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Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 13 - Food Protection › Subpart 74 - Milk and Dairy › Chapter 2 - REGULATION GOVERNING THE PRODUCTION AND SALE OF MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS › Subchapter 1 - Authority of Regulation › Rule 15-13-74-2.1.2 - Adoption by Reference

Current through June 25, 2024
The current revision of the "Grade A Pasteurized
						Milk
Ordinance", including all public health reasons,
						administrative procedures, and all appendices, recommended by the U. S. Public
						Health Service/Food and Drug Administration (hereinafter referred to as the
						"Milk Ordinance") is adopted by reference. Copies of this Regulation including
						the adopted Milk Ordinance may be obtained from the Dairy Farm Inspection
						Branch and/or the Milk Plant Inspection Branch.
Miss. Code
						Ann.§
												75-31-65
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 13 - Food Protection › Subpart 74 - Milk and Dairy › Chapter 2 - REGULATION GOVERNING THE PRODUCTION AND SALE OF MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS › Subchapter 1 - Authority of Regulation › Rule 15-13-74-2.1.3 - Modifications of the Adoption by Reference

Current through June 25, 2024
The provisions of this Regulation make amendments,
						additions, and deletions to the Milk Ordinance adopted by reference in Section
						5.2 of this Regulation.
Miss. Code
						Ann.§
												75-31-65
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 13 - Food Protection › Subpart 74 - Milk and Dairy › Chapter 2 - REGULATION GOVERNING THE PRODUCTION AND SALE OF MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS › Subchapter 1 - Authority of Regulation › Rule 15-13-74-2.1.4

Current through June 25, 2024
In the Milk Ordinance, several blank spaces are
						identified by three periods ("..."). The following provisions identify the
						location of the blank spaces in the Milk Ordinance and provide the words to be
						inserted in the blanks:
1. On page 31,
					 Part II, the second paragraph, the word "State" is inserted in the first blank,
					 and the word "Mississippi" is inserted in the second blank.
2. On page 36, Section 1, Item X, the words
					 "delegated representative" are inserted in the first blank, and the words
					 "Mississippi State Department of Health" are inserted in the second blank, and
					 the rest of the sentence is deleted.
3. On page 37, Section 2, the first
					 paragraph, the word "State" is inserted in the first blank, and the word
					 "Mississippi" is inserted in the second blank.
4. On page 38, Section 3, the first
					 paragraph, the word "State" is inserted in the first and third blanks, and the
					 word "Mississippi" is inserted in the second and fourth blanks.
5. On page 42, Section 5, the first
					 paragraph, the word "State" is inserted in the first blank, and the word
					 "Mississippi" is inserted in the second blank.
6. On page 46, Section 6, the last paragraph,
					 the word "latest" is inserted in both blanks.
7. On page 76, Section 7, Item 6p, the first
					 paragraph, the word "State" is inserted in the first blank, and the word
					 "Mississippi" is inserted in the second paragraph.
8. On page 77, Section 7, Item 6p,
					 Administrative Procedure #1, the word "State" is inserted in the first blank,
					 and the word "Mississippi" is inserted in the second blank.
9. On page 112, Section 11, the first
					 paragraph, the word "State" is inserted in the first blank, and the word
					 "Mississippi" is inserted in the second and third blanks.
Miss. Code
						Ann.§
												75-31-65
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 13 - Food Protection › Subpart 74 - Milk and Dairy › Chapter 2 - REGULATION GOVERNING THE PRODUCTION AND SALE OF MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS › Subchapter 1 - Authority of Regulation › Rule 15-13-74-2.1.6

Current through June 25, 2024
Walls of other rooms and ceilings of all rooms are
						finished with smooth, washable, light-colored painted wood, tile,
						smooth-surface concrete, cement plaster, brick, or other equivalent materials
						with washable, light-colored surfaces.
Miss. Code
						Ann.§
												75-31-65
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 13 - Food Protection › Subpart 74 - Milk and Dairy › Chapter 2 - REGULATION GOVERNING THE PRODUCTION AND SALE OF MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS › Subchapter 1 - Authority of Regulation › Rule 15-13-74-2.1.7

Current through June 25, 2024
Insert the following into Item 5p., Separate Rooms,
						following Sub-item #4 on page 75:
1.
					 Cold storage.
2. Dry storage of
					 ingredients and containers and packaging materials; and,
3. For mechanical purposes.
SOURCE:Miss. Code
						Ann.§
												75-31-65
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 13 - Food Protection › Subpart 74 - Milk and Dairy › Chapter 2 - REGULATION GOVERNING THE PRODUCTION AND SALE OF MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS › Subchapter 1 - Authority of Regulation › Rule 15-13-74-2.1.8

Current through June 25, 2024
Plants receiving milk in bulk transport tanks shall
						provide for unloading, cleaning, and sanitizing facilities. Unless all milk and
						milk products are received in bulk transport tanks, a receiving room, mentioned
						in four (4) above shall be required.
Miss. Code
						Ann.§
												75-31-65
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 13 - Food Protection › Subpart 74 - Milk and Dairy › Chapter 2 - REGULATION GOVERNING THE PRODUCTION AND SALE OF MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS › Subchapter 1 - Authority of Regulation › Rule 15-13-74-2.1.9

