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Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VI - Manufacturing, Processing, Packing and Holding of Food, Drugs and Cosmetics › Chapter 7 - Food Storage Warehouse and Food Salvaging Operations › Section VI-719 - Salvaged Food Labeling Responsibility [formerly paragraph 6:131]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. The
				responsibility for the salvage labeling required by §715-717 of this Part shall
				be that of:
1. [formerly paragraph 6:131-1]
				the person selling or offering to sell such food at wholesale or retail (if in
				bulk display form);
2. [formerly
				paragraph 6:131-2] the person selling or offering to sell at retail or for
				institutional use (if salvaged within the state of Louisiana); or
3. [formerly paragraph 6:131-3] the first
				person selling or offering to sell such food at wholesale or retail within the
				state of Louisiana (if salvaged outside of the state of Louisiana).
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VI - Manufacturing, Processing, Packing and Holding of Food, Drugs and Cosmetics › Chapter 9 - Processing and Bottling of Bottled Drinking Water › Section VI-903 - Bottled Drinking Water Permits [formerly paragraph 6:132-1]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. Processors and
				bottlers of bottled drinking water shall obtain permits from the state health
				officer, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 1 of this Part.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
				  R.S.
				  40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see
				  R.S. 40:601 et
				  seq.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VI - Manufacturing, Processing, Packing and Holding of Food, Drugs and Cosmetics › Chapter 9 - Processing and Bottling of Bottled Drinking Water › Section VI-905 - Bottled Water for Emergencies [formerly paragraph 6:132-2]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. Bottled water processed and packaged
				strictly for the purpose of providing a source of potable drinking water in
				anticipation of, or during, an emergency such as the aftermath of disasters
				from severe storms, hurricanes, floods, etc., shall comply with the provisions
				of this Section of this Chapter unless otherwise specified.
B. [formerly paragraph 6:132-3] Bottled water
				for emergencies from outside of state. Bottlers, processors, distributors, or
				dealers of bottled water processed and packaged outside of this state strictly
				for the purpose of providing a source of potable drinking water in anticipation
				of, or during, an emergency such as the aftermath of disasters from severe
				storms, hurricanes, floods, etc., shall show evidence to the state health
				officer, or his/her duly authorized representative, of compliance with the
				requirements for processing, packing, and distribution of bottled water in that
				state, county, or local authority having jurisdiction.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
				  R.S.
				  40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see
				  R.S. 40:601 et
				  seq.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VI - Manufacturing, Processing, Packing and Holding of Food, Drugs and Cosmetics › Chapter 9 - Processing and Bottling of Bottled Drinking Water › Section VI-907 - Water Bottling Plant Construction and Design [formerly paragraph 6:133-1]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. The bottling
				room shall be separated from other plant operations or storage areas by tight
				walls, ceilings, and self-closing doors to protect against contamination.
				Conveyor openings shall not exceed the size required to permit passage of
				containers.
B. [formerly paragraph
				6:133-2] If processing operations are conducted in other than a sealed system
				under pressure, protection shall be provided to preclude contamination of the
				water and the system.
C. [formerly
				paragraph 6:133-3] Ventilation shall be provided in accordance with §313. A.4 of this Part and shall minimize condensation in processing rooms, bottling
				rooms, and container washing and sanitizing areas.
D. [formerly paragraph 6:133-4] The washing
				and sanitizing of containers for bottled drinking water shall be performed in
				an enclosed room. The washing and sanitizing operation shall be positioned
				within the room so as to minimize any possible post-sanitizing contamination of
				the containers before they enter the bottling room.
E. [formerly paragraph 6:133-5] Rooms in
				which product water is handled, processed, or held or in which containers,
				utensils, or equipment are washed or held shall not open directly into any room
				for domestic household purposes.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
				  R.S.
				  40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see
				  R.S. 40:601 et
				  seq.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VI - Manufacturing, Processing, Packing and Holding of Food, Drugs and Cosmetics › Chapter 9 - Processing and Bottling of Bottled Drinking Water › Section VI-909 - Product and Operation Water Supplies; Sanitary Facilities [formerly paragraph 6:134]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. Each
				plant shall provide sanitary facilities including, but not limited to, the
				following.
1. [formerly paragraph 6:134-1]
				Product Water and Operations Water
a.
