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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
1. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, whenever the health authority determines there are reasonable grounds to suspect that the food processed or otherwise prepared by a food processing establishment may constitute a substantial health hazard, the health authority may require that the food processing establishment have its food tested for the presence of contaminants typically associated with the suspected health hazard. When carrying out the provisions of this subsection, the health authority shall comply with the Federal Food Safety Modernization Act, 21 U.S.C. 2201, et seq., and any regulations adopted pursuant thereto. The provisions of this subsection do not apply to the extent that a food processing establishment is under investigation for the same purpose pursuant to federal law.
2. If the health authority requires pursuant to subsection 1 that the food processed or otherwise prepared by a food processing establishment be tested:
(a) The food processing establishment:
(1) Is responsible for the cost of the testing; and
(2) May perform such testing itself or cause the testing to be performed by a third party.
(b) The testing must be conducted in a manner that is consistent with nationally recognized laboratory standards.
3. Records of the results of any tests conducted pursuant to this section must be retained by the food processing establishment to which the tests pertain for a period of not less than 2 years. The food processing establishment shall, upon request, make those records available to the health authority for its review.
4. If testing required pursuant to subsection 1 indicates that the food processed or otherwise prepared by a food processing establishment is contaminated, the person or entity that conducted the testing shall, within 24 hours after obtaining the test results, report those test results to the health authority.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 40. Public Health and Safety § 446.923. Authority of health authority to require food processing establishment to have food tested in certain circumstances; requirements of such test; period for retention of records of tests; reporting of test results - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-40-public-health-and-safety/nv-rev-st-446-923/
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