8 CCR 1202-13, pt. 7 - DISPOSAL OF INEDIBLE WASTE

7.1. All inedible waste shall be denatured and disposed of by a method approved by the Commissioner.

7.2. Acceptable methods of denaturing:

7.2.1. FD&C green No. 3 coloring;

7.2.2. FD&C blue No. 1 coloring;

7.2.3. FD&C blue No. 2 coloring;

7.2.4. Finely powdered charcoal; or

7.2.5. Other proprietary substance approved by the USDA FSIS Administrator.

7.3. Before the denaturing agents are applied to articles in pieces more than 4 inches in diameter, the pieces shall be freely slashed or sectioned. If the articles are in pieces not more than 4 inches in diameter, slashing or sectioning will not be necessary. The application of any of the denaturing to the outer surface of molds or blocks of boneless meat, meat byproducts, or meat food products shall not be adequate. The denaturing agent must be mixed intimately with all of the material to be denatured, and must be applied in such quantity and manner that it cannot easily and readily be removed by washing or soaking. A sufficient amount of the appropriate agent shall be used to give the material a distinctive color, odor, or taste so that such material cannot be confused with an article of human food.

7.4. Any container used in the processing facility for the disposal of waste generated from processing, other than a disposable waste container that is discarded at the end of the work day, must be constructed and finished with durable, water-resistant materials that are capable of being readily and thoroughly cleaned. All waste containers, including, without limitation, disposable waste containers, shall be limited to and clearly marked for such use, and maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.

7.5. All waste products from processing shall be disposed of daily, or stored for later disposal in a manner that does not create any condition that could cause contamination, or otherwise adversely affect the wholesomeness or quality of any meat product, or generate offensive odors or other objectionable conditions.

7.6. Approved methods of disposal include:

7.6.1. Disposal to a licensed rendering company;

7.6.2. Sanitation Landfill;

7.6.3. Composting, subject to approval by county and / or state health agency;

7.6.4. Burial on site, subject to approval by county and / or state health agency; or

7.6.5. Retail or wholesale sale under the following conditions:

7.6.5.1. Waste products to be sold are limited to the hides, antler, and bones, of wild game only;

7.6.5.2. The processor notifies the department prior to engaging in retail or wholesale sales of hide, antler, and bone products;

7.6.5.3. The processor collects a signed disclosure from the owner of the animal carcass advising them that the hide, antler, or bone may be sold as a method of disposal. These records must be kept for a period of at least two years, and made available to the Commissioner upon request; and

7.6.5.4. The bones must be decharacterized and kept segregated from all other edible and non-edible material in clean containers. Raw bone must be stored under refrigeration until delivered to buyer.

Notes

8 CCR 1202-13, pt. 7

39 CR 23, December 10, 2016, effective 12/30/2016 40 CR 20, October 25, 2017, effective 11/30/2017 42 CR 09, May 10, 2019, effective 5/30/2019