S.L. 449.12 Art. 6Packaging.

(1) Corned beef shall be packaged in hermetically sealed containers which do not permit contamination and which shall be clean and show characteristics of sound containers and shall show evidence of vacuum. The containers shall be heat treated after sealing to such an extent as to render the product shelf-stable, and in such a manner that it presents no public health hazard.

(2) When processed containers are cooled in water, the water shall be of potable quality or suitably treated so as not to constitute a public health hazard. After processing, the containers shall be handled in such a manner as to avoid contamination of the product.