Facts about the 2005 FDA Food Code – Chapter 4 – Materials for Construction and Repair – June 2008 – Durability & Strength
QUESTION: What do I need to look for when purchasing single-use or single-service items for my operation (ex. paper plates, plastic silverware or disposable gloves)?
ANSWER: The safety and quality of food can be adversely affected through single-service and single-use articles that are not constructed of acceptable materials. The migration of components of those materials to food they contact could result in chemical contamination and illness to the consumer. In addition, the use of unacceptable materials could adversely affect the quality of the food because of odors, tastes, and colors transferred to the food.
4-201.11 Equipment and Utensils.
EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS shall be designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions.
Critical Item. Denoted by asterisk *
"Critical item" means a provision of this Code—that if in noncompliance, is more likely than other violations to contribute to food contamination, illness, or environmental health hazard.
Noncritical Violation. Denoted by ‘N’
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