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Index

A

Abbreviations..........................................................69, 74

Access ....................................................50, 205, 265, 268

Accessories

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

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

Wearing apparel...........................................................81

Weighing and measuring..............................................21

Accreditation..................................................... 23, 25, 27

Acetylene gas

Cylinder tare weight...................................................128

Addition of water to grain ...........................................256

Administrative hearing...............................30, 42, 51, 202

Advertising..............................................................29, 49

Accuracy of advertisements.......................................201

Bulk Commodities ......................................................115

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

Home Food Service Plans ...........................................115

Mulch .........................................................................128

Perishible food ...........................................................160

Price............................................................134, 138, 255

Prohibited terms.........................................................116

Responsibility for Advertisement ...............................160

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

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

Turf.............................................................................119

Unit price....................................................................111

Aerosol............................................. 65, 77, 235, 236, 237

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

Alcohol..................................................................63, 180

Alcoholic beverages..............................................85, 260

Distilled spirits........................................................66, 74

Engine fuels..........................................................45, 171

Ethanol .......................................................................178

Gasoline-alcohol blends .......................................45, 193

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

Allowable difference

Capacity......................................................................138

Quantity......................................................................138

Tare weight.................................................................128

Railroad cars...........................................................139

American Petroleum Institute (API)...............................51

Animal bedding ...........................................................130

Anthracite ...................................................................127

Antifreeze .............................................................63, 260

Antiknock index .................................................. 185, 195

Appliance

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

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

Weighing and measuring..............................................21

Area ........................................................................68, 70

Asphalt paints .............................................................115

ASTM International ..................................45, 49, 171, 177

Automotive lubricants...................45, 49, 50, 51, 171, 177

Automotive Lubricants Inspection Act...........................52

Automotive Lubricants Inspection Law..........................45

Aviation

Gasoline ..............................................177, 182, 187, 193

Labeling of grade required......................................... 187

Turbine fuels.............................................. 177, 182, 187

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

Avoirdupois (pound or ounce)............ 69, 74, 83, 235, 238

B

Bakery products, shelf life ...........................................160

Barbeque ............................................................ 111, 116

Bargain size ...................................................................92

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

Bedding

Afghans........................................................................ 82

Bedspreads ............................................................ 81, 82

Blankets ................................................................. 81, 82

Comforters................................................................... 82

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

Mattress pads ........................................................ 81, 82

Ornamentation ............................................................ 82

Quilts............................................................................ 82

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

Sizing............................................................................ 82

Throws......................................................................... 82

Beef

Bone in....................................................................... 111

Boneless..................................................................... 111

Primal source ............................................................. 113

Best if used by date............................................. 159, 161

Beverageware .............................................................138

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

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

Bituminous..................................................................127

Bonus offer ...........................................................90, 201

Brake fluid.....................................................................63

Bread ..........................................................................109

Budget pack ..................................................................92

Bulk deliveries...............................................................28

Bulk sales..............................................................28, 247

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

............................................................................... 132

Butane .........................................................129, 179, 188

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

C

California Bureau of Home Furnishings................................88

Camping fuels................................................................63

Candy, exemption from labeling....................................84
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Cardboard cartons..................................... See Containers

Carpets............................................................ 81, 82, 122

Catalyst beads.............................................................245

Cents-off Representation ............................................201

Cereal grains and oil seeds ..........................................256

Certificate of Conformance

Definition....................................................................167

Requirements for Devices ..........................................169

Certificate of Registration.................................... 151, 152

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

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

Cigarettes......................................................................85

Cigars............................................................................85

Citrus

Sold by 4

/5 bushel .......................................................234

Civil action ........................................................ 30, 42, 51

Civil penalty ...................................................... 30, 42, 51

Cleaning solvents ..........................................................63

Cloths, wiping..............................................................131

Coal.............................................................................127

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

Cocoa, instant .............................................................242

Coffee, instant.............................................................242

Combination package

Definition......................................................................62

Exemptions.................................................................145

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

Comforters..............................................................81, 88

Commercial and law enforcement equipment..... 167, 168

Commercial and law enforcement weighing and 

measuring devices...................................................151

Commercial vehicle .......................................................27

Commodities

Packaged

Labeling requirements.............................................85

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

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

Commodities excluded from Federal Trade Commission 

jurisdiction..............................................................260

Commodities under Federal Trade Commission 

jurisdiction...................................................... 257, 258

Commodities, liquid form, method of sale.....................28

Commodity

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

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

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

Common fraction ..........................................................77

Common fractions.................................................72, 118

Compressed gases.......................................................128

Computer printer ribbons and tapes, guidelines..........241

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

Confidentiality ............................................................204

Consumer package ............................................ 61, 63, 64

Containers

Auxiliary........................................................................61

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

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

Capacity........................................................................81

Cardboard cartons ..................................................... 244

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

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

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

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

Cylindrical ........................................................ 75, 76, 80

Decorative............................................................ 86, 233

Dry measure................................................................. 81

For tobacco .................................................................. 85

Fuel storage ....................................................... 177, 189

Liners............................................................................ 81

Liquid measure ............................................................ 81

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

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

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

Pre-pressurized...................................................... 65, 77

Pressurized..................................................... 65, 77, 235

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

Retail tray pack displays............................................... 61

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

Reusable (returnable) glass.......................................... 85

Shipping ....................................................................... 61

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

Square or oblong.......................................................... 80

Tint base paint ............................................................. 88

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

Contract and disclosure requirements.........................114

Conversions...........................................................97, 100

Copier machine dispersant............................................63

Corn flour......................................................................87

