Minnesota Administrative Rules

4626.0450 4-101.11 CHARACTERISTICS.*

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

A.

safe;

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

History:

23 SR 519

Published Electronically:

October 11, 2007