9 C.F.R. § 381.121d Scales; testing of.
Title 9 - Animals and Animal Products
(a) The operator of each official establishment that weighs poultry food products shall cause such scales to be tested for accuracy in accordance with the technical requirements of NIST Handbook 44, at least once during the calendar year. In cases where the scales are found not to maintain accuracy between tests, more fequent tests may be required and monitored by an authorized USDA program official. (b) The operator of each official establishment shall display on or near each scale a valid certification of the scale's accuracy from a State or local government's weights and measures authority or from a State registered or licensed scale repair firm or person, or shall have alternative documented procedures showing that the scale has been tested for accuracy in accordance with the requirements of NIST Handbook 44. [55 FR 49836, Nov. 30, 1990, as amended at 62 FR 45026, Aug. 25, 1997; 65 FR 34390, May 30, 2000; 66 FR 52486, Oct. 16, 2001]
Title 9: Animals and Animal Products
PART 381—POULTRY PRODUCTS INSPECTION REGULATIONS
Subpart N—Labeling and Containers
§ 381.121d Scales; testing of.