SECTION 241.2. Sources of Crabmeat

(a) No crabmeat may be offered for sale for food in the State of Texas unless the crabmeat has been processed and packaged in compliance with §§241.1 - 241.9 of this title (relating to Texas Crabmeat). If obtained from sources outside of the state, the crabmeat shall originate from a source acceptable to the department. These sources must be licensed and inspected by the appropriate state or other government authority.

(b) For sources outside the United States to be approved, documentation must be provided by a foreign governmental authority(s) that verifies the licensing and inspection and states that the processes involved comply with §§241.1 - 241.9 of this title, including the HACCP requirements described in §241.6 of this title (relating to General HACCP Requirements).

(c) Crabmeat from sources other than those outlined in this section shall not be sold, offered for sale, or held for sale in the State of Texas.

Source Note: The provisions of this §241.2 adopted to be effective March 20, 2003, 28 TexReg 2345