SECTIONS 111222-111223 - California Statutes

HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE

SECTION 111222-111223

111222. For purposes of this article the following definitions
shall apply:
(a) "Asian rice based noodle" is defined as a confection that
contains rice powder, water, wheat starch, and vegetable cooking oil.
The ingredients shall not include any animal fats or any other
products derived from animals. An Asian rice based noodle is prepared
by using a traditional method that includes cooking by steaming at
not less than 130 degrees Fahrenheit, for not less than four minutes.
(b) "Korean rice cake" is defined as a confection that contains
rice powder, salt, sugar, various edible seeds, oil, dried beans,
nuts, dried fruits, and dried pumpkin. The ingredients may not
include any animal fats or any other products derived from animals. A
Korean rice cake is prepared by using a traditional Korean method
that includes cooking by steaming at not less than 275 degrees
Fahrenheit, for not less than five minutes, nor more than 15 minutes.

111223. (a) All manufacturers of Asian rice based noodles shall
place a label on the packaging of Asian rice based noodles that
indicates the date and time of manufacture and includes a statement
that the Asian rice based noodles are perishable and must be consumed
within four hours of manufacture.
(b) All manufacturers of Korean rice cakes shall place a label
issued by the Korean Rice Cake Association Corporation on the Korean
rice cake that indicates the date of manufacture. The Korean rice
cakes label shall include a statement that the rice cake must be
consumed within one day of manufacture.