				[formerly paragraph 6:134-1 (1)] Product Water. The product water supply shall
				be from an approved source and comply with Chapter 9 of this Part entitled
				"Processing and Bottling of Bottled Drinking Water."
b. [formerly paragraph 6:134-1 (2)]
				Operations Water. If different from the product water supply, the operations
				water supply shall be obtained from an approved source properly located,
				protected, and operated and shall be easily accessible, adequate, and of a
				safe, sanitary quality which shall be in conformance at all times with the
				applicable laws and regulations of the government agency or agencies having
				jurisdiction.
c. [formerly
				paragraph 6:134-1 (3)] Product Water and Operations Water from Approved Sources
i. Water samples shall be taken from approved
				sources by the plant at a minimum frequency of twice each year with an interval
				between samples of not less than five months nor more than seven months to
				assure that the supply is in conformance with the applicable standards, laws,
				and regulations of the government agency or agencies having jurisdiction. The
				sampling and analysis shall be by plant personnel trained in sampling and
				analysis of water samples. Records of both government agency approval of the
				water source and the sampling and analysis performed by the plant shall be
				maintained on file at the plant.
ii. Test and sample methods shall be approved
				by government agency or agencies having jurisdiction over the approval of the
				water source, and shall be consistent with the minimum requirements set forth
				in Part XII of this Code.
iii.
				Analysis of the samples may be performed for the plant by commercial
				laboratories.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VI - Manufacturing, Processing, Packing and Holding of Food, Drugs and Cosmetics › Chapter 9 - Processing and Bottling of Bottled Drinking Water › Section VI-911 - Cleaning and Sanitizing [formerly paragraph 6:135-1]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. The product water contact surfaces of all
				multi-service containers, utensils, pipes, and equipment used in the
				transportation, processing, handling, and storage of product water shall be
				cleaned and sanitized. All product water contact surfaces shall be inspected by
				plant personnel as often as necessary to maintain the sanitary condition of
				such surfaces and to assure they are kept free of scale, evidence of oxidation,
				and other residue. The presence of any unsanitary condition, scale, residue, or
				oxidation shall be immediately remedied by cleaning and sanitizing of that
				product water contact surface prior to use.
1. [formerly paragraph 6:135-2] After
				sanitizing all multi-service containers, utensils, and disassembled piping and
				equipment shall be transported and stored in such a manner as to assure
				drainage and shall be protected from contamination.
2. [formerly paragraph 6:135-3]
				Single-service containers and caps or seals shall be purchased and stored in
				sanitary closures and kept clean therein in a clean, dry place until used.
				Prior to use they shall be examined, and as necessary, washed, rinsed, and
				sanitized and shall be handled in a sanitary manner.
3. [formerly paragraph 6:135-4] Filling,
				capping, closing, sealing and packaging of containers shall be done in a
				sanitary manner so as to preclude contamination of the bottled drinking water.
				For example, hand filling and capping of containers shall be prohibited.
				Mechanical equipment shall be provided for this purpose.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VI - Manufacturing, Processing, Packing and Holding of Food, Drugs and Cosmetics › Chapter 9 - Processing and Bottling of Bottled Drinking Water › Section VI-913 - Suitability of Equipment and Procedures [formerly paragraph 6:136-1(1)]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. All plant
				equipment and utensils shall be suitable for their intended use. This includes
				all collection and storage tanks, piping, fittings, connections, bottle
				washers, fillers, cappers, and other equipment which may be used to store,
				handle, process, package, or transport product water.
B. [formerly paragraph 6:136-1 (2)] All
				product water contact surfaces shall be constructed of nontoxic and
				nonabsorbent material which can be cleaned and sanitized and is in compliance
				with Chapter 11 of this Part-Soft Drink Manufacturing.
C. [formerly paragraph 6:136-2] Design.
				Storage tanks shall be of the type that can be closed to exclude all foreign
				matter and shall be vented.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
				  R.S.
				  40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see
				  R.S. 40:601 et
				  seq.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VI - Manufacturing, Processing, Packing and Holding of Food, Drugs and Cosmetics › Chapter 9 - Processing and Bottling of Bottled Drinking Water › Section VI-915 - Product Water Treatment Process [formerly paragraph 6:137-1(A)]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. All treatment of
				product water by distillation, ion-exchanging filtration, ultraviolet
				treatment, reverse osmosis, carbonation, mineral addition, or any other process
				shall be effective in accomplishing its intended purpose and in accordance with
				R.S.
				40:607(3) of the State Food,
				Drug and Cosmetic Law. All such processes shall be performed in and by
				equipment and with substances which will not adulterate the bottled product. A
				record of the type and date of physical inspections of such equipment,
				conditions found, and performance and effectiveness of such equipment, shall be
				maintained by the plant. Product water samples shall be taken after processing
				and prior to bottling by the plant and analyzed as often as is necessary to
				assure uniformity and effectiveness of the processes performed by the plant.
				The methods of analysis shall be those approved by the government agency or
				agencies having jurisdiction.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
				  R.S.
