Iowa Administrative Code
Agency 21 - Agriculture and Land Stewardship Department
Chapter 36 - Egg Handlers
Rule 21-36.12 - Health and Bygiene of Personnel
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 6, September 18, 2024
(1) No person known to be affected by a Cornmunicable or infectious disease shall be permitted to Corne in contact with the product.
(2) Personnel engaged in egg handling operations shall maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and shall conform to good bygienic practices during working periods. Personnel engaged in egg handling and warewashing operations shall thoroughly wash their hands and the exposed portion of their arms with soap or detergent and warm water before starting to work; after smoking, eating, or using the toilet; and as often as necessary during work to keep their hands and arms clean. Personnel shall keep their fingernails trimmed and clean.
(3) Personnel shall wear clean outer clothing and effective hair restraints where necessary to prevent the contamination of the product.