Materials that are used in the construction of utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment may not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food and under normal use conditions shall be:

1. (1) Safe;
2. (2) Durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent;
3. (3) Sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated warewashing;
4. (4) Finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface; and;
5. (5) Resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion, and decomposition.

Added at 23 Ok Reg 2358, eff 6-25-06

Amended at 38 Ok Reg 1947, eff 9-11-21