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21 CFR 110.40(f): Equipment and utensils

PART 110-CURRENT GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICE IN MANUFACTURING, PACKING, OR HOLDING HUMAN FOOD · Subpart C-Equipment

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Citation 21 CFR 110.40(f)
Section Equipment and utensils
Part PART 110-CURRENT GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICE IN MANUFACTURING, PACKING, OR HOLDING HUMAN FOOD
Subpart Subpart C-Equipment
Subchapter 21 CFR B Food
Product types cited Biologics, Devices, Drugs, Food/Cosmetics, General, Other_Regulations
Regulation text (excerpt) (f) Instruments and controls used for measuring, regulating, or recording temperatures, pH, acidity, water activity, or other conditions that control or prevent the growth of undesirable microorganisms in food shall be accurate and adequately maintained, and adequate in number for their designated uses.

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