Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 36, September 6, 2024
Section 61-29-7 - Inspection of Hemp Processing Facilities7.1. All hemp processing facilities licensed pursuant to section 6 of this rule are subject to inspection.7.2. Processing licensees shall establish policies and procedures for each processing facility that contain the following: 7.2.a. Measures to exclude from any operations any person who might be a source of microbial contamination, due to a health condition, where such contamination may occur, of any material, including components, CBD related compound, and contact surfaces used in the manufacture, packaging, labeling, or holding of a CBD related compound;7.2.b. The use of hygienic practices to the extent necessary to protect against adulteration of components, CBD related compounds, or contact surfaces;7.2.c. The qualification and training of employees;7.2.d. Procedures to keep the grounds of the physical processing plant in a condition that protects against the contamination of components, CBD-related compounds, or contact surfaces;7.2.e. Requirements to keep the physical processing plant in a clean and sanitary condition and in good repair to prevent components, CBD related compounds, or contact surfaces from becoming contaminated.7.2.f. Selection, use, and storage of cleaning compounds and sanitizing agents;7.2.g. Cleaning of the physical plant and pest control;7.2.h. Standards for equipment and utensils utilized in the processing of hemp, including the proper repair and sanitation;7.2.i. For the use of automated, mechanical, or electronic equipment: 7.2.i.1. Quality control procedures to calibrate, inspect, or check equipment to ensure proper performance;7.2.i.2. Controls for equipment to ensure that changes to the manufacturing, packaging, labeling, holding, or other operations are approved by quality control personnel and instituted only by authorized personnel; and7.2.i.3. Appropriate training and supervision of personnel operating the equipment.7.2.j. Production and process controls;7.2.k. Specifications for any point, step, or stage in the manufacturing process where control is necessary to ensure the quality of the CBD related compound and that the CBD related compound is packaged and labeled as required; and7.2.l. Corrective action plans for use when necessary.7.3. Each licensed processor shall maintain records to demonstrate compliance with the policies and procedures established pursuant to section 7.2 of this rule.7.4. The Department shall, at least once a year and at any other time it deems appropriate, inspect the facilities and records of a processor. That inspection shall ensure that: 7.4.a. All policies and procedures required by section 7.2 of this rule are in effect and being followed; and7.4.b. The processing facility is otherwise sanitary and suitable for the processing of hemp.