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Index

A

Abbreviations...................................................68, 74

Access..............................................48, 215, 265, 268

Accessories

Automotive................................................................. 260

Sewing........................................................................263

Wearing apparel ...........................................................80

Weighing and measuring..............................................19

Accreditation..............................................21, 24, 25

Acetylene gas

Cylinder tare weight ...................................................130

Addition of water to grain...........................255, 256

Administrative hearing .....................28, 40, 49, 212

Advertising .......................................................28, 48

Accuracy of advertisements........................................211

Bulk Commodity ........................................................116

Bulk Food Commodities.............................................111

Home Food Service Plans ..........................................116

Mulch .........................................................................131

Perishible food............................................................166

Price ...........................................................137, 144, 255

Prohibited terms .........................................................118

Responsibility for Advertisement...............................166

Shrimp, size description .............................................264

Street signs................................................................. 252

Turf.............................................................................120

Unit price....................................................................112

Aerosol......................................................63, 77, 282

Afghans...................................................................81

Alcohol............................................................61, 188

Alcoholic beverages .......................................84, 97, 260

Distilled spirits .............................................................74

Ethanol .......................................................................186

Fuels.....................................................................43, 177

Gasoline-alcohol blends.......................................43, 203

Rubbing......................................................................263

Alcoholic Beverages...............................................65

Allowable difference

Capacity......................................................................144

Quantity......................................................................144

Tare weight................................................................. 130

Railroad cars..........................................................145

American Petroleum Institute (API)....................49

Animal bedding....................................................133

Compressed ................................................................133

Exception....................................................................134

Animal Bedding

Method of sale............................................................133

Animal food............................................................97

Anthracite.............................................................129

Antifreeze .......................................................61, 260

Antiknock index...........................................194, 205

Appliance

Fixture and covers........................................................ 81

Household.................................................................. 262

Weighing and measuring ............................................. 19

Area...................................................................67, 69

Asphalt paints ......................................................117

ASTM International........................43, 48, 177, 185

Automotive lubricants.................43, 47, 48, 49, 177

Automotive Lubricants Inspection Act................50

Automotive Lubricants Inspection Law ..............44

Aviation

Gasoline ..............................................185, 191, 196, 203

Labeling of grade required......................................... 196

Turbine fuels.............................................. 185, 191, 196

Aviation fuel...............................................See Fuels

Avoirdupois (pound or ounce)..........68, 74, 82, 282

B

Bakery products, shelf life ..................................166

Barbeque ......................................................112, 117

Bath mats................................................................81

Bedding

Afghans........................................................................ 81

Bedspreads................................................................... 81

Blankets....................................................................... 81

Comforters ................................................................... 81

Mattress covers............................................................ 81

Mattress pads............................................................... 81

Ornamentation ............................................................. 81

Quilts ........................................................................... 81

Sheets........................................................................... 81

Sizing........................................................................... 81

Throws......................................................................... 81

Beef

Bone in....................................................................... 112

Boneless..................................................................... 112

Primal source ............................................................. 115

Beer .....................................................65, 84, 97, 211

Best if used by date ......................................165, 167

Beverageware.......................................................144

Bi-dimensional commodities.................................70

Biodiesel......................................................See Fuels

Bituminous ...........................................................129

Bonus offer ...........................................................211

Brake fluid..............................................................61

Bread.....................................................................110

Bulk deliveries........................................................27

Bulk sales........................................................27, 248

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

............................................................................... 136

Butane...................................................132, 187, 197

Butanol ................................................................. 185
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Butter and butter-like spreads ...........................110

C

California Bureau of Home Furnishings...................87

Camping fuels ........................................................61

Candy, exemption from labeling ..........................84

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

Carpets......................................................81, 82, 124

Catalyst beads......................................................246

Catfish

Siluriformes..................................................................97

Cents-off Representation.....................................211

Cereal grains and oil seeds..................................255

Certificate of Conformance

Definition ...................................................................173

Requirements for Devices ..........................................175

Certificate of Registration...........................157, 158

Cetane number...........................................See Fuels

Chamois................................................................274

Cigarettes................................................................84

Cigars......................................................................84

Citrus

Sold by 4/5 Bushel .....................................................282

Civil action .................................................28, 40, 50

Civil penalty .........................................28, 40, 49, 50

Cleaning solvents ...................................................61

Cloths, wiping ......................................................134

Coal.......................................................................129

Coated seed.............................................................83

Cocoa, instant.......................................................243

Coffee, instant ......................................................243

Combination package

Definition .....................................................................60

Exemptions................................................................. 151

Labeling, interpretation ................................................78

Comforters .......................................................81, 87

Commercial and law enforcement equipment . 173, 

174

Commercial and law enforcement weighing and 

measuring devices............................................157

Commercial vehicle ...............................................26

Commodity.............................................................88

Mixture of solid and liquid ...........................................73

Packaged

Labeling requirements..............................................84

Sold by count ...........................................................88

Roll-type.......................................................................70

Semi-solid ....................................................................73

U.S. customary units exemptions................................. 89

Viscous.........................................................................73

Weights and size...........................................................87

Commodity excluded from Federal Trade 

Commission jurisdiction ................................. 260

Commodity under Federal Trade Commission 

jurisdiction .......................................................257

Commodity, liquid form, method of sale .............26

Common fraction...................................................76

Common fractions .........................................71, 119

Compressed gases................................................130

Computer printer ribbons and tapes, guidelines

...........................................................................243

Confections.............................................................84

Confidentiality .....................................................213

Consumer package ....................................60, 62, 63

Containers

Auxiliary...................................................................... 59

Berries and small fruits.............................................. 109

Budoir-type .................................................................. 86

Capacity....................................................................... 80

Cardboard cartons...................................................... 245

Cartridge ...................................................................... 86

Circular........................................................................ 80

Compact....................................................................... 86

Cups............................................................................. 80

Cylindrical ....................................................... 74, 75, 79

Decorative.................................................................... 86

Dry measure................................................................. 80

For tobacco .................................................................. 84

