Haw. Code R. § 11-37-61 - Facility and grounds

(a) Grounds. The grounds about a hemp processing facility under the control of the hemp processor shall be kept in a condition that will protect against the contamination of crude extract or manufactured hemp products. The methods for adequate maintenance of grounds shall include:

(1) Properly storing equipment, removing litter and waste, and cutting weeds or grass within the immediate vicinity of the facility that may constitute an attractant, breeding place, or harborage for pests;

(2) Maintaining roads, yards, and parking lots so that they do not constitute a source of contamination in areas where crude extract, manufactured hemp products, or components are exposed;

(3) Adequately draining areas that may contribute contamination to crude extract, manufactured hemp products, or components by seepage, foot-borne filth, or providing a breeding place for pests;

(4) Operating systems for waste treatment and disposal in an adequate manner so that they do not constitute a source of contamination in areas where crude extract, manufactured hemp products, or components are exposed; and

(5) If the facility grounds are bordered by grounds not under the hemp processor's control and not maintained in the manner described in paragraphs (1) to (4), care shall be exercised in the facility by inspection, extermination, or other means to exclude pests, dirt, and filth that may be a source of contamination.

(b) Facility construction and design. The facility shall be suitable in size, construction, and design to facilitate maintenance and sanitary operations for manufacturing, processing, packing, and holding crude extract or manufactured hemp products. The facility shall:

(1) Provide adequate space for such placement of equipment and storage of materials as is necessary for maintenance, sanitary operations, and the production of safe crude extract or manufactured hemp products;

(2) Permit the taking of adequate precautions to reduce the potential for mix-ups and allergen cross-contact and for contamination of crude extract, manufactured hemp products, components, contact surfaces, or packaging materials with microorganisms, chemicals, filth, and other extraneous material. The potential for allergen cross-contact and for contamination may be reduced by adequate safety controls and operating practices and effective design, including the separation of operations in which allergen cross-contact and contamination are likely to occur, by one or more of the following means: location, time, partition, air flow systems, dust control systems, enclosed systems, or other effective means;

(3) Be constructed in such a manner that:

(A) Floors, walls, and ceilings may be adequately cleaned, kept clean, and kept in good repair;

(B) Drip or condensate from fixtures, ducts, and pipes does not contaminate crude extract, manufactured hemp products, components, contact surfaces, or packaging materials; and

(C) Aisles or working spaces are provided between equipment and walls and are adequately unobstructed and of adequate width to permit employees to perform their duties and to protect against contaminating crude extract, manufactured hemp products, components, contact surfaces, or packaging materials with clothing or personal contact;

(4) Provide adequate lighting in hand-washing areas, dressing and locker rooms, and toilet rooms and in all areas where crude extract, manufactured hemp products, or components are examined, manufactured, processed, packed, or held and where equipment or utensils are cleaned;

(5) Provide shatter-resistant light bulbs, fixtures, skylights, or other glass suspended over exposed crude extract, manufactured hemp products, or components in any step of preparation, or otherwise protect against contamination in case of glass breakage;

(6) Provide adequate ventilation or control equipment to minimize dust, odors, and vapors (including steam and noxious fumes) in areas where they may cause allergen cross-contact or contaminate crude extract, manufactured hemp products, or components;

(7) Locate and operate fans and other air-blowing equipment in a manner that minimizes the potential for allergen cross-contact and for contaminating crude extract, manufactured hemp products, components, contact surfaces, and packaging materials; and

(8) Provide, where necessary, adequate screening or other protection against pests.

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Haw. Code R. § 11-37-61

[Eff 8/9/21; comp 2/24/2022] (Auth: HRS § 328G-4) (Imp: HRS § 328G-4) Comp 4/29/2022 Am and comp 12/6/2024