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Index

A

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

Access ....................................................46, 201, 263, 266

Accessories

Automotive.................................................................258

Sewing ........................................................................261

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

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

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

Acetylene gas

Cylinder tare weight...................................................124

Addition of water to grain ...........................................254

Administrative hearing...............................26, 38, 47, 198

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

Accuracy of advertisements.......................................197

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

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

Home Food Service Plans...........................................111

Mulch .........................................................................124

Perishible food ...........................................................156

Price............................................................130, 133, 253

Prohibited terms.........................................................112

Responsibility for Advertisement ...............................156

Shrimp, size description .............................................262

Street signs.................................................................250

Turf.............................................................................115

Unit price....................................................................107

Aerosol............................................. 61, 73, 233, 234, 235

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

Alcohol..................................................................59, 176

Alcoholic beverages..............................................81, 258

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

Engine fuels..........................................................41, 167

Ethanol .......................................................................174

Gasoline-alcohol blends .......................................41, 188

Rubbing ......................................................................261

Allowable difference

Capacity......................................................................134

Quantity......................................................................134

Tare weight.........................................................123, 124

Railroad cars...........................................................134

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

Animal bedding ...........................................................126

Anthracite ...................................................................123

Antifreeze .............................................................59, 258

Antiknock index ...........................................180, 181, 191

Appliance

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

Household ..................................................................260

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

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

Asphalt paints .............................................................111

ASTM International ..................................41, 45, 167, 173

Automotive lubricants.......................... 41, 45, 46, 47, 167

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

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

Aviation

Gasoline ..............................................173, 178, 183, 188

Labeling of grade required......................................... 183

Turbine fuels.............................................. 173, 178, 182

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

Avoirdupois (pound or ounce)............ 65, 70, 79, 233, 236

B

Bakery products, shelf life ...........................................156

Barbeque ............................................................ 107, 112

Bargain size ...................................................................88

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

Bedding

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Beef

Bone in....................................................................... 107

Boneless..................................................................... 107

Primal source ............................................................. 109

Best if used by date............................................. 155, 157

Beverageware .............................................................134

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

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

Bituminous..................................................................123

Bonus offer ...........................................................86, 197

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

Bread ..........................................................................105

Budget pack ..................................................................88

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

Bulk sales..............................................................24, 245

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

............................................................................... 128

Butane .........................................................125, 175, 184

Butter and butter-like spreads.....................................106

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C

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

Camping fuels................................................................58

Candy, exemption from labeling....................................80

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

Carpets............................................................ 77, 78, 118

Catalyst beads.............................................................243

Cents-off Representation ............................................197

Cereal grains and oil seeds ..........................................254

Certificate of Conformance

Definition....................................................................163

Requirements for Devices ..........................................165

Certificate of Registration.................................... 147, 148

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

Chamois......................................................................272

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

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

Citrus

Sold by 4/5 bushel ........................................................232

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

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

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

Cloths, wiping..............................................................126

Coal.............................................................................123

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

Cocoa, instant .............................................................240

Coffee, instant.............................................................240

Combination package

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

Exemptions.................................................................141

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

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

Commercial and law enforcement equipment..... 163, 164

Commercial and law enforcement weighing and 

measuring devices...................................................147

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

Commodities

Packaged

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

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

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

Commodities excluded from Federal Trade Commission 

jurisdiction..............................................................258

Commodities under Federal Trade Commission 

jurisdiction...................................................... 255, 256

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

Commodity

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

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

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

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

Common fractions.................................................68, 114

Compressed gases.......................................................124

Computer printer ribbons and tapes, guidelines..........239

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

Confidentiality ............................................................200

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

Containers

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

Berries and small fruits.............................................. 105

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

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

Cardboard cartons ..................................................... 242

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

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

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

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

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

Decorative............................................................ 82, 231

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

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

Fuel storage ....................................................... 173, 185

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

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

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

Paper.......................................................................... 257

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

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

Pressurized..................................................... 61, 73, 233

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

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

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

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

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

Shipping, marking requirements................................ 105

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

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

Vegetable oil, guideline ............................................. 245

Contract and disclosure requirements.........................110

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

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

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

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

Cosmetics........................................................ 82, 85, 244

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

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

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

Crustaceans.................................................................106

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

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

D

Dairy products

Containers

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

Cottage cheese .......................................................... 107

Cream......................................................................... 107

Cultured milk.............................................................. 107

Fluid milk products..................................................... 107

Ice cream ............................................................. 81, 107

Method of sale ...................................................... 107

Pelletized frozen desserts...................................... 107

Pelletized ice cream............................................... 107

Ice cream and similar frozen products....................... 107

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

Other milk products ...................................................107

Skim milk, lowfat milk.................................................107

Yogurt

Frozen ....................................................................107

Date

Determination ............................................................157

Expression ..................................................................156

Labeling ......................................................................155

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

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

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

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

Definitions

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

Aisle stacks or end-of-aisle displays ...........................197

Antiknock....................................................................173

Area ............................................................................197