Current through June 25, 2024
Insert the following into Item 5p., Separate Rooms,
						following the second paragraph of the Item on page 75: "Cottage cheese vats
						shall be located in a separate room, maintained free from flies and other
						vermin, and kept in a clean condition: provided, that in existing
						installations, cottage cheese vats may be located in the processing room when
						there is no evidence of overcrowding, excessive traffic, condensation, or
						splash. Cottage cheese vats located in processing rooms shall be equipped with
						multiple-service or single-service covers which shall be kept in place at all
						times during the "setting" operation."
Miss. Code
						Ann.§
												75-31-65
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 13 - Food Protection › Subpart 74 - Milk and Dairy › Chapter 2 - REGULATION GOVERNING THE PRODUCTION AND SALE OF MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS › Subchapter 1 - Authority of Regulation › Rule 15-13-74-2.1.10

Current through June 25, 2024
Insert the following into the Administrative Procedures
						of Item 5p., Separate Rooms, following Administrative Procedure #7 on page
						76:
1.
"Cottage cheese vats
					 are located in a separate room, maintained free from flies and other vermin,
					 and kept in a clean condition: provided, that in existing installations,
					 cottage cheese vats may be located in the processing room when there is no
					 evidence of overcrowding, excessive traffic, condensation, or
					 splash.
2.
Cottage
					 cheese vats located in processing rooms are equipped with multiple-service or
					 single-service covers which are kept in place at all times during the "setting"
					 operation."
Miss. Code
						Ann.§
												75-31-65
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 13 - Food Protection › Subpart 74 - Milk and Dairy › Chapter 2 - REGULATION GOVERNING THE PRODUCTION AND SALE OF MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS › Subchapter 1 - Authority of Regulation › Rule 15-13-74-2.1.11

Current through June 25, 2024
Substitute the following paragraph for the first
						paragraph under Item 6p., Toilet-Sewage Disposal Facilities, on page 76:
"Every milk plant shall be provided with flush type toilet facilities
						conforming with the Regulations of the State of Mississippi. Toilet rooms shall
						not open directly into any room in which milk and/or milk products are handled
						or processed. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall have
						tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Toilet rooms shall have a lavatory including
						hot and cold running water, soap, and individual sanitary towels. Dressing
						rooms, toilet rooms, and fixtures shall be kept in a clean condition, in good
						repair, and shall be well-ventilated and well-lighted. Signs shall be posted in
						all toilet rooms used by employees directing them to wash their hands before
						returning to work. Sewage and other liquid wastes shall be disposed of in a
						sanitary manner approved by the Health Authority."
Miss. Code
						Ann.§
												75-31-65
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 13 - Food Protection › Subpart 74 - Milk and Dairy › Chapter 2 - REGULATION GOVERNING THE PRODUCTION AND SALE OF MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS › Subchapter 1 - Authority of Regulation › Rule 15-13-74-2.1.12

Current through June 25, 2024
Add the following to the Administrative Procedures of
						Item 6p., Toilet-Sewage Disposal Facilities, after Administrative Procedure #8
						on page 77:
1.
Toilet rooms
					 are supplied with a hand-washing lavatory including hot and cold
running water, soap, and individual sanitary towels.
2.
Signs are posted in all toilet
					 rooms used by employees directing them to wash their hands before returning to
					 work.
3.
All
					 drains from a flush type toilet room shall be trapped and drain into the
					 sanitary sewer including floor drains, showers, lavatories, and all toilet room
					 fixtures.
4.
All
					 wastes resulting from the cleaning and rinsing of containers, equipment, and
					 floors, from flush toilets, and from washing facilities are disposed of in a
					 sanitary manner by proper connection of the plant's sewer system to a public
					 sewer; provided, if a public sewer is not available, a proper connection shall
					 be made to a properly designed, installed, and operated individual wastewater
					 disposal system approved by the Mississippi State Department of Environmental
					 Quality.
5.
All
					 new sanitary toilet facilities serving plant processing facilities have floors
					 constructed of dairy type tile, concrete, or similar impervious material sloped
					 to drain; and, are provided with a trapped drain of at least two (2) inches in
					 diameter draining into the sanitary sewer. The joints between the floor and
					 walls are impervious; and, the floor and joint are maintained in good
					 repair.
6.
All new
					 sanitary toilet facilities serving plant processing facilities have walls
					 constructed of dairy type glazed tile, cement block, concrete, brick, or
					 similar impervious, light-colored, smooth surfaced and washable material. The
					 walls are maintained in good repair; and, the ceiling and painted surfaces are
					 repainted when the finish discolors.
Miss. Code
						Ann.§
												75-31-65
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 13 - Food Protection › Subpart 74 - Milk and Dairy › Chapter 2 - REGULATION GOVERNING THE PRODUCTION AND SALE OF MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS › Subchapter 1 - Authority of Regulation › Rule 15-13-74-2.1.13

