18 AAC 31.570. Poisonous or toxic materials

(a) Poisonous or toxic materials are prohibited on the premises of a food establishment except those materials needed to clean the establishment, to clean and sanitize equipment and utensils, or to control insects and rodents.

(b) The operator of a food establishment shall ensure that

(1) commercially filled containers of poisonous or toxic materials are labeled as required in 18 AAC 90 and other applicable state or federal law, except that a small container filled or taken from a properly labeled master container may be used if

(A) the smaller container is labeled with the common name of the material;

(B) the directions for use are reviewed with employees; and

(2) poisonous or toxic materials are not stored with food, equipment, and utensils, except that washing, rinsing, and sanitizing compounds may be stored in a warewashing area;

(3) pesticides and pesticide containers are segregated from other chemicals;

(4) sanitizing compounds do not leave a toxic residue on or contaminate food, equipment, or utensils; and

(5) medications and first-aid supplies are stored to prevent contamination of food or food-contact surfaces.

History: Eff. 5/18/97, Register 142; readopt 12/19/99, Register 152

Authority: AS 17.20.005

Editor's note: Effective 12/20/99 Register 152, the Department of Environmental Conservation readopted 18 AAC 31.570, without change, to affirm the validity of that section following statutory amendments made in ch. 72, SLA 1998. Chapter 72, SLA 1998 relocated department authority to adopt regulations in 18 AAC 31 from AS 03.05 to AS 17.20.

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