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Title 16 - Health and SafetyDepartment of Health and Social ServicesDivision of Public HealthHealth Systems Protection (HSP)State of Delaware Food CodeChapter 4 - Equipment Utensils, and LinensPart 4-1 - MATERIALS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR
Subpart 4-101 - Multiuse
Section 4-101.14 - Copper, Use Limitation

16 Del. Admin. Code § 4-101.14

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Current through Register Vol. 27, No. 12, June 1, 2024
Section 4-101.14 - Copper, Use Limitation
(A) Except as specified in ¶ (B) of this section, copper and copper alloys such as brass may not be used in contact with a FOOD that has a pH below 6 such as vinegar, fruit JUICE, or wine or for a fitting or tubing installed between a backflow prevention device and a carbonator.p
(B) Copper and copper alloys may be used in contact with beer brewing ingredients that have a pH below 6 in the prefermentation and fermentation steps of a beer brewing operation such as a brewpub or microbrewery.

16 Del. Admin. Code § 4-101.14

17 DE Reg. 1084( 5/1/2014) (Final)