W. Va. Code R. § 61-7A-6 - Labeling Requirements

6.1. Any container or sub-container in which eggs are marketed shall label the exterior portion of the container, at a minimum, as required by W. Va. Code '19-10A-7. The following additional labeling is required:

6.2. A person may distribute, offer for sale, or sell loose eggs only if that person places a placard on or near the eggs that plainly and conspicuously displays their grade, size, name of packer or distributor and their address. The grade and size may not be abbreviated. The placard shall be of legible print in block letters not less than three eighths (3/8) inch in height. The minimum size of this placard shall be four and one half by six (4 2 x 6) inches.

6.3. Eggs that are packed for breaking plants shall be labeled according to USDA requirements.

6.4. Eggs that are packed in retail breakaway cartons that can be divided by the consumer or retailer into smaller units for the purpose of selling lesser amounts of eggs, each half or portion of the container shall list full information labeling as required in the WV Code '19-10A-7.

6.5. Egg producers who own three thousand birds or less shall denote the expiration date of the eggs on the outside container in which the egg cards are transported or on an invoice provided to the retailer.

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W. Va. Code R. § 61-7A-6