S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-32.VII

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 10, October 25, 2024

Section 61-32.VII - INSPECTION OF BOTTLED WATER, SOFT DRINK, AND ICE PLANTS AND DISTRIBUTION STATIONS

A. Each BOTTLED WATER, SOFT DRINK, or ICE manufacturer and distributor whose products are intended for consumption within South Carolina shall be inspected by the DEPARTMENT prior to the issuance of a PERMIT.

B. Following the issuance of a PERMIT, the DEPARTMENT shall inspect each BOTTLED WATER, SOFT DRINK, or ICE manufacturer and distributor at a frequency determined by the RISK level assigned to the product(s) being manufactured or distributed or as otherwise deemed necessary by the DEPARTMENT to determine compliance with this regulation.

C. A copy of the inspection report will be provided, either electronically or in paper form, to the PERMIT HOLDER, manager, or other duly authorized representative.

D. Every BOTTLED WATER, SOFT DRINK, or ICE manufacturer and distributor shall, upon request of a DEPARTMENT representative, permit DEPARTMENT access to all parts of the establishment or facilities to determine compliance with the provisions of this regulation. A PERMIT HOLDER, manager, or other duly authorized representative shall furnish the DEPARTMENT, upon request and for official use only, a true statement of the actual quantities of BOTTLED WATER, SOFT DRINK, or ICE product purchased and sold, a list of all sources of such BOTTLED WATER, SOFT DRINK, or ICE products, records of inspections, and records of tests.

E. It is unlawful for any PERSON who, in an official capacity, obtains any information under the provisions of this regulation which is entitled to protection as a trade secret to use such information to his own advantage or to reveal it to any unauthorized PERSON.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-32.VII

Replaced and amended by State Register Volume 44, Issue No. 06, eff. 6/26/2020.