Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF).............................131, 178, 186

Bulk .................................................................... 131, 186

Dispensers.................................................................. 186

Labeling ................................................................. 131

Documentation.................................................. 131, 186

Labeling.............................................................. 131, 186

Packaged.................................................................... 131

Diesel fuel ............................................... See Engine fuels

Direct sales......................................................... See Sales

Dish cloths.....................................................................77

Dish towels .............................................................77, 78

Dispensers

Liquefied natural gas.................................................. 125

Displays.......................................................................195

Distilled spirits ..........................................70, See Alcohol

Drained weight......................................................17, 103

Drapes.....................................................................77, 78

Drugs............................................................... 83, 85, 257

Dry measure........................................... 61, 64, 67, 69, 71

Dual declaration of quantity..........................................69

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Electric vehicles

Electric vehicle supply equipment ............................. 129

Electricity sold as vehicle fuel .................................... 129

Fixed service .............................................................. 129

Method of sale........................................................... 129

Nominal power .......................................................... 129

Retail electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) labeling

............................................................................... 130

Variable service.......................................................... 129

Encapsulated seed.........................................................79

Engine fuels..................................................... 41, 45, 172

AKI limits.................................................................... 189

Antiknock ........................................................... 171, 175

Antiknock ................................................................... 179

Automotive lubricants ................................... 45, 46, 165

Aviation...................................................................... 186

Delivery.................................................................. 187

Gasoline................................................. 171, 176, 181

Labeling ................................................................. 181

Product storage ..................................................... 187

Turbine fuels.......................................... 171, 176, 186

Base gasoline ............................................................. 171
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Biodiesel ............................................. 127, 171, 178, 185

Blends ............................................................127, 185

Dispensers......................................................185, 186

Exemption......................................................127, 186

Fuel rating ..............................................................185

Indentification of product......................................127

Labeling..........................................................127, 185

Blending......................................................................176

Butane ........................................................................173

Cetane number...........................................................171

Classifications.............................................................178

Compressed natural gas.............................................124

Method of sale.......................................................125

Compressed natural gas (CNG)

Identification..........................................................183

Pressure .................................................................183

Computing pumps or dispensers................................251

Condemned product ..................................................187

Containing alcohol........................................................41

Designed for special use...............................46, 172, 188

Diesel..................................................................180, 188

Diesel fuel............................................. 58, 172, 176, 180

Dispenser

Labeling..................................................................183

Dispensers..................................................125, 180, 187

Filters .....................................................................186

Labeling..........................................................127, 178

Documentation...........................................................178

E85 ethanol ................................................................126

Enforcement...............................................................189

EPA labeling........................................................127, 180

Ethanol

Flex fuel..........................................................177, 186

Ethanol ...............................................................172, 176

Denatured......................................................171, 176

Ethanol

Flex fuel..................................................................181

Ethanol

Labeling..................................................................181

Ethanol flex fuel..........................................................172

Filters..........................................................................187

Fuel flush for octane verification................................277

Fuel oil ................................................................172, 176

Fuel rating...........................................................127, 171

Gasoline......................................................................172

Oxygenate blends ..................................................172

Gasoline-alcohol blends .............................................172

Gasoline-ethanol blends.............................................175

Gasoline-oxygenate blends ................................122, 174

Gear oil .......................................................................172

Grade name................................................................178

Heating fuel ..................................................................24

Hydrogen............................................................127, 173

Dispenser labeling..................................................127

Method of sale.......................................................127

Retail sale...............................................................127

Kerosene............................................... 58, 121, 173, 181

Labeling..................................................................181

Labeling...................................................................... 188

Lead content to be termed "Leaded," minimum....... 175

Lead substitute .......................................... 173, 175, 179

Leaded ....................................................................... 173

Liquefied natural gas (LNG)........................................ 183

Identification ......................................................... 183

Liquefied natural gas(LNG)......................................... 173

Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)........................... 173, 176

Dispensers............................................................. 182

Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)

Identification ......................................................... 182

Low temperature operability ..................................... 173

Lubricant.................................................................... 173

Lubricity ..................................................................... 173

