ARM 37.110.405. FOOD, BEVERAGE AND INGREDIENT REQUIREMENTS: GENERAL

(1) Foods, beverages, and ingredients intended for sale through vending machines shall be obtained from sources complying with federal and department laws and rules. Such products shall be clean and wholesome, free from spoilage, and shall be processed, prepared, handled and stored in such a manner as to protect against contamination and adulteration. All product contact surfaces of containers and equipment shall be protected from contamination. (2) This rule shall be deemed to have been satisfied when the following requirements are met: (a) All foods, beverages and ingredients offered for sale through vending machines shall be manufactured, processed and prepared in commissaries or establishments which comply with all applicable local, state and federal laws and rules. (b) All foods, beverages and ingredients offered for sale through vending machines shall be wholesome and free from spoilage, contamination and adulteration. (c) All foods, beverages and ingredients shall be stored or packaged in clean protective containers, and shall be handled, transported and vended in a sanitary manner. Wet storage or packaged products is prohibited.