Current through June 25, 2024
Add the following to the Administrative Procedures of
						Item 7p., Water Supply, after Administrative Procedure #8 on page 78: "Water
						supply outlets are provided immediately available to the cottage cheese vats.
						The hose for transport of water for washing cottage cheese curd shall be
						arranged in such a way as to preclude the possibility of the hose touching the
						floor or the product."
Miss. Code
						Ann.§
												75-31-65
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 13 - Food Protection › Subpart 74 - Milk and Dairy › Chapter 2 - REGULATION GOVERNING THE PRODUCTION AND SALE OF MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS › Subchapter 1 - Authority of Regulation › Rule 15-13-74-2.1.14

Current through June 25, 2024
Amend Administrative Procedure #6 of Item 10p., Sanitary
						Piping, on page 81 by adding a second sentence to the paragraph as follows:
						"Provided, that cottage cheese, cheese dressings, or cheese ingredients may be
						transported by other methods which protect the product from
						contamination."
Miss. Code
						Ann.§
												75-31-65
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 13 - Food Protection › Subpart 74 - Milk and Dairy › Chapter 2 - REGULATION GOVERNING THE PRODUCTION AND SALE OF MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS › Subchapter 1 - Authority of Regulation › Rule 15-13-74-2.1.15

Current through June 25, 2024
Insert the italicized phrases shown below into the same
						sentence of the first paragraph under Item 11p., Construction and Repair of
						Containers and Equipment, on page 81:
" ....... shall be constructed
						for ease of cleaning; shall be
kept in good repair; shall meet
						the 3-A Sanitary Standards, and be approved by the State Health Authority. All
						equipment and appurtenances shall be at least two
(2) feet
						from the wall and other stationary equipment; and adequate work space shall be
						provided. All single-service containers, closures, gaskets, and other articles
						with ....... "
Miss. Code
						Ann.§
												75-31-65
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 13 - Food Protection › Subpart 74 - Milk and Dairy › Chapter 2 - REGULATION GOVERNING THE PRODUCTION AND SALE OF MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS › Subchapter 1 - Authority of Regulation › Rule 15-13-74-2.1.16

Current through June 25, 2024
Add the following to the Administrative Procedures of
						Item 11p., Construction and Repair of Containers and Equipment, after
						Administrative Procedure #10 on page 82:
"Woven wire screens or
						multiple screen packs used in fill nozzles to minimize the generation of foam
						in containers are designed, constructed, and installed in compliance with 3-A
						Sanitary Standards."
Miss. Code
						Ann.§
												75-31-65
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 13 - Food Protection › Subpart 74 - Milk and Dairy › Chapter 2 - REGULATION GOVERNING THE PRODUCTION AND SALE OF MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS › Subchapter 1 - Authority of Regulation › Rule 15-13-74-2.1.17

Current through June 25, 2024
Insert the italicized sentences shown below into the
						same sentences of the first paragraph of Item 15p., Protection From
						Contamination, on page 87: " .......
The processing or handling of
						products other than milk or milk products in the pasteurization plant shall be
						performed to preclude the contamination of such milk and milk products.
Breed milk and imitation milk and milk products as defined under Section
						1 may be handled, processed, and packaged in a plant with other milk; provided,
						they are kept separate, and sufficient records maintained as directed by the
						State Health Authority. No ungraded milk and/or milk products are permitted in
						a plant; except, as provided under Section 2, Section 4, Item (1), and Section
						9.
The storage, handling and use of poisonous or toxic materials shall
						be performed to preclude the contamination of milk and milk products, or
						ingredients of such milk and milk products or the product-contact -surfaces of
						all equipment, containers or utensils."
Miss. Code
						Ann.§
												75-31-65
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 13 - Food Protection › Subpart 74 - Milk and Dairy › Chapter 2 - REGULATION GOVERNING THE PRODUCTION AND SALE OF MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS › Subchapter 1 - Authority of Regulation › Rule 15-13-74-2.1.18

Current through June 25, 2024
Insert the italicized sentence shown below into the same
						sentences of the first paragraph of Item 17p., Cooling of Milk, on page 114: "
						....... Every room or tank
in which milk or milk products are stored
						shall be equipped with an accurate thermometer. Open type surface coolers are
						prohibited. Provided, that aseptically processed milk and milk products to be
						packaged in hermetically sealed containers shall be exempt from the cooling
						requirements of this item."
Miss. Code
						Ann.§
												75-31-65
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 13 - Food Protection › Subpart 74 - Milk and Dairy › Chapter 2 - REGULATION GOVERNING THE PRODUCTION AND SALE OF MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS › Subchapter 1 - Authority of Regulation › Rule 15-13-74-2.1.19

Current through June 25, 2024
Substitute the following sentence for all paragraphs of
						Administrative Procedure #4 under Item 17p., Cooling of Milk, on pages 114 and
						115: "All open type surface coolers are prohibited."
Miss. Code
						Ann.§
												75-31-65
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 13 - Food Protection › Subpart 74 - Milk and Dairy › Chapter 2 - REGULATION GOVERNING THE PRODUCTION AND SALE OF MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS › Subchapter 1 - Authority of Regulation › Rule 15-13-74-2.1.20

Current through June 25, 2024
Amend the first paragraph of Administrative Procedure #3
						under Item 17p., Cooling of Milk, on page 114 by adding the following sentence
						to the first paragraph:
"Each delivery vehicle shall be equipped with
						an accurate thermometer."
Miss. Code
						Ann.§
												75-31-65
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 13 - Food Protection › Subpart 74 - Milk and Dairy › Chapter 2 - REGULATION GOVERNING THE PRODUCTION AND SALE OF MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS › Subchapter 1 - Authority of Regulation › Rule 15-13-74-2.1.21