M85 methanol ........................................... 173, 177, 182

Method of sale..................................................... 41, 179

Motor fuel deliveries ................................................. 251

Motor octane number ............................................... 173

Motor octane number, minimum.............................. 175

Motor oil............................................................ 173, 177

Multi-tier pricing........................................................ 251

Natural gas................................................................. 171

Compressed........................................................... 177

NFPA labeling............................................................. 181

Nozzle ........................................................................ 179

Octane posting regulations........................................ 250

Oil....................................................................... 174, 181

Oxygen content of gasoline ....................................... 174

Oxygenate.................................................................. 174

Oxygenate blends ...................................................... 171

Petroleum products................................................... 252

Price posting ...................................................... 248, 249

Product registration................................................... 188

Prohibition of terms................................................... 179

Reformulated gasoline............................................... 174

Reproducibility limits................................................. 189

Research octane number........................................... 174

Retail gas sales........................................................... 248

Stop-sale .................................................................... 187

Substantially similar................................................... 174

Test methods............................................................. 188

Thermal stability ........................................................ 174

Uniform Engine Fuels and Automotive Lubricants Law41

Uniform Regulation for Engine Fuels, Petroleum 

Products, and Automotive Lubricants....................... 3

Unleaded.................................................................... 174

Viscosity ..................................................................... 189

Water in ..................................................................... 186

Engine Fuels

Lead ........................................................................... 179

Engine Fuels, Petroleum Products, and Automotive 

Lubricants Inspection Law ...................................41, 45

English language, packaging ....................................71, 73

Entertainment value, media ..........................................83

Ethanol flex fuel ...................................... See Engine fuels

Ethanol flex fuels..................................... See Engine fuels

Exaggerate the amount.................................................68

Exemptions
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To labeling regulations...........................................51, 79

To Uniform Weights and Measures Law ......................22

Exposure variations.......................................................86

EXX flex fuel ............................... See Engine fuels:Ethanol

F

Face cloths ..............................................................77, 78

Facilitate fraud ..............................................................26

Fair Packaging and Labeling Act

Exclusions...................................................................253

Federal Fair Packaging and Labeling Act . 3, 51, 61, 84, 101

Felony ..........................................................26, 37, 38, 48

Fence wire products....................................................108

Firewood

Artifical compressed or processed logs......................109

Cord............................................................................108

Delivery ticket or sales invoice ...................................109

Fireplace wood...........................................................108

Flavoring chips....................................................108, 109

Packaged ....................................................................108

Stove wood.................................................................108

Stovewood pellets or chips ........................................109

Wood pellets or chips.................................................108

Fish .............................................................................102

Combination with other foods...................................102

Flags........................................................................77, 78

Flavoring chips ............................................................109

Flour............................................................................102

Bromated....................................................................102

Corn..............................................................................83

Exemption from labeling regulation.............................82

Graham.......................................................................102

Phosphated wheat .....................................................102

Self-rising wheat.........................................................102

Whole wheat..............................................................102

Footwear.......................................................................77

Fraction of a cent ................................................ 132, 248

Free area, labeling...................................................80, 84

Fruit ............................................................................238

Apples.........................................................................240

Apricots ......................................................................240

Avacados ....................................................................239

Bananas......................................................................239

Berries ........................................................................240

Cantaloupes........................................................239, 240

Cherries ......................................................................239

Cherries ......................................................................240

Coconuts.....................................................................239

Cranberries.................................................................240

Cucumbers..................................................................240

Dates ..........................................................................239

Definition....................................................................101

Figs .............................................................................239

Grapefruit...................................................................240

Grapes ........................................................................239

Lemons.......................................................................240

Limes ..........................................................................240

Mangoes .................................................................... 240

Melons............................................................... 239, 240

Method of sale................................................... 239, 240

Nectarines.................................................................. 240

Oranges...................................................................... 240

Package........................................................................ 80

Papaya ....................................................................... 240

Peaches...................................................................... 240

Pears.......................................................................... 240

Peppers...................................................................... 239

Persimmons............................................................... 240

Pineapples.................................................................. 239

Pitted fruits................................................................ 240

Plums ......................................................................... 240

Pome fruits ................................................................ 240

Pumpkins ................................................................... 240

Tomatoes........................................................... 239, 240

Fuel cell.......................................................................172

Furniture scarves...........................................................77

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Gallon ...........................................................................70

