LAC 51:VII.2111 – Container Closure, Sealing and Storage

A. Closing or sealing of dry dairy products shall be done in a sanitary manner.
B. The closing and sealing of containers of sizes of 6 gallons (net contents) or less shall be done in mechanical equipment, approved by the state health officer, using methods which preclude product contamination.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with the provisions of R.S. 40:4(A)(1)(a). Also see R.S. 40:5(2)(3)(5)(7)(15)(17) and R.S. 40:922.

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, LR 37:2700 (September 2011).