Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 40 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Chapter 40-7 - FOOD DIVISION REGULATIONS
Subject 40-7-12 - THE HANDLING, STORAGE, SHUCKING, PACKING, SHIPPING AND\OR SALE OF SHELLFISH
Rule 40-7-12-.15 - Laboratory Procedures, Methods
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024
(1) General. Laboratory analyses shall be performed by a State laboratory or a laboratory approved by the Department.
(2) Microbiological. Microbiological analyses of shellfish for microorganisms shall be in accordance with American Public Health Association Laboratory Procedures, the Food and Drug Administration Bacteriological Analytical Manual, or by other accepted methods.
(3) Physical and Chemical. Physical and chemical analyses of shellfish for determinations such as salinity, radionuclides, heavy metals, or poisonous or deleterious substances shall be in accordance with American Public Health Association Laboratory Procedures, the Official Methods of Analysis of the Association of Analytical Chemists, or by other accepted methods.
O.C.G.A. Sec. 26-2-310et seq.
