Maine § 6112. - Labeling of food products containing surimi
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 6112. — Labeling of food products containing surimi, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6112.. Labeling of food products containing surimi
A food product may not be sold in this State consisting of or containing surimi unless the packaging containing the food product is clearly and conspicuously labeled or, if there is no packaging, unless a sign is conspicuously displayed, indicating that the product is "imitation lobster," "imitation crab," "imitation" followed by the name of the seafood imitated, "processed seafood," "surimi," "lobster-processed seafood salad," "crab-processed seafood salad" or other terms as approved by the Department of Marine Resources through rules adopted in accordance with Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II. Any term approved by that department is sufficient to notify the public that the product contains surimi. [PL 1991, c. 378 (AMD).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 6112.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 6112. cover?
Section 6112. ("Labeling of food products containing surimi") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maine § 6112.?
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