Md. Code Regs. 10.15.04.15 - [Effective until 8/5/2024] Unit Processing Operations - Packaging Food
The person-in-charge shall ensure that:
A. Food packaging is:
(1) Designed and installed to maintain food:
(a) Safety; and
(b) Integrity;
(2) Made from materials that:
(a) Are safe;
(b) Are appropriate for the intended
use;
(c) Do not migrate to or might
be absorbed by food; and
(3) Evaluated before use for characteristics
that may impact the food, such as:
(a)
Permeability to:
(i) Water and water
vapor;
(ii) Oxygen; and
(iii) Other gases;
(b) Tolerance to:
(i) Heat;
(ii) Cold; and
(iii) Chemicals used in processing;
(c) Strength; and
(d) Elasticity;
(4) Stored so that it is protected from
contamination; and
(5) Not reused
if intended for single-service;
B. A hermetic seal of packaging:
(1) Excludes the entry of
microorganisms;
(2) Is inspected
after the sealing operation and before distribution; and
(3) Is protected to maintain seal
integrity;
C. Before the
use of hermetic seals and reduced oxygen packages, a hazard analysis is
performed;
D. Food packaging allows
the labeling of the food with the information set forth in Regulation .16 of
this chapter; and
E. Food packaging
and hermetic seals that fail to comply with the requirements of this regulation
are replaced in a manner that ensures food safety.
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