24:10-73.1 - Rules and regulations of department of health; establishment of standards of identity and definitions - New Jersey Statutes

24:10-73.1.  Rules and regulations of department of health; establishment of standards of identity and definitions
    The State Department of Health, hereinafter referred to as the "department"  shall from time to time after inquiry and public hearing, adopt and promulgate rules and regulations establishing standards of identity and definitions for frozen desserts and special frozen dietary foods and the mixes used in the manufacture thereof, together with rules and regulations governing the packaging and labeling and sanitation and other conditions relating to the manufacture, processing, distribution and sale of frozen desserts, as may be necessary for the protection of the public interest;  provided, however, that the department shall require by such rule or regulations that all ingredients be listed on the label of frozen desserts and special frozen dietary foods distributed for sale in this State.  The department is hereby authorized to adopt, insofar as applicable, the standards of identity and definitions from time to time promulgated by the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare of the United States under the Federal Act defining and standardizing frozen desserts.

     L.1964, c. 120, s. 1.  Amended by L.1969, c. 88, s. 1;  L.1974, c. 142, s. 1, eff. Nov. 11, 1975.