3717-1-01(B)(4) State of Ohio Uniform Food Safety Code and definitions

"Approved source" means a food is from:

(a)

A processor that is inspected by a federal food safety regulatory agency or equivalent, the Ohio department of agriculture under Chapter 3715., 911., 913., 915., 917., 918. whether mandatory or voluntary, or 925. of the Revised Code, or other recognized food regulatory agency of another state responsible for food safety; or

(b)

A cottage food production operation as defined in division (A) of section 3715.01 of the Revised Code, or an exempt processor of tree syrup, honey, sorghum, apple syrup, or apple butter as specified in division (A) of section 3715.021 of the Revised Code; and that is in compliance with the provisions of Chapter 3715. of the Revised Code and any applicable rules adopted thereunder; or

(c)

Provided the processing is not subject to regulations as stated in paragraphs (B)(4)(a) and (B)(4)(b) of this rule, a food service operation or retail food establishment as defined and licensed in accordance with Chapter 3717. of the Revised Code.

(d)

Except for mushrooms and sprouts, the term "approved source" is not applicable to fresh unprocessed fruits and vegetables.