P-29, r. 1 - Regulation respecting food

Section 10.2.5.8 Disposition versions

2012-09-01

10.2.5.8. The surfaces of materials and equipment that come into contact with foods must be:

(1)  make of non-toxic, non-corrodible material;

(2)  free of bumps, cracks and detachable particles;

(3)  waterproof and rot-proof.

The surfaces of materials and equipment located in rooms that are used for processing, storing or keeping foods or for storing packaging materials and that are prescribed in subparagraphs 1 to 10, 12 and 15 of the first paragraph of section 10.2.2.1, in subparagraphs 1, 2 and 4 of the first paragraph of section 10.2.3.1 and in subparagraphs 1 to 7 and 9 of the first paragraph of section 10.2.4.1, where such surfaces do not come into contact with foods, must be washable and free of bumps, cracks and detachable particles.

Materials or equipment manufactured using an assembly process other than welding must be dismountable and each part must be accessible for washing, disinfection and inspection.

Equipment that cannot be moved must be installed on supports at least 10 cm above the floor or must be installed on and attached to the floor with a watertight joint.

Materials and equipment not in use must be stored in areas or compartments used exclusively for that purpose.

O.C. 1305-93, s. 28.