Title 21, Food and DrugsRelease 119-102
§22 Barrels Misbranded
Title 21 › CHAPTER 1 — ADULTERATED OR MISBRANDED FOODS OR DRUGS › SUBCHAPTER II — MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS › § 22
Summary
Barrels of apples are misbranded under sections 20 to 23 if labeled "Standard" but the apples do not meet section 20, or if that "Standard" label omits the variety, where grown, or the packer/authorizer's name.
Full Legal Text
Title 21, §22
Food and Drugs, Source: USLM XML via OLRC
Barrels packed with apples shall be deemed to be misbranded within the meaning of sections 20 to 23 of this title— First. If the barrel bears any statement, design, or device indicating that the apples contained therein are “Standard” grade and the apples when packed do not conform to the requirements prescribed by section 20 of this title. Second. If the barrel bears any statement, design, or device indicating that the apples contained therein are “Standard” grade and the barrel fails to bear also a statement of the name of the variety, the name of the locality where grown, and the name of the packer or the person by whose authority the apples were packed and the barrel marked.
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Citation
21 U.S.C. § 22
Title 21, Food and Drugs
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102