Ohio Administrative Code

19.03 PDF: The federal regulations governing the inspection of poultry and poultry products in title 9 of the Code of Federal Regulations parts 362 to 442 (2024) adopted pursuant to the Poultry Inspection Act (P.P.I.A.) as amended by the Wholesome Poultry Products Act, 82 Stat. 7…

19.03 PDF: As adopted in rule 901:2-3-01 of the Administrative Code, where ever used in 9 C.F.R. parts 362 to 442, the following definitions are modified as follows:(A) "'Act' means the Poultry Products Inspection Act, as amended by the Wholesome Poultry Products Act, 82 Stat. 79…

19.03 PDF: Pursuant to rule 901:2-3-01 of the Administrative Code, the following sections of the federal poultry products inspection regulations shall be deleted and shall not become rules of the Ohio department of agriculture:(A) From 9 C.F.R. part 381, the following sections an…

19.03 PDF: Pursuant to rule 901:2-3-01 of the Administrative Code, the following sections of 9 C.F.R. parts 362 to 442 are amended to read as follows:(A) 9 C.F.R. part 362 is hereby amended as follows:(1) In 9 C.F.R. 362.3 delete existing language and insert:"Any person who desir…

19.03 PDF: (A) All food processing establishments shall utilize and apply the generally recognized federal standards for food labeling in 21 C.F.R. Part 101 (2023). Cottage food production operations and exempt processors as described in division (A) of section 3715.021 of the Re…

19.03 PDF: Foods processed in a food processing establishment shall meet the generally recognized federal standards of identity specified in 21 C.F.R. Parts 100 through 169 (2023) as follows:(A) 21 C.F.R. Part 100.155, salt and iodized salt;(B) 21 C.F.R. Part 102, common or usual…

19.03 PDF: All food products shall conform to the following requirements regarding the use of color additives:(A) 21 C.F.R. Part 73 (2024).(B) 21 C.F.R. Part 74 (2024).(C) 21 C.F.R. Part 81 (2024).(D) 21 C.F.R. Part 82 (2024). Last updated April 1, 2025 at 7:48 AM Authorized By: …

19.03 PDF: (A) All food service operations and retail food establishments, as defined in section 3717.01 of the Revised Code, shall comply with the nutritional labeling standards as outlined in 21 C.F.R. 101.11 and 21 C.F.R. 101.8 (2023), as applicable, except the rule does not a…

19.03 PDF: Retail food establishments and food service operations as defined in section 3717.01 of the Revised Code shall comply with the nutrition labeling of restaurant foods as outlined in 21 C.F.R. 101.10 (2023), as applicable. Last updated February 12, 2024 at 10:45 AM Autho…

19.03 PDF: The standards for growing, harvesting, packing and holding of produce for human consumption which are housed in Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations part 112 (April, 2023) are adopted in their entirety with the exception of those provisions amended or deleted by…

19.03 PDF: As adopted in rule 901:3-12-01 of the Administrative Code, where ever used in 21 C.F.R. part 112, the following definitions are modified as follows:(A) "Food" means:(1) Articles used for food or drink for humans or animals;(2) Chewing gum; or(3) Articles used for compo…

19.03 PDF: Pursuant to rule 901:3-12-01 of the Administrative Code, following sections of the 21 C.F.R. 112 are deleted in their entirety and shall not become rules of the Ohio department of agriculture:(A) 21 C.F.R. 112.171(B) 21 C.F.R. 112.172(C) 21 C.F.R. 112.173(D) 21 C.F.R. …

19.03 PDF: Pursuant to rule 901:3-12-01 of the Administrative Code, the following sections of the 21 C.F.R. 112 are amended to read as follows:(A) 21 C.F.R. 112.166(a) delete existing language and insert:"You must have all records required under this part readily available and ac…

19.03 PDF: (A) Farms that are exempt from the rules of this chapter may request to be voluntarily regulated by the Ohio department of agriculture.(1) Farms who request to be voluntarily regulated shall annually register with the Ohio department of agriculture.(2) The annual regis…

19.03 PDF: The federal food safety regulations housed in Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations part 117 (2022) are adopted in their entirety with the exception of those provisions amended or deleted by this chapter.All food processing establishments as defined in section 37…

