Section 3390. Chemicals for washing fruits and vegetables, criteria

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A. Chemicals, including those generated on site, used to wash or peel raw, whole fruits and vegetables shall:

1. Be an approved food additive listed for this intended use in 21 CFR 173,^Por

2. Be generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for this intended use,^Por

3. Be the subject of an effective food contact notification for this intended use (only effective for the manufacturer or supplier identified in the notification),^P and

4. Meet the requirements in the 40 CFR Part 156.^P

B. Ozone as an antimicrobial agent used in the treatment, storage, and processing of fruits and vegetables in a food establishment shall meet the requirements specified in 21 CFR 173.368.^P

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 18, Issue 10, eff. March 1, 2002; amended, Virginia Register Volume 32, Issue 22, eff. July 12, 2016.

Statutory Authority

§§ 35.1-11 and 35.1-14 of the Code of Virginia.

                    
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