Fuel storage................................................................ 186

Liners........................................................................... 80

Liquid measure ............................................................ 80

Milk, ice cream, etc................................................ 84, 85

Paper.......................................................................... 259

Pencil ........................................................................... 86

Pre-pressurized ...................................................... 63, 77

Pressurized..................................................... 63, 77, 282

Requirements............................................................... 77

Retail tray pack displays.............................................. 59

Retangular.................................................................... 75

Reusable (returnable) glass.......................................... 84

Shipping....................................................................... 59

Shipping, marking requirements................................ 109

Square or oblong.......................................................... 79

Tint base paint.............................................................. 87

Vegetable oil, guideline ............................................. 247

Contract and disclosure requirements...............115

Conversions......................................................93, 96

Copier machine dispersant ...................................61

Corn flour...............................................................86

Corn meal...............................................................86

Cosmetics............................................86, 89, 98, 282

Cost per unit information .....................................24

Count ................................................................71, 88

Criminal penalties..................................................29

Crustaceans..........................................................110

Cubic measure .......................................................67

Curtains..................................................................81

D

Dairy products

Containers

Milk, ice cream, etc. ................................................ 85

Cottage cheese ........................................................... 111

Cream......................................................................... 111

Cultured milk ............................................................. 111

Fluid milk products.................................................... 111
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Ice cream ..............................................................84, 111

Method of sale .......................................................111

Pelletized frozen desserts.......................................111

Pelletized ice cream ...............................................111

Ice cream and similar frozen products........................111

Milk..............................................................................85

Other milk products....................................................111

Skim milk, lowfat milk...............................................111

Yogurt

Frozen ....................................................................111

Date

Determination............................................................. 167

Expression ..................................................................166

Labeling......................................................................165

Deceptive dealing ...................................................23

Decimal fractions.............................................63, 71

Declaration of quantity .............................64, 67, 68

Declarations of unit price......................................27

Definitions

Accreditation ................................................................20

Aisle stacks or end-of-aisle displays...........................211

Antiknock...................................................................185

Area............................................................................211

ASTM International .............................................47, 185

Automated inspection.................................................212

Automotive fuel rating ...............................................185

Automotive gasoline, automotive gasoline-oxygenate 

blend ......................................................................185

Automotive lubricants..................................................47

Aviation gasoline........................................................185

Aviation turbine fuel ..................................................185

Basis weight ...............................................................136

Berries ........................................................................109

Biodiesel.....................................................................185

Biodiesel blend...........................................................185

Boards ........................................................................121

Butanol.......................................................................185

Buyer..........................................................................114

Calibration....................................................................20

Cents-off representation .............................................211

Cetane number............................................................185

Combution engine ......................................................187

Commercial weighing and measuring equipment.........20

Communication paper ................................................135

Compressed animal bedding.......................................133

Compressed natural gas (CNG)..........................135, 186

Contract......................................................................114

Cord ............................................................................117

Correct ..........................................................................19

Denatured fuel ethanol ...............................................186

Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF).........................................186

Diesel fuel ..................................................................186

Diesel gallon equivalent (DGE) ................................. 135

Dimension lumber......................................................121

Director ................................................................47, 186

Direct-store-delivery (DSD) item...............................211

Distillate .....................................................................186

Electric vehicle suppy equipment (EVSE) .................139

Electricity sold as vehicle fuel....................................139

Energy Institute ..........................................................186

Engine fuel ...........................................................47, 186

Engine fuel designed for special use............................ 47

Engine fuels designed for special use ........................ 186

Environments Protection Agency (EPA) ................... 186

Ethanol....................................................................... 186

Ethanol flex fuel......................................................... 186

Fireplace and stove wood........................................... 117

Fixed service (EVSE) ................................................ 139

Flavoring chips .......................................................... 117

Flexible fuel vehicle................................................... 186

Food item................................................................... 114

Fuel additives............................................................. 186

Fuel cell ..................................................................... 187

Fuel oil....................................................................... 187

Gasoline ..................................................................... 187

Gasoline gallon equivalent (GGE)............................. 135

Gasoline-oxygenate blends........................................ 187

Gear oil ...................................................................... 187

Grade (lumber)........................................................... 121

Hand-held scanning device ........................................ 211

Header strip.................................................................. 61

Home food service plan ............................................. 114

Hydrogen fuel .................................................... 137, 187

Increased inspection frequency.................................. 212

Inspection control ...................................................... 212

Inspection frequency.................................................. 212

Inspection lot ............................................................. 212

Intentional undercharge ............................................. 213

International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 187

Kerosene .................................................................... 187

Label ............................................................................ 60

Lead substitute ........................................................... 187

Lead substitute engine fuel ........................................ 187

Liquefied natural gas (LNG)...................................... 187

Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) ................................. 187

Low temperature operability...................................... 188

Lubricant.................................................................... 188

Lubricity .................................................................... 188

M85 fuel methanol..................................................... 188

Manual inspection...................................................... 212

Matched lumber......................................................... 121

Merchandise group .................................................... 212

Minimum dressed sizes (width and thickness)........... 121

Misrepresented price.................................................. 212

Motor octane number................................................. 188

Motor oil.................................................................... 188

MTBE, Methyl tertiary-butyl ether............................ 188

Mulch......................................................................... 131

Multiple displays........................................................ 211

Multiunit package ........................................................ 60

Net mass ...................................................................... 19

Net weights.................................................................. 19

Nominal power (EVSE)............................................. 139

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

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

Non-engine fuels.......................................................... 47

Nonfood item............................................................. 114

No-on-file item .......................................................... 212

Normal inspection frequency..................................... 212

Notification of noncompliance................................... 212

Oil.............................................................................. 188

Overcharge................................................................. 213

Oxygen content of gasoline........................................ 188
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Oxygenate ..................................................................188

Package ..................................................................19, 59

Standard ...................................................................20

Patterned lumber.........................................................121

Person...............................................................19, 47, 60

Petroleum Products.......................................................61

Precious metals...........................................................130

Price charged..............................................................213

Price look-up code (PLU)...........................................212

Prices..........................................................................212

