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007.10.39-111.1. Permits, Inspections and Plan Review.

AR ADC 007.10.39-111.1Arkansas Administrative Code

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Title 007. Department of Health
Division 10. Environmental Health Protection
Rule 39. Rules Pertaining to Good Manufacturing Practices (Refs & Annos)
Ark. Admin. Code 007.10.39-111.1
007.10.39-111.1. Permits, Inspections and Plan Review.
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A. PERMITS.
1. General
No person shall operate a food processing establishment who does not have a valid food establishment permit issued to him by the Health Authority in accordance with Act 378 of 1991 (Ark. Code Ann. §§ 20-57, 201 through 20-57-205). Only a person who complies with the requirements of these Regulations shall be entitled to receive or retain a food establishment permit. Permits are not transferable. A valid permit shall be conspicuously posted in every food processing establishment.
2. Issuance of permit
Prior to the issuance of a permit the following requirements shall be met:
a. Any person desiring to operate a food processing establishment shall make written application for a food establishment permit on forms provided by the Health Authority. Such application shall include the name and address of each applicant, the location of the proposed food processing establishment and the signature of each applicant.
b. Prior to approval of an application for a food establishment permit, the Health Authority shall inspect the proposed food processing establishment to determine compliance with the requirements of the Regulations.
c. The Health Authority shall issue a food establishment permit to the applicant if it's inspection reveals that the proposed food processing establishment complies with the requirements of these Regulations.
3. Suspension or revocation of permit
Procedures for the suspension and/or revocation of a food establishment permit shall be in accordance with Act 434 of 1967 (Ark. Code Ann. §§ 25-15-201 through 25-15-214).
B. INSPECTIONS
Representatives of the Health authority, after proper identification, shall be permitted to enter any food manufacturing establishment or food storage warehouse at any reasonable time for the purpose of making inspections to determine compliance with these regulations.
The representatives shall be permitted to examine records maintained in the establishment to obtain information pertaining to the source of food and supplies in the establishment when deemed necessary for the enforcement of these regulations.
C. PLAN REVIEW
Prior to beginning construction or extensive remodeling, plans for the proposed food processing establishment must first be submitted to the Plan Review Section of the Health Authority for review and approval. A pre-opening inspection must be conducted by the Health Authority to assure that construction has been accomplished in accordance with the approved plans.

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Adopted Feb. 21, 2013.
Current with amendments received through February 15, 2024. Some sections may be more current, see credit for details.
Ark. Admin. Code 007.10.39-111.1, AR ADC 007.10.39-111.1
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