{"data":{"id":"us-va/12vac5-421-960","jurisdiction":"us-va","citation":"12VAC5-421-960","heading":"Multiuse, characteristics","body":"Materials that are used in the construction of utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food and under normal use conditions shall be:P\n\n1. Safe;P\n\n2. Durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent;\n\n3. Sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated warewashing;\n\n4. Finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface; and\n\n5. Resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion, and decomposition.","path":["Title 12. Health","Agency 5. Department of Health","Chapter 421. Food Regulations","Part IV. Equipment, Utensils, and Linens","Article 1. Materials for Construction and Repair"],"source_url":"https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title12/agency5/chapter421/section960/","current_through":"2026 Regular Session (effective July 1, 2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T04:50:15Z","sha256":"bde94a9299448c83759d0be01a4a56a21c4a56936adf96d0b6a93cdcd1416aee","source_id":"us-va-vac","stale":false,"prev":"us-va/12vac5-421-950","next":"us-va/12vac5-421-970"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}