Gasoline ......................................................................172

Ethanol blends ........................................................... 175

Metric price computations ........................................ 248

Oxygenate blends ...................................... 122, 172, 174

Gasoline, gallon equivalent .........................................172

General consumer usage ...............................................62

Generally parallel to the declaration, labeling ...............60

Giant, package size..................................................68, 69

Gift packages, labeling, interpretation.........................229

Gloves...........................................................................77

Gold ...........................................121, See Precious metals

Good distribution practice.....................................86, 245

Good manufacturing practice ........................................22

H

Hand lettering .........................................................71, 73

Hand script....................................................................71

Handbooks

HB130 .... 3, 5, 13, 17, 20, 23, 51, 57, 101, 106, 253, 270, 

273

HB133 ......6, 7, 8, 9, 22, 86, 121, 246, 263, 264, 266, 269

HB446, 7, 8, 9, 13, 19, 20, 36, 37, 81, 122, 146, 147, 161, 

162, 163, 199, 246, 249, 251, 276

HB67 .......................................................................... 234

Revisions........................................................................ 2

Health and Safety........................................................198

Heating fuel, bulk deliveries..........................................24

Hold orders ...................................................................23

Home food service plans .............................................105

Hosiery..........................................................................77

Hydrogen ................................. 121, 127, See Engine fuels

Fuel ............................................................................ 178

Labeling...................................................................... 128

Retail Sale .................................................................. 127
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Ice cream products.............................. See Dairy products

Ice milk................................................ See Dairy products

Identity

Consumer package .......................................................59

Exemption ..................................................................228

Interpretation, meat and poultry ...............................228

Non-consumer package................................................60

Principal display panels ................................................58

Inch, units of measure............... See U.S. Customary Units

Incorrect weights or measures ......................................22

Indirect sales...................................................... See Sales

Individual servings.........................................................80

Information required on Package ..................................25

Injunction......................................................................26

Inner wrappings............................................................57

Inspection frequency...................................................196

Increased inspection frequency .................................196

Normal inspection frequency .....................................196

Special inspection.......................................................196

Term of increased inspection frequency ....................196

Install weighing or measuring devices .........................145

Instant concentrated products, interpretation ............238

Instruments for weighing and measuring ......................17

Insulation....................................................................119

Batt and blanket.........................................................120

Installed......................................................................120

Loose-fill (except cellulose) ........................................119

Loose-fill cellulose ......................................................119

Insulin, drugs containing ...............................................83

International System of Units........................................19

Internet Sales..................................................... See Sales

Intrastate commerce...............................................22, 86

Investigations.................................................. 22, 23, 211

J

Jumbo, package size......................................................69

K

Kerosene..........................................121, See Engine fuels

L

Label

Definition......................................................................58

Spot ..............................................................................59

Labeling

Confections...................................................................80

Dispensers..........................................................127, 182

EPA labeling requirements.........................................180

Exemptions...................................................................79

Free area ....................................................................253

Fruit............................................................................233

Fuels ...................................................................180, 181

Header strip............................................................59, 85

NFPA requirements.................................................... 180

Requirements .........................20, 80, 180, 181, 182, 185

Lamb, primal source....................................................106

Largest whole unit.........................................................61

Leather goods ...............................................................77

Letters, labeling style ....................................................71

License fees...................................................................34

Lignite coal..................................................................120

Linear measure..............................................................66

Liquefied natural gas (LNG) ..................... See Engine fuels

Fuel rating .................................................................. 183

Identification.............................................................. 183

Labeling...................................................................... 183

Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).....................................173

Liquid measure.................................................. 24, 61, 69

Liquid or dry..................................................................64

Lobster........................................................................102

Local officials, powers and duties..................................23

Logs

Artificial compressed or processed............................ 109

For flavoring foods..................................................... 108

Long shelf life food.............................................. 153, 155

Lot shipment or delivery, interpretation......................230

Lubricant

Transmissions, gears or axles..................................... 177

Lumber

Grade ......................................................................... 112

Hardwood .................................................................. 115

Board foot ............................................................. 115

Kiln drying.............................................................. 115

Minimum sizes....................................................... 116

Nominal sizes......................................................... 116

Random width ....................................................... 117

Surface measure.................................................... 115

Surfaced................................................................. 115

Surfaced sizes for kiln dried................................... 116

Identity....................................................................... 112

