(A) Any producer or processor whose maple syrup conforms to a standard for an Ohio grade other than Commercial or Substandard may place the grade name on the package label. The legend shall be stylized: “Ohio Grade _______,” and include the full grade name listed in rule 901:3-45-01 [901:3-45-01] of the Administrative Code.
(B) No grade may be placed on a package label unless the maple syrup has first been tested by one of the methods in paragraph (B) of rule 901:3-45-01 of the Administrative Code.
(C) Any optional ingredients permitted under rule 901-3-45-02 of the Administrative Code, when used, shall be listed on the package label.
HISTORY: Eff 5-1-98; 2-15-04
Rule promulgated under: RC 119.03
Rule authorized by: RC 3715.24
Rule amplifies: RC 3715.24, 3715.25, 3715.60
RC 119.032 review dates: 12/1/02, 10/31/03, 2/15/09