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VSP 2018 Operations Manual

7.6.1.1.2 Working Containers (31 C)
Working containers used for storing POISONOUS OR TOXIC
MATERIALS such as cleaners and SANITIZERS taken from bulk
supplies must be clearly and individually identified with the
common name of the material.

7.6.2 Operational Supplies and Applications

7.6.2.1 Storage

7.6.2.1.1 Pesticide/Rodenticide Locker (31 C)
PESTICIDES, insecticides, and rodenticides must be stored in a
locked area of the vessel that is not in a FOOD AREA.

7.6.2.1.2 Cleaning Materials Locker (31 C)
POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS used in the cleaning and
maintenance of FOOD AREAS must be stored in a cleaning
materials locker so they cannot contaminate FOOD, EQUIPMENT,
UTENSILS, LINENS, and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE
ARTICLES.

7.6.2.1.3 Exemptions
This guideline does not apply to EQUIPMENT and UTENSIL
cleaners and SANITIZERS stored in WAREWASHING areas
for availability and convenience if the materials are stored to
prevent CONTAMINATION of FOOD, EQUIPMENT,
UTENSILS, LINENS, and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-
USE ARTICLES.

7.6.2.2 Use

7.6.2.2.1 Necessary Materials (31 C)
Only POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS required for the
operation and maintenance of a FOOD AREA of the vessel—such
as for cleaning and sanitizing EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS and
controlling insects and rodents—are allowed in the FOOD AREAS
of the vessel.

7.6.2.2.2 Use Conditions (31 C)
POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS must be used according
to the following:
• LAW and these guidelines.
• Manufacturer’s use directions included in labeling (and, for
a PESTICIDE, manufacturer’s label instructions stating
that use is allowed in a FOOD AREA).

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