(a) In an area of a
facility that is used for processing or for storage of food or food packaging
materials, a processor may not use or store a chemical that is a sanitizer,
detergent, lubricant, pesticide, or water treatment compound unless the
chemical is included in, and used in accordance with, the requirements of the
NSF International White Book: Listing of Proprietary Substances and
Nonfood Compounds,adopted by reference in
18 AAC 34.010. If a chemical is
not listed in that document, and is a sanitizer, detergent, lubricant,
pesticide, or water treatment compound, use or storage of the chemical in the
area of the facility used for processing or storage of food or food packaging
materials may not occur without department approval, based on the department
finding that use and storage of the chemical does not pose a threat to public
health.
(b) A processor may use or
store in a facility a poisonous chemical or compound only if the chemical or
compound is required to maintain sanitary conditions, for use in laboratory
testing procedures, for facility equipment and vehicle maintenance and
operation, or for use in manufacturing or processing operations.
(c) A processor shall ensure that
(1) commercially filled containers of
pesticides that are to be used or stored in or adjacent to the premises of a
facility are labeled as required by 18 AAC 90 and other applicable state or
federal law, except that a small container filled or taken from a
properly-labeled master container may be used if
(A) the smaller container is labeled with the
common name of the material and directions for use; and
(B) the master container is retained onsite;
and
(2) poisonous
chemicals and compounds and pesticides are not stored with food, food
ingredients, food packaging materials, equipment, or utensils, except that
washing, rinsing, or sanitizing compounds may be stored in a washing
area.