Pricing coordinator.....................................................213

Pricing integrity..........................................................213

Primal source..............................................................115

Principal Display Panel or Panels................................. 60

Public weighing............................................................35

Public weighmaster ......................................................35

Racing fuel ................................................................. 188

Random weight package...............................................19

Ready-to-eat food.......................................................113

Recognition, laboratory ................................................20

Representation....................................................117, 121

Research octane number.............................................188

Rough lumber.............................................................121

SAE International.......................................................188

Sale from bulk ..............................................................19

Sample........................................................................213

Scanner.......................................................................213

Seller ..........................................................................114

Service charge ............................................................115

Shiplapped lumber......................................................121

SI or SI units................................................................. 62

Small fruits................................................................. 109

Sod .............................................................................120

Sold ..............................................................................47

Special inspection.......................................................212

Species group .............................................................121

Species, trees..............................................................121

Spot label......................................................................61

Square.........................................................................119

Square foot ................................................................. 119

Square meter...............................................................119

Standard package..........................................................61

Standard, field ..............................................................20

Standard, reference.......................................................21

Standard, working ........................................................21

Stock-keeping unit (SKU)..........................................213

Stop-sale-order ...........................................................213

Store-coded item.........................................................213

Surfaced (dressed) lumber..........................................120

Thermal stability.........................................................189

Ticketed merchandise.................................................213

Tie-in displays............................................................211

Timbers ......................................................................121

Traceability.............................................................20, 21

Transmission Fluid.....................................................185

Turf.............................................................................120

Turf plug.....................................................................120

Turf sod ......................................................................120

Turf sprig....................................................................120

Uncertainty...................................................................20

Undercharge ...............................................................213

Unit price....................................................................115

Universal product code (UPC)................................... 213

Unleaded.................................................................... 189

Useable volume.......................................................... 133

Variable service (EVSE)............................................ 139

Variety package ........................................................... 60

Vehicle......................................................................... 35

Verification.................................................................. 20

Weight ......................................................................... 19

Weights and measures.................................................. 19

Wholesale purchaser consumer.................................. 189

Delivery ticket ........................................................27

Desserts, frozen ......................................................84

Diapers, nonrectuangular .....................................81

Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) ..................141, 193, 202

Bulk ................................................................... 141, 203

Dispenser ................................................................... 202

Labeling................................................................. 141

Documentation........................................... 141, 202, 203

Labeling ............................................................. 141, 202

Packaged.................................................................... 141

Diesel fuel ...................................................See Fuels

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

Director...............................19, 24, 35, 193, 204, 205

Dish cloths ..............................................................81

Dish towels........................................................81, 82

Dispenser

Labeling ............................................................. 132, 197

Liquefied natural gas.................................................. 135

Displays................................................................. 211

Distilled spirits ................................. 73, See Alcohol

Drained weight...............................................19, 111

Drapes.....................................................................81

Drugs...................................................86, 89, 98, 261

Dry measure ...................................64, 67, 70, 73, 74

Dual declaration of quantity................................. 72

E

Electric vehicles

Electric vehicle supply equipment ............................. 139

Electricity sold as vehicle fuel ................................... 139

Fixed service.............................................................. 139

Method of sale ........................................................... 139

Nominal power .......................................................... 139

Retail electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) 

labeling.................................................................. 139

Variable service ......................................................... 139

Encapsulated seed..................................................83

Energy Institute ...................................................186

Engine Fuels, Petroleum Products, and 

Automotive Lubricants Inspection Law ..........43

English language, packaging...........................74, 76

Entertainment value, media..................................87

Ethanol flex fuel........ See Fuels:Ethanol, See Fuels

Exaggerate the amount .........................................71

Exemptions

To labeling regulations .......................................... 53, 83

To Uniform Weights and Measures Law ..................... 24

Exposure variations...............................................89
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F

Face cloths........................................................81, 82

Facilitate fraud.......................................................29

Fair Packaging and Labeling Act

Exclusions..................................................................257

Federal Fair Packaging and Labeling Act3, 53, 63, 

88, 109

Felony .........................................................29, 40, 50

Fence wire products.............................................116

finitions

Errors ..........................................................................227

Firewood

Artifical compressed or processed logs......................117

Cord ............................................................................117

Delivery ticket or sales invoice ..................................118

Fireplace wood ...........................................................117

Flavoring chips...................................................117, 118

Packaged ....................................................................117

Stove wood................................................................. 117

Stovewood pellets or chips.........................................117

Wood pellets or chips.................................................117

Fish........................................................................110

Combination with other foods....................................110

Flags........................................................................81

Flavoring chips.....................................................118

Flexible fuel vehicle .............................................186

Flour .....................................................................110

Bromated ....................................................................110

Corn ..............................................................................86

Exemption from labeling regulation.............................86

Graham.......................................................................110

Phosphated wheat.......................................................110

Self-rising wheat.........................................................110

Whole wheat...............................................................110

Footwear................................................................. 80

Fraction of a cent.........................................144, 252

Free area, labeling ...........................................83, 88

Fruit......................................................................244

Apples ........................................................................245

Apricots......................................................................245

Avacados....................................................................244

Bananas......................................................................244

Berries ........................................................................245

Cantaloupes........................................................244, 245

Cherries ......................................................................244

Cherries ......................................................................245

Coconuts.....................................................................244

Cranberries ................................................................. 245

Cucumbers..................................................................245

Dates...........................................................................244

Definition ...................................................................109

Figs.............................................................................244

Grapefruit ...................................................................245

Grapes ........................................................................244

Lemons.......................................................................245

Limes..........................................................................245

Mangoes.....................................................................245

Melons................................................................244, 245

Method of sale....................................................244, 245

Nectarines.................................................................. 245

Oranges...................................................................... 245

Package........................................................................ 83

Papaya........................................................................ 245

Peaches ...................................................................... 245

Pears........................................................................... 245

Peppers....................................................................... 244

Persimmons................................................................ 245

Pineapples.................................................................. 244

Pitted fruits................................................................. 245

