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Rule Change to 7.6.2 NMAC . Mary Lou LaCasse January 13, 2010. Objectives. Rule change to 7.6.2 NMAC Food Service and Food Processing Regulations Appling for a home-bases food processing operation permit Application Training curriculum Other requirements Collaboration .
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Rule Change to 7.6.2 NMAC Mary Lou LaCasse January 13, 2010
Objectives • Rule change to 7.6.2 NMAC Food Service and Food Processing Regulations • Appling for a home-bases food processing operation permit • Application • Training curriculum • Other requirements • Collaboration
Rule change to 7.6.2 NMAC Food Service and Food Processing Regulations • NM Farmers Marketing Association, NM Agriculture Council, and Farm to Table successfully petitioned EIB in October 2009 for a rule change to 7.6.2 NMAC. • It became effective on January 1, 2010 allows for the preparation in residential kitchens of “non-potentially hazardous” foods intended for public consumption.
Rule Change • Need a permit from NMED • NMED Jurisdiction • Foods: • high sugar containing jam/jellies • non-cream filled baked goods (yeast and quick breads, cookies cakes, fruit pies, etc.) • tortillas • candy/fudge • dry mixes (made with commercially processed ingredients)
Rule Change • Sell directly to the consumer • Farmers markets • Roadside stands • Fiestas, etc. • Not to retail outlets (stores) or on the internet • Food grade packaging
Rule Change • Proper Label • Attend food safety training class within the last 5 years • $100 permit fee • Copy of permit
Applying: • Application packets are available on-line at http://www.nmenv.state.nm.us/fod/Food_Program • Local NMED field offices • Mary Lou LaCasse, Food Program Manager at (505) 476-8608 or marylou.lacasse@state.nm.us
Application Forms • Application for Permit to Operate a Food Service Establishment • Home-Based Food Processing Plan Review Application • Guidance for Home-based Food Processing Operations 2009
Training Curriculum • Microbiology –Foodborne Illness • CDC Risk factors • Flow of Food • Receiving • Storage • Preparation/Temperature Control • Cooling/Reheating • Personal Health/Hygiene • (Specific) Home-based Food Processing Standards • Examination
Other Requirements • Approved Water System • Permitted Liquid Waste System • “Compliance with this Part does not relieve any person from the responsibility of meeting more stringent municipal regulations or ordinances or other requirements of state or federal laws governing food service establishments or food processing establishments.”
Collaboration • Training and examination • Application Process
Questions? Mary Lou LaCasse Food Program Manager New Mexico Environment Department Environmental Health Division (505) 476-8608 marylou.lacasse@state.nm.us