Corn meal......................................................................87

Cosmetics........................................................ 86, 89, 246

Cost per unit information ..............................................26

Count ............................................................................71

Criminal penalties .........................................................30

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

Cubic measure...............................................................68

Curtains...................................................................81, 82

D

Dairy products

Containers

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

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

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

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

Fluid milk products..................................................... 111

Ice cream ............................................................. 85, 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
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Date

Determination ............................................................161

Expression ..................................................................160

Labeling ......................................................................159

Deceptive dealing..........................................................25

Decimal fractions ....................................................65, 72

Declaration of quantity ................................65, 66, 68, 69

Declarations of unit price ..............................................29

Definitions

Accreditation ................................................................22

Aisle stacks or end-of-aisle displays ...........................201

Antiknock....................................................................177

Area ............................................................................201

ASTM International ..............................................49, 177

Automated inspection................................................202

Automotive fuel rating ...............................................177

Automotive gasoline, automotive gasoline-oxygenate 

blend ......................................................................177

Automotive lubricants..................................................49

Aviation gasoline ........................................................177

Aviation turbine fuel...................................................177

Base gasoline..............................................................177

Basis weight................................................................131

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

Biodiesel .....................................................................177

Biodiesel blend ...........................................................177

Boards ........................................................................119

Buyer ..........................................................................113

Calibration ....................................................................22

Cents-off representation ............................................201

Cetane number...........................................................177

Combution engine......................................................179

Commercial weighing and measuring equipment........22

Communication paper................................................131

Compressed natural gas (CNG)...................................177

Contract......................................................................113

Cord............................................................................115

Correct..........................................................................21

Denatured fuel ethanol ..............................................178

Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF)...........................................178

Diesel fuel...................................................................178

Dimension lumber......................................................119

Director ........................................................................21

Direct-store-delivery (DSD) item ................................201

Distillate .....................................................................178

Electric vehicle suppy equipment (EVSE)....................135

Electricity sold as vehicle fuel.....................................135

Engine fuel..................................................................178

Engine fuel designed for special use ............................49

Engine fuels designed for special use.........................178

Environments Protection Agency (EPA)......................178

Ethanol .......................................................................178

Ethanol flex fuel..........................................................178

Fireplace and stove wood...........................................115

Fixed service (EVSE)....................................................135

Flavoring chips............................................................116

Food item ...................................................................113

Fuel cell ......................................................................178

Fuel oil........................................................................ 178

Gasoline ..................................................................... 178

Gasoline gallon equivalent (GGE)....................... 131, 178

Gasoline liter equivalent (GLE)................................... 131

Gasoline Liter Equivalent (GLE).................................. 178

Gasoline-alcohol blend .............................................. 178

Gasoline-oxygenate blends........................................ 179

Gear oil....................................................................... 179

Grade (lumber) .......................................................... 120

Hand-held scanning device ........................................ 201

Header strip ................................................................. 63

Home food service plan ............................................. 113

Hydrogen fuel .................................................... 133, 179

Increased inspection frequency................................. 202

Inspection control...................................................... 202

Inspection frequency ................................................. 202

Inspection lot............................................................. 202

Intentional undercharge ............................................ 203

Kerosene .................................................................... 179

Label............................................................................. 62

Lead substitute .......................................................... 179

Lead substitute engine fuel........................................ 179

Leaded ....................................................................... 179

Liquefied natural gas (LNG)........................................ 179

Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)................................... 179

Low temperature operability ..................................... 179

Lubricant.................................................................... 179

Lubricity ..................................................................... 179

M85 fuel methanol .................................................... 179

Manual inspection ..................................................... 202

Matched lumber ........................................................ 119

Merchandise group.................................................... 202

Minimum dressed sizes (width and thickness) .......... 120

Misrepresented price................................................. 203

Motor octane number ............................................... 180

Motor oil.................................................................... 180

MTBE, Methyl tertiary-butyl ether............................. 180

Multiple displays........................................................ 201

Multi-unit package....................................................... 62

Natural gas................................................................. 131

Net mass...................................................................... 21

Net weights.................................................................. 21

Nominal power (EVSE)............................................... 135

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

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

Non-engine fuels.......................................................... 49

Nonfood item............................................................. 113

No-on-file item........................................................... 202

Normal inspection frequency..................................... 202

Notification of noncompliance .................................. 202

Oil............................................................................... 180

Overcharge ................................................................ 203

Oxygen content of gasoline ....................................... 180

Oxygenate.................................................................. 180

Package.................................................................. 21, 61

Standard .................................................................. 22

Patterned lumber....................................................... 120

Person.................................................................... 21, 62
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Petroleum Products......................................................62

Price charged..............................................................203

Price look-up code (PLU) ............................................202

Prices..........................................................................203

Pricing coordinator.....................................................203

Pricing integrity ..........................................................203

Primal source..............................................................113

Principle Display Panel or Panels..................................62

Public weighing.............................................................37

Public weighmaster......................................................37

Random weight package ..............................................21

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

Recognition, laboratory................................................22

Reformulated gasoline (RFG)......................................180

Representation...................................................116, 120

Research octane number ...........................................180

Rough lumber.............................................................119

SAE International........................................................180

Sale from bulk...............................................................21

Sample........................................................................203

Scanner.......................................................................203

Seller...........................................................................113

Service charge ............................................................113

Shiplapped lumber .....................................................120

SI or SI units..................................................................63

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

Sod..............................................................................118

Sold...............................................................................49

Special inspection.......................................................202

Species group .............................................................120

Species, trees..............................................................120

Spot label......................................................................63

