Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies (Last Updated: June 14,2023) |
Title22 Agriculture. Domestic Animals |
SubTitle22-27-A1_22-27-B3. Poultry and Poultry Products |
Sec.22-27-B3. Weight classes for consumer grades for shell eggs
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Size of
Weight
class
Minimum net
weight per
dozen
Minimum net
weight per
30 dozen
Minimum weight
for individual eggs at
rate per dozen1
Ounces
Pounds
Ounces
Jumbo
30
56
29
Extra Large
27
50½
26
Large
24
45
23
Medium
21
39½
20
Small
18
34
17
Peewee
15
28
(See 1961 Supp. § 22-42.)
1 Minimum weights listed for individual eggs at the rate per dozen are permitted in various size class only to the extent that they will not reduce the net weight per dozen below the required minimum, consideration being given to variable weight of individual eggs and variable efficiency of graders and scales, which should be maintained on a uniform and accurate basis.