Document Citation: 17 CCR 12400

Header:
CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS
TITLE 17. PUBLIC HEALTH
DIVISION 1. STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES
CHAPTER 5. SANITATION (ENVIRONMENTAL)
SUBCHAPTER 2. FOODS AND DRUGS
GROUP 1. RULES AND REGULATIONS
ARTICLE 8. CANNERY INSPECTION R

Date:
08/31/2009

Document:
§ 12400. Applicability

Low acid (high pH) foods or acid foods containing low acid ingredients to an extent where a food poisoning hazard may exist when placed in hermetically sealed containers, and which are not processed by steam under pressure must be packed under the supervision of the Department of Public Health. This includes several types or classes of food products, among which are the following: vegetables in acidified brine or oil, vegetable juice cocktails, and various formulated products.