Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 40-7-6-.08

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through November 21, 2024

Rule 40-7-6-.08 - Bottle Washing

All multi-use bottles and containers shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized immediately before filling. Any method reviewed and approved by the Georgia Department of Agriculture shall be accepted. The plant operator shall employ an approved laboratory to test the effectiveness of the cleaning and sanitizing procedure on a microbiological basis at least monthly. Such testing shall include, but not be limited to, coliform and Total Plate Count (TPC), and shall be in accordance with Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater Products, American Public Health Association, most recent edition.

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 40-7-6-.08

Ga. L. 1937-38, Extra Session p. 332; Ga. L. 1956 as amended; O.C.G.A. Sec. 26-2-1et seq.

Original Rule entitled "Shipping Containers and Packing Cans for Crab Meat" was F. June 30, 1965.

Repealed: New Rule entitled "Bottle Washing" adopted. F. Apr. 30, 1996; eff. May 20, 1996.