Characteristics P

Materials that are 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 shall be: (1) Safe; (2) Durable, corrision-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 pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion, and decomposition.