				  40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see
				  R.S. 40:601 et
				  seq.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VI - Manufacturing, Processing, Packing and Holding of Food, Drugs and Cosmetics › Chapter 9 - Processing and Bottling of Bottled Drinking Water › Section VI-917 - Treatment Process of Product Water for Emergencies [formerly paragraph 6:137-1(B)]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A.
				Product water intended for bottling for use during emergencies shall contain a
				minimum of 0.2 ppm free chlorine residual prior to bottling or, shall be
				treated as specified in
				§915 of this Chapter.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
				  R.S.
				  40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see
				  R.S. 40:601 et
				  seq.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VI - Manufacturing, Processing, Packing and Holding of Food, Drugs and Cosmetics › Chapter 9 - Processing and Bottling of Bottled Drinking Water › Section VI-919 - Multi-Service Containers [formerly paragraph 6:137-2(1)]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. Multi-service primary containers shall be
				cleaned, sanitized, and inspected just prior to being filled, capped, and
				sealed. Containers found to be unsanitary or defective by the inspection shall
				be reprocessed or discarded. All multi-service primary containers shall be
				washed, rinsed, and sanitized by mechanical washers or by any other method
				giving sanitary results. Mechanical washers shall be inspected as often as is
				necessary to assure dependable performance. Records of physical maintenance,
				inspections and conditions found, and performance of the mechanical washer
				shall be maintained by the plant.
B. [formerly paragraph 6:137-2(2)]
				Multi-service shipping cases shall be maintained in such condition as to assure
				they will not contaminate the primary container or the product water. Dry or
				wet cleaning procedures shall be performed as often as necessary to maintain
				the cases in a sanitary condition.
C. [formerly paragraph 6:137-2(3)] Bottled
				water that is processed and packaged exclusively for emergency use shall
				include the following labeling information in addition to any other required
				labeling information.
1. [formerly paragraph
				6:137-2(3)(a)] Bottled water for emergencies may be named "Bottled Water" or
				"Drinking Water" followed immediately by "for Emergency Use Only, Not for
				Re-Sale."
2. [formerly paragraph
				6:137-2(3)(b)] Each unit container shall include a "Use by date" with the date
				not to exceed 60 days from the date of bottling.
3. [formerly paragraph 6:137-2(3)(c)] The
				information required in §919. C 1-2 shall be of the same print size and
				style.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VI - Manufacturing, Processing, Packing and Holding of Food, Drugs and Cosmetics › Chapter 9 - Processing and Bottling of Bottled Drinking Water › Section VI-921 - Cleaning and Sanitizing Solutions [formerly paragraph 6:137-3]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. Cleaning and
				sanitizing solutions utilized by the plant shall be sampled and tested by the
				plant as often as is necessary to assure dependable performance in the cleaning
				and sanitizing operations. Records of these tests shall be maintained by the
				plant.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
				  R.S.
				  40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see
				  R.S. 40:601 et
				  seq.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VI - Manufacturing, Processing, Packing and Holding of Food, Drugs and Cosmetics › Chapter 9 - Processing and Bottling of Bottled Drinking Water › Section VI-923 - Sanitizing Operations [formerly paragraph 6:137-4]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. All product water contact surfaces shall
				be sanitized by chemical means, circulation of live steam or hot water. The
				plant should maintain a record of the intensity of the sanitizing agent and the
				time duration that the agent was in contact with the surface being sanitized.
				The following times and intensity shall be considered a minimum:
1. [formerly paragraph 6:137-4(1)] live steam
				in enclosed system: at least 170°F for at least 15 minutes or at least 200°F
				for at least five minutes;
2.
				[formerly paragraph 6:137-4(2)] hot water in enclosed system: At least 170°F
				for at least 15 minutes or at least 200°F for at least five minutes;
3. [formerly paragraph 6:137-4(3)] chemical
				sanitizers shall be equivalent in bactericidal action to a two-minute exposure
				of 50 parts per million of available chlorine at or above 57°F when used as an
				immersion or circulating solution. Chemical sanitizers applied as a spray or
				fog shall have as a minimum 100 parts per million of available chlorine at or
				above 57°F or its equivalent in bactericidal action;
4. [formerly paragraph 6:137-4 (4)] 0.1 part
				per million ozone water solution in an enclosed system for at least five
				minutes;
5. [formerly paragraph
				6:137-4 (5)] when containers are sanitized using a substance other than one
				provided for in
				21 CFR
				178.1010 of the Code of Federal Regulations,
				such substance shall be removed from the surface of the container by a rinsing
				procedure. The final rinse, prior to filling the container with product water,
				shall be performed with a disinfected water rinse free of pathogenic bacteria
				or by an additional sanitizing procedure equivalent in bactericidal action to
				that required in §923. A 3
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VI - Manufacturing, Processing, Packing and Holding of Food, Drugs and Cosmetics › Chapter 9 - Processing and Bottling of Bottled Drinking Water › Section VI-925 - Production Code; Unit Package [formerly paragraph 6:137-5]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. Each unit
				package from a batch or segment of a continuous production run of bottled
				drinking water shall be identified by a production code. The production code
				shall identify a particular batch or segment of a continuous production run and
				the day produced. The plant shall record and maintain information as to the
				kind of product, volume produced, date produced, lot code use, and the
				distribution of the finished product to wholesale and retail outlets.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
				  R.S.
