Section He-P 2103.05 - Filling and Capping(a) Filling, capping, and sealing of all beverage and bottled water containers shall be done in a sanitary manner.(b) The performance of the filler, capper, or sealer shall be monitored and the filled containers visually or electronically inspected.(c) Single-service or multiservice containers which are damaged or defective shall not be used.(d) Whenever air under pressure is directed at the beverage or product water or a product contact surface: (1) It shall be from a filtered source and be free of oil, dust, rust, moisture, and extraneous materials;(2) It shall not affect the bacteriological or chemical quality of the beverage or water; and(3) It shall not adversely affect the flavor, color or odor of the beverage or water.(e) Single-service containers and caps or seals shall be stored in an enclosed container in an area that is clean and dry.(f) Packaging or wrapping material or other processing supplies shall not be stored in locker or lunch rooms.(g) The facility shall have controls in place to ensure containers and closures are free from contamination prior to being used for filling.N.H. Admin. Code § He-P 2103.05
#7979, eff 10-22-03; ss by #10012, INTERIM, eff 10-22-11, EXPIRES: 4-19-12; ss by #10116, eff 4-19-12
Amended by Volume XXXVIII Number 50, Filed December 13, 2018, Proposed by #12680, Effective 11/27/2018, Expires 11/27/2028.