The person-in-charge shall ensure that:

1. A. Finished product water meets the water quality standards set forth in Regulation .06 of this chapter;

2. B. Containers used in bottling are:

   1. (1) Made of food-grade materials;
   2. (2) Clean and sanitary when filled with finished product water; and
   3. (3) Properly sealed to prevent the contamination of the water after bottling;

3. C. Caps and closures are:

   1. (1) Made of food-grade materials;
   2. (2) Clean and sanitary when used; and
   3. (3) Properly sealed onto containers to prevent the contamination of the water after bottling;
4. D. Water is bottled in a room that meets the standards set forth in Regulation .07E of this chapter; and
5. E. During bottling, access into the bottling room is limited to persons needed for the bottling process.

Authority: Health-General Article, §§18-102, 21-211, 21-234, 21-304, 21-305, 21-306, 21-334, 21-336, and 21-336.1, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: March 23, 2009 (36:6 Md. R. 491)