Bill > AB1427

This bill amends Section 114099.6 of the Health and Safety Code to update the regulations for manual sanitization in food facilities, which is the process of cleaning and disinfecting food contact surfaces to prevent the spread of germs. The existing law outlines several approved methods, including immersion in hot water at 171 degrees Fahrenheit for at least 30 seconds, or contact with specific chemical sanitizing solutions like chlorine (100 ppm for 30 seconds), iodine (25 ppm for one minute), or quaternary ammonium (200 ppm for one minute). The bill proposes to add a new option allowing the use of ozone generated by an onsite device, provided it meets federal requirements under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and specific federal regulations for device and labeling compliance, and displays an EPA registration number. This ozone device must also be operated and maintained according to manufacturer instructions and good manufacturing practices. Additionally, the bill clarifies that any chemical sanitizer can be used if it meets federal requirements and is used as directed by the manufacturer, and it also retains the provision for other methods approved by the enforcement agency.