				  40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see
				  R.S. 40:601 et
				  seq.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VI - Manufacturing, Processing, Packing and Holding of Food, Drugs and Cosmetics › Chapter 9 - Processing and Bottling of Bottled Drinking Water › Section VI-927 - Filling, Capping, or Sealing; Container Testing Requirements [formerly paragraph 6:137-6]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A.
				During the process of filling, capping or sealing either single-service or
				mufti-service containers, the performance of the filler, capper or sealer shall
				be monitored and the filled containers, visually or electronically inspected to
				assure they are sound, properly capped or sealed, and coded and labeled.
				Containers which are not satisfactory shall be reprocessed or rejected. Only
				nontoxic containers and closures shall be used. All containers and closures
				shall be sampled and inspected to ascertain that they are free from
				contamination. At least once each three months, a bacteriological swab and/or
				rinse count should be made from at least four containers and closures selected
				just prior to filling and sealing. No more than one of the four samples may
				exceed more than one bacteria per milliliter of capacity or one colony per
				square centimeter of surface area. All samples shall be free of coliform
				organisms. The procedure and apparatus for these bacteriological tests shall be
				in conformance with those recognized by the government agency or agencies
				having jurisdiction. Tests shall be performed either by plant personnel trained
				in sampling and analysis of water samples or by a commercial
				laboratory.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
				  R.S.
				  40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see
				  R.S. 40:601 et
				  seq.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VI - Manufacturing, Processing, Packing and Holding of Food, Drugs and Cosmetics › Chapter 9 - Processing and Bottling of Bottled Drinking Water › Section VI-929 - Product Testing Requirements [formerly paragraph 6:137-7]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. To assure that the plant's production of
				bottled drinking water is in compliance with the State Food Drug and Cosmetic
				Law (R.S. 40:601 et seq.) and
				this code, the plant shall:
1. [formerly
				paragraph 6:137-7 (1)] for bacteriological purposes take and analyze at least
				once a week a sample from a batch or segment of a continuous production run for
				each type of bottled drinking water produced during a day's production. The
				samples shall consist of primary containers of product or unit packages of
				product;
2. [formerly paragraph
				6:137-7 (2)] for chemical, physical, and radiological purposes, take and
				analyze at least semi-annually a representative sampling from a batch or
				segment of a continuous production run for each type of bottled drinking water
				produced during a day's production. The representative sample shall consist of
				primary containers of product or unit packages of product;
3. [formerly paragraph 6:137-7 (3)] analyze
				such samples by methods approved by the government agency or agencies having
				jurisdiction. The plant shall maintain records of date of sampling, type of
				product sampled, production code, and results of the analysis.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VI - Manufacturing, Processing, Packing and Holding of Food, Drugs and Cosmetics › Chapter 9 - Processing and Bottling of Bottled Drinking Water › Section VI-931 - Record Retention [formerly paragraph 6:137-8]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. All records required by
				21 CFR
				129.1,
				21 CFR
				129.20,
				21 CFR
				129.35,
				21 CFR
				129.37,
				21 CFR
				129.40, and
				21 CFR
				129.80 of the Code of Federal Regulations
				shall be maintained at the plant for not less than two years. Plants shall also
				retain, on file at the plant, current certificates or notifications of approval
				issued by the state health officer and other government agencies, (if any)
				approving the plant's source and supply of product water and operations water.
				All required documents shall be available for official review at reasonable
				times.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
				  R.S.
				  40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see
				  R.S. 40:601 et
				  seq.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VI - Manufacturing, Processing, Packing and Holding of Food, Drugs and Cosmetics › Chapter 11 - Soft Drink Manufacturing › Section VI-1101 - Definitions [formerly paragraph 6:138]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. The definitions and interpretations
				contained in the State Food, Drug and Cosmetic Law (R.S.
