Section 410IAC7-24-205. Characteristics of materials for utensils and food-contact surfaces

   (a) Materials that are used in the construction of utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment may not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food and under normal use conditions shall be as follows:

(1) Safe.

(2) Durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent.

(3) Sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated warewashing.

(4) Finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface.

(5) Resistant to the following:

(A) Pitting.

(B) Chipping.

(C) Crazing.

(D) Scratching.

(E) Scoring.

(F) Distortion.

(G) Decomposition.

  (b) For purposes of this section, a violation of subsection (a) is a critical item. (Indiana State Department of Health; 410 IAC 7-24-205; filed Oct 13, 2004, 12:30 p.m.: 28 IR 862; readopted filed Jul 15, 2010, 12:12 p.m.: 20100728-IR-410100261RFA; readopted filed Nov 10, 2016, 8:45 a.m.: 20161207-IR-410160371RFA)