1. (a) No crab meat may be offered for sale for food in the State of Texas unless the crab meat has been processed and packaged in compliance with §§241.1-241.7 of this title (relating to Texas Crab Meat). If obtained from sources outside of the state, the crab meat shall originate from a source acceptable to the department. These sources must be licensed and inspected by the appropriate state or other government authority.
2. (b) For sources outside the United States to be approved, documentation must be provided by a foreign governmental authority(s) that verifies the licensing and inspection and states that the processes involved comply with these sections, including the HACCP requirements.
3. (c) Crab meat from sources other than those outlined in this section shall not be sold, offered for sale, or held for sale.

Source Note:The provisions of this §241.2 adopted to be effective March 1, 1998, 23 TexReg 1972.