§ 142B.76 — Family Child Care Diapering Area Disinfection
Plain-Language Summary
This section allows family child care providers to disinfect diaper changing surfaces using either chlorine bleach according to label directions, or an EPA-registered surface disinfectant that kills Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella enterica, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa within ten minutes, does not contain triclosan, and is used according to manufacturer directions.
142B.76 FAMILY CHILD CARE DIAPERING AREA DISINFECTION.
Notwithstanding Minnesota Rules, part 9502.0435, a family child care provider may disinfect the diaper changing surface with chlorine bleach in a manner consistent with label directions for disinfection or with a surface disinfectant that meets the following criteria:
(1) the manufacturer’s label or instructions state that the product is registered with the United States Environmental Protection Agency;
(2) the manufacturer’s label or instructions state that the disinfectant is effective against Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella enterica, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa;
(3) the manufacturer’s label or instructions state that the disinfectant is effective with a ten minute or less contact time;
(4) the disinfectant is clearly labeled by the manufacturer with directions for mixing and use;
(5) the disinfectant is used only in accordance with the manufacturer’s directions; and
(6) the product does not include triclosan or derivatives of triclosan.
History:
2013 c 108 art 3 s 17; 2015 c 78 art 4 s 18; 2024 c 80 art 2 s 74; 2024 c 115 art 16 s 41
History: History: 2013 c 108 art 3 s 17; 2015 c 78 art 4 s 18; 2024 c 80 art 2 s 74; 2024 c 115 art 16 s 41