9 CFR 381.112
§ 381.112 Official mark for maintaining the identity and integrity of samples.
United States · 9 CFR — Animals and Animal Products · Status: effective
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- 9 CFR 381.112, § 381.112 Official mark for maintaining the identity and integrity of samples, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/35184
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The official mark for use in sealing containers of samples submitted under any requirements in this part and section 11(b) of the Poultry Products Inspection Act shall bear the designation “Sample Seal” accompanied by the official USDA logo as shown below. Any seal approved by the Administrator for applying such mark shall be deemed an official device for purposes of the Act. Such device shall be supplied to inspectors, compliance officers, and other designated Agency officials by the United States Department of Agriculture.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.