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Virginia Administrative Code
Title 12. Health
Agency 5. Department of Health
Chapter 421. Food Regulations
10/6/2026

12VAC5-421-1535. Cleaning agents and sanitizers, availability.

A. A cleaning agent that is used to clean equipment and utensils pursuant to Article 6 (12VAC5-421-1770 et seq.) of this part shall be provided and available for use during all hours of operation.Pf

B. Except for a chemical sanitizer that is generated on site at the time of use, a chemical sanitizer that is used to sanitize equipment and utensils pursuant to Article 7 (12VAC5-421-1885 et seq.) of this part shall be provided and available for use during all hours of operation.Pf

Statutory Authority

§§ 35.1-11 and 35.1-14 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 32, Issue 22, eff. July 12, 2016; amended, Virginia Register Volume 37, Issue 18, eff. June 10, 2021; Volume 42, Issue 25, eff. September 10, 2026.

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