In addition to the definitions set forth in 21 CFR Part 112,
the following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall have
the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
(1) Anniversary Date--The last day following two years
from the issuance of a Qualified Exemption.
(2) CFR--Code of Federal Regulations.
(3) Department--The Texas Department of Agriculture.
(4) Egregious condition--A practice, condition, or
situation on a covered farm or in a packing facility that is undertaken
as part of a covered activity that directly causes, or is likely to
directly cause:
(A) serious adverse health consequences or death from
the consumption of or exposure to covered produce; or
(B) an imminent public health hazard.
(5) FDA--United States Food and Drug Administration.
(6) Inspection--An initial or follow up inspection
conducted by TOPS for the purpose of inspecting covered produce, a
covered farm, or records related to the Produce Safety Rule.
(7) Produce Safety Rule--21 CFR Part 112: Standards
for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing and Holding of Produce for Human
Consumption, including any additions, amendments or revisions thereto.
(8) Raw agricultural commodity (RAC)--The term "raw
agricultural commodity" is defined in Section 201(r) of the Federal
Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and means any food in its raw or natural
state, including all fruits that are washed, colored, or otherwise
treated in their unpeeled natural form prior to marketing. See 21
U.S.C. §321(4) and 21 CFR §112.3.
(9) TOPS--Texas Office of Produce Safety.
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