Press Releases
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)?
Pursuant To: Rules Governing the Food Protection and Sanitation of Food Establishments, 15A NCAC 18A .2600; 2009 FDA Food CodeSource: Larry D. Michael, Food Protection and Facilities Branch Head Environmental Health Section Division of Public HealthDiscussion and Rationale:On Sept. 1, 2012, the Commission for Public Health adopted the 2009 FDA Food Code by reference with amendments, additions, and deletions. Rule .2652(4)(C) delayed the effective date of the Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) requirements to Jan. 1, 2014.
Electrolyzed Water, Electrochemically Activated Water, and Electro-Activated Water Generated On-Site
Pursuant To: 15A NCAC 18A .2600, .1300, .1800, 2800 and North Carolina Food Code Manual, Sections 4-703.11 and 4-501.19Source: Larry Michael, Branch Head, Food Protection and Facilities BranchQuestion: Can establishments use a chemical sanitizer generated by a device located on-site?
Pursuant To: Session Law 2013-413Source: Layton Long, Environmental Health Section ChiefIssue: Amendments to GS 87-97