# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 15 — Food

### Chapter 11 — Bottled Water

#### Regulation .11 Unit Processing Operations — Container Sanitation.

*COMAR 10.15.11.11*

The person-in-charge shall ensure that:

A. Containers are:

  (1) Protected from contamination; and

  (2) If multiservice, adequately cleaned, sanitized, and inspected prior to filling in accordance with 21 CFR §129.80(b)(1), (c), and (d);

B. Container caps are:

  (1) Stored in a sanitary manner; and

  (2) Before use:

    (a) Examined for cleanliness; and

    (b) Washed, rinsed, and sanitized as necessary to prevent contamination of finished product water; and

C. Records are made at the plant that:

  (1) Document the proper cleaning and sanitization of containers;

  (2) Are maintained for at least 2 years; and

  (3) Are available for inspection by the Department.