SUBCHAPTER 09J ‑ TESTING FOR AFLATOXIN IN CORNMEAL

02 NCAC 09J .0101           CORNMEAL TESTING

(a)  All corn shall be tested for aflatoxin no more than 30 days prior to use in products for human consumption. Only those sampling and laboratory procedures that meet the standards set forth in the Official Methods of Analysis of the AOAC, incorporated by reference in 02 NCAC 09B .0116(a) shall be used.

(b)  No corn containing unlawful levels of aflatoxin shall be used in any product for human consumption.

(c)  The Commissioner or his or her agent may require cornmeal products to be tested for aflatoxin whenever he deems it necessary to prevent the sale of adulterated cornmeal.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 106‑139;

Emergency Rule Eff. January 23, 1981, for a Period of 120 Days to Expire on May 23, 1981;

Eff. March 23, 1981;

Readopted Eff. May 1, 2017.

02 NCAC 09J .0102           RECORDS MAINTAINED

Records of all tests required by this Regulation shall be maintained for 12 months at the location where such products are produced and shall be available for inspection by the Commissioner or his or her agent during regular business hours.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 106‑139;

Emergency Rule Eff. January 23, 1981, for a Period of 120 Days to Expire on May 23, 1981;

Eff. March 23, 1981;

Readopted Eff. May 1, 2017.