				40:601 et seq.) are applicable to the
				following words and terms. Unless otherwise specifically provided herein, the
				following words and terms used in this Part of the sanitary code, and all other
				Parts which are adopted or may be adopted, are defined for the purposes thereof
				as follows.
Adequate
-that which is needed to accomplish
				  the intended purpose in keeping with good public health practice.
Plant
-the building or buildings or part
				  thereof, used for or in connection with the manufacturing, processing, labeling
				  or holding of human food.
Sanitize
-see
				  §101 of Chapter 1 of this Part.
Soft Drink
-the class of non-alcoholic
				  beverages usually, but not necessarily, made by absorbing carbon dioxide in
				  potable water. The amount of carbon dioxide used is not less than that which
				  will be absorbed by the beverage at a pressure of one atmosphere and at a
				  temperature of 60°F. It either contains no alcohol or only such alcohol, not in
				  excess of 0.5 percent by weight of the finished beverage as is contributed by
				  the flavoring ingredient used. Soft drinks may contain any safe and suitable
				  optional ingredients, including natural and artificial flavors as provided for
				  in the food additives statutes- 21 USC 409  and/or the Code of Federal
				  Regulations  21 CFR 170.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
				  R.S.
				  40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see
				  R.S. 40:601 et
				  seq.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VI - Manufacturing, Processing, Packing and Holding of Food, Drugs and Cosmetics › Chapter 11 - Soft Drink Manufacturing › Section VI-1103 - Location and Use of Building [formerly paragraph 6:139]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. The building, or portion thereof, employed
				for the manufacture of soft drinks shall be used for no other purpose, and
				shall be so located as to be protected from objectionable surroundings, such as
				hazardous waste dumps, dusty conditions, rodent harborage areas, sanitary
				landfills, poorly drained areas, etc.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
				  R.S.
				  40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see
				  R.S. 40:601 et
				  seq.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VI - Manufacturing, Processing, Packing and Holding of Food, Drugs and Cosmetics › Chapter 11 - Soft Drink Manufacturing › Section VI-1105 - Plans Review [formerly paragraph 6:140]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. Plans for new establishments shall be
				submitted to the state health officer for approval before
				construction.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
				  R.S.
				  40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see
				  R.S. 40:601 et
				  seq.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VI - Manufacturing, Processing, Packing and Holding of Food, Drugs and Cosmetics › Chapter 11 - Soft Drink Manufacturing › Section VI-1107 - Walls and Ceilings [formerly paragraph 6:141]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. Walls and ceilings in the syrup and
				bottling rooms shall be of hard, sound materials with smooth, easily cleaned
				surfaces of a light color.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
				  R.S.
				  40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see
				  R.S. 40:601 et
				  seq.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VI - Manufacturing, Processing, Packing and Holding of Food, Drugs and Cosmetics › Chapter 11 - Soft Drink Manufacturing › Section VI-1109 - Lighting and Ventilation [formerly paragraph 6:142]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. All rooms shall be lighted to a minimum
				standard of 40 foot-candles.
B.
				Good and sufficient ventilation to insure a healthful and as nearly as
				practicable, a comfortable atmosphere shall be provided and maintained, by
				natural or mechanical means at all times during working hours. When the amount
				of atmospheric contaminants exceeds the limits fixed hereunder, exhaust
				ventilation shall be provided to reduce the amount of atmospheric contaminants
				to within the limits fixed.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
				  R.S.
				  40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see
				  R.S. 40:601 et
				  seq.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VI - Manufacturing, Processing, Packing and Holding of Food, Drugs and Cosmetics › Chapter 11 - Soft Drink Manufacturing › Section VI-1111 - Insect, Pest and Vermin Control [formerly paragraph 6:143]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. All openings to the outer air shall be
				screened or otherwise protected where necessary against entrance of insects and
				vermin. The syrup room shall be especially protected against insects and
				vermin.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
				  R.S.
				  40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see
				  R.S. 40:601 et
				  seq.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VI - Manufacturing, Processing, Packing and Holding of Food, Drugs and Cosmetics › Chapter 11 - Soft Drink Manufacturing › Section VI-1113 - Syrup Room Requirements [formerly paragraph 6:144]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. The syrup room shall be completely
				enclosed, well ventilated and lighted. Sinks shall be provided and shall have
				hot and cold running water delivered through a mixer faucet. Syrup rooms shall
				be protected against vermin, flies, dirt and dust and constructed as to be
				easily cleaned and sanitized.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
				  R.S.