Square ........................................................................118

Square foot.................................................................118

Square meter..............................................................118

Standard package .........................................................63

Standard, field ..............................................................22

Standard, reference......................................................23

Standard, working ........................................................23

Stock-keeping unit (SKU) ............................................203

Stop-sale-order...........................................................203

Store-coded item........................................................203

Substantially similar ...................................................180

Surfaced (dressed) lumber .........................................119

Thermal stability.........................................................180

Ticketed merchandise ................................................203

Tie-in displays.............................................................201

Timbers.......................................................................119

Traceability .............................................................22, 23

Transmission Fluid......................................................177

Turf.............................................................................118

Turf plug .....................................................................119

Turf sod ......................................................................119

Turf sprig ....................................................................119

Uncertainty...................................................................22

Undercharge...............................................................203

Unit price....................................................................113

Universal product code (UPC) ....................................203

Unleaded.................................................................... 180

Variable service (EVSE)............................................... 135

Variety package............................................................ 62

Vehicle ......................................................................... 37

Verification................................................................... 22

Weight ......................................................................... 21

Weights and measures................................................. 21

Wholesale purchaser consumer ................................ 180

Delivery ticket...............................................................28

Desserts, frozen.............................................................85

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

Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF).............................137, 184, 192

Bulk .................................................................... 137, 192

Dispensers.................................................................. 192

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

Documentation.................................................. 137, 192

Labeling.............................................................. 137, 192

Packaged.................................................................... 137

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

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

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

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

Displays.......................................................................201

Distilled spirits .............................. 66, 69, 73, See Alcohol

Drained weight......................................................21, 110

Drapes.....................................................................81, 82

Drugs............................................................... 87, 89, 261

Dry measure........................................... 65, 68, 70, 73, 74

Dual declaration of quantity..........................................73

E

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

Economy size.................................................................92

Electric vehicles

Electric vehicle supply equipment ............................. 135

Electricity sold as vehicle fuel .................................... 135

Fixed service .............................................................. 135

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

Nominal power .......................................................... 135

Retail electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) labeling

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

Variable service.......................................................... 135

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

Engine fuels..................................................... 45, 49, 178

AKI limits.................................................................... 195

Antiknock ........................................................... 177, 181

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

Automotive lubricants ................................... 49, 50, 171

Aviation...................................................................... 193

Delivery.................................................................. 193

Gasoline................................................. 177, 182, 187

Labeling ................................................................. 187

Product storage ..................................................... 193

Turbine fuels.......................................... 177, 182, 193

Base gasoline ............................................................. 177

Biodiesel..............................................133, 177, 184, 191

Blends.................................................... 133, 191, 192
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Dispensers..............................................................192

Exemption......................................................133, 192

Fuel rating ..............................................................192

Indentification of product......................................133

Labeling..........................................................133, 192

Biodiesel

Dispensers..............................................................191

Blending......................................................................182

Butane ........................................................................179

Cetane number...........................................................177

Classifications.............................................................184

Compressed natural gas (CNG)

Identification..........................................................189

Pressure .................................................................189

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

Condemned product ..................................................193

Containing alcohol........................................................45

Designed for special use...............................50, 178, 194

Diesel..................................................................186, 194

Diesel fuel............................................. 62, 178, 182, 186

Dispenser

Labeling..................................................................189

Dispensers..................................................131, 186, 193

Filters .....................................................................193

Labeling..........................................................133, 185

Documentation...........................................................184

Ethanol

Flex fuel..................................................................188

Ethanol

Flex fuel..................................................................193

E85 ethanol ................................................................132

Enforcement...............................................................195

EPA labeling................................................................186

Ethanol

Flex fuel..................................................................183

Ethanol ...............................................................178, 183

Denatured......................................................178, 183

Ethanol

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

Ethanol flex fuel..........................................................178

Filters..........................................................................193

Fuel Flush for octaine verification ..............................281

Fuel oil ................................................................178, 182

Fuel rating...................................................................177

Gasoline......................................................................178

Oxygenate blends ..................................................179

Gasoline-alcohol blends .............................................178

Gasoline-ethanol blends.............................................181

Gasoline-oxygenate blends ................................129, 181

Gear oil .......................................................................179

Grade name................................................................185

Heating fuel ..................................................................28

Hydrogen............................................................133, 179

Dispenser labeling..................................................133

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

Retail sale...............................................................133

Kerosene............................................... 62, 129, 179, 187

Labeling..................................................................187

Labeling...................................................................... 194

Lead content to be termed "Leaded," minimum....... 181

Lead substitute .......................................... 179, 181, 185

Leaded ....................................................................... 179

Liquefied natural gas (LNG)........................................ 189

Identification ......................................................... 189

Liquefied natural gas(LNG)......................................... 179

Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)........................... 179, 183

Dispensers............................................................. 188

Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)

Identification ......................................................... 188

Low temperature operability ..................................... 179

Lubricant.................................................................... 179

Lubricity ..................................................................... 179

M85 methanol ........................................... 179, 183, 188

Method of sale............................................. 45, 186, 189

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

Motor octane number ............................................... 180

Motor octane number, minimum.............................. 181

Motor oil............................................................ 180, 183

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

Natural gas......................................................... 131, 177

Compressed........................................................... 183

Method of sale ...................................................... 131

NFPA labeling............................................................. 187

Nozzle ........................................................................ 185

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

Oil....................................................................... 180, 187