Quantity ..................................................................... 113

Softwood.................................................................... 111

Boards.................................................................... 112

Dimension lumber................................................. 112

Dry ................................................................. 112, 114

Framing.................................................................. 112

Girders................................................................... 112

Grade..................................................................... 112

Joists...................................................................... 112

Matched ................................................................ 112

Minimum dressed sizes......................................... 112

Nominal size .......................................................... 114

Patterned............................................................... 112

Planks .................................................................... 112

Posts...................................................................... 112

Purlins.................................................................... 112

Rafters................................................................... 112

Rough .................................................................... 112

Shiplapped............................................................. 112

Sills......................................................................... 112

Sizes....................................................................... 114
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Studs ......................................................................112

Surfaced (dressed) .................................................112

Timbers..................................................................112

Beams................................................................112

Caps...................................................................112

Unseasoned (green).......................................112, 114

M

M85 methanol......................................... See Engine fuels

Magnitude of variations................................................86

Malt beverages .............................................................70

Margarine .....................................................................83

Margarine-like spreads................................................102

Mass .............................................................................64

Mass and weight............................................................ 3

Mass, SI units ................................................................70

Measure containers.......................................................81

Meat............................................................. 85, 102, 107

Abbreviations .............................................................104

Carcass........................................................................104

Cuts, terms for............................................................104

Hanging weight, sale of ..............................................104

Lamb...........................................................................106

Package ........................................................................80

Pork ............................................................................106

Primal cut ...................................................................104

Primal source..............................................................106

Side.............................................................................104

Method of Retail Sale for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables.See

Method of sale

Method of sale.........................................6, 121, 125, 242

Allowable difference ..................................................132

Animal bedding ..........................................................123

Apples.........................................................................240

Apricots ......................................................................240

Artichokes...................................................................239

Asparagus...................................................................239

Automotive lubricants................................................165

Avocados....................................................................239

Baler twine .................................................................124

Bananas......................................................................239

Beans..........................................................................239

Beets...........................................................................240

Berries ........................................................................240

Berries and small fruits...............................................101

Bread ..........................................................................101

Broccoli.......................................................................240

Brussels sprouts,.........................................................239

Bulk sales......................................................................24

Cabbage......................................................................240

Cantaloupes........................................................239, 240

Cardboard cartons......................................................240

Carrots........................................................................240

Catalyst beads ............................................................241

Cauliflower .................................................................240

Celery .........................................................................240

Cherries ..............................................................239, 240

Citrus.......................................................................... 240

Coconuts.................................................................... 239

Commodities...............................20, 41, 93, 95, 101, 240

Liquid form .............................................................. 24

non liquid form........................................................ 24

Compressed natural gas............................................. 125

Corn ........................................................................... 239

Count ........................................................................... 24

Cranberries ................................................................ 240

Cucumbers................................................................. 240

Dates.......................................................................... 239

Edible blubs................................................................ 240

Eggplant ..................................................................... 239

Enforcement .................................................................. 2

Engine fuels................................................................ 179

Engine fuels and automotive lubricants....................... 41

Escarole...................................................................... 240

Figs............................................................................. 239

Firewood............................................................ 108, 109

Flavoring chips........................................................... 109

Flower vegetables...................................................... 240

Fluid milk products..................................................... 103

Fruits and vegetables................................................. 238

Garlic.......................................................................... 240

Gasoline-oxgenate blends.......................................... 122

General concepts......................................................... 93

Gourd Vegetables ...................................................... 240

Grapefruits................................................................. 240

Grapes........................................................................ 239

Greens........................................................................ 240

Heating fuel.................................................................. 24

Hydrogen fuel ............................................................ 127

Ice cream, similar frozen products............................. 103

Instant beverages....................................................... 238

Kale ............................................................................ 240

Leaf vegetables.......................................................... 240

Leeks.......................................................................... 240

Lemons....................................................................... 240

Lettuce ....................................................................... 240

Limes.......................................................................... 240

Liquefied natural gas.................................................. 125

Liquid measure ............................................................ 24

Mangoes .................................................................... 240

Measure....................................................................... 24

