La. Admin. Code tit. 51 § VI-117

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 6, June 20, 2024

Section VI-117 - Containers [formerly paragraph 6:026]

A. Containers to be filled with beverage shall be stored in tight containers on shelving so as to prevent contamination by dust, rodents, birds, insects or other vermin.

B. [formerly paragraph 6:027] Lofts or other storage areas in which containers are stored shall be kept free from accumulations of waste paper or other litter.

C. [formerly paragraph 6:028] Only non-toxic containers and closures shall be used. (Glass, high-density polyethylene, and polypropylene containers are examples which meet this requirement.) 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. Tests shall be performed either by qualified plant personnel or a competent commercial laboratory.

La. Admin. Code tit. 51, § VI-117

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, LR 28:1233 (June 2002).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see R.S. 40:601 et seq.