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 40-7-9 - ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS, AND BOTTLERS OF BOTTLED SOFT DRINKS AND SOFT DRINK SYRUPS
Rule 40-7-9-.11 - Bottle Washing
Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 40-7-9-.11
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024
(1) Hand bottle washing, except as a preliminary to subsequent mechanical washing, shall be prohibited. All bottles shall be thoroughly cleaned and sterilized immediately before filling.
(2) Unclean bottles shall be exposed to a 3% alkali solution of which not less than 60% is caustic (sodium hydroxide), for a period of not less than 5 minutes at a temperature of not less than 130° F. or to an equivalent cleansing and sterilizing process.
(3) The bottles shall be rinsed free of all caustic with potable water.
Ga. L. 1956, p. 195 as amended; p. 611.
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