1. (a) Generally. Mix, frozen desserts, imitation frozen desserts, and imitation frozen desserts mix from points beyond the limits of routine inspection of the State of Texas may be sold in the State of Texas or its police jurisdiction, provided they are manufactured and/or pasteurized under provisions which are substantially equivalent to the requirements of these sections as determined by the health authority.
2. (b) Provisions for inspection. This section is intended to permit the health authority to bar frozen desserts, imitation frozen desserts, and imitation frozen desserts and their mixes shipped in from beyond the normal limits of routine inspection, unless he can assure himself that they meet the provisions of these sections. Under no conditions shall the health authority authorize the receipt of such shipments when arrangements cannot be made for supervision.

3. (c) Approval of supplies. Subject to laboratory tests upon arrival, the health authority should approve, without his inspection, supplies mix, frozen desserts, imitation frozen desserts, and imitation frozen dessert mix from an area not under his routine inspection:

   1. (1) when they are manufactured and/or pasteurized under regulations equivalent to those of these sections; and
   2. (2) when they are under routine official supervision.

Source Note:The provisions of this §217.51 adopted to be effective January 1, 1976.