Produce Safety

As used in this section and in sections 22-39g-2 to 22-39g-7, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies:

1. (1) The definitions in section 22-39g of the Connecticut General Statutes shall be applicable;
2. (2) The definitions in 21 CFR 112.3, as amended from time to time, excluding the definition of farm, shall be applicable;
3. (3) “Act” means the Food Safety Modernization Act, as specified in section 22-39g of the Connecticut General Statutes;
4. (4) “Adulterated produce” means produce deemed to be adulterated food pursuant to the federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, 21 USC 342;
5. (5) “Connecticut Good Agricultural Practices” and “CGAP” mean the inspection certificate program created pursuant to section 22-39g of the Connecticut General Statutes;
6. (6) “Covered Farm” means a produce farm that meets the income and product distribution criteria of a covered farm as covered farm is defined in 21 CFR 112.4, as amended from time to time;
7. (7) “Department” means the Department of Agriculture; and
8. (8) “Misbranded produce” means produce deemed to be misbranded food pursuant to the federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, 21 USC 343.

(Effective February 10, 2023)