Current through June 25, 2024
Amend the first paragraph under Item 18p., Bottling and
						Packaging, on page 11 by adding the following sentence:
"Provided, that
						cottage cheese, dry curd cottage cheese, and lowfat cottage cheese may be
						transported in sealed containers in a protected, sanitary manner from one plant
						to another for creaming and/or packaging."
Miss. Code
						Ann.§
												75-31-65
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 13 - Food Protection › Subpart 74 - Milk and Dairy › Chapter 2 - REGULATION GOVERNING THE PRODUCTION AND SALE OF MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS › Subchapter 1 - Authority of Regulation › Rule 15-13-74-2.1.22

Current through June 25, 2024
Amend the Administrative Procedures under Item 18p.,
						Bottling and Packaging, by adding a new Administrative Procedure on page 116 as
						follows:
"Cottage cheese, dry curd cottage cheese, and lowfat cottage
						cheese are protected in a sanitary manner; they may be transported in sealed
						containers from one plant to another for creaming and/or
						packaging."
Miss. Code
						Ann.§
												75-31-65
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 13 - Food Protection › Subpart 74 - Milk and Dairy › Chapter 2 - REGULATION GOVERNING THE PRODUCTION AND SALE OF MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS › Subchapter 1 - Authority of Regulation › Rule 15-13-74-2.1.23

Current through June 25, 2024
Amend the Administrative Procedures under Item 19p.,
						Capping, by adding to the end of each indicated Administrative Procedure on
						page 117 the appropriate sentence written below:
1. Provided further, that if suitable
					 equipment is not available for capping cottage cheese, dry curd cottage cheese
					 and lowfat cottage cheese, other methods of capping which eliminate possible
					 chances of contamination may be approved by the Health Authority.
2. Closures for cottage cheese, dry curd
					 cottage cheese and lowfat cottage cheese containers shall extend over the top
					 edges of the container so as to protect the product from contamination during
					 subsequent handling.
3. Provided,
					 that this requirement shall not apply to cottage cheese, dry curd cottage
					 cheese, and lowfat cottage cheese container closures, when such closures are
					 supplied in a totally enclosed package, or wrapped so as to protect the
					 closures.
Miss. Code
						Ann.§
												75-31-65
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 13 - Food Protection › Subpart 74 - Milk and Dairy › Chapter 2 - REGULATION GOVERNING THE PRODUCTION AND SALE OF MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS › Subchapter 1 - Authority of Regulation › Rule 15-13-74-2.1.24

Current through June 25, 2024
Making the following changes in Section 11, Milk and
						Milk Products From Points Beyond the Limits of Routine
						Inspection:
Miss. Code
						Ann.§
												75-31-65
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 13 - Food Protection › Subpart 74 - Milk and Dairy › Chapter 2 - REGULATION GOVERNING THE PRODUCTION AND SALE OF MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS › Subchapter 1 - Authority of Regulation › Rule 15-13-74-2.1.25

Current through June 25, 2024
Add to the Administrative Procedures on page 123 as
						follows:
1. After receipt, aseptically
					 processed milk and milk products shall comply with the bacteriological and
					 chemical requirements of Section 7.
2. All milk and milk products that are
					 proposed for sale in the State of Mississippi shall comply with the labeling
					 requirements of Section 4 upon receipt.
Miss. Code
						Ann.§
												75-31-65
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 13 - Food Protection › Subpart 74 - Milk and Dairy › Chapter 2 - REGULATION GOVERNING THE PRODUCTION AND SALE OF MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS › Subchapter 1 - Authority of Regulation › Rule 15-13-74-2.1.26

Current through June 25, 2024
Making the following change in Section 15, Enforcement:
						Substitute the following paragraph for the only paragraph under Section 15 on
						page 126:
"This Regulation shall be enforced by the Health Authority in
						accordance with the Grade A Pasteurized Milk Ordinance with Administrative
						Procedures - 1993 Recommendations of the United States Public Health
						Service/Food and Drug Administration and its subsequent amended editions, a
						certified copy of which shall be on file in the Office of the Executive
						Secretary, Mississippi State Board of Health. Where the mandatory compliance
						with provisions of the appendices is specified such provisions shall be deemed
						a requirement of the Regulation. "
Miss. Code
						Ann.§
												75-31-65
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 13 - Food Protection › Subpart 74 - Milk and Dairy › Chapter 2 - REGULATION GOVERNING THE PRODUCTION AND SALE OF MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS › Subchapter 1 - Authority of Regulation › Rule 15-13-74-2.1.27

Current through June 25, 2024
Making the following change in Section 16, Penalty:
						Substitute the following paragraph for the only paragraph under Section 16 on
						page 126:
"Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this
						Regulation shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall
						be punished by a fine as provided by law, at the discretion of the Court and/or
						such persons may be enjoined from continuing such violations. Each day upon
						which such a violation occurs shall constitute a separate violation.
						"
Miss. Code
						Ann.§
												75-31-65
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 13 - Food Protection › Subpart 74 - Milk and Dairy › Chapter 2 - REGULATION GOVERNING THE PRODUCTION AND SALE OF MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS › Subchapter 1 - Authority of Regulation › Rule 15-13-74-2.1.28

