ROP (Reduced Oxygen Packaging) Rules


Vacuum sealing or modified atmosphere packaging can extend shelf life but requires HACCP documentation under TXDSHS. Staff must monitor temperature and label opening dates.

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Cooking food in vacuum-sealed pouches at low temperatures; TXDSHS requires strict time/temp contr...

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Food Traceability Systems

Using batch numbers, barcodes, or digital logs to track ingredients from supplier to table. TXDSH...

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