Chemicals, including those generated on-site, used to wash or peel raw, whole fruits and vegetables or used in the treatment, storage, and processing of fruits and vegetables must:

(1) Be an approved food additive listed for this intended use in 21 C.F.R. 173 - Secondary Direct Food Additives Permitted in Food for Human Consumption; or

(2) Be generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for this intended use; or

(3) Be the subject of an effective food contact notification for this intended use (only effective for the manufacturer or supplier identified in the notification); and

(4) Meet the requirements in 40 C.F.R. 156 Labeling Requirements for Pesticide and Devices.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050 and 43.20.145. WSR 21-01-122, § 246-215-07225, filed 12/15/20, effective 3/1/22; WSR 13-03-109, § 246-215-07225, filed 1/17/13, effective 5/1/13.]

PDFWAC 246-215-07225

Chemicals—Chemicals for washing, treatment, storage, and processing fruits and vegetables, criteria (FDA Food Code 7-204.12).