Section 246-215-03290 - Original containers and records-Shellstock, maintaining identification (FDA Food Code 3-203.12)(1) Except as specified under subsection (3)(b) of this section, SHELLSTOCK tags or labels must remain attached to the container in which the SHELL-STOCK are received until the container is empty.(2) The date range when the first and last SHELLSTOCK from the container is sold or served must be recorded on the tag or label.(3) The identity of the source of SHELLSTOCK that are sold or served must be maintained by retaining SHELLSTOCK tags or labels for ninety calendar days from the last date that is recorded on the tag or label, as specified under subsection (2) of this section by: (a) Using an APPROVED record keeping system that keeps the tags or labels in chronological order correlated to the date that is recorded on the tag or label, as specified under subsection (2) of this section; and(b) If SHELLSTOCK are removed from its tagged or labeled container: (i) Preserving source identification by using a record-keeping system as specified under (a) of this subsection; and(ii) Ensuring that SHELLSTOCK from one tagged or labeled container are not COMMINGLED with SHELLSTOCK from another container with different CERTIFICATION NUMBERS; different harvest dates; or different growing areas as identified on the tag or label before being ordered by the CONSUMER.Wash. Admin. Code § 246-215-03290
Amended by WSR 21-01-122, Filed 12/15/2020, effective 1/15/2021Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050 and 43.20.145. 13-03-109, § 246-215-03290, filed 1/17/13, effective 5/1/13.