Current through June 25, 2024
Making the following change in Section 17, Repeal and
						Date of Effect: Substitute the following paragraph for the only paragraph under
						Section 17 on page 126:
"All Regulations and parts of Regulations in
						conflict with this Regulation are hereby repealed This Regulation shall be in
						full force and effective immediately upon adoption as provided by law.
						"
Miss. Code
						Ann.§
												75-31-65
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 13 - Food Protection › Subpart 74 - Milk and Dairy › Chapter 3 - REGULATION GOVERNING THE PRODUCTION AND SALE OF MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS › Subchapter 1 - Authority of Regulation [Repealed] › Rule 15-13-74-3.1.1

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss. Code
						Ann.§
												75-31-65
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 13 - Food Protection › Subpart 74 - Milk and Dairy › Chapter 3 - REGULATION GOVERNING THE PRODUCTION AND SALE OF MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS › Subchapter 1 - Authority of Regulation [Repealed] › Rule 15-13-74-3.1.2

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss. Code
						Ann.§
												75-31-65
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 13 - Food Protection › Subpart 74 - Milk and Dairy › Chapter 3 - REGULATION GOVERNING THE PRODUCTION AND SALE OF MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS › Subchapter 1 - Authority of Regulation [Repealed] › Rule 15-13-74-3.1.3

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss. Code
						Ann.§
												75-31-65
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 13 - Food Protection › Subpart 74 - Milk and Dairy › Chapter 3 - REGULATION GOVERNING THE PRODUCTION AND SALE OF MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS › Subchapter 1 - Authority of Regulation [Repealed] › Rule 15-13-74-3.1.4

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss. Code
						Ann.§
												75-31-65
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 13 - Food Protection › Subpart 74 - Milk and Dairy › Chapter 3 - REGULATION GOVERNING THE PRODUCTION AND SALE OF MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS › Subchapter 1 - Authority of Regulation [Repealed] › Rule 15-13-74-3.1.5

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss. Code
						Ann.§
												75-31-65
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 13 - Food Protection › Subpart 74 - Milk and Dairy › Chapter 3 - REGULATION GOVERNING THE PRODUCTION AND SALE OF MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS › Subchapter 1 - Authority of Regulation [Repealed] › Rule 15-13-74-3.1.6

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss. Code
						Ann.§
												75-31-65
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 13 - Food Protection › Subpart 74 - Milk and Dairy › Chapter 3 - REGULATION GOVERNING THE PRODUCTION AND SALE OF MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS › Subchapter 1 - Authority of Regulation [Repealed] › Rule 15-13-74-3.1.7

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss. Code
						Ann.§
												75-31-65
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 13 - Food Protection › Subpart 74 - Milk and Dairy › Chapter 3 - REGULATION GOVERNING THE PRODUCTION AND SALE OF MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS › Subchapter 1 - Authority of Regulation [Repealed] › Rule 15-13-74-3.1.8

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss. Code
						Ann.§
												75-31-65
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 13 - Food Protection › Subpart 74 - Milk and Dairy › Chapter 3 - REGULATION GOVERNING THE PRODUCTION AND SALE OF MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS › Subchapter 1 - Authority of Regulation [Repealed] › Rule 15-13-74-3.1.9

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss. Code
						Ann.§
												75-31-65
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 13 - Food Protection › Subpart 74 - Milk and Dairy › Chapter 3 - REGULATION GOVERNING THE PRODUCTION AND SALE OF MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS › Subchapter 1 - Authority of Regulation [Repealed] › Rule 15-13-74-3.1.10

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss. Code
						Ann.§
												75-31-65
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 13 - Food Protection › Subpart 74 - Milk and Dairy › Chapter 3 - REGULATION GOVERNING THE PRODUCTION AND SALE OF MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS › Subchapter 1 - Authority of Regulation [Repealed] › Rule 15-13-74-3.1.11

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss. Code
						Ann.§
												75-31-65
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 13 - Food Protection › Subpart 74 - Milk and Dairy › Chapter 3 - REGULATION GOVERNING THE PRODUCTION AND SALE OF MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS › Subchapter 1 - Authority of Regulation [Repealed] › Rule 15-13-74-3.1.12

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss. Code
						Ann.§
												75-31-65
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 13 - Food Protection › Subpart 74 - Milk and Dairy › Chapter 3 - REGULATION GOVERNING THE PRODUCTION AND SALE OF MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS › Subchapter 1 - Authority of Regulation [Repealed] › Rule 15-13-74-3.1.14

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss. Code
						Ann.§
												75-31-65
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 13 - Food Protection › Subpart 74 - Milk and Dairy › Chapter 3 - REGULATION GOVERNING THE PRODUCTION AND SALE OF MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS › Subchapter 1 - Authority of Regulation [Repealed] › Rule 15-13-74-3.1.15

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss. Code
						Ann.§
												75-31-65
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 13 - Food Protection › Subpart 74 - Milk and Dairy › Chapter 3 - REGULATION GOVERNING THE PRODUCTION AND SALE OF MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS › Subchapter 1 - Authority of Regulation [Repealed] › Rule 15-13-74-3.1.16