Plums......................................................................... 245

Pome fruits................................................................. 245

Pumpkins................................................................... 245

Tomatoes ........................................................... 244, 245

Fuel cell................................................................. 187

Fuels................................................................43, 186

AKI limits.................................................................. 205

Antiknock .......................................................... 185, 189

Antiknock .................................................................. 194

Automotive lubricants.................................... 47, 48, 177

Aviation ..................................................................... 203

Delivery................................................................. 203

Gasoline................................................. 185, 191, 196

Labeling................................................................. 196

Product storage...................................................... 203

Turbine fuels ......................................... 185, 191, 203

Biodiesel .............................................136, 185, 193, 202

Blends............................................................ 137, 202

Dispenser............................................................... 202

Exemption ..................................................... 137, 202

Fuel rating ............................................................. 202

Indentification of product...................................... 136

Labeling................................................................. 136

Blending..................................................................... 190

Butane........................................................................ 187

Butanol............................................................... 185, 193

Cetane number........................................................... 185

Classifications............................................................ 193

Compressed natural gas ............................................. 135

Method of sale....................................................... 135

Compressed natural gas (CNG)

Identification ......................................................... 198

Computing pumps or dispensers................................ 255

Condemned product................................................... 204

Containing alcohol....................................................... 43

Denatured fuel ethanol............................................... 191

Designed for special use ...................................... 49, 204

Diesel................................................................. 195, 205

Diesel fuel.............................................61, 186, 190, 195

Dimethyl ether ........................................................... 193

Dispenser ............................................135, 195, 197, 203

Filters..................................................................... 203

Labeling................................................. 137, 194, 198

Documentation........................................................... 193

Enforcement............................................................... 205

Engine Designed for special use ................................ 186

EPA labeling...................................................... 137, 195

Ethanol....................................................................... 191

Flex fuel ................................................................ 203

Ethanol....................................................... 136, 186, 191

Denatured .............................................................. 186

Ethanol
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Flex fuel................................................................. 197

Ethanol flex ................................................................136

Ethanol flex fuel .........................................................186

Ethanol labeling..........................................................197

Filters .........................................................................203

Flexible fuel vehicle ...................................................186

Fuel flush for octane verification................................282

Fuel oil ...............................................................187, 191

Fuel rating ..................................................137, 185, 195

Gasoline......................................................................187

Oxygenate blends...................................................187

Gasoline-ethanol blends.............................................189

Gasoline-oxygenate blends................................. 132, 189

Gear oil.......................................................................187

Grade name ................................................................194

Heating fuel..................................................................27

Hydrogen............................................................137, 187

Dispenser labeling..................................................137

Method of sale .......................................................137

Retail sale...............................................................137

Kerosene............................................... 61, 131, 187, 197

Labeling ................................................................. 197

Labeling......................................................................204

FTC labeling requirements.....................................136

Lead substitute............................................187, 189, 194

Liquefied natural gas (LNG) ......................................198

Identification..........................................................198

Liquefied natural gas(LNG) .......................................187

Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)..................187, 191, 197

Dispenser ...............................................................197

Low temperature operability ......................................188

Lubricant ....................................................................188

Lubricity.....................................................................188

M85 methanol ............................................188, 192, 197

Method of sale..............................................43, 193, 195

Motor fuel deliveries..................................................255

Motor octane number .................................................188

Motor octane number, minimum................................189

Motor oil.............................................................188, 192

Multi-tier pricing ........................................................255

Natural gas ................................................................. 186

Natural gas (CNG)......................................................191

NFPA labeling............................................................196

Non-engine...................................................................47

Nozzles.......................................................................194

Octane posting regulations.........................................254

Oil.......................................................................188, 196

Oxygen content of gasoline ........................................188

Oxygenate ..................................................................188

Oxygenate blends.......................................................185

Petroleum products.....................................................256

Price posting.......................................................252, 253

Product registration ....................................................204

Prohibition of terms....................................................194

Racing fuel ................................................................. 188

Racing gasoline ..........................................................192

Racing gasoline ..........................................................195

Reproducibility limits.................................................205

Research octane number.............................................188

Retail fuel oil..............................................................196

Retail gas sales ...........................................................252

Stop-sale.....................................................................204

Test methods.............................................................. 205

Thermal stability........................................................ 189

Uniform Engine Fuels and Automotive Lubricants Law

................................................................................. 43

Uniform Regulation for Fuels, Petroleum Products, and 

Automotive Lubricants.............................................. 3 

Unleaded.................................................................... 189

Viscosity .................................................................... 205

Water in ..................................................................... 203

Furniture scarves...................................................81

G

Gallon .....................................................................74

Gasoline ................................................................187

Metric price computations ......................................... 252

Oxygenate blends....................................... 132, 187, 189

Racing........................................................................ 188

General consumer usage .......................................64

Generally parallel to the declaration, labeling ....62

Giant, package size ..........................................71, 72

Gloves .....................................................................80

Gold................................... 130, See Precious metals

Good distribution practice ............................89, 250

Good manufacturing practice...............................25

H

Hand lettering ..................................................74, 76

Hand script.............................................................74

Handbooks

HB130...... 4, 7, 15, 19, 22, 25, 37, 53, 59, 109, 115, 257, 

274, 277

HB133 . 8, 9, 10, 11, 25, 90, 130, 250, 267, 268, 270, 273

HB44 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 22, 38, 39, 84, 132, 158, 159, 173, 

174, 175, 214, 250, 253, 255, 280

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

Health and Safety.................................................213

Heating fuel, bulk deliveries ................................. 27

Hold orders.............................................................25

Home food service plans......................................114

Hosiery....................................................................80

Hydrogen....................................130, 137, See Fuels

Fuel............................................................................ 193

Labeling ..................................................................... 137

Retail Sale.................................................................. 137

I

Ice cream products ................... See Dairy products

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

Identity

Consumer package....................................................... 62

Declaration................................................................. 124

Exemption.................................................................. 241

Interpretation, meat and poultry................................. 241

Non-consumer package................................................ 62

Principal display panels ............................................... 60

Inch, units of measure ...See U.S. Customary Units
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Incorrect weights or measures..............................24