Melons............................................................... 239, 240

Model state method of sale......................................... 93

Mushrooms................................................................ 239

Nectarines.................................................................. 240

Okra ........................................................................... 239

Onions........................................................................ 240

Oranges...................................................................... 240

Packaged foods or cosmetics

Vending machines ................................................. 242

Papaya ....................................................................... 240

Paper.................................................................. 126, 229

Parsley........................................................................ 240

Parsnips...................................................................... 240

Peaches...................................................................... 240
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Pears...........................................................................240

Peas............................................................................239

Pelletized ice cream....................................................103

Peppers.......................................................................239

Persimmons................................................................240

Petroleum products..............................................41, 178

Pineapples..................................................................239

Pitted fruits.................................................................240

Plums..........................................................................240

Pome fruits.................................................................240

Potatoes .....................................................................240

Potpourri ....................................................................124

Precious metals..........................................................121

Price posting...............................................................248

Pumpkins....................................................................240

Radishes .....................................................................240

Ready-to-eat food ......................................................105

Regulation ..................................................................240

Requirements...............................................................20

Retail sale for fresh fruits and vegetables..................239

Rhubarb......................................................................239

Root vegetables..........................................................240

Rutabagas...................................................................240

Sand............................................................................229

Spinach .......................................................................240

States......................................................................7, 8, 9

Tomatoes............................................................239, 240

Uniform Engine Fuels and Automotive Lubricants 

Regulation..............................................................165

Uniform regulation.......................................................93

Units of volume ............................................................70

Weight..........................................................................24

Wiper blades ..............................................................242

Wiping cloths..............................................................124

Metric equivalents ......................................................248

Metric System (SI) .........................................................19

Metric system of weights and measures........................19

Milligram, SI Units.........................................................64

Misrepresentation of pricing .........................................24

Moisture, loss or gain of................................................22

Mollusks.........................................102, 103, See Shellfish

canned........................................................................103

Motor octane number.................................................173

Motor oil...............................................................84, 173

Movie film.............................................................83, 243

Mulch

Definition....................................................................121

Quantity......................................................................121

Multi-unit package ............................................ 58, 74, 82

N

Napkins............................................................. 67, 75, 77

National Type Evaluation ...........................3, 21, 157, 161

National Type Evaluation Program ....... 157, 161, 162, 164

Natural gas.............................................. See Engine fuels

Net mass............................................................. 3, 17, 61

Net quantity............................................................61, 86

Net weight .......................................................... 3, 17, 61

Non-food products......................................................107

Not less than, prohibited declaration ............................69

Numbers and letters

Minimum height .......................................................... 73

Proportion.................................................................... 73

Numbers, labeling style.................................................71

O

Octane posting regulation ....................... See Engine fuels

Oil ....................................................................... 174, 183

Brand ................................................................. 128, 183

Documentation ......................................................... 129

Engine service category ..................................... 128, 183

Inactive or obsolete service categories...................... 129

Labeling.............................................................. 183, 185

Rail cars.............................................................. 129, 184

Recreational............................................................... 184

Service categories.............................................. 184, 185

Tank trucks......................................................... 129, 184

Use ............................................................................. 184

Vehicle or engine manufacturer standard ................. 128

Viscosity ............................................................. 128, 184

Oleomargarine ............................................................102

Open carriers.................................................................57

Open dating ................................2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 21, 149, 153

Open Dating Regulation ..............................................153

Open multi-unit retail food packages ............................74

Ordinary and customary exposure.................................86

Ornamentation .............................................................78

Ounce, unit of measure .................................................66

Oysters........................................................................103

P

Package.........................................................................69

Aerosols....................................................................... 73

Animal bedding.......................................................... 124

Character of declaration .............................................. 71

Color contrast, labeling................................................ 71

Combination .................................................. 58, 74, 233

Combination declaration ............................................. 62

Consumer..................................................................... 57

Container-type commodities....................................... 76

Cylindrical containers................................................... 76

Declaration of quantity .................................... 61, 62, 69

Definitions.............................................................. 57, 58

Display card package.................................................... 73

Egg cartons................................................................... 73

