Section R3-2-903. Sampling: Schedule and Methods for Evidence

A.      An inspector may conduct random spot-check sampling of a lot of eggs to determine whether the lot meets minimum qual- ity and weight standards and is in compliance with R3-2- 907(B).

B.       Representative egg sampling, under A.R.S. § 3-710(G), shall be based on the following table. A lot that does not meet mini- mum quality or weight standards or is not in compliance with R3-2-907(B) shall receive a warning notice hold tag.

		For each addi- tional 50 cases or fraction of a case in excess of 600 cases	1 case
1An inspector shall take 100 eggs from each case for inspection.

1.        An inspector may draw additional samples to determine whether the lot meets the minimum requirements.

2.        When loose eggs are out of the case, the sample shall be based on a carton.

3.        Eggs shall be sampled on a 30-dozen-case basis. When eggs are packed in other lot quantities, an inspector shall convert the quantity of eggs to the equivalent 30-dozen- case basis to establish the official sample size.

Historical Note

Former Rule 3; Amended effective March 17, 1976 (Supp. 76-2). Amended as an emergency effective November 18, 1981, pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1003, valid for only 90 days (Supp. 81-6). Former Section R3-6-03 amended as an emergency now adopted and amended as a permanent rule effective February 19, 1982. Section renumbered as R3-2-903 (Supp. 82-1). Section R3-6-103 renumbered to R3-2-903 (Supp. 91-4). Section repealed, new Section R3-2-903 renumbered from R3-2-906 and amended effective July 13, 1995 (Supp. 95-3). Amended by final rulemaking at 9 A.A.R. 2089, effective August 2, 2003 (Supp. 03-2). Amended by final rulemaking at 15

A.A.R. 863, effective October 1, 2009 (Supp. 09-2).