Virginia Administrative Code
Title 2 - AGRICULTURE
Agency 5 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
Chapter 585 - RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT REGULATIONS
Part IV - Equipment, Utensils, and Linens
Article 1 - Materials for Construction and Repair
Section 2VAC5-585-960 - Multiuse, characteristics.*

Universal Citation: 2 VA Admin Code 2VAC5-585-960

Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 3, September 23, 2024

Materials that are used in the construction of utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment may not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food and under normal use conditions shall be:P

1. Safe;P

2. Durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent;

3. Sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated warewashing;

4. Finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface; and

5. Resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion, and decomposition.

Statutory Authority: § 3.2-5121 of the Code of Virginia.

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