Washington Administrative Code

(1) These grades are applicable to edible shell eggs in "lot" quantities rather than on an "individual" egg basis. A lot may contain any quantity of two or more eggs. References in these standards to the term "case" means 30-dozen egg cases as used in commercial practices in the …

(1) Washington consumer grade AA (at origin) shall consist of eggs which are at least 87 percent AA quality. The maximum tolerance of 13 percent which may be below AA quality may consist of A or B quality in any combination, except that within the tolerance for B quality, not mor…

It shall be unlawful to sell, offer for sale, or use as human food any eggs or products containing eggs which have been broken or separated by a process that does not permit the inspection of each individual egg after it is broken or that allows the egg meat and shell to commingl…

(1) The weight classes for Washington state consumer grades for shell eggs shall be as indicated in Table 1 of this section and shall apply to all consumer grades:TABLE - 1 WASHINGTON STATE WEIGHT CLASSES FORCONSUMER GRADES FOR SHELL EGGS.Size orWeight ClassesMinimum NetWeight Pe…

The following schedule is a minimum number of samples and shall be reasonably calculated to produce a fair representation of the entire lot of eggs examined.Cases in LotCases in Sample1 case1(see footnote.)2 to 10 inclusive2 11 to 25 "3 26 to 50"4 51 to 100"5 101 to 200"8 201 to …

General requirements for buildings and plant facilities.(1) Buildings shall be of sound construction so as to prevent, insofar as practicable, the entrance or harboring of vermin, including all domestic pets, insects, rodents, birds, etc. This applies to:(a) All grading room area…

(1) The grading room candling area shall be adequately darkened to make possible accurate quality determination of the candled appearances of eggs.(2) There shall be no crossbeams of light, and light reflection from candling lights shall be kept at a minimum.(3) Candling area/equ…

(1) After processing and grading, shell eggs packed in consumer containers shall be refrigerated at maximum of forty-five degrees Fahrenheit, ambient air temperature. All containers shall be clearly labeled with the words "keep refrigerated," in lettering as follows:Cartons: 1/8 …

Shell egg protecting (oil processing) operations shall be conducted in a manner to avoid contamination of the product and maximize conservation of its quality.(1) Eggs with moisture on the shell shall not be shell protected.(2) Oil having any off odor, or that is obviously rancid…

(1) Shell egg cleaning equipment shall be kept in good repair and shall be cleaned after each day's use or more frequently, if necessary.(2) The temperature of the wash water shall be maintained at ninety degrees Fahrenheit or higher, and shall be at least twenty degrees Fahrenhe…

Eggs which are to be distributed with consumer grademarks shall be packaged only in new or good used cases, baskets or racks. They shall be clean, and have sufficient strength and durability to protect the eggs during normal distribution. Reuse of egg cartons or flats after distr…

The following list of compounds shall be handled in accordance with the manufacturers' instructions. They shall be stored away from the grading area and not be allowed to come in contact with the shell eggs being processed, or with egg cases or cartons: Pesticides including herbi…

(1) A fee of $0.00268 cents effective July 1, 1999, per dozen eggs is hereby established for every egg handler or dealer who pays assessments monthly in lieu of seals and for Washington state egg seals and facsimile type Washington state egg seals imprinted on egg containers.(2) …

Payment of fees for the regular state egg seals shall be made to the department prior to delivery of such seals.[Order 1479, § 16-108-020, filed 8/18/76; Order 895, Regulation 2, filed 9/26/62; Order 784, Regulation 2, effective 4/1/59.]

