Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 51 - PUBLIC HEALTH-SANITARY CODE
Part VI - Manufacturing, Processing, Packing and Holding of Food, Drugs and Cosmetics
Chapter 11 - Soft Drink Manufacturing
Section VI-1101 - Definitions [formerly paragraph 6:138]

A. The definitions and interpretations contained in the State Food, Drug and Cosmetic Law (R.S. 40:601 et seq.) are applicable to the following words and terms. Unless otherwise specifically provided herein, the following words and terms used in this Part of the sanitary code, and all other Parts which are adopted or may be adopted, are defined for the purposes thereof as follows.

Adequate-that which is needed to accomplish the intended purpose in keeping with good public health practice.

Plant-the building or buildings or part thereof, used for or in connection with the manufacturing, processing, labeling or holding of human food.

Sanitize-see §101 of Chapter 1 of this Part.

Soft Drink-the class of non-alcoholic beverages usually, but not necessarily, made by absorbing carbon dioxide in potable water. The amount of carbon dioxide used is not less than that which will be absorbed by the beverage at a pressure of one atmosphere and at a temperature of 60°F. It either contains no alcohol or only such alcohol, not in excess of 0.5 percent by weight of the finished beverage as is contributed by the flavoring ingredient used. Soft drinks may contain any safe and suitable optional ingredients, including natural and artificial flavors as provided for in the food additives statutes-21 USC 409 and/or the Code of Federal Regulations 21 CFR 170.