Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Part 3
Subtitle 15 - FOOD
Chapter 10.15.01 - Low Acid and Acidified Food Canning
Section 10.15.01.04 - Licenses

Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 10.15.01.04

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024

A. In order to operate a cannery or acidified food processing plant, a person shall obtain a food processing license pursuant to the provisions of Health-General Article, §21-305, Annotated Code of Maryland, COMAR 10.15.04, and this chapter.

B. The Department shall specify on a food processing license issued to a cannery or acidified food processing plant the following type or types of food the licensee is approved to produce:

(1) Low-acid canned foods;

(2) Acidified foods;

(3) Acid canned foods; or

(4) A combination of these types.

C. The person-in-charge shall ensure that:

(1) Foods are not canned and acidified foods are not manufactured in the plant without the license required by Health-General Article, §21-305, Annotated Code of Maryland;

(2) The required food processing license is conspicuously posted in the plant during operations; and

(3) The food canned or manufactured is limited to the type or types of foods stated on the license.

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