1. (1) Terms in this chapter share those meanings of terms set forth in the Tennessee Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, T.C.A. §§ 53-1-101, et seq.

2. (2) When used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise:

   1. (a) Act means the Tennessee Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act, compiled at T.C.A. §§ 53- 1-101, et seq.;
   2. (b) Commercial kitchen means a self-contained food manufacturer that is used only to manufacture, process, or pack food in commerce and is not located within a residence;
   3. (c) Community or shared kitchen means a commercial kitchen used by multiple persons to manufacture, process, or pack food in commerce;
   4. (d) Dietary supplement, food supplement, or words of similar import mean a product taken by mouth that contains a dietary ingredient; is intended to supplement the diet; and is not intended for use as a drug under the Act;
   5. (e) Dietary ingredient means one or more of the following components when used in a dietary supplement: vitamins, minerals, herbs or other botanicals, amino acids, enzymes, tissues from organs or glands, concentrates, metabolites, constituents; extracts;
   6. (f) Food means those articles as defined under the Act and includes dietary supplements;
   7. (g) Hemp-derived cannabinoid has the same meaning as provided under T.C.A. § 43-27- 202; and,
   8. (h) Potentially hazardous food has the same meaning as T.C.A. § 53-1-104(1)(D).

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-3-203 and 53-1-202. Administrative History: Original rule filed December 23, 2015; effective March 22, 2016. Amendments filed April 2, 2020; effective July 1, 2020. Emergency rules filed June 28, 2024; effective through December 25, 2024. Amendments filed September 27, 2024; effective December 26, 2024.