S.L. 449.13 Art. 6Packaging.

(1) Luncheon meat products that are heat treated after packaging shall be packaged in hermetically sealed containers which do not present any health hazard or permit contamination under the condition of handling, storage, transport and sale indicated on the label. The containers shall be clean and show the characteristics of sound containers and where applicable to the type of container, shall show evidence of vacuum.

(2) Luncheon meat products that are heat treated before packaging shall be packaged in such a way that the product will withstand spoilage and present no public health hazard under the conditions of handling, storage, transport and sale indicated on the label. The containers shall not present any health hazard or permit contamination under normal conditions of handling. They shall be clean and, where applicable, show evidence of vacuum.

(3) 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.

(4) The final product shall be handled and stored in such a manner as to avoid contamination of the product.