Exemptions, combination package ............................ 139

Exemptions, infant formula ....................................... 139

Exemptions, single item............................................. 139

Exemptions, small ...................................................... 139

Exemptions, variety package ..................................... 139

Free area, labeling ....................................................... 71

Gift............................................................................. 229

Header strip ........................................................... 59, 85
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Information required on...............................................25

Labeling, consumer information ..................................71

Largest whole unit........................................................61

Lettering, style..............................................................71

Location of declarations...............................................71

Meat.............................................................................80

Multi-unit .....................................................................58

Multi-unit package .......................................................74

Non-consumer..................................................58, 69, 73

Paper labeling.............................................................126

Parallel quantity declaration ........................................71

Principal display panel

Calculation of area ...................................................72

Qualifications of declaration prohibited.......................69

Random .......................................... 17, 57, 58, 69, 79, 80

Random weight ............................................................17

Requirements.........................................................20, 71

Seasonal .....................................................................233

Sizing ............................................................................69

Small.............................................................................82

Standard ............................................... 17, 18, 25, 57, 59

Textile...........................................................................84

Unreasonable shortage ................................................71

Variety ............................................................58, 75, 233

Vending machine food and cosmetics........................242

Weight..........................................................................69

Paper ..........................................................................268

Basic weight................................................................125

Bond, packaged ..........................................................125

Communication paper................................................125

Computer paper.........................................................125

Gross weight, interpretation ......................................229

Labeling ......................................................................126

Method of sale ...........................................................126

Mimeo ........................................................................125

Net weight, interpretation .........................................229

Office paper................................................................125

Primary mill paper......................................................229

Spirit duplicator..........................................................125

Xerographic ................................................................125

Parallel to the base, labeling .........................................60

Participating Laboratory..............................................157

Passenger carrier servings.............................................80

Peat and peat moss.....................................................109

Pelletized frozen desserts............................................103

Pelletized ice cream.....................................................103

Pelletized seed ..............................................................79

Performance requirements, personnel ..........................22

Perishable food ...........................................................149

Petroleum products.........41, 45, 58, 165, See Engine fuels

Petroleum Subcommittee’s name to the Fuels and 

Lubricants Subcommittee (FALS) ...............................41

Pickles.........................................................................103

Pillow............................................................................78

Pillowcases....................................................................77

Placed in Service Reports.............................................147

Plastics........................................................................108

Platinum ........................................... See Precious Metals

Police powers................................................................23

Polyethylene products.................................................117

Sheeting and film....................................................... 117

Pork .................................................................... 104, 106

Pot holders....................................................................77

Pot roast .....................................................................104

Potpourri, method of sale ...........................................124

Poultry .. 25, 81, 85, 102, 105, 106, 107, 228, 237, 254, 259

Combinations with other foods................................. 102

Pound ...........................................................................66

Pound, units of measure............ See U.S. Customary Units

Powers and duties

Director........................................................................ 21

Local officials................................................................ 23

Precious metals

Compounds................................................................ 121

Definition ................................................................... 121

Gold............................................................................ 121

Method of sale........................................................... 121

Platinum..................................................................... 121

Silver .......................................................................... 121

Prefabricated utility buildings .....................................110

Prepackaged food, labeling .........................................153

Preplanters ...................................................................79

Prescription drugs .........................................................83

Presumptive evidence ...................................................27

Price computing of bulk commodities..........................107

Price posting

Motor fuel.................................................................. 248

Price verification ..........................................6, 7, 8, 9, 195

Examination procedure................................ 23, 191, 195

Inspections..........................................195, 208, 210, 217

Program ..................................................................... 216

Reports........................210, 212, 217, 220, 221, 222, 223

Tally sheets .........................198, 208, 210, 217, 218, 219

Working Group .......................................................... 191

Principal display panel...................................................58

Printer ribbons and tapes, guidelines ..........................237

Prohibition of terms

Firewood.................................................................... 109

Promoting uniformity....................................................21

Propane .............................................................. 122, 182

Q

Qualifying terms, prohibited ............................... 272, 276

Quality representation ..................................................24

Quantity

Consumer package....................................................... 60

Misrepresentation of ................................................... 24

Non-consumer packages.............................................. 69

Quantity declaration

Supplementary............................................................. 68

Quantity statement.....................................................110

Quilts ............................................................................77
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Railroad cars

