410 IAC 7-26-226 Characteristics of materials for utensils and food contact surfaces

Sec. 226. (a) Except for wood used as specified in section 232(c) of this rule, materials used in the construction of utensils and food contact surfaces of equipment may not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food, and under normal use conditions must be: (1) safe; (2) durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent; (3) sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated warewashing; (4) finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface; and (5) resistant to the following: (A) Pitting. (B) Chipping. (C) Crazing. (D) Scratching. (E) Scoring. (F) Distortion. (G) Decomposition. (b) For purposes of this section, a violation of subsection (a)(1) is a P item. (c) For purposes of this section, a violation of subsection (a)(2), (a)(3), (a)(4), or (a)(5) is a core item.