Oxygen content of gasoline ....................................... 180

Oxygenate.................................................................. 180

Oxygenate blends ...................................................... 177

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

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

Product registration................................................... 194

Prohibition of terms................................................... 185

Reformulated gasoline............................................... 180

Reproducibility limits................................................. 195

Research octane number........................................... 180

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

Stop-sale .................................................................... 194

Stop-sale .................................................................... 193

Substantially similar................................................... 180

Test methods............................................................. 194

Thermal stability ........................................................ 180

Uniform Engine Fuels and Automotive Lubricants Law45

Uniform Regulation for Engine Fuels, Petroleum 

Products, and Automotive Lubricants....................... 6

Unleaded.................................................................... 180

Viscosity ..................................................................... 195

Water in ..................................................................... 193

Engine Fuels

Lead ........................................................................... 185

Engine Fuels, Petroleum Products, and Automotive 

Lubricants Inspection Law ...................................45, 49

English language, packaging ....................................75, 77

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

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

Exaggerate the amount .................................................72
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Exemptions

To labeling regulations...........................................55, 83

To Uniform Weights and Measures Law ......................26

Exposure variations.......................................................90

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

F

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

Facilitate fraud ..............................................................31

Fair Packaging and Labeling Act

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

Federal Fair Packaging and Labeling Act . 7, 55, 64, 88, 109

Felony ..........................................................31, 41, 42, 52

Fence wire products....................................................115

Firewood

Artifical compressed or processed logs......................116

Cord............................................................................115

Delivery ticket or sales invoice ...................................117

Fireplace wood...........................................................115

Flavoring chips............................................................116

Packaged ....................................................................116

Stove wood.................................................................115

Stovewood pellets or chips ........................................116

Wood pellets or chips.................................................116

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

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

Flags........................................................................81, 82

Flavoring chips ............................................................116

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

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

Corn..............................................................................87

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

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

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

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

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

Footwear.......................................................................81

Fraction of a cent ................................................ 138, 252

Free area, labeling...................................................84, 88

Fruit ............................................................................242

Apples.........................................................................244

Apricots ......................................................................244

Avacados ....................................................................243

Bananas......................................................................243

Berries ........................................................................244

Cantaloupes........................................................243, 244

Cherries ......................................................................243

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

Coconuts.....................................................................243

Cranberries.................................................................244

Cucumbers..................................................................244

Dates ..........................................................................243

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

Figs .............................................................................243

Grapefruit...................................................................244

Grapes ........................................................................243

Lemons.......................................................................244

Limes.......................................................................... 244

Mangoes .................................................................... 244

Melons............................................................... 243, 244

Method of sale................................................... 243, 244

Nectarines.................................................................. 244

Oranges...................................................................... 244

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

Papaya ....................................................................... 244

Peaches...................................................................... 244

Pears.......................................................................... 244

Peppers...................................................................... 243

Persimmons............................................................... 244

Pineapples.................................................................. 243

Pitted fruits................................................................ 244

Plums ......................................................................... 244

Pome fruits ................................................................ 244

Pumpkins ................................................................... 244

Tomatoes........................................................... 243, 244

Fuel cell.......................................................................178

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

G

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

Gallon ...........................................................................69

Gasoline ......................................................................178

Ethanol blends ........................................................... 181

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

Oxygenate blends ...................................... 129, 179, 181

Gasoline, gallon equivalent .........................................178

General consumer usage ...............................................65

Generally parallel to the declaration, labeling ...............64

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

Gift packages, labeling, interpretation.........................233

Gloves...........................................................................81

Gold ...........................................128, See Precious metals

Good distribution practice.....................................90, 250

Good manufacturing practice ........................................27

H

Hand lettering .........................................................75, 77

Hand script....................................................................75

Handbooks

HB130 .3, 7, 9, 17, 21, 24, 27, 55, 61, 109, 113, 257, 274, 

277

HB133 3, 10, 11, 12, 13, 26, 90, 128, 250, 267, 268, 270, 

273

HB44 .... 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 24, 40, 41, 85, 130, 152, 153, 

167, 168, 169, 205, 250, 253, 255, 280

HB67 .......................................................................... 238

Revisions........................................................................ 6

Health and Safety........................................................204

Heating fuel, bulk deliveries..........................................28

Hold orders ...................................................................27

Home food service plans .............................................113

Hosiery..........................................................................81

Hydrogen ................................. 128, 133, See Engine fuels
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Fuel.............................................................................184

Labeling ......................................................................134

Retail Sale ...................................................................133

I

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

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

Identity

Consumer package .......................................................63

Exemption ..................................................................232

Interpretation, meat and poultry ...............................232

Non-consumer package................................................64

Principal display panels ................................................62

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

Incorrect weights or measures ......................................26

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

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

Information required on Package ..................................29

Injunction......................................................................31

Inner wrappings............................................................61

Inspection frequency...................................................202

Increased inspection frequency .................................202

Normal inspection frequency .....................................202

Special inspection.......................................................202

Term of increased inspection frequency ....................202

Install weighing or measuring devices .........................151

Instant concentrated products, interpretation ............242

Instruments for weighing and measuring ......................21

Insulation....................................................................126

Batt and blanket.........................................................127

Installed......................................................................127

Loose-fill (except cellulose) ........................................126

Loose-fill cellulose ......................................................126

Insulin, drugs containing ...............................................87

International System of Units........................................23

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

Intrastate commerce...............................................27, 90

Investigations.................................................. 26, 27, 216

J

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

K

Kerosene..........................................129, See Engine fuels

L

Label

Definition......................................................................62

Spot ..............................................................................63

Labeling

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

Dispensers..........................................................133, 188

EPA labeling requirements.........................................186

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

Free area.................................................................... 257