19.03 PDF: As adopted in rule 901:3-17-01 of the Administrative Code, where ever used in 21 C.F.R. part 117, the following definitions are modified as follows:(A) The definitions found in 21 C.F.R. 117.3 are amended as follows:(1) "Audit" means "the systematic, independent, and d…

19.03 PDF: Pursuant to rule 901:3-17-01 of the Administrative Code, following sections of the 21 C.F.R. 117 are deleted in their entirety and shall not become rules of the Ohio department of agriculture:(A) 21 C.F.R. 117.1(B) 21 C.F.R. 117.254(C) 21 C.F.R. 117.257(D) 21 C.F.R. 11…

19.03 PDF: Pursuant to rule 901:3-17-01 of the Administrative Code, the following sections of the 21 C.F.R. 117 are amended to read as follows:(A) 21 C.F.R. 117.5(a) delete existing language and insert:"Subparts C and G of this part do not apply to a qualified facility unless the…

19.03 PDF: The federal food safety regulations located at 21 C.F.R. Part 121 (2023) are adopted in their entirety with the exception of those provisions amended or deleted by this chapter.All food processing establishments as defined in section 3715.021 of the Revised Code, inclu…

19.03 PDF: As adopted in rule 901:3-18-01 of the Administrative Code, as used in 21 C.F.R. Part 121, the following definitions are modified as follows:(A) The definitions found in 21 C.F.R. 121.3 are amended as follows:(1) "Facility" means a food processing establishment as defin…

19.03 PDF: Pursuant to rule 901:3-18-01 of the Administrative Code, 21 C.F.R. 121.325 and 21 C.F.R 121.401 are deleted in their entirety and shall not become rules of the Ohio department of agriculture. Last updated February 12, 2024 at 8:42 AM Authorized By: 3715.021, 3715.69 Am…

19.03 PDF: Pursuant to rule 901:3-18-01 of the Administrative Code, the following section of 21 C.F.R. Part 121 is amended to read as follows:21 C.F.R. 121.1 delete existing language and insert, "This part applies to a food processing establishment as defined in section 3715.021 …

19.03 PDF: (A) Pursuant to division (B) of section 3715.025 of the Revised Code, cottage food production operations shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 901:3-20 of the Administrative Code.(B) Definitions:As used in Chapter 901:3-20 of the Administrative Code:(1) "Adultera…

19.03 PDF: (A) A cottage food production operation shall label each food product and include on the label the information mandated by section 3715.023 of the Revised Code, in addition to the food labeling requirements of 21 CFR Part 101 (April 1, 2014).(B) Food products identifie…

19.03 PDF: All cottage food products as outlined in rule 901:3-20-04 of the Administrative Code are subject to food sampling conducted by the director of agriculture, or representative the director authorizes, to determine if a food product is misbranded or adulterated. A compone…

19.03 PDF: (A) The food items listed below are approved as cottage food products:(1) Non-potentially hazardous bakery products;(2) Jams;(3) Jellies;(4) Candy, not including fresh fruit dipped, covered, or otherwise incorporated with candy;(5) Flavored honey which has been produce…

19.03 PDF: A cottage food operation may not do any of the following:(A) Process potentially hazardous foods;(B) Process acidified and low acid canned food;(C) Offer for sale adulterated or misbranded food;(D) Refuse the taking of samples as authorized by rule 901:3-20-03 of the A…

19.03 PDF: (A) Pursuant to section 3715.041 of the Revised Code, the director shall administer the applicable provisions of Chapter 901:3-21 of the Administrative Code to food processing establishments as defined in section 3715.021 of the Revised Code.(B) Registration:(1) A food…

19.03 PDF: (A) Except for as specified in paragraph (B) of this rule, all food processing establishments processing juice, including juice products to be used as an ingredient, shall comply with Chapter 901:3-23 and the applicable provisions found in Chapter 901:3-17 of the Admin…

19.03 PDF: (A) Sanitation controls.Each processor shall have and implement a sanitation standard operating procedure that addresses sanitation conditions and practices before, during, and after processing. The sanitation standard operating procedure shall address:(1) Safety of th…

