WHEN A HACCP PLAN IS REQUIRED. 8-201.13

A. Before engaging in an activity that requires a HACCP plan, a license applicant or licensee shall submit to the regulatory authority for approval a properly prepared HACCP plan as specified in part 4626.1735 and the relevant provisions of this Code if: (1) a variance is required as specified in part 4626.0340 , item D, subitem (4); 4626.0415 ; or 4626.0610 , item B; or (2) the regulatory authority determines that a food preparation or processing method requires a variance based on a plan submittal specified in part 4626.1725 , an inspection finding, or a variance request. B. Before engaging in reduced oxygen packaging without a variance as specified in part 4626.0420 , a license applicant or licensee shall submit a properly prepared HACCP plan to the regulatory authority.