Fruit............................................................................ 237

Fuels........................................................................... 187

Header strip ........................................................... 63, 89

NFPA requirements.................................................... 187

Requirements .................................24, 84, 186, 188, 191

Lamb, primal source....................................................114

Largest whole unit.........................................................65

Leather goods ...............................................................81

Letters, labeling style ....................................................75

License fees...................................................................38

Lignite coal..................................................................127

Linear measure........................................................69, 70

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

Fuel rating .................................................................. 189

Identification.............................................................. 189

Labeling...................................................................... 189

Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).....................................179

Liquid measure.................................................. 28, 65, 73

Liquid or dry..................................................................68

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

Local officials, powers and duties..................................28

Logs

Artificial compressed or processed............................ 116

For flavoring foods..................................................... 116

Long shelf life food.............................................. 159, 161

Lot shipment or delivery, interpretation......................234

Lubricant

Transmissions, gears or axles............................. 183, 184

Lumber

Grade ......................................................................... 120

Hardwood .................................................................. 122

Board foot ............................................................. 122

Kiln drying.............................................................. 122

Minimum sizes....................................................... 123

Nominal sizes......................................................... 123

Random width ....................................................... 124

Surface measure.................................................... 122

Surfaced................................................................. 122

Surfaced sizes for kiln dried................................... 123

Identity....................................................................... 120

Quantity ..................................................................... 120

Softwood.................................................................... 119

Boards.................................................................... 119

Dimension lumber................................................. 119

Dry ................................................................. 120, 121

Framing.................................................................. 119

Girders................................................................... 119

Grade..................................................................... 120

Joists...................................................................... 119

Matched ................................................................ 119

Minimum dressed sizes......................................... 120

Nominal size .......................................................... 121

Patterned............................................................... 120

Planks .................................................................... 119

Posts...................................................................... 119

Purlins.................................................................... 119

Rafters................................................................... 119
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Rough.....................................................................119

Shiplapped .............................................................120

Sills.........................................................................119

Sizes .......................................................................121

Studs ......................................................................119

Surfaced (dressed) .................................................119

Timbers..................................................................119

Beams................................................................119

Caps...................................................................119

Unseasoned (green).......................................120, 121

M

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

Magnitude of variations................................................90

Malt beverages .......................................................66, 73

Margarine .....................................................................87

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

Mass .............................................................................68

Mass and weight............................................................ 7

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

Measure containers.......................................................85

Meat............................................................. 89, 110, 114

Abbreviations .............................................................111

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

Cuts, terms for............................................................111

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

Lamb...........................................................................114

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

Pork ............................................................................114

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

Primal source..............................................................113

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

Method of Retail Sale for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables.See

Method of sale

Method of sale............................... 10, 128, 131, 189, 246

Allowable difference ..................................................138

Apples.........................................................................244

Apricots ......................................................................244

Artichokes...................................................................243

Asparagus...................................................................243

Automotive lubricants................................................171

Avocados....................................................................243

Baler twine .................................................................131

Bananas......................................................................243

Beans..........................................................................243

Beets...........................................................................244

Berries ........................................................................244

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

Bread ..........................................................................109

Broccoli.......................................................................244

Brussels sprouts,.........................................................243

Bulk sales......................................................................28

Cabbage......................................................................244

Cantaloupes........................................................243, 244

Cardboard cartons......................................................244

Carrots........................................................................244

Catalyst beads ............................................................245

Cauliflower................................................................. 244

Celery ......................................................................... 244

Cherries.............................................................. 243, 244

Citrus.......................................................................... 244

Coconuts.................................................................... 243

Commodities...........................24, 45, 101, 103, 109, 244

Liquid form .............................................................. 28

non liquid form........................................................ 28

Commodities regulation ................................................ 3

Compressed natural gas (CNG) .................................. 189

Corn ........................................................................... 243

Count ........................................................................... 28

Cranberries ................................................................ 244

Criteria for inclusion....................................................... 3

Cucumbers................................................................. 244

Dates.......................................................................... 243

Edible blubs................................................................ 244

Eggplant ..................................................................... 243

Enforcement .................................................................. 6

Engine fuels................................................................ 186

Engine fuels and automotive lubricants....................... 45

Escarole...................................................................... 244

Figs............................................................................. 243

Firewood.................................................... 115, 116, 117

Flavoring chips........................................................... 116

Flower vegetables...................................................... 244

Fluid milk products..................................................... 111

Fruits and vegetables................................................. 242

Garlic.......................................................................... 244

Gasoline-oxgenate blends.......................................... 129

General concepts....................................................... 101

Gourd Vegetables ...................................................... 244

Grapefruits................................................................. 244

Grapes........................................................................ 243

Greens........................................................................ 244

Heating fuel.................................................................. 28

Hydrogen fuel ............................................................ 133

Ice cream, similar frozen products............................. 111

Instant beverages....................................................... 242

Kale ............................................................................ 244

Leaf vegetables.......................................................... 244

Leeks.......................................................................... 244

Lemons....................................................................... 244

Lettuce ....................................................................... 244

Limes.......................................................................... 244

Liquid measure ............................................................ 28

Mangoes .................................................................... 244

Measure....................................................................... 28

Measures ..................................................................... 66

Melons............................................................... 243, 244

Model state method of sale....................................... 101

Mushrooms................................................................ 243

Natural gas................................................................. 131

Nectarines.................................................................. 244

Okra ........................................................................... 243

Onions........................................................................ 244

Oranges...................................................................... 244