19.03 PDF: (A) Each processor shall develop, or have developed for it, a written hazard analysis to determine whether there are food hazards that are reasonably likely to occur for each type of juice processed by that processor and to identify control measures that the processor …

19.03 PDF: (A) HACCP plan.Each processor shall have and implement a written HACCP plan whenever a hazard analysis reveals one or more food hazards that are reasonably likely to occur during processing, as described in rule 901:3-23-03 of the Administrative Code. The HACCP plan sh…

19.03 PDF: (A) Whenever a deviation from a critical limit occurs, a processor shall take corrective action either by:(1) Following a corrective action plan that is appropriate for the particular deviation, or(2) Following the procedures in paragraph (C) of this rule.(B) If a writ…

19.03 PDF: (A) Verification.Each processor shall verify that the hazard analysis and critical control point plan is being implemented according to design.(1) Verification activities shall include:(a) A review of any consumer complaints that have been received by the processor to …

19.03 PDF: (A) Required records.Each processor shall maintain the following records documenting the processor's hazard analysis and critical control point plan:(1) Records documenting the implementation of the sanitation standard operating procedures;(2) The hazard analysis requi…

19.03 PDF: (A) At a minimum, the following functions shall be performed by an individual who has successfully completed training in the application of HACCP principles to juice processing:(1) Conducting the hazard analysis, including delineating control measures, as required by r…

19.03 PDF: (A) In order to meet the requirements of rules 901:3-23-01 to 901:3-23-09 of the Administrative Code, processors of juice products shall include in their hazard analysis and critical control point plans control measures that will consistently produce, at a minimum, a f…

19.03 PDF: Failure of a processor to have and to implement a hazard analysis and critical control point plan that complies with rules 901:3-23-02, 901:3-23-03 and 901:3-23-04 of the Administrative Code, or otherwise to operate in accordance with the requirements of this chapter, …

19.03 PDF: The federal food safety regulations located at 21 C.F.R. Chapter 1, Subchapter A, Part 1, Subpart O (2023) are adopted in their entirety with the exception of those provisions amended or deleted by this chapter.All food processing establishments as defined in section 3…

19.03 PDF: As adopted in rule 901:3-24-01 of the Administrative Code, as used in 21 C.F.R. Chapter 1, Subchapter A, Part 1, Subpart O, the following definition is modified as follows:"Food" means:(A) Articles used for food or drink for humans or animals;(B) Chewing gum; or(C) Art…

19.03 PDF: Pursuant to rule 901:3-24-01 of the Administrative Code, 21 C.F.R. 1.914 to 21 C.F.R. 1.934 are deleted in their entirety and shall not become rules of the Ohio department of agriculture. Last updated February 12, 2024 at 10:30 PM Authorized By: 3715.021, 3715.69 Ampli…

19.03 PDF: Pursuant to rule 901:3-24-01 of the Administrative Code, the following section of 21 C.F.R. Chapter 1, Subchapter A, Part 1, Subpart O is amended as follows:(A) "Section 402 of the Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act" shall read as "section 3715.59 of the Ohio Revised C…

19.03 PDF: As used in this chapter:(A) "Certified in food protection" means an individual has met the certification requirements pursuant to Chapter 3717. of the Revised Code.(B) "Director" means the director of Ohio department of agriculture or an authorized designee of the dire…

19.03 PDF: (A) During the month of February of each year, except as hereinafter provided, every person that operates a retail food establishment shall apply for a license for that year from the licensor of retail food establishments for the area in which the retail food establish…

19.03 PDF: (A) The license fees established by a licensor pursuant to section 3717.25 of the Revised Code for retail food establishments as described in section 3717.01 of the Revised Code shall be specified for the following categories:(1) Retail food establishments, including m…

19.03 PDF: (A) A cost analysis shall be conducted each fiscal year. The licensor shall use data from the previous fiscal year to calculate the actual cost of administering and enforcing Chapter 3717. of the Revised Code, and the rules adopted thereunder for food service operation…

19.03 PDF: The licensor shall determine the risk level based on the highest risk level activity of the retail food establishment in accordance with the following criteria:(A) Risk level I poses potential risk to the public in terms of sanitation, food labeling, sources of food, s…