Section 4.03. Sterilization.

 

(1)  Sterilization in ss. Cos 4.07 , 4.09 and 4.10 shall be accomplished by use of a dry heat or steam sterilizer cleared for marketing by the food and drug administration, used according to manufacturer's instructions. If steam sterilization, moist heat, is utilized, heat exposure shall be at a minimum of 121 ° C., 250 ° F., for at least 30 minutes. If dry heat sterilization is utilized, heat exposure shall be at a minimum of 171 ° C., 340 ° F., for at least 60 minutes.

(2)  Sterilizers shall be maintained in working order. Equipment shall be checked in compliance with manufacturer's recommendations at least monthly to ensure that it is reaching required temperatures.

History: Cr. Register, July, 1989, No. 403 , eff. 8-1-89; am. (1), Register, May, 1993, No. 449 , eff. 6-1-93; am. Register, May, 1999, No. 521 , eff. 6-1-99; CR 02-058 : am. Register September 2003 No. 573 , eff. 10-1-03; CR 05-118 : am. (2) Register November 2006 No. 611 , eff. 12-1-06; correction in (1) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7. , Stats., Register February 2013 No. 686 .