§ 507.14 Personnel.
Current through Sep 8, 2026 · Read all of Part 507
(a) The management of the establishment must take reasonable measures and precautions to ensure that all persons working in direct contact with animal food, animal food-contact surfaces, and animal food-packaging materials conform to hygienic practices to the extent necessary to protect against the contamination of animal food.
(b) The methods for conforming to hygienic practices and maintaining cleanliness include:
(1) Maintaining adequate personal cleanliness;
(2) Washing hands thoroughly in an adequate hand-washing facility as necessary and appropriate to protect against contamination;
(3) Removing or securing jewelry and other objects that might fall into animal food, equipment, or containers;
(4) Storing clothing or other personal belongings in areas other than where animal food is exposed or where equipment or utensils are cleaned; and
(5) Taking any other necessary precautions to protect against the contamination of animal food, animal food-contact surfaces, or animal food-packaging materials.