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 New York Codes Rules Regulations (Last Updated: March 27,2024)
 TITLE 1. Department of Agriculture and Markets
 Chapter I. Milk Control*
 Subchapter A. Dairy Products (Article 4, Agriculture and Markets Law)
 Part 2. Requirements for the Production, Processing, Manufacturing and Distribution of Milk and Milk Products
  Sanitation Requirements Applicable to the Processing and Manufacturing of Milk, Lowfat Milk, Skim Milk, Milk Products, Goat Milk, Goat Milk Products, Sheep Milk Products, Melloream and Frozen Desserts

  Sec. 2.32. Lighting and ventilation—Item 4p  

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  • (a) Adequate lighting in hand-washing areas, dressing and locker rooms, toilet rooms, and all areas where food is manufactured, processed, packed, or held, and where equipment or utensils are cleaned, shall be provided.
    (b) Adequate ventilation or control equipment to minimize dust, odors, and vapors (including steam and noxious fumes) in areas where they may cause allergen cross-contact or contaminate food shall be provided; fans and other air-blowing equipment shall be provided, located, and operated in a manner that minimizes the potential for allergen cross-contact and for contaminating food, food-packaging materials, and food-contact surfaces.
    (c) Ventilation in all rooms is sufficient to keep them reasonably free of odors and excessive condensation on equipment, walls and ceilings.
    (d) Pressurized ventilating systems, if used, have a filtered air intake.