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

Individual servings ................................................84

Infant formula......................................................151

Information required on Package ........................27

Injunction ...............................................................29

Inner wrappings.....................................................59

Inspection frequency ...........................................212

Increased inspection frequency ..................................212

Normal inspection frequency......................................212

Special inspection.......................................................212

Term of increased inspection frequency.....................212

Install weighing or measuring devices...............157

Instant concentrated products, interpretation..243

Instruments for weighing and measuring............19

Insulation..............................................................128

Batt and blanket..........................................................129

Installed......................................................................129

Loose-fill (except cellulose).......................................128

Loose-fill cellulose .....................................................129

Insulin, drugs containing ......................................86

International Organization for Standardization 

(ISO)

International Organization..........................................187

International System of Units...............................21

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

Intrastate commerce........................................25, 89

Investigations ...........................................24, 25, 226

J

Jumbo, package size ..............................................72

K

Kerosene .............................................131, See Fuels

L

Label

Definition .....................................................................60

Spot ..............................................................................61

Labeling

Confections...................................................................84

Dispenser............................................................137, 197

Exemptions...................................................................83

Free area .....................................................................256

Fuels...........................................................................196

Header strip ............................................................61, 88

NFPA requirements....................................................196

Requirements..........................................22, 84, 195, 197

Lamb, primal source ...........................................115

Largest whole unit .................................................63

Leather goods.........................................................80

Letters, labeling style.............................................74

License fees.............................................................37

Lignite coal...........................................................129

Linear measure ......................................................69

Liquefied natural gas (LNG) ....................See Fuels

Fuel rating.................................................................. 198

Identification.............................................................. 198

Labeling ..................................................................... 198

Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)..........................187

Liquid measure ..........................................26, 64, 73

Liquid or dry..........................................................67

Lobster..................................................................110

Local officials, powers and duties.........................26

Logs

Artificial compressed or processed ............................ 117

For flavoring foods .................................................... 117

Long shelf life food ......................................165, 167

Lot shipment or delivery, interpretation ...........282

Lubricant

Transmissions, gears or axles..................................... 192

Lumber

Grade ......................................................................... 121

Hardwood .................................................................. 124

Board foot.............................................................. 124

Kiln drying ............................................................ 124

Minimum sizes...................................................... 125

Nominal sizes........................................................ 125

Random width ....................................................... 126

Surface measure .................................................... 124

Surfaced................................................................. 124

Surfaced sizes for kiln dried .................................. 125

Identity....................................................................... 121

Kiln dried................................................................... 125

Quantity ..................................................................... 121

Softwood lumber........................................................ 120

Boards ................................................................... 121

Dimension lumber................................................. 121

Dry ................................................................ 121, 123

Framing ................................................................. 121

Girders ................................................................... 121

Grade ..................................................................... 121

Joists...................................................................... 121

Matched................................................................. 121

Minimum dressed sizes ......................................... 121

Nominal size.......................................................... 123

Patterned................................................................ 121

Planks.................................................................... 121

Posts...................................................................... 121

Purlins ................................................................... 121

Rafters................................................................... 121

Rough .................................................................... 121

Shiplapped............................................................. 121

Sills........................................................................ 121

Sizes ...................................................................... 123

Studs...................................................................... 121

Surfaced (dressed)................................................. 120

Timbers ................................................................. 121

Beams................................................................ 121

Caps .................................................................. 121

Unseasoned (green)....................................... 121, 123

M

M85 methanol ............................................See Fuels
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Magnitude of variations........................................89

Malt beverages.......................................................73

Margarine...............................................................86

Margarine-like spreads.......................................110

Mass........................................................................67

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

Mass, SI units.........................................................73

Measure containers................................................84

Meat........................................................89, 110, 116

Abbreviations.............................................................112

Carcass .......................................................................112

Cuts, terms for............................................................112

Hanging weight, sale of..............................................112

Lamb ..........................................................................115

Package ........................................................................84

Pork ............................................................................115

Primal cut ...................................................................112

Primal source..............................................................114

Side.............................................................................112

Medical Device .......................................................98

Method of Retail Sale for Fresh Fruits and 

Vegetables...............................See Method of sale

Method of sale .................................. 8, 9, 10, 11, 135

Allowable difference ..................................................144

Animal bedding..........................................................133

Apples ........................................................................245

Apricots......................................................................245

Artichokes ..................................................................244

Asparagus...................................................................244

Automotive lubricants................................................177

Avocados....................................................................244

Baler twine ................................................................. 134

Bananas......................................................................244

Beans..........................................................................244

Beets...........................................................................245

Berries ........................................................................245

Berries and small fruits...............................................109

Bread ..........................................................................110

Broccoli......................................................................245

Brussels sprouts,.........................................................244

Bulk sales.....................................................................27

Cabbage......................................................................245

Cantaloupes........................................................244, 245

Cardboard cartons.......................................................245

Carrots ........................................................................245

Catalyst beads.............................................................246

Cauliflower................................................................. 245

Celery .........................................................................245

Cherries ..............................................................244, 245

Citrus ..........................................................................245

Coconuts.....................................................................244

Commodity............................ 22, 43, 101, 103, 109, 245

Liquid form..............................................................26

non liquid form ........................................................26

Compressed natural gas..............................................135

Corn ............................................................................244

Count............................................................................26

Cranberries ................................................................. 245

Cucumbers..................................................................245

Dates...........................................................................244

Edible blubs................................................................245

Eggplant..................................................................... 244

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

Escarole ..................................................................... 245

Figs............................................................................ 244

Firewood.................................................... 117, 118, 282

Flavoring chips.......................................................... 118

Flower vegetables...................................................... 245

Fluid milk products.................................................... 111

Fruits and vegetables.................................................. 244

Fuels .......................................................................... 195

Fuels and automotive lubricants................................... 43

Garlic ......................................................................... 245

