(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.
[64 FR 66546, Nov. 29, 1999, as amended at 85 FR 68673, Oct. 29, 2020; 85 FR 81340, Dec. 16, 2020]