Payment of fees for state egg seal facsimiles printed on egg containers shall be made to the department within ten days of the date appearing on the statement rendered by the department indicating that such fees are due. Carton manufacturers supplying egg cartons to egg dealers p…

Every egg handler or dealer that pays assessments on a monthly basis, in lieu of seals, shall have their permanent dealer's number imprinted upon all containers that require assessment fees as provided by the "Washington Wholesome Eggs and Egg Products Act." The permanent egg han…

In conformance with the authority set forth in RCW 69.25.170(1) egg seals shall not be required in the sale of eggs by:(1) Any poultry producer from their own flocks directly to a household consumer exclusively for use by such consumer and members of their household and their non…

(1) "Director" means the director of the department of agriculture, or their duly authorized representative.(2) "Bulk milk hauler" means the licensed dairy technician who has primary responsibility for the measuring, weighing, or grading of milk and the collection of samples at t…

All new farm tanks must conform with the 3-A sanitary standards for farm milk cooling and holding tanks. Whenever a ladder or platform is needed for sampling, measuring or other purposes, it must be permanently attached to the tank or a wall. All calibrated rods must be identifie…

Before any person installs a new tank or relocates a used tank, they must file drawings and detailed information about where and how the milk storage tank is to be installed with the director. There must be a minimum of two feet clearance between the sides of the tank and the wal…

All bulk milk tankers operating in the state of Washington must comply with the provisions of 3A standard 05-14. Additional requirements are:(1) Trucks and trailers with remote pumps, mounted on tractor or front trailer, and a system of external hoses and/or piping may be used: P…

(1) All new farm bulk tank installations must include a recording thermometer and an automatic interval timer. Installation of a used milk tank will be regarded as a new installation.(2) The installation and operation of recording thermometers and interval timers shall be the res…

(1) Milk and milk products for consumption in the raw state or for pasteurization must be cooled to 40 degrees F or lower within two hours after completion of milking and maintained at that temperature until picked up: Provided, that the blend temperature after the first and subs…

(1) Popcorn flavored with butter - Sign shall be in a conspicuous location of durable material in contrasting letters not less than 3/4 inch high stating "Flavored with butter" or words to that effect.(2) Popcorn flavored in semblance of butter - Sign shall be in a conspicuous lo…

The purpose of this chapter is to implement RCW 15.130.400 by establishing rules relating to the issuance of licenses to operate as a direct seller and to establish the requirements that apply to direct sellers.[Statutory Authority: RCW 15.30.120, 69.07.020, 69.10.055, and 16.49.…

(1) In addition to the definitions contained in this section, the definitions found in chapters 15.130 and 69.07 RCW, chapters 16-165, 16-167, and 246-215 WAC, and Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations may apply.(2) For the purposes of this chapter, the following definition…

(1) All direct sellers must be licensed annually by the department. Licenses expire on December 31st following issuance except that licenses issued during 2014 will not expire until December 31, 2015.(2) Applications for new and renewal licenses must be submitted on the form prov…

(1) The license or a copy of the license must be present in all vehicles and food handling areas utilized by the direct seller.(2) Direct sellers must maintain all areas of vehicles utilized for food transportation and food handling areas in a sanitary manner. Vehicles and food h…

(1) The department will conduct routine inspections of all vehicles, food handling areas, refrigeration equipment, and product packaging used by the direct seller.(2) The department will conduct audits of all required records including cleaning and sanitary inspections, temperatu…

(1) A direct seller license and applications for direct seller licenses are governed by the procedures set forth in chapter 34.05 RCW.(2) The director may deny, suspend, or revoke a direct seller application or license if it is determined that an applicant or direct seller has co…

The purpose of this chapter is to establish rules pursuant to chapter 69.07 RCW relating to:(1) Procedures to obtain and maintain a cannabis-infused edible endorsement;(2) Requirements for cannabis-infused edible processing facilities; and(3) Requirements for cannabis-infused edi…

In addition to the definitions in RCW 69.07.010, the following definitions apply to this chapter:"CIE" has the same meaning as "cannabis-infused edible" in RCW 69.07.010."CIE processing" means the same as "cannabis-infused edible processing" in RCW 69.07.010. The term includes al…

(1) For initial authorization to produce CIEs, a person must obtain a CIE endorsement as provided under RCW 69.07.200 and WAC 16-131-040.(2) A CIE processor must comply with all laws to which other food processors are subject including, but not limited to, chapter 69.07 RCW, Wash…

(1) Persons seeking to produce CIEs must apply to the department of revenue as required under RCW 69.07.200. The initial endorsement is not valid until the department approves the applicant's submittals required under this section, inspects the CIE processing facility, and determ…

