1. (a) In addition to complying with other applicable requirements of this chapter, except for a person who exports glacier ice without further processing and a person that manufactures ice primarily for use by a seafood processor permitted under 18 AAC 34, the operator of a food establishment where glacier ice or ice is manufactured shall comply with the requirements of 21 C.F.R. Part 117, adopted by reference in 18 AAC 31.011.

2. (b) For glacier ice, the operator of a food establishment shall ensure that

   1. (1) contamination of glacier ice is minimized during harvesting, transportation, and storage; and
   2. (2) before processing, glacier ice is cleaned with potable water to remove surface debris and contaminants.
3. (c) Glacier or manufactured ice may not exceed the maximum contaminant levels set for drinking water in 18 AAC 80.300. If the operator finds or suspects that a maximum contaminant level has been exceeded, the operator shall submit samples of the glacier or manufactured ice to a certified laboratory for analysis of the contaminants of concern listed in 18 AAC 80.300, at a frequency necessary to assure that the water quality meets the requirements of this subsection. Samples submitted must produce a minimum of 100 ml of water when melted.

(Eff. 5/18/97, Register 142; am/readopt 12/19/99, Register 152; am 12/28/2006, Register 180; am 6/25/2020, Register 234)

Authority: AS 17.20.005, AS 17.20.072, AS 44.46.020, AS 17.20.010, AS 17.20.180, AS 17.20.020, AS 17.20.290