La. Admin. Code tit. 51 § VII-2109

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section VII-2109 - Packaging and Container Filling

A. The filling of condensed and dry dairy product containers shall be done only by mechanical equipment and by methods which preclude contamination.

B. Approval in writing by the state health officer, shall be obtained prior to the installation, operation or modification of any such equipment.

C. Dry dairy products shall be packaged in unused single service containers, which protect the contents from contamination. These containers shall be obtained from a source approved by the state health officer and after packaging shall be stored in a sanitary manner.

D. Condensed and dry dairy product containers shall be stored in a sanitary manner.

E. Condensed and dry dairy products may be transported from one plant to another for further processing or packaging, provided that the products are transported in sealed containers whose construction conforms with 3-A Standards.

La. Admin. Code tit. 51, § VII-2109

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, LR 37:2700 (September 2011).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see R.S. 40:5(2)(3)(5)(7)(15)(17) and R.S. 40:922.