This subchapter applies to every person engaged in food manufacturing and/or wholesale food distribution regardless of the license or permit held under §§229.181 - 229.184, 229.370 - 229.374, and 229.541 - 229.554 of this title, or if the person is exempt from licensure. Retail food establishments, such as grocery stores and restaurants that are located outside the jurisdiction of a local health authority, must also comply with the requirements of §§229.161 - 229.171 and 229.173 - 229.175 of this title (Texas Food Establishment Rules) except for the manufacture or wholesale of food as defined by the Texas Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, Texas Health and Safety Code, §§431.221(2) and 431.221(3). Retail establishments that are located within the jurisdiction of a local health authority that permits and inspects retail food establishments and that are required to license as a food manufacturer under §§229.181 - 229.184 of this title, must also comply with the applicable rules enforced by the local health authority.

Source Note:The provisions of this §229.210 adopted to be effective August 31, 2006, 31 TexReg 6746.