Health & Saf. Code, § 114419.3 · Article 5. HACCP Exemptions
Health & Saf. Code, § 114419.3
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) Except as specified in Section 114419, nothing in this section shall be deemed to require the enforcement agency to review or approve an HACCP plan.
(b) The enforcement agency shall collect fees sufficient only to cover the costs for review, inspections, and any laboratory samples taken.
(c) An HACCP plan may be disapproved if it does not comply with HACCP principles.
(d) The enforcement agency may suspend or revoke its approval of an HACCP plan without prior notice if the agency finds any of the following:
(1) The plan poses a public health risk due to changes in scientific knowledge or the hazards present.
(2) The food facility does not have the ability to follow its HACCP plan.
(3) The food facility does not consistently follow its HACCP plan.
(e) Within 30 days of written notice of suspension or revocation of approval, the food facility may request a hearing to present information as to why the HACCP plan suspension or revocation should not have taken place or to submit HACCP plan changes.
(f) The hearing shall be held within 15 working days of the receipt of a request for a hearing. Upon written request of the permitholder, the hearing officer may postpone any hearing date, if circumstances warrant that action.
(g) The hearing officer shall issue a written notice of decision within five working days following the hearing. If the decision is to suspend or revoke approval, the reason for suspension or revocation shall be included in the written decision.
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History
Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 23, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2007. Operative July 1, 2007, by Sec. 3 of Ch. 23.
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