2010 Pennsylvania Code
Title 3 - AGRICULTURE
Chapter 61 - Maple Products
6111 - Manufacturing and marketing practices.

     § 6111.  Manufacturing and marketing practices.
        (a)  Water supply.--The water supply used in the processing
     of maple products shall be potable, sufficient for the
     operations intended and derived from an adequate source. Private
     water supplies shall be tested annually no more than 30 days
     before the start of any operations.
        (b)  Physical structure of facilities.--Floors, walls and
     ceilings of food establishments in which maple products are
     processed or packaged shall be in good repair and properly
     cleaned. Drip and condensate from fixtures, ducts and pipes
     shall not contaminate food, food contact surfaces or food
     packaging materials.
        (c)  Lighting.--Adequate lighting shall be provided in food
     establishments in which maple products are processed or
     packaged. Food shall be protected against contamination in case
     of glass breakage.
        (d)  Ventilation.--Adequate ventilation shall be provided in
     food establishments in which maple products are processed or
     packaged to minimize vapors, including steam, in areas where
     they may contaminate food. Screens or other means shall be
     provided where necessary to prevent pests from entering the
     establishment.
        (e)  Pest control.--The use of insecticides, rodenticides and
     other pest control measures shall be permitted in food
     establishments in which maple products are processed or packaged
     only under such precautions and restrictions as will prevent
     contamination of food, food contact surfaces and food packaging
     materials.
        (f)  Personal sanitation.--Proper sanitary practices shall be
     followed in food establishments in which maple products are
     processed or packaged. Toilet facilities shall be available. No
     licensee, employee or other person shall use tobacco in the
     establishment or while in contact with food or equipment.
     Licensees, employees and other persons in such establishment
     shall be free of communicable diseases and shall wear clean
     outer garments which will not contribute to the contamination of
     the maple product.
        (g)  Cleaning equipment.--An effective cleaning schedule
     shall be maintained at all times for a food establishment in
     which maple products are processed or packaged. All equipment
     and utensils shall be maintained in good repair. At the end of
     the season, equipment and lines shall be thoroughly cleaned with
     an approved sanitizing agent. Filtering, bottling and canning
     operations shall be performed according to established maple
     industry standards.
        (h)  Storage.--Facilities for storage of maple products shall
     be maintained in a clean and dry condition. All maple products
     which are not bottled or canned shall be adequately protected
     and covered to prevent contamination and adulteration. Products
     shall be stored off the floor and away from walls. All packaged
     products shall be stored in an acceptable sanitary manner. All
     containers and equipment associated with the production of maple
     products shall be maintained and stored in an acceptable
     sanitary manner.
        (i)  Toxic items.--Toxic cleaning compounds, sanitizing
     agents and pesticide chemicals used in or in conjunction with a
     food establishment in which maple products are processed or
     packaged shall be identified, held and stored in a manner that
     protects against contamination of food, food contact surfaces or
     food packaging materials.
        (j)  Containers.--In addition to any other information
     required by the provisions of this chapter or by the regulations
     promulgated pursuant to this chapter, the label on a container
     of maple syrup shall convey information to the consumer to
     adequately protect the maple syrup from deterioration, if any,
     which could reasonably be expected to result from the container.

        Cross References.  Section 6111 is referred to in section
     6112 of this title.