Wash. Admin. Code § 16-160-190

Current through Register Vol. 24-23, December 1, 2024
Section 16-160-190 - Recordkeeping requirements
(1) Registrants must maintain records sufficient to verify that the materials are approved for use in organic production, processing, or handling and comply with the USDA organic regulations ( 7 C.F.R. Part 205). These records may include:
(a) Records pertaining to incoming raw materials:
(i) Invoices/bills of lading;
(ii) Transportation documentation;
(iii) Material safety data sheets;
(iv) Storage documentation.
(b) Production records:
(i) Material formulations;
(ii) Dates of production;
(iii) Amount of ingredients used in each batch;
(iv) Amount of final materials;
(v) Sampling and/or laboratory analyses;
(vi) Lot identification and tracking;
(vii) Other records maintained during manufacturing.
(c) Finished material records:
(i) Packaging documentation;
(ii) Sales documentation;

* Purchase orders;

* Receipts;

* Shipping documents;

(iii) Storage documentation.
(2) Records shall be maintained for six years.

Wash. Admin. Code § 16-160-190

Amended by WSR 23-20-066, Filed 9/28/2023, effective 9/28/2023

Statutory Authority: RCW 15.86.060, 15.86.130, and chapter 34.05 RCW. 10-19-018, § 16-160-190, filed 9/8/10, effective 10/9/10.