Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 61-4B-3 - Definitions3.1. "Active cultures" means microorganisms in the viable state that are added to a product to produce characteristic qualities in the finished product.3.2. "Hermetically sealed container" means a container that is designed and intended to be secure against the entry of microorganisms and thereby maintain the commercial sterility of its contents after processing.3.3. "Milk products" includes products made from the milk products from a cow, goat, or other milk-producing mammal, as described in W. Va. Code § 19-11B-2(p).3.4. "Product" means a frozen dessert or imitation frozen dessert.3.5. "Summary suspensions" are suspensions issued in cases where conditions constituting a hazard to the public health, safety or welfare require immediate action.3.6. "Sterilized" means the condition achieved by the application of heat, chemical sterilant(s) or other treatment considered appropriate by the commissioner that renders the product or equipment free of viable microorganisms.3.7. "Validation of Cleaning Procedure (VCP)" means the commissioner, or his or her designee, will enter a frozen dessert manufacturer's place of operation to observe, evaluate, and to make recommendations; such recommendations are to assist the manufacturer and to provide educational opportunities, for example, proper cleaning of the frozen dessert unit. Any samples collected during a VCP will be considered "unofficial," or, in other words, will be part of the educational and informational component (part of the VCP only).