ASTM International ..............................................45, 173

Automated inspection................................................198

Automotive fuel rating ...............................................173

Automotive gasoline, automotive gasoline-oxygenate 

blend ......................................................................173

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

Aviation gasoline ........................................................173

Aviation turbine fuel...................................................173

Base gasoline..............................................................173

Basis weight................................................................127

Berries ........................................................................105

Biodiesel .....................................................................173

Biodiesel blend ...........................................................173

Boards ........................................................................115

Buyer ..........................................................................109

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

Cents-off representation ............................................197

Cetane number...........................................................173

Combution engine......................................................175

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

Communication paper................................................127

Compressed natural gas (CNG)...................................173

Contract......................................................................109

Cord............................................................................111

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

Denatured fuel ethanol ..............................................173

Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF)...........................................174

Diesel fuel...................................................................174

Dimension lumber......................................................115

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

Direct-store-delivery (DSD) item ................................197

Distillate .....................................................................174

Electric vehicle suppy equipment (EVSE)....................131

Electricity sold as vehicle fuel.....................................131

Engine fuel..................................................................174

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

Engine fuels designed for special use.........................174

Environments Protection Agency (EPA)......................174

Ethanol .......................................................................174

Ethanol flex fuel..........................................................174

Fireplace and stove wood.......................................... 111

Fixed service (EVSE) ................................................... 131

Flavoring chips........................................................... 112

Food item................................................................... 109

Fuel cell...................................................................... 174

Fuel oil........................................................................ 174

Gasoline ..................................................................... 174

Gasoline gallon equivalent (GGE)....................... 127, 174

Gasoline liter equivalent (GLE)................................... 127

Gasoline Liter Equivalent (GLE).................................. 174

Gasoline-alcohol blend .............................................. 174

Gasoline-oxygenate blends........................................ 174

Gear oil....................................................................... 174

Grade (lumber) .......................................................... 116

Hand-held scanning device ........................................ 197

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

Home food service plan ............................................. 109

Hydrogen fuel .................................................... 129, 175

Increased inspection frequency................................. 198

Inspection control...................................................... 198

Inspection frequency ................................................. 198

Inspection lot............................................................. 198

Intentional undercharge ............................................ 199

Kerosene .................................................................... 175

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

Lead substitute .......................................................... 175

Lead substitute engine fuel........................................ 175

Leaded ....................................................................... 175

Liquefied natural gas (LNG)........................................ 175

Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)................................... 175

Low temperature operability ..................................... 175

Lubricant.................................................................... 175

Lubricity ..................................................................... 175

M85 fuel methanol .................................................... 175

Manual inspection ..................................................... 198

Matched lumber ........................................................ 115

Merchandise group.................................................... 198

Minimum dressed sizes (width and thickness) .......... 116

Misrepresented price................................................. 199

Motor octane number ............................................... 175

Motor oil.................................................................... 175

MTBE, Methyl tertiary-butyl ether............................. 176

Multiple displays........................................................ 197

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

Natural gas................................................................. 127

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

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

Nominal power (EVSE)............................................... 131

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

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

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

Nonfood item............................................................. 109

No-on-file item........................................................... 198

Normal inspection frequency..................................... 198

Notification of noncompliance .................................. 198

Oil............................................................................... 176

Overcharge ................................................................ 199

Oxygen content of gasoline ....................................... 176

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Oxygenate ..................................................................176

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

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

Patterned lumber.......................................................116

Person ....................................................................17, 58

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

Price charged..............................................................199

Price look-up code (PLU) ............................................198

Prices..........................................................................199

Pricing coordinator.....................................................199

Pricing integrity ..........................................................199

Primal source..............................................................109

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

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

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

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

Ready-to-eat food ......................................................109

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

Reformulated gasoline (RFG)......................................176

Representation...................................................112, 116

Research octane number ...........................................176

Rough lumber.............................................................115

SAE International........................................................176

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

Sample........................................................................199

Scanner.......................................................................199

Seller...........................................................................109

Service charge ............................................................109

Shiplapped lumber .....................................................116

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

Small fruits..................................................................105

Sod..............................................................................114

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

Special inspection.......................................................198

Species group .............................................................116

Species, trees..............................................................116

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

Square ........................................................................114

Square foot.................................................................114

Square meter..............................................................114

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

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

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

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

Stock-keeping unit (SKU) ............................................199

Stop-sale-order...........................................................199

Store-coded item........................................................199

Substantially similar ...................................................176

Surfaced (dressed) lumber .........................................115

Thermal stability.........................................................176

Ticketed merchandise ................................................199

Tie-in displays.............................................................197

Timbers.......................................................................115

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

Transmission Fluid......................................................173

Turf.............................................................................114

Turf plug .....................................................................114

Turf sod ......................................................................115

Turf sprig.................................................................... 115

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

Undercharge .............................................................. 199

Unit price ................................................................... 109

Universal product code (UPC).................................... 199

Unleaded.................................................................... 176

Variable service (EVSE)............................................... 131

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

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

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

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

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

Wholesale purchaser consumer ................................ 176

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

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

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

Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF).............................133, 180, 188

