12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-421-3360

Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 6, November 4, 2024

Section 12VAC5-421-3360 - Conditions of use

Poisonous or toxic materials shall be:

1. Used according to:

a. Law and this chapter;

b. Manufacturer's use directions included in labeling, and, for a pesticide, manufacturer's label instructions that state that use is allowed in a food establishment;^P

c. The conditions of certification, if certification is required, for use of the pest control materials;^P and

d. Additional conditions that may be established by the department; and

2. Applied so that:

a. A hazard to employees or other persons is not constituted;^P and

b. Contamination including toxic residues due to drip, drain, fog, splash, or spray on food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles is prevented, and for a restricted-use pesticide this is achieved by:^P

(1) Removing the items;^P

(2) Covering the items with impermeable covers;^P or

(3) Taking other appropriate preventive actions;^P and

(4) Cleaning and sanitizing equipment and utensils after the application.^P

A restricted use pesticide shall be applied only by an applicator certified as defined in 7 USC § 136(e) (Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act), or a person under the direct supervision of a certified applicator.^Pf

12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-421-3360

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 18, Issue 10, eff. March 1, 2002; Amended, Virginia Register Volume 32, Issue 22, eff. 7/12/2016; Amended, Virginia Register Volume 37, Issue 18, eff. 6/10/2021.

Statutory Authority: §§ 35.1-11 and 35.1-14 of the Code of Virginia.