Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 144 - Health Department
Chapter 4626 - FOOD CODE; FOOD MANAGERS
EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
Part 4626.0450 - FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES; CHARACTERISTICS AND MATERIALS.* 4-101.11
Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 13, September 23, 2024
Materials that are used in the construction of utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment must not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food and under normal use conditions must be:P1
A. safe;P1
B. durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent;N
C. sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated warewashing;N
D. finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface;N and
E. resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion, and decomposition.N
Statutory Authority: MS s 31.101; 31.11; 144.05; 144.08; 144.12; 157.011