La. Admin. Code tit. 51 § XXIII-3905

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

Section XXIII-3905 - Use [formerly paragraph 22:29-3]

A. Only those poisonous or toxic materials that are required for the operation and maintenance of the food establishment or retail food store/market such as for the cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and utensils and the control of insects and rodents, shall be allowed in food preparation and processing areas. This does not apply to approved, packaged poisonous or toxic materials that are for retail sale stored in accordance with §3903 of this Part.

B. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored in accordance with §3903 of this Part, and used according to:

1. law;

2. manufacturer's use directions included in labeling, and, for a pesticide, manufacturer's label instructions including a statement that the use is allowed in a food preparation or processing area; and

3. any additional conditions that may be established by the regulatory authority.

C. Chemical sanitizers and other chemical antimicrobials applied to food contact surfaces shall meet the requirements specified in §2513. A.2 and §2515. B of this Part.

D. Chemicals used to wash or peel raw, whole fruits and vegetables shall be used in accordance with the manufacturer's label instructions and as specified in 21 CFR 173.315.

E. Restricted use pesticides shall be applied and used according to law and in accord with the manufacturer's label instructions.

F. Rodent bait shall be contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station.

La. Admin. Code tit. 51, § XXIII-3905

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, LR 28:332 (February 2002), amended LR 28:1426 (June 2002).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:4.