quirement) in the sample being considered equals or exceeds the rejection number prescribed for that sample size, the lot fails the requirement; or

(3) If the number of deviants (as defined in connection with the specific requirement) in the sample being considered falls between the acceptance and rejection numbers of the plan, additional sample units are added to the sample so that the sample thus cumulated equals the next larger cumulative sample size in the plan. It may then be determined that the lot meets or fails the specific requirement by considering the cumulative sample and applying the procedures outlined in subparagraphs (1) and (2) of this paragraph or by considering successively larger samples cumulated in the same manner until the lot meets or fails the specific requirement.

(d) If in the conduct of any type of in-plant inspection the sample is examined before the lot size is known and the number of sample units exceeds the prescribed sample size for such lot but does not equal any of the prescribed larger sample sizes the lot may be deemed to meet or fail a specific requirement in accordance with the following procedure:

(1) If the number of deviants (as defined in connection with the specific requirement) in the nonprescribed sample does not exceed the acceptance number of the next smaller sample size the lot meets the requirement;

(2) If the number of deviants (as defined in connection with the specific requirement) in the nonprescribed sample equals the acceptance number prescribed for the next larger sample size additional sample units shall be selected to increase the sample to the next larger prescribed sample size;

(3) If the number of deviants (as defined in connection with the specific requirement) in the nonprescribed sample exceeds the acceptance number prescribed for the next larger sample size the lot fails the requirement.

(e) In the event that the lot compliance determination provisions of a standard or specification are based on the number of specified deviations instead of deviants the procedures set forth in this section may be applied by substituting the word "deviation" for the word "deviant" wherever it appears.

(f) Sampling plans referred to in this section are those contained in Tables I, II, III, IV, V, VI, and VÒI which follow or any other plans which are applicable. For processed products not included in these tables, the minimum sample size shall be the exact number of sample units prescribed in the table, container group, and lot size that, as determined by the inspector, most closely resembles the product, type, container size and amount of product to be sampled.

66-008 0-87. 4

1

Any type of container of less 3,600 or less. 3,601-14,400 14,401-48,000 48,001-96, 000 96, 001-156, 000 156,001-228,000 228,001-300,000 300,001-420,000 Over 420,000. volume than that of a No. 300 size can (300 x 407).

48, 001-72,000 72, 001-108, 000 108,001-168,000 168, 001-240, 000 Over 240,000.

1 For extension of the single sample sizes beyond 72 sample units, refer to table VI of this section; for multiple sampling plans comparable to the various single sampling plans refer to table VII of this section.

2 The sample units for the various container size groups are as follows: Groups 1, 2, and 3-1 container and its entire contents. Groups 4 and 5-approximately 2 pounds of product. When determined by the inspector that a 2-pound sample unit is inadequate, a larger sample unit may be substituted.

1 For extension of the single sample sizes beyond 72 sample units, refer to table VI of this section; for multiple sampling plans comparable to the various single sampling plans refer to table VII of this section.

The sample units for the various container size groups are as follows: Groups

1, 2, and 3-1 container and its entire contents. Groups 4 and 5-approximately 3 pounds of product. When determined by the inspector that a 3-pound sample unit is inadequate, a larger sample unit or 1 or more containers and their entire contents may be substituted for 1 or more sample units of 3 pounds.

Single sampling plans '

Sample size (number of sample units).3

3

Acceptance number.

0

1

13 2

1 Ounces pertain to either fluid ounces of volume or avoirdupois ounces of net weight whichever is applicable for the product involved.

For extension of the single sample sizes beyond 72 sample units, refer to table VI of this section; for multiple sampling plans comparable to the various single sampling plans refer to table VII of this section.

29

4

38 5

48 6

60

72

7

8

The sample units for the various container size groups are as follows: Groups 1, 2, and 3-1 container and its entire contents. A smaller sample unit may be substituted in group 3 at the inspector's discretion. Groups 4, 5, and 6-approximately 16 ounces of product. When determined by the inspector that a 16-ounce sample unit is inadequate, a larger sample unit may be substituted.

Any type of container over 1 pound but not over 6 pounds net weight.

900 or less.

901-3,600 3,601-10, 800

Over 120,000.

1 For extension of the single sample sizes beyond 72 sample units, refer to table VI of this section: for multiple sampling plans comparable to the various single sampling plans refer to table VII of this section.

21

3

29

24

888888

38 5

48 6

60 7

72

78

? The sample units for the various container size groups are as follows: Group 11 container and its entire contents. Groups 2, 3, 4, and 5-1 container and its entire contents or a smaller sample unit when determined by the inspector to be adequate.