§ 46.250. Shellstock: maintaining identification.

 (a)  General requirement. Shellstock tags shall remain attached to the container in which the shellstock are received until the container is empty. The exception to this requirement is set forth in subsection (b)(2).

 (b)  Records of identification. The identity of the source of shellstock that are sold or served shall be maintained by retaining shellstock tags or labels for 90-calendar days from the date the container is emptied by the following methods:

   (1)  Using an approved recordkeeping system that keeps the tags or labels in chronological order correlated to the date when, or dates during which, the shellstock are sold or served.

   (2)  When shellstock are removed from their tagged or labeled container, preserving source identification by using a recordkeeping system as specified in paragraph (1), and ensuring that shellstock from one tagged or labeled container are not commingled with shellstock from another container before being ordered by the consumer.

   This section cited in 7 Pa. Code §  46.249 (relating to molluscan shellfish: original container); 7 Pa. Code §  46.589 (relating to molluscan shellfish tanks); and 7 Pa. Code §  HACCP plans).