Packaged foods or cosmetics
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Vending machines..................................................246

Papaya ........................................................................244

Paper ..................................................................132, 233

Parsley ........................................................................244

Parsnips......................................................................244

Peaches ......................................................................244

Pears...........................................................................244

Peas............................................................................243

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

Peppers.......................................................................243

Persimmons................................................................244

Petroleum products..............................................45, 184

Pineapples..................................................................243

Pitted fruits.................................................................244

Plums..........................................................................244

Pome fruits.................................................................244

Potatoes .....................................................................244

Potpourri ....................................................................131

Precious metals..........................................................128

Price posting...............................................................252

Pumpkins....................................................................244

Radishes .....................................................................244

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

Regulation ..................................................................244

Requirements...............................................................24

Retail sale for fresh fruits and vegetables..................243

Rhubarb......................................................................243

Root vegetables..........................................................244

Rutabagas...................................................................244

Sand............................................................................233

Spinach .......................................................................244

States................................................................11, 12, 13

Tomatoes............................................................243, 244

Uniform Engine Fuels and Automotive Lubricants 

Regulation..............................................................171

Uniform regulation.....................................................101

Units of volume ............................................................74

Weight..........................................................................28

Wiper blades ..............................................................246

Wiping cloths..............................................................131

Metric equivalents ......................................................252

Metric System (SI) .........................................................23

Metric system of weights and measures........................23

Milligram, SI Units.........................................................68

Misrepresentation of pricing .........................................28

Mixture of solid and liquid ............................................65

Moisture, loss or gain of................................................27

Mollusks................................................ 110, See Shellfish

canned........................................................................110

Motor octane number.................................................180

Motor oil...............................................................88, 180

Movie film.............................................................87, 247

Mulch

Definition....................................................................128

Quantity......................................................................129

Multi-unit package ............................................ 62, 78, 86

N

Napkins............................................................. 71, 79, 81

National Type Evaluation ...........................6, 25, 163, 167

National Type Evaluation Program ....... 163, 167, 168, 170

Natural gas.............................................. See Engine fuels

Net mass............................................................. 7, 21, 65

Net quantity............................................................65, 90

Net weight .......................................................... 7, 21, 65

Non-food products......................................................115

Not less than, prohibited declaration ............................72

Numbers and letters

Minimum height .......................................................... 77

Proportion.................................................................... 77

Numbers, labeling style.................................................75

Numerical count............................................................65

O

Octane posting regulation ....................... See Engine fuels

Oil ....................................................................... 180, 189

Brand ................................................................. 134, 190

Documentation.......................................................... 135

Engine service category ..................................... 134, 190

Inactive or obsolete service categories...................... 135

Labeling.............................................................. 189, 191

Rail cars.............................................................. 135, 190

Recreational............................................................... 191

Service categories.............................................. 190, 191

Tank trucks......................................................... 135, 190

Use ............................................................................. 191

Vehicle or engine manufacturer standard ................. 134

Viscosity ............................................................. 134, 191

Oleomargarine ............................................................110

Open carriers.................................................................61

Open dating ...................6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 25, 26, 155, 159

Open Dating Regulation ..............................................159

Open multi-unit retail food packages ............................78

Ordinary and customary exposure.................................90

Ornamentation .............................................................82

Ounce, unit of measure .................................................69

Oysters........................................................................110

P

Package.........................................................................72

Aerosols ....................................................................... 77

Character of declaration .............................................. 75

Color contrast, labeling................................................ 75

Combination .................................................. 62, 78, 237

Combination declaration ............................................. 66

Consumer..................................................................... 61

Container-type commodities....................................... 80

Cylindrical containers................................................... 80

Declaration of quantity .................................... 65, 66, 73

Definitions.............................................................. 61, 62

Display card package.................................................... 77

Egg cartons................................................................... 77
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Exemptions, combination package.............................145

Exemptions, infant formula........................................145

Exemptions, single item .............................................145

Exemptions, small.......................................................145

Exemptions, variety package......................................145

Free area, labeling ........................................................75

Gift..............................................................................233

Header strip............................................................63, 89

Information required on...............................................29

Labeling, consumer information ..................................75

Largest whole unit........................................................65

Lettering, style..............................................................75

Location of declarations...............................................75

Meat.............................................................................84

Multi-unit .....................................................................62

Multi-unit package .......................................................78

Non-consumer..................................................62, 73, 77

Paper labeling.............................................................132

Parallel quantity declaration ........................................75

Principal display panel

Calculation of area ...................................................75

Qualifications of declaration prohibited.......................72

Random .......................................... 21, 61, 62, 73, 83, 84

Random weight ............................................................21

Requirements.........................................................24, 75

Seasonal .....................................................................237

Sizing ............................................................................72

Small.............................................................................86

Standard ............................................... 21, 22, 29, 61, 63

Textile...........................................................................88

Unreasonable shortage ................................................75

Variety ............................................................62, 79, 237

Vending machine food and cosmetics........................246

Weight..........................................................................73

Paper ..........................................................................272

Basic weight................................................................131

Bond, packaged ..........................................................131

Communication paper................................................131

Computer paper.........................................................131

Gross weight, interpretation ......................................233

Labeling ......................................................................132

Method of sale ...........................................................132

Mimeo ........................................................................131