				  40:4 (A) (1) (a). Also see
				  R.S. 40:601 et
				  seq.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VI - Manufacturing, Processing, Packing and Holding of Food, Drugs and Cosmetics › Chapter 11 - Soft Drink Manufacturing › Section VI-1115 - Potable Water Supply; Not Cross Connected to Product Water Used for Bottling [formerly paragraph 6:145]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A.
				Running water of potable quality shall be easily accessible to all parts of the
				plant. Provision shall be made for prompt removal and proper disposal of waste
				water and sewage. If a separate water supply is used for any purpose in the
				plant, there shall be no connection between that supply and the potable supply
				used for manufacturing.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
				  R.S.
				  40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see
				  R.S. 40:601 et
				  seq.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VI - Manufacturing, Processing, Packing and Holding of Food, Drugs and Cosmetics › Chapter 11 - Soft Drink Manufacturing › Section VI-1117 - Toilet and Lavatory Facilities [formerly paragraph 6:146]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. Toilet and lavatory facilities shall be
				provided as required in LAC 51:XIV.411, and shall be maintained in a clean and
				sanitary condition. Toilet and washroom fixtures shall be so constructed and so
				operated as to prevent backflow or back-siphonage as defined in LAC
				51:XIV.203.A and LAC 51:XIV.609.G.2, from such fixtures into the water supply.
				Toilet rooms shall have no direct connection with rooms used for manufacturing
				or bottling and shall have self-closing doors. Additional lavatory/lavatories
				shall be conveniently located in the syrup room and other food processing and
				handling areas. Facilities shall be equipped with hot and cold water under
				pressure, delivered through a mixer faucet. Soap and sanitary towels or air
				dryer shall be provided at each lavatory.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with provisions of
				  R.S.
				  40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see
				  40:601 et seq.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VI - Manufacturing, Processing, Packing and Holding of Food, Drugs and Cosmetics › Chapter 11 - Soft Drink Manufacturing › Section VI-1119 - Multi-Use Container Washing and Handling [formerly paragraph 6:147]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. Every plant
				manufacturing bottled beverages shall be equipped with suitable mechanical
				bottle washing apparatus and with approved machines for carbonation, filling
				and crowning so that these operations can be performed as to prevent any part
				of the operator or his clothing from coming in contact with those surfaces of
				the bottles which come in contact with the beverage. Bottle washing machines
				shall be so constructed and operated as to prevent back-siphonage, or
				return-flow, into the water supply lines.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
				  R.S.
				  40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see
				  R.S. 40:601 et
				  seq.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VI - Manufacturing, Processing, Packing and Holding of Food, Drugs and Cosmetics › Chapter 11 - Soft Drink Manufacturing › Section VI-1121 - Conveyors and Cases [formerly paragraph 6:148]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. Conveyors and cases shall be maintained in
				a clean and sanitary condition.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
				  R.S.
				  40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see
				  R.S. 40:601 et
				  seq.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VI - Manufacturing, Processing, Packing and Holding of Food, Drugs and Cosmetics › Chapter 11 - Soft Drink Manufacturing › Section VI-1123 - Syrup Making and Mixing Equipment [formerly paragraph 6:149]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. All vats, jars,
				mixing and storage tanks, pipe lines, filters and other apparatus employed in
				the preparation of syrups, shall be of sanitary construction and lined with
				materials resistant to the action of syrup ingredients.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
				  R.S.
				  40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see
				  R.S. 40:601 et
				  seq.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VI - Manufacturing, Processing, Packing and Holding of Food, Drugs and Cosmetics › Chapter 11 - Soft Drink Manufacturing › Section VI-1125 - Water Treatment Equipment [formerly paragraph 6:150]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. Electrical or chemical coagulation devices
				and filters employed for clarification of water shall be of types approved by
				the state health officer, shall not be operated beyond their rated capacity and
				shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition at all times.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
				  R.S.
				  40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see
				  R.S. 40:601 et
				  seq.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VI - Manufacturing, Processing, Packing and Holding of Food, Drugs and Cosmetics › Chapter 11 - Soft Drink Manufacturing › Section VI-1127 - Miscellaneous Testing Equipment [formerly paragraph 6:151]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. Every plant manufacturing bottled
				carbonated beverages shall be provided with thermometers, acid and sugar
				hydrometers, gas volume testers, and apparatus for ascertaining the alkalinity
				and causticity of the soaker solution employed in bottle washing.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
				  R.S.
				  40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see
				  R.S. 40:601 et
				  seq.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VI - Manufacturing, Processing, Packing and Holding of Food, Drugs and Cosmetics › Chapter 11 - Soft Drink Manufacturing › Section VI-1129 - Good Manufacturing Practices; Processes and Controls [formerly paragraph 6:152]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. All
				operations in the receiving, inspection, transporting, packing, segregating,
				preparing, processing and storing of food shall be conducted in accordance with
				good sanitation principles. Overall sanitation of the plant shall be under the
				supervision of an individual assigned responsibility for this function. All
				precautions shall be taken to assure that production procedures do not
				contribute contamination such as filth, harmful chemicals, undesirable
				microorganisms or any other objectionable material to the processed product.
