Hawaii Administrative Code

(a) Any person having a financial interest in the product involved, including the shipper, receiver, or carrier, or an authorized person on behalf of the applicant, may apply for an inspection. (b) The application shall be filed in the office of inspection or with any authorized …

(a) The applicant shall make the product to be inspected accessible for sampling and inspection, and placed so as to readily disclose its quality and condition. (b) As many inspections shall be made as facilities permit and as far as practicable, in the order applications are rec…

The original certificate, immediately upon its issuance, shall be delivered or mailed to the applicant or person designated by the applicant. Upon the request of the applicant prior to the issuance, not more than two additional copies of the certificate may be issued without extr…

(a) An application for an appeal inspection may be made by any interested party dissatisfied with the determination stated in the original certificate. The application may be made in writing or orally. (b) Inspections requested to determine factors of quality or condition which m…

(a) Fees for inspection service shall be paid by the applicant for such service at the rate of $33.40 per hour for regular time and $50.10 per hour for overtime. (b) Additional charges may be made for transportation, travel time, per diem, traveling expenses, and other actual exp…

Any willful misrepresentation or any deceptive or fraudulent practice made or committed by any applicant for inspection or reinspection may be deemed sufficient cause for the department to refuse to provide inspection services. Notes Haw. Code R. § 4-42-58 [Eff and comp 1/16/84] …

Averages for the entire lot, based on the examination of representative samples, shall be within the tolerances specified, but individual quantities of any one type of flower or foliage in any package may contain not more than double the tolerance, provided that at least one spec…

(a) As used in this section: "Akulikuli lei" means a lei which is made from buds or partially opened akulikuli flowers with the stem removed; "Fairly well developed" means the flowers are slightly less than fully opened; "Length" means the circumference of the circle formed by th…

(a) As used in this section: "Anthuriums" means that portion of the anthurium plant consisting of the stem, the spathe or leaf-like portion, and the spadix or fleshy spike on which the true flowers are borne, which shall be referred to in this section as the flower although the t…

(a) As used in this section: "Baby wood rose cluster" means the stem, sepals, and four or more fruiting capsules of the silver morning glory vine (Argyreia nervosa); "Damage" means any defect or combination of defects which materially affects the appearance or shipping quality of…

As used in this chapter and unless otherwise defined: "Absence of defects" means the degree of freedom from seeds or portions of seeds, harmless extraneous material, objectionable material, and other defects not specifically mentioned that affect the appearance or drinking qualit…

(a) As used in this section: "Fairly free from defects" means no seeds or portions of seeds are present; the appearance and drinking quality of the passion fruit drink are not seriously affected by the presence of dark specks, other objectionable material, harmless extraneous mat…

(a) As used in this section: "Fairly free from defects" means practically no seed or portions of seeds are present; the drinking quality and appearance of the passion fruit nectar are not seriously affected by the presence of objectionable material, harmless extraneous material, …

(a) As used in this section: "Fruit jelly" means the jellied foods each of which is made from a mixture composed of not less than forty-five parts by weight of one of any combination of not more than five varieties of fruit juice ingredients to each fifty-five parts by weight of …

(a) As used in this section: "Absence of defects" means the degree of freedom from adhering shell, blemish, dark center, shriveling, loose extraneous material, and any other defect which detracts from the appearance or eating quality of the product. "Blemish" means discolored spo…

The following minimum requirements shall apply to Hawaii-grown processed fruits and vegetables which are exported, intended for export, or otherwise destined for shipment by commercial exporters to points outside the State: (1) Canned guava nectar for export shall meet the requir…

(a) Any processor, buyer, or other financially interested party may apply for a product certification inspection with the department. (b) The fee for any product certification inspection shall be at the rate established by the Agricultural Marketing Service, United States Departm…

(a) An application for an appeal inspection may be made by any interested party dissatisfied with the findings of the original inspection. (b) If the result of the appeal inspection substantiates the result of the original inspection, the fees and charges in section 4-44-15(b) an…

Any authorized inspector of the department may enter any public or private premises during business hours to determine whether any processed product is in compliance with the provisions of this chapter. Notes Haw. Code R. § 4-44-17 [Eff 8/18/83; am and comp 3/24/86] (Auth: HRS § …

Any person who violates any provision of this chapter may be subject to the actions, procedures, and penalties provided in sections 147-25 and 147-63, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Notes Haw. Code R. § 4-44-18 [Eff 1/16/84; ren and comp 3/24/86] (Auth: HRS §§ 147-22 and 147-63) (Imp: …

(a) Compliance with the requirements of these standards shall not excuse failure to comply with the provisions of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, or with applicable State laws and regulations. (b) The grade of a lot of a processed product covered by this chapter is deter…

(a) As used in this section: "Acid" means grams of acid, calculated as anhydrous citric acid, per one hundred ml of canned guava nectar determined by titration with sodium hydroxide solution using phenolphthalein and methylene blue as indicators. "Canned guava nectar" means the d…

(a) As used in this section: "Absence of defects" means the degree of freedom from seeds or portions of seeds, harmless extraneous material, grittiness caused by stone cells, objectionable material, and other defects not specifically mentioned that affect the appearance or drinki…

(a) As used in this section: "Absence of defects" means the degree of freedom from seeds or portions of seeds, harmless extraneous material, grittiness caused by stone cells, objectionable material, and other defects not specifically mentioned that affect the appearance or drinki…

