§112.182. What are the permissible types of variances that may be granted?
21 C.F.R. § 112.182
A variance(s) may be requested for one or more requirements in subparts A through O of this part. Examples of permissible types of variances include:
Variance from the microbial quality criteria when agricultural water is used during growing activities for covered produce (other than sprouts) using a direct water application method, established in § 112.44(b);
Variance from the microbial die-off rate that is used to determine the time interval between last irrigation and harvest, and/or the accompanying maximum time interval, established in § 112.45(b)(1)(i); and
Variance from the approach or frequency for testing water used for purposes that are subject to the requirements of § 112.44(b), established in § 112.46(b).
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: 21 U.S.C. 321, 331, 342, 350h, 371; 42 U.S.C. 243, 264, 271.
Source
Source: 80 FR 74547, Nov. 27, 2015, unless otherwise noted.