Covered hopper cars ..................................................133

Flat cars......................................................................133

House type .................................................................133

Refrigerator cars, mechanical.....................................133

Tank trucks or rail cars................................................184

Ready-to-eat food .......................................................105

Reformulated gasoline ................................................174

Refrigerated products, reference temperature............236

Registered service agency ...........................................145

Registered serviceperson ............................................145

Regulation, for National Type Evaluation ............ 157, 161

Relishes.......................................................................103

Removal orders.............................................................23

Representation ............................................108, 112, 116

Restaurant servings.......................................................80

Restraining order ..........................................................26

Retail price....................................................................25

Revocation

Conflicting regulations................................................133

Revocation of conflicting regulations.............................86

RFG ............................................................................ See

Ribbon, typewriter......................................................237

Right of cancellation............................................ 105, 106

Roast...........................................................................104

Roofing material..........................................................110

Rounding.......................................................................68

Rounding and significant digits................................89, 90

Rounding rules..............................................................90

Rounding, units of measure...........................................68

Rugs........................................................................77, 78

Rule of 1000 ............................................................63, 70

S

SAE International ........................................................174

Sale from bulk ...............................................................24

Sales

Bulk...............................................................................24

Direct sale...................................................................199

Indirect sales ................................................................80

Internet sales................................................................80

Temperature compensated..........................................24

Sampling procedures...................................................195

Sand............................................................................229

Scallops.......................................................................102

Seafood........................................................102, 106, 107

Canned .......................................................................103

Combination with other foods...................................102

Whole .........................................................................102

Sealants

Caulking compounds ..................................................111

Glazing compounds....................................................111

Putty ...........................................................................111

Rope caulk ..................................................................111

Seed tapes.....................................................................79

Seeds ............................................................................79

Sell by date ..................................................153, 154, 155

Semi-anthracite...........................................................120

Semi-bituminous.........................................................120

Semi-perishable food .......................................... 153, 155

Service agencies, registration .............................. 141, 145

Sewing machine lubricants............................................58

Shellfish .............................................................. 102, 103

canned ....................................................................... 103

Oysters....................................................................... 103

Shellfood

Clams, mussels, oysters, others................................. 102

Shoes ............................................................................77

Shoulder.............................................................. 104, 106

Shrimp ................................................................ 102, 260

SI units

Conversion ................................................................... 89

Prescribed units ........................................................... 64

SI Units.............................................................. 59, 60, 62

SI, fractions and prefixes ...............................................64

SI/U.S. Customary Units conversion factors...................87

Silver................................................. See Precious Metals

Slip covers.....................................................................77

Society of Automotive Engineers...................................47

Sod..............................................................................111

Species

Fireplace and stove wood.......................................... 108

Lumber....................................................................... 115

Meat .......................................................................... 104

Tree............................................................................ 115

Species group...................................................... 112, 115

Species tree.................................................................112

Specifications..............................................................189

Sponge

Atlantic Silk ................................................................ 273

Banana ....................................................................... 275

Natural ....................................................................... 273

Rock Island................................................................. 273

Sea Grass.................................................................... 273

Sea Yellow.................................................................. 273

Silk.............................................................................. 274

Synthetic .................................................................... 273

Wool .......................................................................... 273

Standard .....................................................................189

Standard lengths.........................................................115

Standard package.......................................... See Package

Standards of fill .............................................................21

Standards of weights.....................................................19

Steak...........................................................................104

Stove wood .................................................................108

Stove wood, chips or pellets........................................109

Symbols ............................................... See Abbreviations

SI prefixes..................................................................... 64

SI units ......................................................................... 63

U.S. customary units.................................................... 65

System of weights and measures in customary use .......19
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Tablecloths....................................................................77

Tank cars.....................................................................133

Tapes, typewriter........................................................237

Tare weight

Allowable difference ..................................................120

Railroad cars...........................................................133

Average requirement .................................................121

Compressed gases......................................................121

Cylinder tare weight...................................................121

Determining net contents ..........................................120

Railroad car ................................................................132

Stamped or stenciled..................................................120

Stenciled tare weights

Railroad car............................................................132

Verification or change ................................................133

Tea, instant .................................................................238

