### Question
What is the definition of sanitary container?


### Answer
The definition of **sanitary container** is as follows in *7 U.S.C. § 1431c*:

> any container of such material and construction as (1) will not permit the infiltration of foreign matter into the contents of such container under ordinary conditions of shipping and handling, and (2) will not, for a period of at least one year, disintegrate so as to contaminate the contents of the container, necessitating the washing of the contents prior to use

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 1431c*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 34-SUGAR PRODUCTION AND CONTROL > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

