The following words and terms, when used in these sections, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

1. (1) Certificate of free sale and sanitation--A certificate issued by the department, which certifies that the manufacturer and/or distributor of the food, drugs, cosmetics, medical device products, dietary supplements, milk and dairy products, or molluscan shellfish products listed in the document is duly authorized to manufacture or distribute the products and that the products can be sold freely to the public in the United States of America, and that the manufacturer or distributor is in substantial compliance with Health and Safety Code, Chapters 431, 435, 436, or 440, depending on the product (the Acts), and with Title 25, Texas Administrative Code, Chapters 217, 221, 229, or 241 (the Rules), as determined by the department.
2. (2) Certificate of origin--A certificate issued by the department, which certifies that the product(s) listed in the document originate from, are manufactured in, produced in or grown in the State of Texas.
3. (3) Current inspection--An official inspection of an establishment conducted within the time specified in §229.303(b) of this title (relating to Minimum Requirements), or immediately preceding a request for certificate of free sale and sanitation and/or a certificate of origin.
4. (4) Currently licensed--Establishments regulated by the department under the Health and Safety Code (Texas Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, Texas Meat and Poultry Inspection Act, Texas Dairy Products Act, and Texas Aquatic Life Act,) which possess a current, valid license.
5. (5) Department--The Texas Department of Health.

Source Note:The provisions of this §229.302 adopted to be effective March 15, 2001, 26 TexReg 2031.