Sec. 8.4. Use of identification stamp or stencil  


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  • Such identification stamps or stencils shall be used to clearly mark cheddar cheese, washed curd cheese, or colby cheese within 72 hours after manufacture, with the name of such cheese and with the plant identification number. Such cheese shall also be marked with the date of manufacture and vat number. Such identification marks may be applied to the bandage, wrapper, or container of cheese or to a tag attached to such cheese.