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss. Code
						Ann.§
												75-31-65
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 13 - Food Protection › Subpart 74 - Milk and Dairy › Chapter 3 - REGULATION GOVERNING THE PRODUCTION AND SALE OF MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS › Subchapter 1 - Authority of Regulation [Repealed] › Rule 15-13-74-3.1.17

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss. Code
						Ann.§
												75-31-65
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 13 - Food Protection › Subpart 74 - Milk and Dairy › Chapter 3 - REGULATION GOVERNING THE PRODUCTION AND SALE OF MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS › Subchapter 1 - Authority of Regulation [Repealed] › Rule 15-13-74-3.1.18

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss. Code
						Ann.§
												75-31-65
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 13 - Food Protection › Subpart 74 - Milk and Dairy › Chapter 3 - REGULATION GOVERNING THE PRODUCTION AND SALE OF MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS › Subchapter 1 - Authority of Regulation [Repealed] › Rule 15-13-74-3.1.19

Current through June 25, 2024
Miss. Code
						Ann.§
												75-31-65
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 13 - Food Protection › Subpart 74 - Milk and Dairy › Chapter 4 - REGULATION GOVERNING FEES › Subchapter 1 - Purpose › Rule 15-13-74-4-1-1

Current through June 25, 2024
Fees necessary to support program functions shall be
						assessed according to the following chart:
Activity Type
Payment Frequency
Fee
Frozen Dessert Permit
Per year
$396.75
Milk Processor Permit
Per year
$396.75
IMS Rating Fee
Per rating
$230.00
Milk Processor - Startup Plan Review
Per new facility application
$230.00
Milk Producer and/or Processor Reinspection
								  and/or Followup
Per visit
$57.50
Industry tester/equipment reseal fee
Per visit
$230.00
Receiver/sampler Permit
Per year
$115.00
Unofficial, Warning, Degrade samples
Per visit
$57.50
Water samples taken at milk processing plants
								  and wash stations
Per sample
$57.50
Single Service Container sampling
Per collection
$57.50
Miss. Code
						Ann.§
												75-31-65
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 13 - Food Protection › Subpart 75 - Food Safety › Chapter 1 - REGULATION GOVERNING BOTTLED WATER › Subchapter 1 - Purpose › Rule 15-13-75-1.1.1

Current through June 25, 2024
This regulation prescribes sanitary practices relating
						to the source, transportation, processing, bottling, storage and distribution
						of bulk, vended or bottled drinking water. The ultimate concern of this
						regulation is the quality of water offered to the consuming public. Seltzer and
						soda waters are not included in this regulation.
Miss. Code
						Ann.§
												75-29-19
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 13 - Food Protection › Subpart 75 - Food Safety › Chapter 1 - REGULATION GOVERNING BOTTLED WATER › Subchapter 1 - Purpose › Rule 15-13-75-1.1.2 - Authorization

Current through June 25, 2024
The State Board of Health is authorized to promulgate
						these rules under and by virtue of section
						41-3-15,
						41-3-18
						and
						75-29-801
						through
						75-29-809
						of the Mississippi Code of 1972, annotated.
Miss. Code
						Ann.§
												75-29-19
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 13 - Food Protection › Subpart 75 - Food Safety › Chapter 1 - REGULATION GOVERNING BOTTLED WATER › Subchapter 1 - Purpose › Rule 15-13-75-1.1.3 - Adoption by Reference

Current through June 25, 2024
The Code of Federal Regulations 21 CFR Parts 103, 129,
						165, and 184, recommended by the U.S. Department of Health and Human
						Services/Food and Drug Administration is adopted by reference. Copies of this
						Regulation may be obtained from the Milk Plant and Bottled Water Inspection
						Branch.
Miss. Code
						Ann.§
												75-29-19
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 13 - Food Protection › Subpart 75 - Food Safety › Chapter 1 - REGULATION GOVERNING BOTTLED WATER › Subchapter 1 - Purpose › Rule 15-13-75-1.1.4 - Modifications of the Adoption by Reference

Current through June 25, 2024
The provisions in sections 104 thru 110 of this
						Regulation make amendments, additions, and deletions to the Code of Federal
						Regulations Parts 110, 129, 165, and 184.1563 adopted by
						reference.
Miss. Code
						Ann.§
												75-29-19
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 13 - Food Protection › Subpart 75 - Food Safety › Chapter 1 - REGULATION GOVERNING BOTTLED WATER › Subchapter 2 - Definitions › Rule 15-13-75-1.2.1

