Section 3620. When a HACCP plan is required  


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  • A. Before engaging in an activity that requires a HACCP plan, a permit applicant or permit holder shall submit to the regulatory authority for approval a properly prepared HACCP plan as specified under 12VAC5-421-3630 and the relevant provisions of this chapter if:

    1. Submission of a HACCP plan is required according to law;

    2. A variance is required as specified under 12VAC5-421-860, 12VAC5-421-1300 B, or 12VAC5-421-700 D 4; or

    3. The regulatory authority determines that a food preparation or processing method requires a variance based on a plan submittal specified under 12VAC5-421-3610, an inspectional finding, or a variance request.

    B. Before engaging in reduced oxygen packaging without a variance as specified under 12VAC5-421-870, a permit applicant or permit holder shall submit a properly prepared HACCP plan to the regulatory authority.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 18, Issue 10, eff. March 1, 2002; amended, Virginia Register Volume 24, Issue 02, eff. October 16, 2007; Volume 32, Issue 22, eff. July 12, 2016.

Statutory Authority

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