Bulk .................................................................... 133, 188

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

Labeling ................................................................. 133

Documentation.................................................. 133, 188

Labeling.............................................................. 133, 188

Packaged.................................................................... 133

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

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

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

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

Displays.......................................................................197

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

Drained weight......................................................17, 106

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

Drugs............................................................... 83, 85, 259

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

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

E

Economy size.................................................................88

Electric vehicles

Electric vehicle supply equipment ............................. 131

Electricity sold as vehicle fuel .................................... 131

Fixed service .............................................................. 131

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

Nominal power .......................................................... 131

Retail electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) labeling

............................................................................... 131

Variable service.......................................................... 131

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

Engine fuels..................................................... 41, 45, 174

AKI limits.................................................................... 191

Antiknock ........................................................... 173, 177

Antiknock ................................................................... 180

Automotive lubricants ................................... 45, 46, 167

Aviation...................................................................... 188

Delivery.................................................................. 189

Gasoline................................................. 173, 178, 183

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

Product storage ..................................................... 189

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Turbine fuels..........................................173, 178, 188

Base gasoline..............................................................173

Biodiesel ............................................. 129, 173, 180, 187

Blends ............................................................129, 187

Dispensers......................................................187, 188

Exemption......................................................129, 188

Fuel rating ..............................................................187

Indentification of product......................................129

Labeling..........................................................129, 187

Blending......................................................................178

Butane ........................................................................175

Cetane number...........................................................173

Classifications.............................................................180

Compressed natural gas (CNG)

Identification..........................................................185

Pressure .................................................................185

Computing pumps or dispensers................................253

Condemned product ..................................................189

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

Designed for special use...............................46, 174, 190

Diesel..................................................................182, 190

Diesel fuel............................................. 58, 174, 178, 182

Dispenser

Labeling..................................................................185

Dispensers..................................................127, 182, 189

Filters .....................................................................188

Labeling..........................................................129, 180

Documentation...........................................................180

E85 ethanol ................................................................128

Enforcement...............................................................191

EPA labeling................................................................182

Ethanol

Flex fuel..........................................................179, 188

Ethanol ...............................................................174, 178

Denatured......................................................173, 178

Ethanol

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

Ethanol

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

Ethanol flex fuel..........................................................174

Filters..........................................................................189

Fuel flush for octane verification................................279

Fuel oil ................................................................174, 178

Fuel rating...................................................................173

Gasoline......................................................................174

Oxygenate blends ..................................................174

Gasoline-alcohol blends .............................................174

Gasoline-ethanol blends.............................................177

Gasoline-oxygenate blends ................................125, 176

Gear oil .......................................................................174

Grade name................................................................180

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

Hydrogen............................................................129, 175

Dispenser labeling..................................................129

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

Retail sale...............................................................129

Kerosene............................................... 58, 124, 175, 183

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

Labeling...................................................................... 190

Lead content to be termed "Leaded," minimum....... 177

Lead substitute .......................................... 175, 177, 181

Leaded ....................................................................... 175

Liquefied natural gas (LNG)........................................ 185

Identification ......................................................... 185

Liquefied natural gas(LNG)......................................... 175

Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)........................... 175, 178

Dispensers............................................................. 184

Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)

Identification ......................................................... 184

Low temperature operability ..................................... 175

Lubricant.................................................................... 175

Lubricity ..................................................................... 175

M85 methanol ........................................... 175, 179, 184

Method of sale............................................. 41, 181, 184

Motor fuel deliveries ................................................. 253

Motor octane number ............................................... 175

Motor octane number, minimum.............................. 177

Motor oil............................................................ 175, 179

Multi-tier pricing........................................................ 253

Natural gas......................................................... 127, 173

Compressed........................................................... 178

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

NFPA labeling............................................................. 183

Nozzle ........................................................................ 181

Octane posting regulations........................................ 252

Oil....................................................................... 176, 183

Oxygen content of gasoline ....................................... 176

Oxygenate.................................................................. 176

Oxygenate blends ...................................................... 173

Petroleum products................................................... 254

Price posting ...................................................... 250, 251

Product registration................................................... 190

Prohibition of terms................................................... 181

Reformulated gasoline............................................... 176

Reproducibility limits................................................. 191

Research octane number........................................... 176

Retail gas sales........................................................... 250

Stop-sale .................................................................... 189

Substantially similar................................................... 176

Test methods............................................................. 190

Thermal stability ........................................................ 176

Uniform Engine Fuels and Automotive Lubricants Law41

Uniform Regulation for Engine Fuels, Petroleum 

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

Unleaded.................................................................... 176

Viscosity ..................................................................... 191

Water in ..................................................................... 188

Engine Fuels

Lead ........................................................................... 181

Engine Fuels, Petroleum Products, and Automotive 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Exemptions

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

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

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

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

F

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

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

Fair Packaging and Labeling Act

Exclusions...................................................................255

Federal Fair Packaging and Labeling Act . 3, 51, 60, 84, 105

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

Fence wire products....................................................111

Firewood

Artifical compressed or processed logs......................112

Cord............................................................................111