Gasoline-oxgenate blends.......................................... 132

General concepts........................................................ 101

Gourd Vegetables ...................................................... 245

Grapefruits ................................................................. 245

Grapes........................................................................ 244

Greens........................................................................ 245

Heating fuel ................................................................. 27

Hydrogen fuel ............................................................ 137

Ice cream, similar frozen products............................. 111

Instant beverages........................................................ 243

Kale............................................................................ 245

Leaf vegetables.......................................................... 245

Leeks.......................................................................... 245

Lemons ...................................................................... 245

Lettuce ....................................................................... 245

Limes......................................................................... 245

Liquefied natural gas.................................................. 135

Liquid measure ............................................................ 26

Mangoes..................................................................... 245

Measure ....................................................................... 26

Melons............................................................... 244, 245

Model state method of sale ........................................ 101

Mushrooms................................................................ 244

Nectarines.................................................................. 245

Okra ........................................................................... 244

Onions........................................................................ 245

Oranges...................................................................... 245

Packaged foods or cosmetics

Vending machines................................................. 282

Papaya........................................................................ 245

Paper.......................................................... 136, 241, 242

Parsley ....................................................................... 245

Parsnips...................................................................... 245

Peaches ...................................................................... 245

Pears........................................................................... 245

Peas............................................................................ 244

Pelletized ice cream ................................................... 111

Peppers....................................................................... 244

Persimmons................................................................ 245

Pet treats, chews......................................................... 144

Petroleum products.............................................. 43, 193

Pineapples.................................................................. 244

Pitted fruits................................................................. 245

Plums......................................................................... 245

Pome fruits................................................................. 245

Potatoes...................................................................... 245

Potpourri .................................................................... 134

Precious metals.......................................................... 130

Price posting .............................................................. 252

Pumpkins................................................................... 245
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Quantity......................................................................130

Radishes .....................................................................245

Ready-to-eat food.......................................................114

Regulation ..................................................................245

Requirements................................................................22

Retail sale for fresh fruits and vegetables...................244

Rhubarb......................................................................244

Root vegetables..........................................................245

Rutabagas...................................................................245

Sand............................................................................282

Spinach.......................................................................245

Tomatoes............................................................244, 245

Transmission fluid......................................................141

Uniform Engine Fuels and Automotive Lubricants 

Regulation..............................................................177

Units of volume............................................................73

Weight..........................................................................26

Wiper blades...............................................................247

Wiping cloths.............................................................134

Method of Sale

Fuels...........................................................................193

Metric equivalents ...............................................252

Metric System (SI).................................................21

Metric system of weights and measures...............21

Milligram, SI Units................................................67

Misrepresentation of pricing ................................26

Moisture, loss or gain of........................................25

Mollusks................................ 110, 111, See Shellfish

canned ........................................................................111

Motor octane number..........................................188

Motor oil.........................................................87, 188

Movie film...............................................................87

Mulch

Definition ...................................................................131

Quantity......................................................................131

Multiunit package......................................60, 77, 85

N

Napkins.......................................................70, 78, 81

National Type Evaluation .................3, 23, 169, 173

National Type Evaluation Program..169, 173, 174, 

176

Natural gas.................................................See Fuels

Net mass........................................................3, 19, 63

Net quantity......................................................63, 89

Net weight.....................................................3, 19, 63

Definition of...............................................................282

Non-food products...............................................116

Not less than, prohibited declaration ...................72

Nozzle requirements............................................194

Numbers and letters

Minimum height...........................................................76

Proportion.....................................................................76

Numbers, labeling style .........................................74

O

Octane posting regulation.........................See Fuels

Oil..................................................................188, 198

Brand ................................................................. 138, 198

Documentation ......................................................... 139

Engine service category ..................................... 138, 199

Inactive or obsolete service categories....................... 138

Labeling ............................................................. 198, 200

Rail cars............................................................. 139, 199

Recreational ............................................................... 199

Service categories.............................................. 199, 200

Tank trucks ........................................................ 139, 199

Use............................................................................. 199

Vehicle or engine manufacturer standard................... 138

Viscosity ............................................................ 138, 200

Oleomargarine .....................................................110

Open carriers.........................................................59

Open dating..............3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 23, 24, 161, 165

Open Dating Regulation......................................165

Open multiunit retail food packages....................78

Ordinary and customary exposure ......................89

Ornamentation.......................................................81

Ounce, unit of measure .........................................69

Oysters..................................................................111

P

Package...................................................................72

Aerosols....................................................................... 77

Animal bedding.......................................................... 134

Animal food................................................................. 97

Beer.............................................................................. 97

Catfish

Siluriformes............................................................. 97

Character of declaration............................................... 74

Color contrast, labeling................................................ 74

Combination .................................................. 60, 78, 282

Combination declaration.............................................. 64

Consumer..................................................................... 60

Container-type commodity .......................................... 79

Cosmetics..................................................................... 98

Cylindrical containers.................................................. 79

Declaration of quantity .......................................... 64, 72

Definitions................................................................... 60

Display card package ................................................... 77

Drugs ........................................................................... 98

Egg cartons .................................................................. 77

Exemptions, combination package............................. 151

Exemptions, infant formula........................................ 151

Exemptions, single item............................................. 151

Exemptions, small...................................................... 151

Exemptions, variety package ..................................... 151

Free area, labeling........................................................ 75

Gift............................................................................. 282

Header strip............................................................ 61, 88

Information required on ............................................... 27

Labeling, consumer information .................................. 74

Largest whole unit ....................................................... 63

Lettering, style ............................................................. 74

Location of declarations............................................... 74

Meat....................................................................... 84, 98

Medical devices ........................................................... 98

Multiunit ...................................................................... 60
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Multiunit package.........................................................77

Non-consumer............................................60, 73, 76, 77

Paper labeling.............................................................136

Parallel quantity declaration .........................................75

Poultry products ...........................................................98

Principal display panel

Calculation of area ...................................................75

Qualifications of declaration prohibited .......................72

Random................................................ 19, 59, 60, 72, 83

Random weight ............................................................19

Requirements..........................................................22, 74

Seasonal......................................................................282

