Arizona Administrative Code
Title 3 - AGRICULTURE
Chapter 2 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE - ANIMAL SERVICES DIVISION
Article 11 - VOLUNTARY EGG GRADING PROGRAM
Section R3-2-1103 - Equipment and Facilities for Graders
Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 38, September 20, 2024
Equipment and facilities to be furnished by the recipient for use of graders in performing service on a resident basis shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
A. An accurate metal stem thermometer.
B. An accurate means to determine pH level of wash water.
C. Test kits for checking the concentration level of the solution used for sanitizing eggs and monitoring the concentration level of potable water treatment compounds in plants having chlorinators. The kit must be designed for testing the compound being used.
D. Protective equipment including, general purpose gloves and safety glasses to all egg graders who are monitoring the strength of potable water treatment compounds and egg sanitizing solutions, unless plant employees are trained to perform the testing under the direct supervision of the grader.
E. Electronic digital-display scales graduated in increments of 1/10-ounce or less for weighing individual eggs and test weights for calibrating such scales. Plants packing product based on metric weight must provide scales graduated in increments of one gram or less.
F. Electronic digital-display scales graduated in increments of 1/4-ounce or less for weighing the lightest and heaviest consumer packages packed in the plant and test weights for calibrating such scales.
G. Scales graduated in increments of 1/4-pound or less for weighing shipping containers and test weights for calibrating such scales.
H. Test weights sufficient in size to verify the accuracy of the lightest and heaviest unit of measurement weighed on any given scale located in the plant.
I. Two candling lights that provide a sufficient combined illumination through both the aperture and downward through the bottom to facilitate accurate interior and exterior quality determinations.
J. A candling booth adequately darkened and located in close proximity to the work area that is reasonably free of excessive noise. The booth must be sufficient in size to accommodate two graders, two candling lights, and other necessary grading equipment.
K. If deemed necessary by the supervisor, a cart or method of conveyance for the transportation of samples to and from the candling booth.
L. Furnished office space, suitable wireless internet connection, a desk and file or storage cabinets (equipped with a satisfactory locking device), suitable for the security and storage of official supplies, and other facilities and equipment as may otherwise be required.
Such space and equipment must meet the approval of the Administrator.