(1) A CIE is specific to its form, formulation and ingredients, including color and flavor. The same formulation and ingredients in different forms (for example, powder and solid forms) are different CIEs.(2) A person must obtain the department's review and approval for each CIE …

(1) CIE processors must submit a copy of the proposed ingredient label for each CIE to the department for approval. The proposed ingredient label may not be used without the department's written approval.(2) CIE product labels must comply with the WSLCB's packaging and labeling r…

(1) All CIEs must comply with WAC 314-55-077.(2) The department will not approve a CIE for commercial sale unless it complies with WAC 314-55-077 and is a low hazard food that typically does not support bacterial or toxigenic growth. Such foods include, but are not limited to:(a)…

(1) All CIE processing must take place in the CIE processing facility. A CIE intended for retail sale must leave the CIE processing facility in sealed consumer packaging.(2) Processing plans for each CIE and operation of the CIE processing facility must comply with all laws appli…

(1) Facilities plans. CIE processors must maintain current, to scale, and legible floor plans of the CIE processing facility. At a minimum, the plans must include:(a) A plan showing the entire facility subject to the cannabis processor license and indicating the CIE processing fa…

(1) CIE processors must allow access to the department for inspections and to collect samples as required under RCW 69.07.080 and as otherwise authorized by law. The department must have access to the CIE facility and the entire facility subject to the cannabis processors license…

(1) The department may suspend, revoke, or deny a CIE endorsement in accordance with RCW 69.07.060.(2) The department may impose penalties on any person who processes, advertises, or distributes CIEs without a CIE endorsement. Each of the following is a distinct and separate viol…

This chapter is promulgated by the director of agriculture for the purpose of establishing fair, uniform and equitable means for assessing civil penalties and licensing actions authorized under RCW 16.49.444, 19.32.060, 69.07.060, 69.07.110, 69.07.150(2), 69.10.030, 69.10.050, an…

(1) Definitions:(a) "Violation" means commission of an act or acts prohibited by chapter 16.49, 69.07, 69.10, or 15.130 RCW, including rules adopted under them.(b) "Prior violation" means the same or a similar violation committed by a person within the previous three years.(c) "C…

(1) Median penalty selection. In the disposition of administrative cases, the department shall determine the penalty as follows:(a) The department shall first determine the correct penalty assignment schedule table listed in either WAC 16-139-020 (critical violations), WAC 16-139…

leveldegree of risk to healthpenalty1st Violation in a 3-year perioda. potential$200 and 2-day license suspension b. probable$1000 and 7-day license suspension2nd Violation in a 3-year perioda. potential$400 and 4-day license suspension b. probable$1000 and 14-day license suspens…

levelpotential for food adulterationpenalty1st Violation in a3-year period a. potential$100 and 1-day license suspension b. probable$200 and 2-day license suspension2nd Violation in a3-year period a. potential$200 and 2-day license suspension b. probable$400 and 4-day license sus…

leveldegree ofknowledge of violationpenalty1st Violation in a3-year period a. unknowing$100 and 1-day license suspension b. knowing$200 and 2-day license suspension2nd Violation in a3-year period a. unknowing$200 and 2-day license suspension b. knowing$400 and 4-day license suspe…

Nothing herein shall prevent the department from:(1) Choosing not to pursue a case administratively.(2) Issuing a notice of correction in lieu of pursuing administrative action.(3) Negotiating settlement(s) of cases on such terms and for such reasons as it deems appropriate. Prio…

Money collected by the department as civil penalties for violation of chapters 16.49, 69.10, and 15.130 RCW shall be directed to the state general fund. Money collected by the department as civil penalties for violations of chapter 69.07 RCW shall be utilized for food processing …

The purpose for this rule is to establish uniform standards for pull date labeling and safe storage conditions for perishable packaged food goods as described in RCW 15.130.300.[Statutory Authority: RCW 15.30.120, 69.07.020, 69.10.055, and 16.49.025. WSR 20-17-020, § 16-142-100, …