(Effective until March 1, 2022.)
Facilities on the premises, materials, design, construction and installation—Receptacles (2009 FDA Food Code 5-501.13).
(1) Except as specified in subsection (2) of this section, receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables and for use with materials containing food residue must be durable, cleanable, insect- and rodent-resistant, leakproof, and nonabsorbent.
(2) Plastic bags and wet strength paper bags may be used to line receptacles for storage inside the food establishment, or within closed outside receptacles.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
43.20.050 and
43.20.145. WSR 13-03-109, § 246-215-05515, filed 1/17/13, effective 5/1/13.]
(Effective March 1, 2022.)
Facilities on the premises, materials, design, construction and installation—Receptacles (FDA Food Code 5-501.13).
(1) Except as specified in subsection (2) of this section, receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables and for use with materials containing food residue must be durable, cleanable, insect- and rodent-resistant, leakproof, and nonabsorbent.
(2) Plastic bags and wet strength paper bags may be used to line receptacles for storage inside the food establishment, or within closed outside receptacles.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
43.20.050 and
43.20.145. WSR 21-01-122, § 246-215-05515, filed 12/15/20, effective 3/1/22; WSR 13-03-109, § 246-215-05515, filed 1/17/13, effective 5/1/13.]