Seed..............................................................................82

Sizing ...........................................................................72

Small ............................................................................86

Standard................................................ 19, 20, 27, 59, 61

Textile ..........................................................................88

Tobacco and Tobacco Products....................................99

Unreasonable shortage..................................................74

Variety............................................................60, 78, 282

Vending machine food and cosmetics........................282

Weight..........................................................................73

Paint

Tint based ...................................................................282

Paper.....................................................................272

Basic weight ...............................................................136

Bond, packaged ..........................................................135

Communication paper ................................................135

Computer paper..........................................................135

Gross weight, interpretation .......................................241

Labeling......................................................................136

Method of sale............................................................136

Mimeo ........................................................................135

Net weight, interpretation...........................................242

Office paper................................................................135

Primary mill paper......................................................241

Spirit duplicator..........................................................135

Xerographic................................................................135

Parallel to the base, labeling ................................. 62

Participating Laboratory ....................................169

Passenger carrier servings....................................84

Peat and peat moss ..............................................118

Pelletized frozen desserts ....................................111

Pelletized ice cream .............................................111

Pelletized seed ........................................................83

Performance requirements, personnel.................25

Perishable food.....................................................161

Pet chews..............................................................144

Pet treats...............................................................144

Petroleum products ........43, 61, 177, See Fuels, See 

Fuels

Petroleum Subcommittee’s name to the Fuels and 

Lubricants Subcommittee (FALS) ...................43

Pickles...................................................................111

Pillow ......................................................................81

Pillowcases..............................................................81

Placed in Service Reports....................................159

Plastics..................................................................117

Platinum ...................................See Precious Metals

Police powers..........................................................25

Polyethylene products .........................................126

Sheeting and film....................................................... 126

Pork...............................................................112, 115

Pot holders..............................................................81

Pot roast................................................................112

Potpourri, method of sale....................................134

Poultry27, 84, 89, 110, 113, 114, 116, 241, 242, 257, 

263

Combinations with other foods.................................. 110

Pound......................................................................69

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

Powers and duties

Director........................................................................ 24

Local officials.............................................................. 26

Precious metals

Compounds................................................................ 130

Definition................................................................... 130

Gold ........................................................................... 130

Palladium................................................................... 130

Platinum..................................................................... 130

Quantity ..................................................................... 130

Silver.......................................................................... 130

Prefabricated utility buildings............................119

Prepackaged food, labeling ................................. 165

Preplanters.............................................................83

Prescription drugs .................................................86

Presumptive evidence ............................................29

Price computing of bulk commodities................116

Price posting

Motor fuel.................................................................. 252

Price verification..............................8, 9, 10, 11, 211

Examination procedure ................................ 25, 207, 211

Inspections..........................................211, 223, 225, 232

Program ..................................................................... 231

Reports ........................225, 226, 232, 235, 236, 237, 238

Tally sheets.........................214, 223, 225, 232, 233, 234

Working Group.......................................................... 207

Principal display panel..........................................60

Printer ribbons and tapes, guidelines ................243

Prohibition of terms

Firewood.................................................................... 118

Promoting uniformity............................................23

Propane.........................................................132, 197

Q

Qualifying terms, prohibited ......................276, 281

Quality representation ..........................................27

Quantity

Consumer package....................................................... 63

Misrepresentation of .................................................... 26

Non-consumer packages.............................................. 72

Quantity declaration

Supplementary ............................................................. 71

Quantity statement ..............................................119

Quilts.......................................................................81
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R

Railroad cars

Covered hopper cars...................................................145

Flat cars......................................................................145

House type..................................................................145

Refrigerator cars, mechanical.....................................145

Tank trucks or rail cars...............................................199

Ready-to-eat food.................................................113

Refrigerated products, reference temperature . 282

Registered service agency....................................157

Registered serviceperson.....................................157

Regulation, for National Type Evaluation . 169, 173

Relishes................................................................. 111

Removal orders......................................................25

Representation .....................................117, 121, 125

Restaurant servings...............................................84

Restraining order...................................................29

Retail price .............................................................28

Revocation

Conflicting regulations...............................................145

Revocation of conflicting regulations...................90

Ribbon, typewriter...............................................243

Right of cancellation....................................113, 115

Roast .....................................................................112

Roofing material ..................................................119

Rounding ................................................................71

Rounding and significant digits......................93, 94

Rounding rules.......................................................94

Rounding, units of measure ..................................72

Rugs ..................................................................81, 82

Rule of 1000......................................................65, 73

S

SAE International................................................188

Sale from bulk........................................................27

Sales

Bulk ..............................................................................27

Direct sale...................................................................215

Indirect sales................................................................. 83

Internet sales................................................................. 83

Temperature compensated............................................27

Sampling procedures...........................................211

Sand ......................................................................282

Scallops................................................................. 110

Seafood..................................................110, 114, 116

Canned........................................................................111

Combination with other foods....................................110

Whole ................................................................. 110, 111

Sealants

Caulking compounds..................................................119

Glazing compounds....................................................119

Putty ...........................................................................119

Rope caulk..................................................................119

Seed.........................................................................83

Seed tapes...............................................................83

Seeds .......................................................................82

Sell by date ...........................................165, 166, 167

Semi-anthracite....................................................129

Semi-bituminous..................................................129

Semi-perishable food ...................................165, 167

Service agencies, registration..............................157

Sewing machine lubricants ...................................61

Shellfish ........................................................110, 111

canned........................................................................ 111

Oysters....................................................................... 111

Shellfood

Clams, mussels, oysters, others.................................. 110

Shoes.......................................................................80

Shoulder........................................................112, 115

Shrimp ..........................................................110, 264

SI units

Conversion................................................................... 93

Prescribed units............................................................ 67

SI Units.................................................62, 63, 64, 88

SI, fractions and prefixes ......................................66

SI/U.S. Customary Units conversion factors.......91

Silver .........................................See Precious Metals

Slip covers...............................................................81

Society of Automotive Engineers..........................49

Sod.........................................................................120

Softwood lumber..................................................120

Species

Fireplace and stove wood........................................... 117

Lumber....................................................................... 124