				Examples of production procedures which contribute to contamination are poorly
				maintained bottle washers, lack of sanitizing equipment and poor employee
				sanitary practices. Quality control records shall be maintained on all tests
				and analyses done on processed products.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
				  R.S.
				  40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see
				  R.S. 40:601 et
				  seq.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VI - Manufacturing, Processing, Packing and Holding of Food, Drugs and Cosmetics › Chapter 11 - Soft Drink Manufacturing › Section VI-1131 - Plant Layout [formerly paragraph 6:153]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. Where practicable, the operations of
				bottle washing and filling, compounding and mixing of syrups, and shipping,
				shall be performed in separate rooms. Where this is not feasible, the various
				operations shall be located in the available space in such a manner so that
				operations do not interfere with one another, and do not lead to product
				contamination.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
				  R.S.
				  40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see
				  R.S. 40:601 et
				  seq.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VI - Manufacturing, Processing, Packing and Holding of Food, Drugs and Cosmetics › Chapter 11 - Soft Drink Manufacturing › Section VI-1133 - Bottle Washing; Mechanical Cleaning and Sterilizing; Hand Washing of Bottles Prohibited [formerly paragraph 6:154]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. Hand bottle washing, except as a
				preliminary to subsequent mechanical washing, is prohibited. All bottles shall
				be thoroughly cleaned and sterilized, according to the provisions of state law
				governing containers (R.S.
				40:681 et seq.), immediately before filling,
				by means of an automatic mechanical washing machine.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
				  R.S.
				  40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see
				  R.S. 40:601 et
				  seq.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VI - Manufacturing, Processing, Packing and Holding of Food, Drugs and Cosmetics › Chapter 11 - Soft Drink Manufacturing › Section VI-1135 - Preparation of Syrups [formerly paragraph 6:155]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. Syrups shall be prepared in a clean
				manner, and every precaution shall be taken against contamination or absorption
				of deleterious substances (such as, but not limited to, mold, yeast, bacteria,
				insects, cleaning agent residues, toxic substances such as caustic soda,
				pesticide residues, etc.), during preparation and subsequent storage.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
				  R.S.
				  40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see
				  R.S. 40:601 et
				  seq.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VI - Manufacturing, Processing, Packing and Holding of Food, Drugs and Cosmetics › Chapter 11 - Soft Drink Manufacturing › Section VI-1137 - Filling and Crowning [formerly paragraph 6:156]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. Manual filling or crowning is prohibited.
				Bottles shall be filled and capped with automatic machinery, and the operator
				or his clothes shall not come in contact with any portion of the bottle or
				machinery which might result in contamination of the product.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
				  R.S.
				  40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see
				  R.S. 40:601 et
				  seq.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VI - Manufacturing, Processing, Packing and Holding of Food, Drugs and Cosmetics › Chapter 11 - Soft Drink Manufacturing › Section VI-1139 - Storage of Crowns [formerly paragraph 6:157]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. Crowns shall be stored in dust proof
				containers.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
				  R.S.
				  40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see
				  R.S. 40:601 et
				  seq.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VI - Manufacturing, Processing, Packing and Holding of Food, Drugs and Cosmetics › Chapter 11 - Soft Drink Manufacturing › Section VI-1141 - Preparation and Storage of Colors [formerly paragraph 6:158]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. All
				non-alcoholic colors shall be prepared in small batches, sterilized immediately
				before use and stored so as protected against dust.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
				  R.S.
				  40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see
				  R.S. 40:601 et
				  seq.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VI - Manufacturing, Processing, Packing and Holding of Food, Drugs and Cosmetics › Chapter 11 - Soft Drink Manufacturing › Section VI-1143 - Finished Product Storage [formerly paragraph 6:159]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. The finished products shall be stored in
				such a manner as not to interfere with the sanitation of the bottling
				room.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
				  R.S.
				  40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see
				  R.S. 40:601 et
				  seq.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VI - Manufacturing, Processing, Packing and Holding of Food, Drugs and Cosmetics › Chapter 11 - Soft Drink Manufacturing › Section VI-1145 - Refuse and Rubbish [formerly paragraph 6:160]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. Bottle cases shall be kept free of broken
				bottles, garbage, litter or other materials which may harbor insects or rodents
				and other refuse.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
				  R.S.
