189.9 - LABELING.
189.9 LABELING.
1. All articles in package or wrapped form which are required by
this subtitle, excluding chapters 203, 203C, 203D, 207, and 208, to
be labeled, unless otherwise provided, shall be conspicuously marked
in the English language in legible letters of not less than eight
point heavy gothic caps on the principal label with the following
items:
a. The true name, brand, or trademark of the article.
b. The quantity of the contents in terms of weight, measure,
or numerical count. Under this requirement reasonable variations
shall be permitted, and small packages shall be excepted in
accordance with the rules of the department.
c. The name and place of business of the manufacturer,
packer, importer, dispenser, distributor, or dealer.
2. The above items shall be printed in such a way that there
shall be a distinct contrast between the color of the letters and the
background upon which printed. Section History: Early Form
[C73, § 4042; C97, § 2517, 4989--4991, 5070; S13, § 2510-d, -q,
-r, -v1, -v2, 2515-b--d, 2528-f, 4999-a35, 5070-a, 5077-a6; SS15, §
4999-a31c; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, § 3037; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66,
71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, § 189.9] Section History: Recent Form
94 Acts, ch 1023, §24; 2003 Acts, ch 69, §32; 2009 Acts, ch 41,
§263
Referred to in § 189.10, 189.11, 191.1, 191.2, 196.10, 199.3,
210.12, 210.18