Delivery ticket or sales invoice ...................................113

Fireplace wood...........................................................111

Flavoring chips............................................................112

Packaged ....................................................................112

Stove wood.................................................................111

Stovewood pellets or chips ........................................112

Wood pellets or chips.................................................112

Fish .............................................................................106

Combination with other foods...................................106

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

Flavoring chips ............................................................112

Flour............................................................................106

Bromated....................................................................106

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

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

Graham.......................................................................106

Phosphated wheat .....................................................106

Self-rising wheat.........................................................106

Whole wheat..............................................................106

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

Fraction of a cent ................................................ 133, 250

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

Fruit ............................................................................240

Apples.........................................................................242

Apricots ......................................................................242

Avacados ....................................................................241

Bananas......................................................................241

Berries ........................................................................242

Cantaloupes........................................................241, 242

Cherries ......................................................................241

Cherries ......................................................................242

Coconuts.....................................................................241

Cranberries.................................................................242

Cucumbers..................................................................242

Dates ..........................................................................241

Definition....................................................................105

Figs .............................................................................241

Grapefruit...................................................................242

Grapes ........................................................................241

Lemons.......................................................................242

Limes.......................................................................... 242

Mangoes .................................................................... 242

Melons............................................................... 241, 242

Method of sale................................................... 241, 242

Nectarines.................................................................. 242

Oranges...................................................................... 242

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

Papaya ....................................................................... 242

Peaches...................................................................... 242

Pears.......................................................................... 242

Peppers...................................................................... 241

Persimmons............................................................... 242

Pineapples.................................................................. 241

Pitted fruits................................................................ 242

Plums ......................................................................... 242

Pome fruits ................................................................ 242

Pumpkins ................................................................... 242

Tomatoes........................................................... 241, 242

Fuel cell.......................................................................174

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

G

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

Gasoline ......................................................................174

Ethanol blends ........................................................... 177

Metric price computations ........................................ 250

Oxygenate blends ...................................... 125, 174, 176

Gasoline, gallon equivalent .........................................174

General consumer usage ...............................................61

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

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

Gift packages, labeling, interpretation.........................231

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

Gold ...........................................124, See Precious metals

Good distribution practice.....................................86, 247

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

H

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

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

Handbooks

HB130 .... 3, 5, 13, 17, 20, 23, 51, 57, 105, 109, 255, 272, 

275

HB133 ......6, 7, 8, 9, 22, 86, 124, 248, 265, 266, 268, 271

HB446, 7, 8, 9, 13, 19, 20, 36, 37, 81, 125, 148, 149, 163, 

164, 165, 201, 248, 251, 253, 278

HB67 .......................................................................... 236

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

Health and Safety........................................................200

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

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

Home food service plans .............................................109

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

Hydrogen ................................. 124, 129, See Engine fuels

Fuel ............................................................................ 180

Labeling...................................................................... 129

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Retail Sale ...................................................................129

I

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

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

Identity

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

Exemption ..................................................................230

Interpretation, meat and poultry ...............................230

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Inspection frequency...................................................198

Increased inspection frequency .................................198

Normal inspection frequency .....................................198

Special inspection.......................................................198

Term of increased inspection frequency ....................198

Install weighing or measuring devices .........................147

Instant concentrated products, interpretation ............240

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

Insulation....................................................................122

Batt and blanket.........................................................123

Installed......................................................................123

Loose-fill (except cellulose) ........................................122

Loose-fill cellulose ......................................................122

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

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

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

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

Investigations.................................................. 22, 23, 213

J

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

K

Kerosene..........................................124, See Engine fuels

L

Label

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

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

Labeling

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

Dispensers..........................................................129, 184

EPA labeling requirements.........................................182

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

Free area ....................................................................255

Fruit............................................................................235

Fuels................................................................... 182, 183

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

NFPA requirements.................................................... 182

Requirements .........................20, 80, 182, 183, 184, 187

Lamb, primal source....................................................109

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

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

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

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

Lignite coal..................................................................123

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

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

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

Identification.............................................................. 185

Labeling...................................................................... 185

Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).....................................175

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

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

Lobster........................................................................106

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

Logs

Artificial compressed or processed............................ 112

For flavoring foods..................................................... 112

Long shelf life food.............................................. 155, 157

Lot shipment or delivery, interpretation......................232

Lubricant

Transmissions, gears or axles..................................... 179

Lumber

Grade ......................................................................... 116

Hardwood .................................................................. 118

Board foot ............................................................. 118

Kiln drying.............................................................. 118

Minimum sizes....................................................... 119

Nominal sizes......................................................... 119

Random width ....................................................... 120

Surface measure.................................................... 118

Surfaced................................................................. 118

Surfaced sizes for kiln dried................................... 119

Identity....................................................................... 116

Quantity ..................................................................... 116