				  40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see
				  R.S. 40:601 et
				  seq.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VI - Manufacturing, Processing, Packing and Holding of Food, Drugs and Cosmetics › Chapter 11 - Soft Drink Manufacturing › Section VI-1147 - Cleaning and Sanitizing of Apparatus [formerly paragraph 6:161]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. All pipe lines,
				apparatus and containers employed in the manufacturing processes shall be
				thoroughly washed, cleaned and sanitized at four-hour intervals, so as to be
				maintained at all times in a clean and sanitary condition. Steam, hot water,
				chlorine or other equally efficient agents are permissible for
				sanitizing.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
				  R.S.
				  40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see
				  R.S. 40:601 et
				  seq.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VI - Manufacturing, Processing, Packing and Holding of Food, Drugs and Cosmetics › Chapter 11 - Soft Drink Manufacturing › Section VI-1149 - Water [formerly paragraph 6:162]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. The water employed in the manufacture of
				beverages and for rinsing bottles or other containers shall be free from
				substances deleterious to health and shall conform to the regulations of this
				Code and to the standards for potable water.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
				  R.S.
				  40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see
				  R.S. 40:601 et
				  seq.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VI - Manufacturing, Processing, Packing and Holding of Food, Drugs and Cosmetics › Chapter 11 - Soft Drink Manufacturing › Section VI-1151 - Prohibited Preservatives [formerly paragraph 6:163]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. No antiseptic, disinfectant or
				preservative prohibited by federal or state food and drug or health laws (21
				CFR I et seq.;
				R.S. 40:601 et
				seq.), shall be used in beverages.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
				  R.S.
				  40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see
				  R.S. 40:601 et
				  seq.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VI - Manufacturing, Processing, Packing and Holding of Food, Drugs and Cosmetics › Chapter 11 - Soft Drink Manufacturing › Section VI-1153 - Allowable Acids and Flavors; Prohibited Mineral Acids [formerly paragraph 6:164]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A.
				Citric, tartaric or other edible organic acids, and their salts, may be used.
				Mineral acids, other than phosphoric acid or its salts, are prohibited in
				carbonated beverages. Acids and flavors shall be stored in covered containers,
				properly labeled, and protected against contamination.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
				  R.S.
				  40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see
				  R.S. 40:601 et
				  seq.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VI - Manufacturing, Processing, Packing and Holding of Food, Drugs and Cosmetics › Chapter 11 - Soft Drink Manufacturing › Section VI-1155 - Colors Additives [formerly paragraph 6:165]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. Only caramel, U. S. certified coal tar, or
				approved vegetable colors as described in the food additive statutes-  21 USC
				409  or  21 CFR 170  shall be used.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
				  R.S.
				  40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see
				  R.S. 40:601 et
				  seq.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VI - Manufacturing, Processing, Packing and Holding of Food, Drugs and Cosmetics › Chapter 11 - Soft Drink Manufacturing › Section VI-1157 - Employee Health [formerly paragraph 6:166]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. The requirements of Part I, §117, Part II,
				§501 and Part VI, §305-309 shall be
				met.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
				  R.S.
				  40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see
				  R.S. 40:601 et
				  seq.
Louisiana Administrative Code › Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE › Part VI - Manufacturing, Processing, Packing and Holding of Food, Drugs and Cosmetics › Chapter 13 - Cold Storage and Ice Plants › Section VI-1301 - Definitions [formerly paragraph 6:167]

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024
A. Unless otherwise specifically provided
				herein, the following words and terms used in this Part of the sanitary code,
				and all other Parts which are adopted or may be adopted, are defined for the
				purposes thereof as follows.
Cold Storage Plants
or
Cold Storage
				  Rooms
-places artificially cooled by refrigerating machinery or ice,
				  or other means in which articles of food are stored at a temperature of 45°F or
				  lower; provided, however, that frozen food lockers for the convenience of
				  individuals who rent such lockers for the storage of privately owned foods not
				  intended for sale are not included.
Cross Connection
-a physical connection
				  through which a supply of potable water could be contaminated or polluted
				  and/or a connection between a supervised potable water supply and an
				  unsupervised supply of unknown potability.
Ice Plant
-any building, or group of
				  buildings, used or maintained for the manufacture of ice.
Personnel
-any person who may in any manner
				  come in contact with artificial ice during its manufacture, storage or
				  distribution or with foods in cold storage.
Proprietor
-any person, firm, corporation or
				  governmental agency owning or operating an artificial ice or cold storage
				  plant.
AUTHORITY NOTE:
				  Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of
				  R.S.
				  40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see
				  R.S. 40:601 et
				  seq.