21 CFR § 112.116 Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption

§ 112.116 What measures must I take when using food-packing (including food packaging) material?

Current through Sep 8, 2026 · Read all of Part 112

(a) You must use food-packing material that is adequate for its intended use, which includes being:

(1) Cleanable or designed for single use; and

(2) Unlikely to support growth or transfer of bacteria.

(b) If you reuse food-packing material, you must take adequate steps to ensure that food contact surfaces are clean, such as by cleaning food-packing containers or using a clean liner.

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