Softwood.................................................................... 115

Boards.................................................................... 115

Dimension lumber................................................. 115

Dry ................................................................. 116, 117

Framing.................................................................. 115

Girders................................................................... 115

Grade..................................................................... 116

Joists...................................................................... 115

Matched ................................................................ 115

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

Nominal size .......................................................... 117

Patterned............................................................... 116

Planks .................................................................... 115

Posts...................................................................... 115

Purlins.................................................................... 115

Rafters................................................................... 115

Rough .................................................................... 115

Shiplapped............................................................. 116

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Sills.........................................................................115

Sizes .......................................................................117

Studs ......................................................................115

Surfaced (dressed) .................................................115

Timbers..................................................................115

Beams................................................................115

Caps...................................................................115

Unseasoned (green).......................................116, 117

M

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

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

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

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

Margarine-like spreads................................................106

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

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

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

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

Meat............................................................. 85, 106, 110

Abbreviations .............................................................107

Carcass........................................................................108

Cuts, terms for............................................................107

Hanging weight, sale of ..............................................108

Lamb...........................................................................109

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

Pork ............................................................................110

Primal cut ...................................................................108

Primal source..............................................................109

Side.............................................................................108

Method of Retail Sale for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables.See

Method of sale

Method of sale................................. 6, 124, 127, 185, 244

Allowable difference ..................................................134

Apples.........................................................................242

Apricots ......................................................................242

Artichokes...................................................................241

Asparagus...................................................................241

Automotive lubricants................................................167

Avocados....................................................................241

Baler twine .................................................................126

Bananas......................................................................241

Beans..........................................................................241

Beets...........................................................................242

Berries ........................................................................242

Berries and small fruits...............................................105

Bread ..........................................................................105

Broccoli.......................................................................242

Brussels sprouts,.........................................................241

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

Cabbage......................................................................242

Cantaloupes........................................................241, 242

Cardboard cartons......................................................242

Carrots........................................................................242

Catalyst beads ............................................................243

Cauliflower .................................................................242

Celery .........................................................................242

Cherries.............................................................. 241, 242

Citrus.......................................................................... 242

Coconuts.................................................................... 241

Commodities...............................20, 41, 97, 99, 105, 242

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

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

Compressed natural gas (CNG) .................................. 184

Corn ........................................................................... 241

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

Cranberries ................................................................ 242

Cucumbers................................................................. 242

Dates.......................................................................... 241

Edible blubs................................................................ 242

Eggplant ..................................................................... 241

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

Engine fuels................................................................ 181

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

Escarole...................................................................... 242

Figs............................................................................. 241

Firewood.................................................... 111, 112, 113

Flavoring chips........................................................... 112

Flower vegetables...................................................... 242

Fluid milk products..................................................... 107

Fruits and vegetables................................................. 240

Garlic.......................................................................... 242

Gasoline-oxgenate blends.......................................... 125

General concepts......................................................... 97

Gourd Vegetables ...................................................... 242

Grapefruits................................................................. 242

Grapes........................................................................ 241

Greens........................................................................ 242

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

Hydrogen fuel ............................................................ 129

Ice cream, similar frozen products............................. 107

Instant beverages....................................................... 240

Kale ............................................................................ 242

Leaf vegetables.......................................................... 242

Leeks.......................................................................... 242

Lemons....................................................................... 242

Lettuce ....................................................................... 242

Limes.......................................................................... 242

Liquid measure ............................................................ 24

Mangoes .................................................................... 242

Measure....................................................................... 24

Melons............................................................... 241, 242

Model state method of sale......................................... 97

Mushrooms................................................................ 241

Natural gas................................................................. 127

Nectarines.................................................................. 242

Okra ........................................................................... 241

Onions........................................................................ 242

Oranges...................................................................... 242

Packaged foods or cosmetics

Vending machines ................................................. 244

Papaya ....................................................................... 242

Paper.................................................................. 127, 231

Parsley........................................................................ 242

Parsnips...................................................................... 242

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Peaches ......................................................................242

Pears...........................................................................242

Peas............................................................................241

Pelletized ice cream....................................................107

Peppers.......................................................................241

Persimmons................................................................242

Petroleum products..............................................41, 180

Pineapples..................................................................241

Pitted fruits.................................................................242

Plums..........................................................................242

Pome fruits.................................................................242

Potatoes .....................................................................242

Potpourri ....................................................................127

Precious metals..........................................................124

Price posting...............................................................250

Pumpkins....................................................................242

Radishes .....................................................................242

Ready-to-eat food ......................................................109

Regulation ..................................................................242

Requirements...............................................................20

Retail sale for fresh fruits and vegetables..................241

Rhubarb......................................................................241

Root vegetables..........................................................242

Rutabagas...................................................................242

Sand............................................................................231

Spinach .......................................................................242

States......................................................................7, 8, 9

Tomatoes............................................................241, 242

Uniform Engine Fuels and Automotive Lubricants 

Regulation..............................................................167

Uniform regulation.......................................................97

Units of volume ............................................................70

Weight..........................................................................24

