N.H. Admin. Code § Agr 1003.02

Current through Register No. 50, December 12, 2024

Section Agr 1003.02 - Cider

(a) The following requirements shall be met for use of the seal of quality design on cider:

(1) A producer of New Hampshire cider may use the state of New Hampshire seal of quality design after receiving a permit from the department;

(2) Cider shall be produced, packaged and labeled in accordance with RSA 434:40-a et seq and with Agr 907;

(3) Additional processing and packaging requirements for cider shall be as follows:

a. Cider processing shall be done in an enclosed building which shall be constructed and equipped as follows:

1. The floors shall be constructed of easily cleanable materials and shall provide drainage;

2. The walls and ceilings shall be constructed of easily cleanable materials; and

3. Hot water at a temperature of 140 degrees F or higher or steam shall be available on the premises for cleaning equipment;

b. All apples shall be washed and brushed with potable water or water that has been treated with a substance or method that renders it safe for cleaning fruit prior to processing into cider;

c. Cider shall be filtered and/or screened through stainless steel mesh, filter paper or other suitable material sufficiently to remove coarse material and to minimize the presence of sediment;

d. Storage vessels used to store cider post manufacturing and prior to bottling shall be covered; and

e. Retail containers shall be:

1. Marked with the date the containers were packed, but a date code may be used as an alternative provided the method of coding shall be filed with the department; and

2. Kept refrigerated at a temperature of 45 degrees F or set in ice.

N.H. Admin. Code § Agr 1003.02

Derived From Volume XXXV Number 45, Filed November 12, 2015, Proposed by #10952, Effective 10/21/2015, Expires 10/21/2025.