Rule Change to 7.6.2
NMAC
Mary Lou LaCasse
January 13, 2010
Objectives
Rule change to 7.6.2 NMAC Food Service and
Food Processing Regulations
Appling for a home-bases food processing
operation permit
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Application
Training curriculum
Other requirements
Collaboration
Rule change to 7.6.2 NMAC Food Service and
Food Processing Regulations
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NM Farmers Marketing Association, NM
Agriculture Council, and Farm to Table
successfully petitioned EIB in October 2009 for
a rule change to 7.6.2 NMAC.
It became effective on January 1, 2010 allows
for the preparation in residential kitchens of
“non-potentially hazardous” foods intended for
public consumption.
Rule Change
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Need a permit from NMED
NMED Jurisdiction
Foods:
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high sugar containing jam/jellies
non-cream filled baked goods (yeast and quick breads,
cookies cakes, fruit pies, etc.)
tortillas
candy/fudge
dry mixes (made with commercially processed ingredients)
Rule Change
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Sell directly to the consumer
Farmers markets
 Roadside stands
 Fiestas, etc.
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Not to retail outlets (stores) or on the internet
Food grade packaging
Rule Change
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Proper Label
Attend food safety training class within the last 5
years
$100 permit fee
Copy of permit
Applying:
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Application packets are available on-line at
http://www.nmenv.state.nm.us/fod/Food_Program
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Local NMED field offices
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Mary Lou LaCasse, Food Program Manager at
(505) 476-8608 or [email protected]
Application Forms
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Application for Permit to Operate a Food
Service Establishment
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Home-Based Food Processing Plan Review
Application
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Guidance for Home-based Food Processing
Operations 2009
Training Curriculum
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Microbiology –Foodborne Illness
CDC Risk factors
Flow of Food
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Receiving
Storage
Preparation/Temperature Control
Cooling/Reheating
Personal Health/Hygiene
(Specific) Home-based Food Processing Standards
Examination
Other Requirements
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Water System
 Permitted
Liquid Waste System
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“Compliance with this Part does not relieve any
person from the responsibility of meeting more
stringent municipal regulations or ordinances or
other requirements of state or federal laws governing
food service establishments or food processing
establishments.”
Collaboration
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Training and examination
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Application Process
Questions?
Mary Lou LaCasse
Food Program Manager
New Mexico Environment Department
Environmental Health Division
(505) 476-8608
[email protected]