LAC 49:I.954 – Meat Product Labeling, Artificial Coloring [Formerly 49:3.1102]

A. When any meat product is placed in casings to which artificial coloring is applied under §972, there shall appear on the label in a prominent manner and contiguous to the name of the meat product the words "artificially colored", provided, that if the casing is removed from the meat product at the place of manufacture and there is evidence of the artificial coloring on the surface of the meat product, there shall appear on the label in a prominent manner and contiguous to the name of the meat product the words "artificially colored"; and provided further, that when the casing is colored prior to its use as a covering for any meat or meat product, there shall appear on the label in a prominent manner and contiguous to the name of the meat or meat product the words "casing artificially colored".

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, Title 40, as amended.

HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Department of Health and Human Resources, Office of Preventive and Public Health Services, September 1968.