"Michigan Food Code Adoption"
Michigan Food Law - Incorporation of FDA Food Code (MCL 289.6101)
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Summary
Incorporates by reference Chapters 1 through 8 of the FDA Food Code into Michigan law, with specified modifications. The director may adopt changes or updates to the Food Code by rule. The annexes are persuasive authority for interpretation. This section is the foundational incorporation that brings federal food safety standards—including allergen handling, labeling, and preparation requirements—into Michigan's Food Law.
Full Description
Sec. 6101. (1) Chapters 1 through 8 of the food code are incorporated by reference except as amended and modified. (2) The director, by rule, may adopt any changes or updates to the food code. (3) The annexes of the food code are considered persuasive authority for interpretation of the food code. History: 2000, Act 92, Eff. Nov. 8, 2000; Am. 2002, Act 487, Imd. Eff. June 27, 2002; Am. 2007, Act 114, Eff. Apr. 1, 2008; Am. 2012, Act 178, Eff. Oct. 1, 2012.
Key Provisions
Chapters 1-8 of the FDA Food Code incorporated by reference; modifies Section 3-401.14 (non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods) and Section 2-103.11(L) (employee food safety training); director may adopt Food Code changes/updates by rule; annexes are persuasive authority.
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