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 40-7-6 - ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO COMMERCIALLY BOTTLED WATER AND WATER VENDING MACHINES
Rule 40-7-6-.08 - Bottle Washing
All multi-use bottles and containers shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized immediately before filling. Any method reviewed and approved by the Georgia Department of Agriculture shall be accepted. The plant operator shall employ an approved laboratory to test the effectiveness of the cleaning and sanitizing procedure on a microbiological basis at least monthly. Such testing shall include, but not be limited to, coliform and Total Plate Count (TPC), and shall be in accordance with Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater Products, American Public Health Association, most recent edition.
Ga. L. 1937-38, Extra Session p. 332; Ga. L. 1956 as amended; O.C.G.A. Sec. 26-2-1et seq.