Wiper blades ..............................................................244

Wiping cloths..............................................................126

Metric equivalents ......................................................250

Metric System (SI) .........................................................19

Metric system of weights and measures........................19

Milligram, SI Units.........................................................64

Misrepresentation of pricing .........................................24

Moisture, loss or gain of................................................22

Mollusks................................................ 106, See Shellfish

canned........................................................................106

Motor octane number.................................................175

Motor oil...............................................................84, 175

Movie film.............................................................83, 245

Mulch

Definition....................................................................124

Quantity......................................................................124

Multi-unit package ............................................ 58, 74, 82

N

Napkins............................................................. 67, 75, 77

National Type Evaluation ...........................3, 21, 159, 163

National Type Evaluation Program ....... 159, 163, 164, 166

Natural gas.............................................. See Engine fuels

Net mass............................................................. 3, 17, 61

Net quantity............................................................61, 86

Net weight .......................................................... 3, 17, 61

Non-food products......................................................111

Not less than, prohibited declaration ............................69

Numbers and letters

Minimum height .......................................................... 73

Proportion.................................................................... 73

Numbers, labeling style.................................................71

O

Octane posting regulation ....................... See Engine fuels

Oil ....................................................................... 176, 185

Brand ................................................................. 130, 185

Documentation ......................................................... 131

Engine service category ..................................... 130, 185

Inactive or obsolete service categories...................... 130

Labeling.............................................................. 185, 187

Rail cars.............................................................. 131, 186

Recreational............................................................... 186

Service categories.............................................. 186, 187

Tank trucks......................................................... 131, 186

Use ............................................................................. 186

Vehicle or engine manufacturer standard ................. 130

Viscosity ............................................................. 130, 187

Oleomargarine ............................................................106

Open carriers.................................................................57

Open dating ................................2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 21, 151, 155

Open Dating Regulation ..............................................155

Open multi-unit retail food packages ............................74

Ordinary and customary exposure.................................86

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

Ounce, unit of measure .................................................66

Oysters........................................................................106

P

Package.........................................................................69

Aerosols....................................................................... 73

Character of declaration .............................................. 71

Color contrast, labeling................................................ 71

Combination .................................................. 58, 74, 235

Combination declaration ............................................. 62

Consumer..................................................................... 57

Container-type commodities....................................... 76

Cylindrical containers................................................... 76

Declaration of quantity .................................... 61, 62, 69

Definitions.............................................................. 57, 58

Display card package.................................................... 73

Egg cartons................................................................... 73

Exemptions, combination package ............................ 141

Exemptions, infant formula ....................................... 141

Exemptions, single item............................................. 141

Exemptions, small ...................................................... 141

Exemptions, variety package ..................................... 141

Free area, labeling ....................................................... 71

Gift............................................................................. 231

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

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

Labeling, consumer information ..................................71

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

Lettering, style..............................................................71

Location of declarations...............................................71

Meat.............................................................................80

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

Multi-unit package .......................................................74

Non-consumer..................................................58, 69, 73

Paper labeling.............................................................128

Parallel quantity declaration ........................................71

Principal display panel

Calculation of area ...................................................72

Qualifications of declaration prohibited.......................69

Random .......................................... 17, 57, 58, 69, 79, 80

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

Requirements.........................................................20, 71

Seasonal .....................................................................235

Sizing ............................................................................69

Small.............................................................................82

Standard ............................................... 17, 18, 25, 57, 59

Textile...........................................................................84

Unreasonable shortage ................................................71

Variety ............................................................58, 75, 235

Vending machine food and cosmetics........................244

Weight..........................................................................69

Paper ..........................................................................270

Basic weight................................................................127

Bond, packaged ..........................................................127

Communication paper................................................127

Computer paper.........................................................127

Gross weight, interpretation ......................................231

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

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

Mimeo ........................................................................127

Net weight, interpretation .........................................231

Office paper................................................................127

Primary mill paper......................................................231

Spirit duplicator..........................................................127

Xerographic ................................................................127

Parallel to the base, labeling .........................................60

Participating Laboratory..............................................159

Passenger carrier servings.............................................80

Peat and peat moss.....................................................113

Pelletized frozen desserts............................................107

Pelletized ice cream.....................................................107

Pelletized seed ..............................................................79

Performance requirements, personnel ..........................22

Perishable food ...........................................................151

Petroleum products.........41, 45, 58, 167, See Engine fuels

Petroleum Subcommittee’s name to the Fuels and 

Lubricants Subcommittee (FALS) ...............................41

Pickles.........................................................................107

Pillow............................................................................78

Pillowcases....................................................................77

Placed in Service Reports.............................................149

Plastics........................................................................111

Platinum ........................................... See Precious Metals

Police powers................................................................23

Polyethylene products.................................................120

Sheeting and film....................................................... 120

Pork .................................................................... 107, 110

Pot holders....................................................................77

Pot roast .....................................................................107

Potpourri, method of sale ...........................................127

Poultry ..........25, 81, 85, 106, 109, 110, 230, 239, 256, 261

Combinations with other foods................................. 106

Pound ...........................................................................66

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

Powers and duties

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

Local officials................................................................ 23

