ATCP 87.18(1) (1) Transfer to another building or area. After maple sap concentration is done, liquid maple products and maple-derived water may be transferred from one building or area, to another building or area, operated under a food processing plant license, provided that the transfer vessels meet the requirements of s. ATCP 70.12 and the transfer method prevents contamination.

ATCP 87.18(2) (2) Unpackaged product storage rooms. Any room, used for storage of unpackaged liquid maple products or maple-derived water, shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with s. ATCP 70.08.

ATCP 87.18(3) (3) Container-filling and packaged-product storage rooms. Any room in which containers are filled with liquid maple products or maple-derived water, or in which these packaged products are stored, shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with s. ATCP 70.08.

ATCP 87.18(4) (4) Temperature control. Non-shelf-stable concentrated maple sap, maple sap water, and maple-derived water are potentially hazardous foods as defined in s. ATCP 70.02 (33) and shall be handled, stored, and processed in compliance with s. ATCP 70.26 (1) to (3).

ATCP 87.18 History History: EmR 1704: emerg. cr., eff. 3-7-17; CR 16-044: cr. Register May 2017 No. 737, eff. 6-1-17; corrections made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register May 2021 No. 785.

ATCP 87.20 ATCP 87.20 Containers for packaging liquid maple products or maple-derived water. All containers for packaging liquid maple products or maple-derived water shall be stored in a manner to prevent contamination and shall comply with the requirements of s. ATCP 70.26.

ATCP 87.20 History History: EmR 1704: emerg. cr., eff. 3-7-17; CR 16-044: cr. Register May 2017 No. 737, eff. 6-1-17; correction made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register May 2021 No. 785.

ATCP 87.22 ATCP 87.22 Operations water at food processing facilities used solely for the concentration of maple sap.

ATCP 87.22(1) (1) Operations water as defined in s. ATCP 70.02 (31) used at food processing plant facilities used solely for the concentration of maple sap shall be obtained from a source that complies with ch. NR 811 or 812.

ATCP 87.22(2) (2) Operations water shall be available in consistently adequate quantity, and shall comply with the microbiological drinking water standards in ch. NR 809.

ATCP 87.22(3) (3) If a maple sap concentration facility operator obtains operations water from a privately owned water system, the operator shall sample that water at least once annually. The operator shall have each sample tested by a laboratory certified under ch. ATCP 77, for compliance with the microbiological drinking water standards in s. NR 809.30.

ATCP 87.22(4) (4) A maple sap concentration facility operator shall keep on file, for at least one year, records of the results of all microbiological and other tests conducted on operations water sampled at the facility. Records shall be made available for division review or copying upon request.

ATCP 87.22(5) (5) Operations water, transported from elsewhere to the maple sap concentration facility, shall be transported in compliance with the requirements of s. ATCP 70.20 (6).

ATCP 87.22(6) (6) Condensate from the thermal concentration of maple sap may be collected for re-use, provided the collection equipment does not contaminate, or have the potential to contaminate, the water. The condensate shall be collected and stored in containers that meet the requirements of s. ATCP 70.26. Reclaimed condensate from the thermal concentration of maple sap may be used to clean non-food-contact surfaces. Reclaimed condensate from the thermal concentration of maple sap may be used to clean evaporators and other equipment food-contact surfaces if approved by the division in accordance with s. ATCP 70.20 (3).

ATCP 87.22 History History: EmR 1704: emerg. cr., eff. 3-7-17; CR 16-044: cr. Register May 2017 No. 737, eff. 6-1-17; corrections in (3) made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register May 2017 No. 737; correction in (1), (5), (6) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register May 2021 No. 785.

ATCP 87.24 ATCP 87.24 Maple-derived water. Maple-derived water obtained by the reverse osmosis treatment of maple sap may be used to clean evaporators or other equipment surfaces that contact maple sap before the maple sap is subjected to concentration by heating if all of the following apply:

ATCP 87.24(1) (1) The maple-derived water does not have any objectionable odors, flavors, or slime. The maple sap concentration facility operator shall sample and organoleptically evaluate the maple-derived water daily.

ATCP 87.24(2) (2) Chemical treatment of the maple-derived water complies with s. ATCP 70.20 (4).

ATCP 87.24(3) (3) Any storage tank used to hold maple-derived water shall be constructed to meet the requirements of s. ATCP 70.12 (2) and shall be emptied, cleaned, and sanitized at least once every 24 hours.

ATCP 87.24(4) (4) The maple-derived water shall not be stored more than 24 hours before use.

ATCP 87.24(5) (5) Distribution lines and hose stations used to distribute the maple-derived water shall be clearly identified and not permanently connected to food product vessels. If a distribution line is temporarily connected to a food product vessel, there shall be an atmospheric break and automatic controls to prevent the maple-derived water from contacting food product.

ATCP 87.24 History History: EmR 1704: emerg. cr., eff. 3-7-17; CR 16-044: cr. Register May 2017 No. 737, eff. 6-1-17; correction in (2), (3) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7., Stats., Register May 2025 No. 785.

ATCP 87.26 ATCP 87.26 Equipment and utensils used in food processing plant facilities used solely for concentration of maple sap.

ATCP 87.26(1) (1) Construction and maintenance; general.

ATCP 87.26(1)(a) (a) Equipment and utensils used at a licensed food processing plant in processing maple syrup or shelf-stable concentrated maple sap using methods other than concentration, or in processing non-shelf-stable concentrated maple sap, maple sap, and maple-derived water, shall be constructed, used, and maintained in accordance with s. ATCP 70.12. Equipment and utensils used solely for concentration of maple sap including tanks, bulk containers, filters, hydrometers, thermometers, and skimmers, shall be of sanitary design and construction. Lead or lead-alloy soldering may not be used in the construction or repair of food-contact surfaces. Equipment and utensils used solely for concentration of maple sap shall be readily accessible for cleaning and inspection and shall be constructed so that items can be easily cleaned. Equipment and utensils used solely for concentration of maple sap shall be kept clean and in good repair.

ATCP 87.26(1)(b) (b) Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils shall be constructed of stainless steel or of one or more other food-grade materials that are smooth, impervious, nontoxic, non-corrodible, nonabsorbent, and durable under normal use conditions. Food contact surfaces shall be easily cleanable, and shall be free of breaks, open seams, cracks, or similar defects. Food contact surfaces shall not impart any odor, color, taste, or adulterating substance to food. Food contact surfaces shall be readily accessible for manual cleaning. A frame encasing an evaporator hood connected to a vent shall be made of a smooth, cleanable, food-grade material.

ATCP 87.26(1)(c) (c) Single-service articles shall be stored in the original containers in which they were received, or in other closed containers which will protect them from contamination before use. Single-service articles may not be reused.

ATCP 87.26(1)(d) (d) Filtering materials such as socks and presses shall be in a clean condition before use. Filter papers may not be re-used.

ATCP 87.26(2) (2) Covering of vessels containing maple products. Vessels holding liquid maple products or maple-derived water shall be covered to prevent contamination. This provision does not apply to vessels only holding maple sap before concentration of the maple sap.