Tear away tag................................................................82

Temperature compensated sales...................................24

Textiles....................................................................77, 78

Thread

Industrial ......................................................................79

Threads.........................................................................79

Handicraft.....................................................................79

Throws..........................................................................77

Tint base paint, labeling, interpretation ........................83

Tobacco

Cigarettes .....................................................................81

Cigars............................................................................81

Cuts, plugs, twists.........................................................81

Tobacco, cuts, plugs, and twists.....................................81

Trademark.....................................................................79

Training, weights and measures personnel....................22

Transmission fluid ............................................... 171, 185

Documentation...........................................................185

Labeling ......................................................................185

Transparent wrappers...................................................57

Troy weights................................................................121

Turf .............................................................................111

Type evaluation................6, 7, 8, 9, 21, 157, 161, 162, 164

Type evaluation, requirements for ................................21

Typewriter ribbons and tapes......................................237

U

U.S. Customary Units........................ 61, 64, 65, 66, 67, 70

Unapproved weight or measure ....................................23

Unavoidable deviations

In good manufacturing practice ...................................22

In weighing, measuring, or counting ............................86

Uniform date labeling..................................................153

Uniform Open Dating Regulation..... 149, See Open dating

Uniform Packaging and Labeling Regulation........ 2, 17, 20

Uniform Regulation for Engine Fuels, Petroleum Products, 

and Automotive Lubricants........................................ 3

Uniform Regulation for National Type Evaluation.....3, 21, 

157

Uniform Regulation for the Method of Sale of 

Commodities.....................................................93, 101

Uniform Regulation for the Registration of 

Servicepersons and Service Agencies.........................20

Uniform Regulation for the Voluntary Registration of 

Servicepersons and Service Agencies...................2, 141

Uniform Retail Meat Identity Standards......................104

Uniform Unit Pricing Regulation.............20, 106, 135, 136

Uniform Weighmaster Law............. See Weighmaster Law

Uniformity.................................................................5, 21

Unit pricing ............ 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 20, 25, 135, 139, 140, 199

Requirements .............................................................. 20

Units of two or more meanings.....................................66

Unreasonable shortage ...........................................69, 86

Utility cloths............................................................77, 78

V

Variations to be allowed ...............................................86

Variety packages...........................................................82

Vegetables ..................................................................238

Artichokes.................................................................. 239

Asparagus................................................................... 239

Beans ......................................................................... 239

Beets.......................................................................... 240

Broccoli .............................................................. 239, 240

Cabbage ..................................................................... 240

Carrots ....................................................................... 240

Cauliflower................................................................. 240

Celery ......................................................................... 240

Corn ........................................................................... 239

Cucumbers................................................................. 240

Edible blubs................................................................ 240

Eggplant ..................................................................... 239

Escarole...................................................................... 240

Flower vegetables...................................................... 240

Garlic.......................................................................... 240

Gourd Vegetables ...................................................... 240

Greens........................................................................ 240

Kale ............................................................................ 240

Leaf ............................................................................ 240

Leaf vegetables.......................................................... 240

Leeks.......................................................................... 240

Lettuce ....................................................................... 240

Method of sale................................................... 239, 240

Mushrooms................................................................ 239

Okra ........................................................................... 239

Onions........................................................................ 240

Parsley........................................................................ 240

Parsnips...................................................................... 240

Peas............................................................................ 239

Peppers...................................................................... 239

Potatoes..................................................................... 240

Radishes..................................................................... 240

Rhubarb ..................................................................... 239

Root vegetables......................................................... 240

Rutabagas .................................................................. 240

Spinach....................................................................... 240
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Vending machines............................................... 132, 242

Viscosity.............................................................. 183, 184

Viscosity number...........................................................84

Volume .........................................................................66

Volume temperatures...................................................70

Voluntary registrant, privileges and responsibilities....146

Voluntary registration .............................................2, 141

W

Weighmaster..................................................... 34, 35, 36

Qualifications for ......................................................... 34

Weighmaster Act...........................................................39

Weighmaster Law.....................................6, 7, 8, 9, 29, 33

Weight ..........................................................................66

Wiper blades...............................................................242

Wood .......................................................... See Firewood

Y

Yogurt

Frozen ................................................ See Dairy Products
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