(a) As used in this section: "Canned papaya nectar" is the diluted, unfermented juice and pulp obtained from the sound, mature, fresh fruit of the Carica papaya tree which juice and pulp may have been preserved by freezing or chilling; the fruit has been properly washed, prepared…

(a) As used in this section: "Canned papaya-passion fruit nectar blend", which in these standards is also considered a nectar, means the diluted, unfermented juice and pulp obtained from the sound, mature, fresh fruit of the papaya tree (Carica papaya) and from the sound, fresh, …

(a) As used in this section: "Absence of defects" means the degree of freedom from seeds, portions of seeds, harmless extraneous material, papain, objectionable material, and other defects not specifically mentioned that affect the appearance or drinking quality of the product. "…

(a) As used in this section: "Canned passion fruit nectar" is the diluted, unfermented juice and pulp obtained from the sound, mature, fresh fruit of the passion fruit vine (Passiflora edulis or Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa or hybrids of these species) which juice and pulp may…

(a) For the purpose of enforcing chapter 144, Hawaii Revised Statutes: "Other domestic pets" means animals other than those raised or used for commercial production of food fiber, or labor, (b) As used in this chapter: "Board" means the board of agriculture. "Department" means th…

(a) Urea and other non-prote in nitrogen products with official names are acceptable ingredients in commercial feeds for ruminant animals, but shall not be used in commercial feeds for other animals and birds as sources of equivalent crude protein. (b) The maximum percentage of e…

(a) No artificial color may be used in feeds unless the color has been proven to be harmless to animals and meets the provisions of the Code of Federal Regulations specified in section 4-45-26(2), (3),(4), and (5). (b) Mo material shall be used to enhance the natural color of a f…

Before registration is accepted for a commercial feed which contains drugs, food additives, or other ingredients potentially harmful to animals, the distributor may be required to: (1) Submit evidence to show the safety of the feed when used according to the directions furnished …

(a) Each package of feed shall show the net weight of the feed in the package, either stenciled or printed on the bag or on a tag attached to the bag. (b) The net weight of feed distributed in bulk shall be shown on the invoice or tag which is to accompany delivery. (c) All state…

(a) No person shall distribute any materially damaged feed unless the containers are marked in bold type letters of not less than two inches in height and not less than one inch in width with the word "DAMAGED" on the side of the container on which the brand name appears, or if t…

It shall be unlawful for any person to distribute any commercial simple feed, commercial mixed feed, or custom-mixed feed, or prepare for delivery any toll-milled feed, in any bag to which any label has been attached by a hook, snap, or other fastener or device made of metal. Not…

(a) Any financially interested party may request an inspection, certification, or analysis of any commercial feed by the department. (b) The fee for any inspection, certification, or analysis shall be $31.00 per hour for regular time and $46.50 per hour for overtime for time requ…

(a) Any authorized officer of the department may enter any public or private premises, including any vehicle of transport during business hoursr in order to gain access to feeds and to records relating to the distribution and mixing of these feeds at any time and place to the ext…

(a) Unless the board designates otherwise in specific cases, the method of sampling and analysis shall be as set forth in "official Methods of analysis of the the Association of Official Analytical chemist". (b) The results of all analyses of official samples shall be forwarded b…

In addition to the requirements of section 4-45-4, applications for registration of processed animal waste products shall be accompanied by the following: (1) A detailed description, on a form provided by the department, of:(A) The facilities, equipment, and methods to be used in…

(a) If the brand or product name indicates the feed is made for a specific user the character of the feed must conform to this use. (b) Commercial/ registered brand, or trade names are not permitted in guaranteed or ingredient listings. (c) A brand or product name of a commercial…

The registration of a processed animal waste product shall be refused or may be subject to cancellation if: (1) The applicant or the processed animal waste product is determined to be in violation of chapter 144, Hawaii Revised Statutes, or this chapter; (2) The processed animal …

(a) No processed animal waste product shall contain:(1) Any extraneous material such as, but not limited to, metal, glass, wire, or nails; (2) Any heavy metal, provided that the following tolerances are permitted arsenic, three and one-half parts-per-million; lead, seven parts-pe…

(a) Any person seeking or receiving registration of any processed animal waste product shall test that product, at a laboratory approved by the department, utilizing official methods of sampling and analysis. Notes Haw. Code R. § 4-45-22 [Eff 5/29/81; am and comp 1/16/84; am and …

(a) Any person seeking or receiving registration of any processed animal waste product shall keep for a period of two years, accurate records of:(1) All sources of raw materials and date acquired, including information on drug and pesticide usage; (2) All production output, inclu…

(a) The label, invoice, or delivery slip accompanying shipments of processed animal waste products or commercial mixed feeds containing processed animal waste products shall contain all information required by subchapter 1, and in addition shall include the following information,…

(a) This subchapter shall apply to processed animal waste products in intrastate commerce only. (b) Processed animal waste products shall not be used in feeds for lactating dairy animals or laying hens. Notes Haw. Code R. § 4-45-25 [Eff 5/29/81; am and comp 1/16/84; am NOV 17 198…

(a) The following provisions of the Code of Federal Regulations, as they apply to feed, are adopted for use by the department in enforcing Chapter 144, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and this chapter: (1) 40 CFR, Part 180, entitled "Tolerances and Exemptions from Tolerances for Pestici…