2007 California Health and Safety Code Article 3. Poisonous And Toxic Materials

CA Codes (hsc:114254-114254.3)

114254.  Only those insecticides, rodenticides, and other pesticides
that are necessary and specifically approved for use in a food
facility may be used. The use shall be in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.


114254.1.  (a) Containers of poisonous or toxic materials and
personal care items shall bear a legible manufacturer's label.
   (b) Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic
materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies
shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of
the material.



114254.2.  (a) Except as specified in subdivision (b), poisonous or
toxic materials shall be stored or displayed so they can not
contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-use
articles by separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or
partitioning and locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an
area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and
single-use articles.
   (b) Equipment and utensil cleaners and sanitizers may be stored in
warewashing areas for availability and convenience if the materials
are stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils,
linens, and single-use articles.



114254.3.  A container previously used to store poisonous or toxic
materials shall not be used to store, transport, or dispense food,
utensils, or single-use articles.