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Pursuant To: Session Law 2015-286 Section 4.14A Source: Nancy Deal, Onsite Water Protection Branch HeadIssue: Clarification of Amendment to §90A-72 (a)(7)Session Law (SL) 2015-286 became effective October 22, 2015. The purpose of this memorandum is to summarize Section 4.14A of the law and provide guidance on its implementation. The relevant section of this Session Law in its entirety including the amended (underlined) language is as follows:
Pursuant To: Session Law 2014-120, Section 22, Amend Hotel Carbon Monoxide Alarm RequirementSource: Larry D. Michael, REHS, MPH Chief, Environmental Health SectionQuestion / Issue: What is the role of local health departments and what procedures are to be followed for enforcement of the amended carbon monoxide alarm requirements in Session Law 2014-120?
Pursuant To: North Carolina Food Code Manual, Part 3-201Source: Cindy R. Callahan, REHS Head, Food Protection and Facilities BranchQuestion / Issue: Assessing Approved Sources for Cultivated Mushrooms in Food EstablishmentsDiscussion / RationaleThe North Carolina Food Code Manual Section 3-201.16 states:
Pursuant To: Senate Bill 7 (S.L. 2015-104), N.C.G.S. 130A-248(c1)Source: Cindy R. Callahan, REHS Head, Food Protection and Facilities BranchQuestion: What are the requirements that must be in place for a pushcart or mobile food unit to expand their food service, what type of foods are allowed to be prepared and served, and what type of food protection must be provided?
Pursuant To: North Carolina Food Code Manual, Sections 8-201.13 and 3-502.12Source: Larry D. Michael, REHS, MPH Chief, Environmental Health SectionQuestion: Who Should Review HACCP Plans from Franchised or Chain Food Establishments?
Pursuant To: Session Law 2014-120 and 2013-413, 2013-14 Legislative SessionSource: Nancy Deal, Onsite Water Protection Branch HeadIssue: Amendments to Rule 15A NCAC 18A .1949(b)
Pursuant To: Session Law 2014-120, 2013 Legislative SessionSource: Nancy Deal, Onsite Water Protection Branch HeadIssue: Amendments to General Statutes 130A-335 and 130A-336Discussion and Rationale:Session law 2014-120, effective September 18, 2014, amends the referenced statutes as follows:
Pursuant To: 15A NCAC 18A .2600, 2009 FDA Food CodeSource: Kristina V. Nixon, MPA, REHS, Field Supervisor Food Protection and Facilities BranchIssue: Labeling PACKAGED FOODS in FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS regulated under 15A NCAC 18A.2600This position statement supersedes any previously written labeling correspondence.
Pursuant To: 15A NCAC 18A .2600 Rules Governing the Food Protection and Sanitation of Food EstablishmentsSource: Kevin Dodge, Environmental Engineer Environmental Health Section Division of Public HealthQuestion:Do the direct drains on existing sinks have to be converted to indirect drains to comply with the North Carolina Food Code?
Pursuant To: 15A NCAC 18A .2600 Rules Governing the Food Protection and Sanitation of Food EstablishmentsSource: Kristina V. Nixon, MPA, REHS, Field Supervisor NC Food Protection Program NC Food Code Clearinghouse CommitteeQuestion:Can a household power drill be used as a power source for EQUIPMENT (e.g., potato ribbon cutter, mixer) in a TEMPORARY FOOD ESTABLISHMENT (TFE)?