Section 31.875 — Local Standards.
31.875 LOCAL STANDARDS. A local unit of government may not adopt standards governing persons, facilities, or activities covered by sections 31.80 to 31.874 that conflict with the provisions in sections 31.80 to 31.874. History: 1984 c 476 s 10
Section 31.80 — Definitions.
31.80 DEFINITIONS. Subdivision 1. Scope. For the purposes of sections 31.80 to 31.875, the terms defined in this section have the meanings given them. Subd. 2. Bulk food. “Bulk food” means unpackaged and unwrapped food in aggregate containers from which quantities are withdrawn by the consumer, excluding fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, nuts in the shell, […]
Section 31.81 — Scope.
31.81 SCOPE. Sections 31.80 to 31.875 apply to persons required to be licensed as retail food handlers under chapter 28A. History: 1984 c 476 s 2
Section 31.82 — Labeling.
31.82 LABELING. Bulk food product modules must be conspicuously labeled with the common name of the product, a list of ingredients in order of predominance, and a declaration of artificial color or flavor and any chemical preservatives contained in the product. This section does not apply to bulk food manufactured on the premises or manufactured […]
Section 31.83 — Protection.
31.83 PROTECTION. Subdivision 1. Containers and display. Bulk food and product modules must be protected from contamination during display, customer self-service, refilling, and storage. Each product module must have a tight-fitting lid that is kept in a closed position at all times except during stocking and customer service. Containers supplied by customers may not be […]
Section 31.77 — Sanitation And Products Standards.
31.77 SANITATION AND PRODUCTS STANDARDS. No city or other lawful authority may require sanitary requirements for bakeries, appurtenances, distribution vehicles, and bakery products, or standards of identity or labeling requirements for bakery products, which are not consistent with laws of this state administered by the state Department of Agriculture or rules promulgated by the commissioner […]
Section 31.781 — Declaration Of Policy.
31.781 DECLARATION OF POLICY. The legislature recognizes the entire food industry in the nation as leaders in the world in providing wholesome, nutritious, fresh and clean food to its citizens and to others. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is hereby authorized and directed to promulgate rules which provide for a quality assurance date on perishable […]
Section 31.782 — Definitions.
31.782 DEFINITIONS. Subdivision 1. Scope. As used in sections 31.781 to 31.789, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them. Subd. 2. [Repealed, 1996 c 310 s 1] Subd. 3. Perishable food. “Perishable food” means any food intended for human consumption (other than meat and poultry, frozen food, or fresh fruit or vegetables), […]
Section 31.783 — Rules, Scope.
31.783 RULES, SCOPE. Subdivision 1. Rules. The commissioner shall administer and enforce the provisions of sections 31.781 to 31.789 by rules adopted prior to October 1, 1973 pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act. Subd. 2. 90 days or less. Perishable foods which bear a quality assurance date of 90 days or less from the date […]
Section 31.784 — Expiration Of Quality Assurance Date.
31.784 EXPIRATION OF QUALITY ASSURANCE DATE. Nothing contained in sections 31.781 to 31.789 or any rule adopted pursuant hereto shall require the removal from sale of a perishable food product after the expiration of the quality assurance date on the product nor imply that after the expiration of the quality assurance date on the product, […]