(a) Applicable HACCP training shall be provided and documented for food employees who work in the preparation of food for which an HACCP plan has been implemented. Training given to food employees shall be documented as to date, trainer, and subject.
(b) Verification of critical limits specified in an HACCP plan shall be conducted by a laboratory approved by the department prior to implementation of the HACCP plan. Documentation of laboratory verification shall be maintained with the HACCP plan for the duration of its implementation.
(c) No verification of the effectiveness of a critical limit shall be required if the critical limits used in the HACCP plan do not differ from the critical limits set forth in this part.
(d) The person operating a food facility pursuant to a HACCP plan shall designate at least one person to be responsible for verification of the HACCP plan. Training for the designated person shall include the seven principles of HACCP and the contents of the HACCP plan as described in Section 114419.1. HACCP training records of the designated person shall be retained for the duration of employment, or a period of not less than two years, whichever is greater.
(e) Critical limit monitoring equipment shall be suitable for its intended purpose and shall be calibrated as specified by its manufacturer. The food facility shall maintain all calibration records for a period not less than two years.
(Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 23, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2007. Operative July 1, 2007, by Sec. 3 of Ch. 23.)