15A NCAC 18A .3507      SANITIZING PROCEDURES

Where required in these Rules, eating and drinking utensils shall be sanitized by one of the following methods:

(1)           Immersion for at least one minute in clean hot water of at least 170° F (77°C). A thermometer accurate to 3° F (5°C) shall be available.

(2)           Immersion for at least two minutes in a chemical bactericide of strength approved by the Department:

(a)           for chlorine products, a solution containing at least 50 ppm of available chlorine at a temperature of at least 75°F (24°C);

(b)           for iodophor products, a solution containing at least 12.5 ppm of available iodine and having a pH not higher than 5.0 and having a temperature of at least 75°F (24°C);

(c)           For quaternary ammonium products, a solution containing at least 200 ppm of QAC and having a temperature of at least 75°F (24°C), provided that the product is labeled to show that it is effective in water having a hardness value at least equal to that of the water being used.

(d)           Other equivalent products and procedures approved in 21 CFR 178.1010. 21 CFR 178.1010 is incorporated by reference including any subsequent amendments and additions. A copy of applicable provisions may be downloaded from http://www.gpoaccess.gov/cfr/index.html.

(3)           A testing method or equipment shall be available, convenient and regularly used to test chemical sanitizers to insure minimum prescribed strengths.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 130A-248;

Eff. May 1, 2004;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. July 20, 2019.