Current through June 25, 2024
For this regulation, the following words and phrases
						shall have the meanings indicated:
1
Approved Laboratory
means a laboratory approved by the United
					 States Environmental Protection Agency, Mississippi State Department of Health
					 or any agency of another state or foreign country to perform drinking water
					 analyses in accordance with water quality testing procedures outlined by the
					 United States Environmental Protection Agency.
2
Bottled Water Plant
means any
					 place or establishment where water is received, prepared, processed, packaged
					 and provided for human consumption or other consumer uses.
3
Department
shall mean the
					 Mississippi State Department of Health or its designated employees.
4
Health Authority
shall mean
					 the Mississippi State Department of Health or its representative.
5
Plant Operator
means any
					 person who owns or operates a bottled water plant.
6
Water Dealer
means any person
					 who imports bulk water or causes bulk water to be transported for bottling for
					 human consumption or other consumer use.
7
Vended Water
means water
					 dispensed by a water vending machine.
8
Water Vending Machine
means
					 any self-service device that upon insertion of money or tokens or upon receipt
					 of payment by other means, dispenses unit servings of water in bulk into a
					 container, without the necessity of refilling the machine between each
					 operation. For the purpose of this rule, bottled water coolers or dispensers
					 providing individual servings are not included.
9
Water Vending Machine Operator
means any person who owns, leases, manages, or is otherwise responsible for the
					 operation of a water vending machine.
Miss. Code
						Ann.§
												75-29-19
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 13 - Food Protection › Subpart 75 - Food Safety › Chapter 1 - REGULATION GOVERNING BOTTLED WATER › Subchapter 3 - Permits › Rule 15-13-75-1.3.1

Current through June 25, 2024
Each person who establishes, maintains, or operates a
						bottled water plant in the state shall first secure an annual bottled water
						plant operating permit from the Mississippi State Department of
						Health.
Miss. Code
						Ann.§
												75-29-19
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 13 - Food Protection › Subpart 75 - Food Safety › Chapter 1 - REGULATION GOVERNING BOTTLED WATER › Subchapter 3 - Permits › Rule 15-13-75-1.3.2

Current through June 25, 2024
Each person who imports water or causes water to be
						transported into or within the state for human consumption or other consumer
						uses shall secure an annual water dealer permit from the Mississippi State
						Department of Health. Bulk water that is transported into the state shall be
						from approved sources.
Miss. Code
						Ann.§
												75-29-19
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 13 - Food Protection › Subpart 75 - Food Safety › Chapter 1 - REGULATION GOVERNING BOTTLED WATER › Subchapter 3 - Permits › Rule 15-13-75-1.3.3

Current through June 25, 2024
Each person who is both a bottled water plant operator
						and water dealer shall be issued a combination permit and shall be required to
						pay one fee only.
Miss. Code
						Ann.§
												75-29-19
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 13 - Food Protection › Subpart 75 - Food Safety › Chapter 1 - REGULATION GOVERNING BOTTLED WATER › Subchapter 3 - Permits › Rule 15-13-75-1.3.4

Current through June 25, 2024
Bottled water that is imported into and offered for sale
						in the state shall be processed and packaged in an approved bottled water plant
						that holds a valid annual bottled water operating permit issued by the
						Mississippi State Department of Health.
Miss. Code
						Ann.§
												75-29-19
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 13 - Food Protection › Subpart 75 - Food Safety › Chapter 1 - REGULATION GOVERNING BOTTLED WATER › Subchapter 3 - Permits › Rule 15-13-75-1.3.5

Current through June 25, 2024
An out-of-state bottler or water dealer that has a
						permit to bottle or transport water in that state in which the facility is
						located may receive a permit under this law based on reciprocity provided the
						finished water meets the quality standards as provided in this regulation. All
						information submitted shall be legible and in English or have an adequate
						English translation attached.
Miss. Code
						Ann.§
												75-29-19
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 13 - Food Protection › Subpart 75 - Food Safety › Chapter 1 - REGULATION GOVERNING BOTTLED WATER › Subchapter 3 - Permits › Rule 15-13-75-1.3.6

Current through June 25, 2024
A bottler outside the United States may receive a permit
						under this law based on a showing satisfactory to the Department that the
						permit requirements and regulations for the source, bottling facility,
						treatment and bottling practices, and product water be at least as stringent as
						the requirements of this regulation. All information submitted shall be legible
						and in English or have an adequate English translation
						attached.
Miss. Code
						Ann.§
												75-29-19
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 13 - Food Protection › Subpart 75 - Food Safety › Chapter 1 - REGULATION GOVERNING BOTTLED WATER › Subchapter 3 - Permits › Rule 15-13-75-1.3.7

Current through June 25, 2024
An out- of-state or out-of-country bottled water plant
						or bottled water dealer that is located in an area absent of any bottled water
						regulation may receive a permit under this law based on a showing satisfactory
						to the Department that the source, bottling facility, treatment and bottling
						practices and product water meet the requirements of this regulation. All
						information submitted shall be legible and in English or have an adequate
						English translation attached.
Miss. Code
						Ann.§
												75-29-19
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 13 - Food Protection › Subpart 75 - Food Safety › Chapter 1 - REGULATION GOVERNING BOTTLED WATER › Subchapter 3 - Permits › Rule 15-13-75-1.3.8

Current through June 25, 2024
If, after considering the source of water and the
						treatment process provided by a bottled water plant operator or water dealer,
						the Department finds that the finished water will meet the quality standards as
						defined by this regulation and the inspection determines the plant complies
						with the physical requirements set forth in this regulation, the permit will be
						issued.
Miss. Code
						Ann.§
												75-29-19
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 13 - Food Protection › Subpart 75 - Food Safety › Chapter 1 - REGULATION GOVERNING BOTTLED WATER › Subchapter 3 - Permits › Rule 15-13-75-1.3.9 - Emergency Suspension of Permit

