Wash. Admin. Code § 246-215-07210

Current through Register Vol. 24-23, December 1, 2024

Section 246-215-07210 - Presence and use-Conditions of use (FDA Food Code 7-202.12)

POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS must 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;

(c) The conditions of certification, if certification is required, for use of the pest control materials; and

(d) Additional conditions that may be established by the REGULATORY AUTHORITY; and

(2) Applied so that:

(a) A HAZARD to EMPLOYEES or other persons is not constituted; 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:

(i) Removing the items;

(ii) Covering the items with impermeable covers; or

(iii) Taking other appropriate preventative actions; and

(iv) Cleaning and SANITIZING EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS after the application.

(3) A RESTRICTED USE PESTICIDE must be applied only by an applicator certified as defined in 7 U.S.C. 136 Definitions, (e) Certified Applicator, of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act, or a PERSON under the direct supervision of a certified applicator.

Wash. Admin. Code § 246-215-07210

Amended by WSR 21-01-122, Filed 12/15/2020, effective 1/15/2021

Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050 and 43.20.145. 13-03-109, § 246-215-07210, filed 1/17/13, effective 5/1/13.