2202.1 Poisonous or toxic materials shall be used according to:

(a) The Pesticide Operations Act of 1977, effective April 18, 1978 (D.C. Law 2-70; D.C. Official Code § 8-401 et seq.), and this Code;

(b) Manufacturer's use directions included in labeling, and, for a pesticide, manufacturer's label instructions that state use is allowed in a food processing operation; and

(c) The conditions of certification, if certification is required, for use of the pest control materials.

2202.2 Poisonous or toxic materials shall be applied so that:

(a) A hazard to employees or other persons is not constituted;

(b) Contamination including toxic residues due to drip, drain, fog, splash, or spray on food, equipment, utensils, food-contact surfaces, and food-packaging materials is prevented; and

(c) For restricted-use pesticides, contamination is prevented by:

(1) Removing items listed in paragraph (b);

(2) Covering items listed in paragraph (b) with impermeable covers;

(3) Taking other appropriate preventive actions; and

(4) Cleaning and sanitizing equipment, utensils, food-contact surfaces, and food-packaging materials after the application.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 56 DCR 5245 (July 3, 2009).