9 CFR §500.8
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- (a)FSIS may rescind or refuse approval of false or misleading marks, labels, or sizes or forms of any container for use with any meat, poultry, or egg product, under section 7 of the FMIA, under section 8 of the PPIA, or under sections 7 or 14 of the EPIA.
- (b)FSIS will provide written notification that:
- (1)Explains the reason for rescinding or refusing the approval;
- (2)Provides an opportunity for the establishment to modify the marking, labeling, or container so that it will no longer be false or misleading; and
- (3)Advises the establishment of its opportunity to submit a written statement to respond to the notification and to request a hearing.
- (c)If FSIS rescinds or refuses approval of false or misleading marks, labels, or sizes or forms of any container for use with any meat, poultry, or egg product, an opportunity for a hearing will be provided in accordance with the Uniform Rules of Practice, 7 CFR subtitle A, part 1, subpart H.