Precious metals

Compounds................................................................ 124

Definition ................................................................... 124

Gold............................................................................ 124

Method of sale........................................................... 124

Platinum..................................................................... 124

Silver .......................................................................... 124

Prefabricated utility buildings .....................................113

Prepackaged food, labeling .........................................155

Preplanters ...................................................................79

Prescription drugs .........................................................83

Presumptive evidence ...................................................27

Price computing of bulk commodities..........................111

Price posting

Motor fuel.................................................................. 250

Price verification ..........................................6, 7, 8, 9, 197

Examination procedure................................ 23, 193, 197

Inspections..........................................197, 210, 212, 219

Program ..................................................................... 218

Reports........................212, 214, 219, 222, 223, 224, 225

Tally sheets .........................200, 210, 212, 219, 220, 221

Working Group .......................................................... 193

Principal display panel...................................................58

Printer ribbons and tapes, guidelines ..........................239

Prohibition of terms

Firewood.................................................................... 112

Promoting uniformity....................................................21

Propane .............................................................. 125, 184

Q

Qualifying terms, prohibited ............................... 274, 278

Quality representation ..................................................24

Quantity

Consumer package....................................................... 60

Misrepresentation of ................................................... 24

Non-consumer packages.............................................. 69

Quantity declaration

Supplementary............................................................. 68

Quantity statement.....................................................114

Quilts ............................................................................77

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Railroad cars

Covered hopper cars ..................................................135

Flat cars......................................................................135

House type .................................................................135

Refrigerator cars, mechanical.....................................135

Tank trucks or rail cars................................................186

Ready-to-eat food .......................................................109

Reformulated gasoline ................................................176

Refrigerated products, reference temperature............238

Registered service agency ...........................................147

Registered serviceperson ............................................147

Regulation, for National Type Evaluation ............ 159, 163

Relishes.......................................................................107

Removal orders.............................................................23

Representation ............................................112, 116, 119

Restaurant servings.......................................................80

Restraining order ..........................................................26

Retail price....................................................................25

Revocation

Conflicting regulations................................................135

Revocation of conflicting regulations.............................89

RFG ............................................................................ See

Ribbon, typewriter......................................................239

Right of cancellation............................................ 108, 110

Roast...........................................................................107

Roofing material..........................................................114

Rounding.......................................................................68

Rounding and significant digits................................93, 94

Rounding rules..............................................................94

Rounding, units of measure...........................................68

Rugs........................................................................77, 78

Rule of 1000 ............................................................62, 70

S

SAE International ........................................................176

Sale from bulk ...............................................................24

Sales

Bargain size...................................................................88

Budget pack..................................................................88

Bulk...............................................................................24

Cents off .................................................................86, 87

Direct sale...................................................................201

Economy size................................................................88

Indirect sales ................................................................80

Internet sales................................................................80

Introductory offer.........................................................88

Introductory offers.......................................................87

Introducty offer............................................................86

Temperature compensated..........................................24

Two-for-one (2 for 1) sale.............................................86

Value size......................................................................88

Sampling procedures...................................................197

Sand............................................................................231

Scallops.......................................................................106

Seafood........................................................106, 109, 110

Canned....................................................................... 106

Combination with other foods................................... 106

Whole......................................................................... 106

Sealants

Caulking compounds.................................................. 114

Glazing compounds.................................................... 114

Putty........................................................................... 114

Rope caulk.................................................................. 114

Seed tapes.....................................................................79

Seeds ............................................................................79

Sell by date ..................................................155, 156, 157

Semi-anthracite...........................................................123

Semi-bituminous.........................................................123

Semi-perishable food .......................................... 155, 157

Service agencies, registration .............................. 143, 147

Sewing machine lubricants............................................58

Shellfish ......................................................................106

canned ....................................................................... 106

Oysters....................................................................... 106

Shellfood

Clams, mussels, oysters, others................................. 106

Shoes ............................................................................77

Shoulder.......................................................107, 109, 110

Shrimp ................................................................ 106, 262

SI units

Conversion ................................................................... 93

Prescribed units ........................................................... 64

SI Units.............................................................. 59, 60, 62

SI, fractions and prefixes ...............................................63

SI/U.S. Customary Units conversion factors...................91

Silver................................................. See Precious Metals

Slip covers.....................................................................77

Society of Automotive Engineers...................................47

Sod..............................................................................114

Species

Fireplace and stove wood.......................................... 112

Lumber....................................................................... 118

Meat .......................................................................... 108

Tree............................................................................ 118

Species group...................................................... 116, 118

Species tree.................................................................116

Specifications..............................................................191

Sponge

Atlantic Silk ................................................................ 275

Banana ....................................................................... 277

Natural ....................................................................... 275

Rock Island................................................................. 275

Sea Grass.................................................................... 275

Sea Yellow.................................................................. 275

Silk.............................................................................. 276

Synthetic .................................................................... 275

Wool .......................................................................... 275

Sponsor

"Cents off promotion................................................... 87

Introductory offer........................................................ 88

Standard .....................................................................191