Net weight, interpretation .........................................233

Office paper................................................................131

Primary mill paper......................................................233

Spirit duplicator..........................................................131

Xerographic ................................................................131

Parallel to the base, labeling .........................................64

Participating Laboratory..............................................163

Passenger carrier servings.............................................84

Peat and peat moss.....................................................117

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

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

Pelletized seed ..............................................................83

Performance requirements, personnel ..........................27

Perishable food ...........................................................155

Petroleum products... 45, 49, 62, 63, 171, See Engine fuels

Petroleum Subcommittee’s name to the Fuels and 

Lubricants Subcommittee (FALS) ...............................45

Pickles.........................................................................111

Pillow............................................................................82

Pillowcases....................................................................81

Placed in Service Reports.............................................153

Plastics........................................................................115

Platinum ........................................... See Precious Metals

Police powers................................................................27

Polyethylene products.................................................124

Sheeting and film....................................................... 124

Pork .................................................................... 111, 114

Pot holders....................................................................81

Pot roast .....................................................................111

Potpourri, method of sale ...........................................131

Poultry ..........29, 85, 89, 110, 113, 114, 232, 241, 258, 263

Combinations with other foods................................. 110

Pound ...........................................................................70

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

Powers and duties

Director........................................................................ 25

Local officials................................................................ 28

Precious metals

Compounds................................................................ 128

Definition ................................................................... 128

Gold............................................................................ 128

Method of sale........................................................... 128

Platinum..................................................................... 128

Silver .......................................................................... 128

Prefabricated utility buildings .....................................117

Prepackaged food, labeling .........................................159

Preplanters ...................................................................83

Prescription drugs .........................................................87

Presumptive evidence ...................................................31

Price computing of bulk commodities..........................115

Price posting

Motor fuel.................................................................. 252

Price verification .................................. 10, 11, 12, 13, 201

Examination procedure................................ 27, 197, 201

Inspections..........................................201, 213, 215, 222

Program ..................................................................... 221

Reports........................215, 217, 222, 225, 226, 227, 228

Tally sheets .........................204, 213, 215, 222, 223, 224

Working Group .......................................................... 197

Principal display panel...................................................62

Printer ribbons and tapes, guidelines ..........................241

Prohibition of terms

Firewood.................................................................... 116

Promoting uniformity....................................................25

Propane .............................................................. 129, 188

Q

Qualifying terms, prohibited ............................... 276, 280

Quality representation ..................................................29

Quantity

Consumer package....................................................... 64

Misrepresentation of ................................................... 28
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Non-consumer packages..............................................73

Quantity declaration

Supplementary .............................................................72

Quantity statement.....................................................118

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

R

Railroad cars

Covered hopper cars ..................................................139

Flat cars......................................................................139

House type .................................................................139

Refrigerator cars, mechanical.....................................139

Tank trucks or rail cars................................................190

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

Reformulated gasoline ................................................180

Refrigerated products, reference temperature............240

Registered service agency ...........................................151

Registered serviceperson ............................................151

Regulation, for National Type Evaluation ............ 163, 167

Relishes.......................................................................111

Removal orders.............................................................27

Representation ............................................116, 120, 123

Restaurant servings.......................................................84

Restraining order ..........................................................31

Retail price....................................................................29

Revocation

Conflicting regulations................................................139

Revocation of conflicting regulations.............................93

RFG ............................................................................ See

Ribbon, typewriter......................................................241

Right of cancellation............................................ 112, 114

Roast...........................................................................111

Roofing material..........................................................118

Rounding.......................................................................72

Rounding and significant digits................................97, 98

Rounding rules..............................................................98

Rounding, units of measure...........................................72

Rugs........................................................................81, 82

Rule of 1000 ............................................................66, 74

S

SAE International ........................................................180

Sale from bulk ...............................................................28

Sales

Bargain size...................................................................92

Budget pack..................................................................92

Bulk...............................................................................28

Cents off .................................................................90, 91

Direct sale...................................................................205

Economy size................................................................92

Indirect sales ................................................................84

Internet sales................................................................84

Introductory offer.........................................................92

Introductory offers.......................................................91

Introducty offer............................................................90

Temperature compensated..........................................28

Two-for-one (2 for 1) sale ............................................ 90

Value size ..................................................................... 92

Sampling procedures...................................................201

Sand............................................................................233

Scallops.......................................................................110

Seafood........................................................110, 113, 114

Canned....................................................................... 110

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

Whole......................................................................... 110

Sealants

Caulking compounds.................................................. 118

Glazing compounds.................................................... 118

Putty........................................................................... 118

Rope caulk.................................................................. 118

Seed tapes.....................................................................83

Seeds ............................................................................83

Sell by date ..................................................159, 160, 161

Semi-anthracite...........................................................127

Semi-bituminous.........................................................127

Semi-perishable food .......................................... 159, 161

Semi-solid .....................................................................65

Service agencies, registration .............................. 147, 151

Sewing machine lubricants............................................63

Shellfish ......................................................................110

canned ....................................................................... 110

Oysters....................................................................... 110

Shellfood

Clams, mussels, oysters, others................................. 110

Shoes ............................................................................81

Shoulder.............................................................. 111, 114

Shrimp ................................................................ 110, 264

SI units

Conversion ................................................................... 97

Prescribed units........................................................... 68

SI Units.............................................................. 63, 64, 66

SI, fractions and prefixes ...............................................67

SI/U.S. Customary Units conversion factors...................95

Silver................................................. See Precious Metals

Slip covers.....................................................................81

Society of Automotive Engineers...................................51

Sod..............................................................................118

Solid..............................................................................65

Species

Fireplace and stove wood.......................................... 116

Lumber....................................................................... 122

Meat .......................................................................... 112

Tree............................................................................ 122

Species group...................................................... 120, 122

Species tree.................................................................120

Specifications..............................................................195

Sponge

Atlantic Silk ................................................................ 277

