(a) The shield set forth in Figure 1, containing the letters ``USDA,'' shall be the official identification symbol for the purposes of this part and when used, imitated, or simulated in any manner in connection with a product shall be deemed to constitute a representation that the product has been officially inspected for the purpose of Sec. 592.5.[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR12JA04.049
(b) The inspection marks that are permitted to be used on products shall be contained within the outline of a shield and with the wording and design set forth in Figure 2 of this section, except the plant number may be followed by the letter ``G'' in lieu of the word ``plant.'' Alternatively, it may be omitted from the official shield if applied on the container's principal display panel or other prominent location and preceded by the word ``Plant'' or followed by the letter ``G.''[GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR12JA04.050