Meat........................................................................... 112

Tree............................................................................ 124

Species group ...............................................121, 124

Species tree ...........................................................121

Specifications........................................................205

Sponge

Atlantic Silk............................................................... 277

Banana ....................................................................... 279

Natural ....................................................................... 277

Rock Island ................................................................ 277

Sea Grass ................................................................... 277

Sea Yellow................................................................. 277

Silk............................................................................. 278

Synthetic .................................................................... 277

Wool .......................................................................... 277

Standard ...............................................................205

Standard lengths..................................................124

Standard package ................................. See Package

Standards of fill......................................................24

Standards of weights .............................................21

Steak .....................................................................112

Stove wood............................................................117

Stove wood, chips or pellets ................................117

Symbols........................................See Abbreviations

SI prefixes.................................................................... 66

SI units......................................................................... 66

U.S. customary units.................................................... 68

System of weights and measures in customary use

.............................................................................21
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T

Tablecloths .............................................................81

Tank cars..............................................................145

Tapes, typewriter.................................................243

Tare weight

Allowable difference ..................................................130

Railroad cars..........................................................145

Average requirement ..................................................130

Compressed gases.......................................................130

Cylinder tare weight ...................................................130

Determining net contents............................................130

Railroad car................................................................144

Stamped or stenciled ..................................................129

Stenciled tare weights

Railroad car............................................................145

Verification or change ................................................145

Tea, instant...........................................................243

Tear away tag.........................................................86

Temperature compensated sales...........................27

Textiles..............................................................81, 82

Thread

Industrial ......................................................................82

Threads...................................................................82

Handicraft.....................................................................82

Throws....................................................................81

Tint base paint, labeling, interpretation ..............87

Tobacco

Cigarettes......................................................................84

Cigars ...........................................................................84

Cuts, plugs, twists.........................................................84

Tobacco and Tobacco Products....................................99

Tobacco, cuts, plugs, and twists............................84

Trademark .............................................................82

Training, weights and measures personnel .........25

Transmission fluid ...............................141, 185, 200

Additives....................................................................142

Bulk delivery......................................................143, 201

Conformance ..............................................................142

Container....................................................................142

Documentation ................................... 142, 143, 200, 201

Labeling......................................................142, 143, 200

Method of sale............................................................141

Service provider .........................................................143

Storage tank........................................................143, 201

Transparent wrappers ..........................................59

Turf.......................................................................120

Type evaluation.. 8, 9, 10, 11, 23, 169, 173, 174, 176

Type evaluation, requirements for .......................23

Typewriter ribbons and tapes.............................243

U

U.S. Customary Units..............63, 67, 68, 69, 70, 74

Unapproved weight or measure............................26

Unavoidable deviations

In good manufacturing practice....................................25

In weighing, measuring, or counting ............................89

Uniform date labeling..........................................165

Uniform Open Dating Regulation ....161, See Open 

dating

Uniform Packaging and Labeling Regulation2, 19, 

22

Uniform Regulation for Fuels, Petroleum 

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

Uniform Regulation for National Type Evaluation

................................................................. 3, 23, 169

Uniform Regulation for the Method of Sale of 

Commodities.....................................................109

Uniform Regulation for the Registration of 

Servicepersons and Service Agencies...............23

Uniform Regulation for the Voluntary 

Registration of Servicepersons and Service 

Agencies................................................................ 3 

Uniform Retail Meat Identity Standards...........112

Uniform Unit Pricing Regulation . 22, 115, 147, 148

Uniform Weighmaster Law See Weighmaster Law

Uniformity ..........................................................7, 23

Unit pricing ..... 3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 22, 27, 147, 148, 151, 

152, 215

Requirements............................................................... 22

Units of two or more meanings.............................69

Unreasonable shortage ....................................72, 89

Utility cloths.....................................................81, 82

V

Variations to be allowed........................................89

Variety packages....................................................86

Vegetables.............................................................244

Artichokes.................................................................. 244

Asparagus .................................................................. 244

Beans ......................................................................... 244

Beets .......................................................................... 245

Broccoli ............................................................. 244, 245

Cabbage ..................................................................... 245

Carrots ....................................................................... 245

Cauliflower ................................................................ 245

Celery......................................................................... 245

Corn ........................................................................... 244

Cucumbers................................................................. 245

Edible blubs............................................................... 245

Eggplant..................................................................... 244

Escarole ..................................................................... 245

Flower vegetables...................................................... 245

Garlic ......................................................................... 245

Gourd Vegetables ...................................................... 245

Greens........................................................................ 245

Kale............................................................................ 245

Leaf............................................................................ 245

Leaf vegetables.......................................................... 245

Leeks.......................................................................... 245

Lettuce ....................................................................... 245

Method of sale ................................................... 244, 245

Mushrooms................................................................ 244

Okra ........................................................................... 244

Onions........................................................................ 245

Parsley ....................................................................... 245
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Parsnips......................................................................245

Peas ............................................................................244

Peppers.......................................................................244

Potatoes......................................................................245

Radishes .....................................................................245

Rhubarb......................................................................244

Root vegetables..........................................................245

Rutabagas...................................................................245

Spinach.......................................................................245

Vehicle fuel

Fuel additives .............................................................186

Vending machines........................................144, 282

Viscosity................................................198, 199, 200

Viscosity number ...................................................87

Volume....................................................................69

Volume temperatures............................................73

Voluntary registrant, privileges and 

responsibilities..................................................158

Voluntary registration............................................. 3 

W

Weighmaster ..............................................36, 37, 38

Qualifications for......................................................... 36

Weighmaster Act ...................................................41

Weighmaster Law........................8, 9, 10, 11, 31, 35

Weight.....................................................................69

Weight(a) and/or Measure(s)..............................282

Wiper blades ........................................................247

Wood....................................................See Firewood

Y

Yarn ................................................................82, 282

Yogurt

Frozen ................................................See Dairy Products
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