WAC 16-168-040   How is independent sanitation consultant defined in RCW 69.10.005(5)?  The definition for independent sanitation consultants found in RCW 69.10.005(5) states: "Independent sanitation consultant" means an individual, partnership, cooperative, or corporation that by reason of education, certification, and experience has satisfactorily demonstrated expertise in food and dairy sanitation and is approved by the director to advise on such areas including, but not limited to: Principles of cleaning and sanitizing food processing plants and equipment; rodent, insect, bird, and other pest control; principles of hazard analysis critical control point; basic food product labeling; principles of proper food storage and protection; proper personnel work practices and attire; sanitary design, construction, and installation of food plant facilities, equipment, and utensils; and other pertinent food safety issues."



[Statutory Authority: RCW 69.10.055. 98-03-089, § 16-168-040, filed 1/21/98, effective 2/21/98; 96-09-037 (Order 5093), § 16-168-040, filed 4/10/96, effective 5/11/96.]