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From: Peter L Borst <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Sun, Jun 7, 2009 at 1:52 PM
Subject: NYS Exemptions / No Insanitary Conditions
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PART 276
FOOD PROCESSING ESTABLISHMENTS
Subject to Regulation Under Article 20-C
of the Agriculture and Markets Law
Section 276.4 Exemption.
(a) Maple syrup and honey. Processors of maple syrup or honey who do
not purchase maple syrup or honey from others for repackaging, and who
do not combine maple syrup or honey with any other substance, shall be
*exempt* from the licensing requirements of this Subchapter, provided
that the following conditions are met:
(1) Such establishments are maintained in a sanitary condition and
manner, and to this end the following requirements shall be complied
with:
(i) Every practicable precaution shall be taken to exclude birds,
insects (except those involved in the production of the product),
rodents and other vermin and animals from the premises of the
operation.
(ii) The use of insecticides, rodenticides and other pest control
items in such establishments shall be permitted only under such
precautions and restrictions as will prevent the contamination of the
product.
(iii) Rooms, compartments, places, equipment and utensils used for
preparing, storing or otherwise handling the product, and all other
parts of the operating premises, shall be kept in a clean and sanitary
condition.
(iv) There shall be no handling or storing of materials which may
create insanitary conditions in any place or places where the product
is prepared, stored or otherwise handled.
(v) All equipment and utensils used in processing or handling the
product shall be maintained in good repair to assure sanitary
conditions in the operation.
(vi) All finished product containers must be clean, sanitary and
properly labeled in compliance with the requirements of Parts 175, 176
and 259 of this Title.
--
How vain it is to sit down to write when you have not stood up to
live. -- Henry David Thoreau
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