Cal. Code Regs. tit. 17, § 7866 – Cleaning and Sanitizing of Containers.

(a) Bottler shall utilize at least one of the following cleaning/sanitizing processes for multi-use bottles or containers:
1. (1) Any of the federal sanitizing procedures listed in 21 CFR, Section 129.80 (d).
2. (2) Exposing all interior surfaces to not less than two and one-half percent caustic solution at a minimum temperature of 120F for not less than one minute where high velocity jets are used or for not less than three minutes where soaker type bottle washers are used.
  A final rinsing of the bottle inside, using operations or product water shall be used to remove traces of any caustic sanitizing agent.
3. (3) Any other method approved in writing by the Department.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 102, 208 and 4041, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 4040-4043, Health and Safety Code.

1. Repealer and new section filed 6-14-78; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 78, No. 24).