Current through June 25, 2024
1 Any permit issued
					 pursuant to this regulation may be suspended prior to a hearing if the Health
					 Authority has reasonable cause to suspect that the continued operation of the
					 permitted bottled water plant or water dealer constitutes a substantial hazard
					 to the public health,
2 Whenever a
					 permit is suspended the holder of the permit or person in charge shall be
					 notified in writing that the permit is, upon service of the notice, immediately
					 suspended and that an opportunity for hearing will be provided if requested in
					 writing within ten days of the receipt of the notice of suspension. If no
					 written request for hearing is filed within ten days, the suspension is
					 sustained.
3 The Health Authority
					 may relinquish the suspension at any time if reasons for the suspension no
					 longer exist.
Miss. Code
						Ann.§
												75-29-19
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 13 - Food Protection › Subpart 75 - Food Safety › Chapter 1 - REGULATION GOVERNING BOTTLED WATER › Subchapter 3 - Permits › Rule 15-13-75-1.3.10 - Denial or Revocation of Permit

Current through June 25, 2024
Grounds for denial or revocation of a permit shall
						include but not limited to:
1 Failure
					 to complete the information requested on the application.
2 Falsification of information submitted on
					 an application for permit.
3
					 Refusal to allow inspections by the Health Authority, or other interference in
					 the inspection.
4 Violation of the
					 Regulation Governing Bottled Water.
5 Failure to correct violations of inspection
					 standards within the time specified following inspection.
6 Any circumstances where the operation of
					 the bottled water plant or water dealer constitutes a hazard to the public
					 health.
Miss. Code
						Ann.§
												75-29-19
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 13 - Food Protection › Subpart 75 - Food Safety › Chapter 1 - REGULATION GOVERNING BOTTLED WATER › Subchapter 3 - Permits › Rule 15-13-75-1.3.11 - Notice

Current through June 25, 2024
Prior to revocation or denial of a permit, the owner of
						the bottled water plant or water dealer shall be notified, in writing, of the
						proposed action, together with the reasons for the same. Said notice shall
						provide owners/applicants ten days in which to request a
						hearing.
Miss. Code
						Ann.§
												75-29-19
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 13 - Food Protection › Subpart 75 - Food Safety › Chapter 1 - REGULATION GOVERNING BOTTLED WATER › Subchapter 3 - Permits › Rule 15-13-75-1.3.12 - Hearing

Current through June 25, 2024
If requested in writing, a hearing shall be scheduled
						within the State Department of Health not less than ten days nor more than 30
						days following receipt of the request. On the basis of such hearing, the State
						Department of Health shall make a decision with respect to proposed action.
						This decision, together with the finding of the hearing officer, and reasons
						for the decision, shall be forwarded to the owner/applicant within 30 days of
						the hearing.
Miss. Code
						Ann.§
												75-29-19
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 13 - Food Protection › Subpart 75 - Food Safety › Chapter 1 - REGULATION GOVERNING BOTTLED WATER › Subchapter 4 - Inspections › Rule 15-13-75-1.4.1

Current through June 25, 2024
The Health Authority shall inspect annually each instate
						bottled water plant prior to issuing a permit, and shall make as many
						additional inspections as necessary for the enforcement of this
						regulation.
Miss. Code
						Ann.§
												75-29-19
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 13 - Food Protection › Subpart 75 - Food Safety › Chapter 1 - REGULATION GOVERNING BOTTLED WATER › Subchapter 4 - Inspections › Rule 15-13-75-1.4.2

Current through June 25, 2024
Whenever an inspection is made of a bottled water plant
						the findings shall be recorded on an official inspection form, and finished to
						the person in charge of the bottled water plant at the time of the inspection,
						or posted in a conspicuous place.
Miss. Code
						Ann.§
												75-29-19
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 13 - Food Protection › Subpart 75 - Food Safety › Chapter 1 - REGULATION GOVERNING BOTTLED WATER › Subchapter 4 - Inspections › Rule 15-13-75-1.4.3

Current through June 25, 2024
If violations noted on the inspection form are not
						corrected within the period specified by the Health Authority, a permit may be
						denied, suspended or revoked in accordance with this
						regulation.
Miss. Code
						Ann.§
												75-29-19
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 13 - Food Protection › Subpart 75 - Food Safety › Chapter 1 - REGULATION GOVERNING BOTTLED WATER › Subchapter 4 - Inspections › Rule 15-13-75-1.4.4

Current through June 25, 2024
The Health Authority may enter any bottled water plant,
						water dealer warehouse or distribution center during normal hours of operation,
						for the purpose of making inspections, or investigations to determine
						compliance with this regulation.
Miss. Code
						Ann.§
												75-29-19
Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health › Part 13 - Food Protection › Subpart 75 - Food Safety › Chapter 1 - REGULATION GOVERNING BOTTLED WATER › Subchapter 4 - Inspections › Rule 15-13-75-1.4.5

Current through June 25, 2024
Out-of-state and out-of-country bottled water plants
						shall submit copies of current inspection and reports as prescribed in 105
						items 105.06 and 105.07 of this section and as often as deemed necessary by the
						Department in order to assure compliance with this
						regulation.
Miss. Code
						Ann.§
												75-29-19