D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
Title 25. FOOD OPERATIONS AND COMMUNITY HYGIENE FACILITIES |
SubTilte 25-B. FOOD PROCESSING OPERATIONS CODE |
Chapter 25-B22. OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES AND APPLICATIONS OF POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS |
Section 25-B2201. PRESENCE AND USE - RESTRICTION*
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2201.1Restricted-use pesticides shall be applied only by a certified applicator as defined in section 2 of the Pesticide Operations Act of 1977, effective April 18, 1978 (D.C. Law 2-70; D.C. Official Code § 8-401).
2201.2Only the following toxic materials may be used or stored in a food processing operation where food is processed or exposed:
(a)Chemicals required for maintaining clean and sanitary conditions;
(b)Chemicals necessary for use in laboratory testing procedures;
(c)Chemicals necessary for plant and equipment maintenance and operation; and
(d)Chemicals necessary for use in the plant's operations.
2201.3Toxic cleaning compounds, sanitizing agents, and pesticide chemicals shall be identified, held, and stored in a manner that protects against contamination of food, equipment, utensils, food-contact surfaces, and food- packaging materials.