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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".11" citation="COMAR 10.15.11.11" title_num="10" subtitle_num="15" chapter_num="11" heading="Unit Processing Operations — Container Sanitation.">
  <text>The person-in-charge shall ensure that:</text>
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Containers are:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Protected from contamination; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>If multiservice, adequately cleaned, sanitized, and inspected prior to filling in accordance with 21 CFR §129.80(b)(1), (c), and (d);</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Container caps are:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Stored in a sanitary manner; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Before use:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Examined for cleanliness; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Washed, rinsed, and sanitized as necessary to prevent contamination of finished product water; and</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Records are made at the plant that:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Document the proper cleaning and sanitization of containers;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Are maintained for at least 2 years; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Are available for inspection by the Department.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>