Banana ....................................................................... 279

Natural ....................................................................... 277

Rock Island................................................................. 277

Sea Grass.................................................................... 277

Sea Yellow.................................................................. 277

Silk.............................................................................. 278
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Synthetic.....................................................................277

Wool...........................................................................277

Sponsor

"Cents off promotion....................................................91

Introductory offer.........................................................92

Standard .....................................................................195

Standard lengths.........................................................122

Standard package.......................................... See Package

Standards of fill .............................................................26

Standards of weights.....................................................23

Steak...........................................................................111

Stove wood .................................................................115

Stove wood, chips or pellets........................................116

Symbols ............................................... See Abbreviations

SI prefixes.....................................................................67

SI units..........................................................................67

U.S. customary units.....................................................69

System of weights and measures in customary use .......23

T

Tablecloths....................................................................81

Tank cars.....................................................................139

Tapes, typewriter........................................................241

Tare weight

Allowable difference ..................................................128

Railroad cars...........................................................139

Average requirement .................................................128

Compressed gases......................................................128

Cylinder tare weight...................................................128

Determining net contents ..........................................127

Railroad car ................................................................138

Stamped or stenciled..................................................127

Stenciled tare weights

Railroad car............................................................139

Verification or change ................................................139

Tea, instant .................................................................242

Tear away tag................................................................86

Temperature compensated sales...................................28

Textiles....................................................................81, 82

Thread

Industrial ......................................................................83

Threads.........................................................................83

Handicraft.....................................................................83

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

Tint base paint, labeling, interpretation ........................87

Tobacco

Cigarettes .....................................................................85

Cigars............................................................................85

Cuts, plugs, twists.........................................................85

Tobacco, cuts, plugs, and twists.....................................85

Trade area.....................................................................91

Trademark.....................................................................83

Training, weights and measures personnel....................27

Transmission fluid ............................................... 177, 191

Documentation...........................................................191

Labeling ......................................................................191

Transparent wrappers...................................................61

Troy weights................................................................128

Turf ..................................................................... 118, 119

Type evaluation........10, 11, 12, 13, 25, 163, 167, 168, 170

Type evaluation, requirements for ................................25

Typewriter ribbons and tapes......................................241

U

U.S. Customary Units.............................. 65, 68, 69, 70, 74

Unapproved weight or measure ....................................27

Unavoidable deviations

In good manufacturing practice................................... 27

In weighing, measuring, or counting............................ 90

Uniform date labeling..................................................159

Uniform Open Dating Regulation..... 155, See Open dating

Uniform Packaging and Labeling Regulation........ 6, 21, 24

Uniform Regulation for Engine Fuels, Petroleum Products, 

and Automotive Lubricants........................................ 6

Uniform Regulation for National Type Evaluation.....6, 25, 

163

Uniform Regulation for the Method of Sale of 

Commodities................................................... 101, 109

Uniform Regulation for the Registration of 

Servicepersons and Service Agencies.........................24

Uniform Regulation for the Voluntary Registration of 

Servicepersons and Service Agencies...................6, 147

Uniform Retail Meat Identity Standards......................111

Uniform Unit Pricing Regulation.............24, 113, 141, 142

Uniform Weighmaster Law............. See Weighmaster Law

Uniformity.................................................................9, 25

Unit pricing .....6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 24, 29, 141, 145, 146, 205

Requirements .............................................................. 24

Units of two or more meanings.....................................69

Unreasonable shortage ...........................................72, 90

Utility cloths............................................................81, 82

V

Value size ......................................................................92

Variations to be allowed ...............................................90

Variety packages...........................................................86

Vegetables ..................................................................242

Artichokes.................................................................. 243

Asparagus................................................................... 243

Beans ......................................................................... 243

Beets.......................................................................... 244

Broccoli .............................................................. 243, 244

Cabbage ..................................................................... 244

Carrots ....................................................................... 244

Cauliflower................................................................. 244

Celery ......................................................................... 244

Corn ........................................................................... 243

Cucumbers................................................................. 244

Edible blubs................................................................ 244

Eggplant ..................................................................... 243

Escarole...................................................................... 244

Flower vegetables...................................................... 244

Garlic.......................................................................... 244
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Gourd Vegetables.......................................................244

Greens........................................................................244

Kale.............................................................................244

Leaf.............................................................................244

Leaf vegetables...........................................................244

Leeks...........................................................................244

Lettuce........................................................................244

Method of sale ...................................................243, 244

Mushrooms ................................................................243

Okra............................................................................243

Onions ........................................................................244

Parsley ........................................................................244

Parsnips......................................................................244

Peas............................................................................243

Peppers.......................................................................243

Potatoes .....................................................................244

Radishes .....................................................................244

Rhubarb......................................................................243

Root vegetables..........................................................244

Rutabagas...................................................................244

Spinach .......................................................................244

Vending machines............................................... 138, 246

Viscosity.............................................................. 189, 191

Viscosity number...........................................................88

Viscous..........................................................................65

Volume ...................................................................66, 70

Volume temperatures...................................................73

Voluntary registrant, privileges and responsibilities....152

Voluntary registration .............................................6, 147

W

Weighmaster..................................................... 38, 39, 40

Qualifications for ......................................................... 38

Weighmaster Act...........................................................43

Weighmaster Law............................. 10, 11, 12, 13, 33, 37

Weight ..........................................................................70

Wiper blades...............................................................246

Wood .......................................................... See Firewood

Y

Yogurt

Frozen ................................................ See Dairy Products
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