New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
He - Department of Health and Human Services
Subtitle He-P - Former Division of Public Health Services
Chapter He-P 2100 - BEVERAGES AND BOTTLED WATER
Part He-P 2103 - BEVERAGE AND BOTTLED WATER FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT AND OPERATIONS
Section He-P 2103.05 - Filling and Capping
Current through Register No. 40, October 3, 2024
(a) Filling, capping, and sealing of all beverage and bottled water containers shall be done in a sanitary manner.
(b) The performance of the filler, capper, or sealer shall be monitored and the filled containers visually or electronically inspected.
(c) Single-service or multiservice containers which are damaged or defective shall not be used.
(d) Whenever air under pressure is directed at the beverage or product water or a product contact surface:
(e) Single-service containers and caps or seals shall be stored in an enclosed container in an area that is clean and dry.
(f) Packaging or wrapping material or other processing supplies shall not be stored in locker or lunch rooms.
(g) The facility shall have controls in place to ensure containers and closures are free from contamination prior to being used for filling.
#7979, eff 10-22-03; ss by #10012, INTERIM, eff 10-22-11, EXPIRES: 4-19-12; ss by #10116, eff 4-19-12