Md. Code Regs. 10.15.01.04

Current through Register Vol. 52, No. 1, January 10, 2025

Section 10.15.01.04 - Licenses

A. In order to operate a cannery or acidified food processing plant, a person shall obtain a food processing license pursuant to the provisions of Health-General Article, §21-305, Annotated Code of Maryland, COMAR 10.15.04, and this chapter.

B. The Department shall specify on a food processing license issued to a cannery or acidified food processing plant the following type or types of food the licensee is approved to produce:

(1) Low-acid canned foods;

(2) Acidified foods;

(3) Acid canned foods; or

(4) A combination of these types.

C. The person-in-charge shall ensure that:

(1) Foods are not canned and acidified foods are not manufactured in the plant without the license required by Health-General Article, §21-305, Annotated Code of Maryland;

(2) The required food processing license is conspicuously posted in the plant during operations; and

(3) The food canned or manufactured is limited to the type or types of foods stated on the license.

Md. Code Regs. 10.15.01.04

Regulations .04, Canning and Acidified Food Manufacturing, adopted effective January 22, 2001 (28:1 Md. R. 26)