15A NCAC 18A .3001. DEFINITIONS

The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation and enforcement of this Section.

(1)           "Approved" means determined by the Department to be in compliance with this Section.  Food which complies with the requirements of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture or the United States Department of Agriculture and the requirements of this Section shall be considered as approved.

(2)           "Bathroom" means a room with at least one shower or tub, water closet and lavatory.  However, lavatories may be located within the bedrooms.

(3)           "Department of Environment and Natural Resources" or "Department" means the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources.  The term also means the authorized representative of the Department.

(4)           "Person" means any individual, firm, association, organization, partnership, business trust, corporation, or company.

(5)           "Potentially hazardous food" means any food or ingredient, natural or synthetic in a form capable of supporting the growth of infectious or toxigenic microorganisms.  This includes raw or heat treated foods of animal origin, raw seed sprouts, and treated food of plant origin.  The term does not include foods which have a pH level of 4.6 or below or a water activity (Aw) value of 0.85 or less.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 130A‑248;

Eff. July 1, 1992;

Amended Eff. November 1, 2002.