Rule 40-2-4-.02. Mechanical Cleaning of Pumps, Hoses, and Tanks on Farms

The product contact surfaces of all pumps and hoses used on a farm shall be mechanically cleaned and sanitized in a Clean-in-Place circuit approved by this department. Bulk milk tanks shall be cleaned and sanitized when emptied and shall be emptied at least every 72 hours.

Authority: O.C.G.A. Sec. 26-2-233.

History. Original Rule entitled "Application of Article" adopted. F. and eff. June 30, 1965.

Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Aug. 1, 1969; eff. Aug. 20, 1969.

Repealed: F. Dec. 21, 1982; eff. Jan. 10, 1983.

Amended: New Rule entitled "Mechanical Cleaning of Pumps, Hoses, and Tanks on Farms" adopted. F. Sept. 8, 2003; eff. Sept. 28, 2003.