Standard lengths.........................................................118

Standard package.......................................... See Package

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Standards of fill .............................................................21

Standards of weights.....................................................19

Steak...........................................................................107

Stove wood .................................................................111

Stove wood, chips or pellets........................................112

Symbols ............................................... See Abbreviations

SI prefixes.....................................................................64

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

U.S. customary units.....................................................65

System of weights and measures in customary use .......19

T

Tablecloths....................................................................77

Tank cars.....................................................................135

Tapes, typewriter........................................................239

Tare weight

Allowable difference ..................................................123

Railroad cars...........................................................134

Average requirement .................................................124

Compressed gases......................................................124

Cylinder tare weight...................................................124

Determining net contents ..........................................123

Railroad car ................................................................134

Stamped or stenciled..................................................123

Stenciled tare weights

Railroad car............................................................134

Verification or change ................................................135

Tea, instant .................................................................240

Tear away tag................................................................82

Temperature compensated sales...................................24

Textiles....................................................................77, 78

Thread

Industrial ......................................................................79

Threads.........................................................................79

Handicraft.....................................................................79

Throws..........................................................................77

Tint base paint, labeling, interpretation ........................83

Tobacco

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

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

Cuts, plugs, twists.........................................................81

Tobacco, cuts, plugs, and twists.....................................81

Trade area.....................................................................87

Trademark.....................................................................79

Training, weights and measures personnel....................22

Transmission fluid ............................................... 173, 187

Documentation...........................................................187

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

Transparent wrappers...................................................57

Troy weights................................................................124

Turf ..................................................................... 114, 115

Type evaluation................6, 7, 8, 9, 21, 159, 163, 164, 166

Type evaluation, requirements for ................................21

Typewriter ribbons and tapes......................................239

U

U.S. Customary Units........................ 61, 64, 65, 66, 67, 70

Unapproved weight or measure ....................................23

Unavoidable deviations

In good manufacturing practice................................... 22

In weighing, measuring, or counting............................ 86

Uniform date labeling..................................................155

Uniform Open Dating Regulation..... 151, See Open dating

Uniform Packaging and Labeling Regulation........ 2, 17, 20

Uniform Regulation for Engine Fuels, Petroleum Products, 

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

Uniform Regulation for National Type Evaluation.....3, 21, 

159

Uniform Regulation for the Method of Sale of 

Commodities.....................................................97, 105

Uniform Regulation for the Registration of 

Servicepersons and Service Agencies.........................20

Uniform Regulation for the Voluntary Registration of 

Servicepersons and Service Agencies...................2, 143

Uniform Retail Meat Identity Standards......................107

Uniform Unit Pricing Regulation.............20, 109, 137, 138

Uniform Weighmaster Law............. See Weighmaster Law

Uniformity.................................................................5, 21

Unit pricing ............ 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 20, 25, 137, 141, 142, 201

Requirements .............................................................. 20

Units of two or more meanings.....................................66

Unreasonable shortage ...........................................69, 86

Utility cloths............................................................77, 78

V

Value size ......................................................................88

Variations to be allowed ...............................................86

Variety packages...........................................................82

Vegetables ..................................................................240

Artichokes.................................................................. 241

Asparagus................................................................... 241

Beans ......................................................................... 241

Beets.......................................................................... 242

Broccoli .............................................................. 241, 242

Cabbage ..................................................................... 242

Carrots ....................................................................... 242

Cauliflower................................................................. 242

Celery ......................................................................... 242

Corn ........................................................................... 241

Cucumbers................................................................. 242

Edible blubs................................................................ 242

Eggplant ..................................................................... 241

Escarole...................................................................... 242

Flower vegetables...................................................... 242

Garlic.......................................................................... 242

Gourd Vegetables ...................................................... 242

Greens........................................................................ 242

Kale ............................................................................ 242

Leaf ............................................................................ 242

Leaf vegetables.......................................................... 242

Leeks.......................................................................... 242

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Lettuce........................................................................242

Method of sale ...................................................241, 242

Mushrooms ................................................................241

Okra............................................................................241

Onions ........................................................................242

Parsley ........................................................................242

Parsnips......................................................................242

Peas............................................................................241

Peppers.......................................................................241

Potatoes .....................................................................242

Radishes .....................................................................242

Rhubarb......................................................................241

Root vegetables..........................................................242

Rutabagas...................................................................242

Spinach .......................................................................242

Vending machines............................................... 134, 244

Viscosity.......................................................185, 186, 187

Viscosity number...........................................................84

Volume .........................................................................66

Volume temperatures...................................................70

Voluntary registrant, privileges and responsibilities....148

Voluntary registration .............................................2, 143

W

Weighmaster..................................................... 34, 35, 36

Qualifications for ......................................................... 34

Weighmaster Act...........................................................39

Weighmaster Law.....................................6, 7, 8, 9, 29, 33

Weight ..........................................................................66

Wiper blades...............................................................244

Wood .......................................................... See Firewood

Y

Yogurt

Frozen ................................................ See Dairy Products

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