Code of Maine Rules
01 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY
001 - AGRICULTURE - GENERAL
Chapter 332 - RABBIT PROCESSING
Section 001-332-10 - LIGHTING AND VENTILATION

Universal Citation: 01 ME Code Rules ยง 001-332-10

Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

A. There shall be ample light, either natural or artificial or both, of good quality and well distributed where food or food ingredients are stored, processed or examined. Where equipment or utensils are washed, and in hand washing areas, dressing and locker rooms and toilets. Lighting shall be provided with safety-type light bulbs or properly shielded. All fixtures, skylights, or other glass suspended over exposed food in any step of preparation or otherwise shall be protected against food contamination in case of glass breakage.

B. All rooms in which rabbits are killed, eviscerated, or otherwise processed shall have at least 30-foot candles of light intensity on all working surfaces.

C. All rooms shall be provided with adequate ventilation or control equipment to minimize odors and vapors (including steam and noxious fumes) in areas where they may contaminate food; and fans and other air-blowing equipment must be located and operated in a manner that minimizes the potential for contaminating food, food-contact surfaces and food-packaging materials.

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