Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Board
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
chapter
Regulations Pertaining to Food for Human Consumption [2 VAC 5 ‑ 600]
Chapter is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Action:
Adopt by Reference revised and new documents from the Code of Federal Regulations
Action 3438
 
General Information
Action Summary The final regulation adopts by reference revised and new sections of Title 21, Chapter 1of the Code of Federal Regulations. • The revised and updated sections of Title 21, Chapter 1, Subchapter A, Code of Federal Regulations that are being readopted are as follows: Parts 73(Subpart A), 74(Subpart A), 81, 82(Subpart B). • The revised and updated sections of Title 21, Chapter 1, Subchapter B, Code of Federal Regulations that are being readopted as follows: Parts 100, 101, 102, 104, 105, 109, 110, 111, 113, 114, 129, 133, 136, 137, 139, 145, 146, 150, 152, 155, 156, 158, 160, 161, 163, 164, 165, 166, 168, 169, §170.19, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180 (Subpart B), 181, 182, 184, 186, 189. • Additionally, Parts 120 and 123 are being adopted from Title 21, Chapter 1, Subchapter B, Code of Federal Regulations. • The revised Section 1240.61 from Title 21, Chapter 1, Subchapter L, Code of Federal Regulations is also being readopted. • Part 180 of Title 40, Chapter 1, Subchapter E, Code of Federal Regulations is also being readopted. These parts and sections are being incorporated by reference to reflect updated food safety standards as set forth by the Code of Federal Regulations. Parts 120 and 123 are being adopted to address food safety concerns relating to juice and seafood production and distribution. Adoption and readoption of all of these parts and sections will allow for appropriate regulatory oversight and will allow the agency to properly address the risks and hazards associated with food products and food establishments thus enhancing the safety of the food supply in the Commonwealth.
Chapters Affected Only affects this chapter.
Executive Branch Review This Action is exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act. The normal executive branch review process is not required. As such, it can be submitted directly for publication and is effective upon publication.
Exempt Citation: § 3.2-5121(A)
RIS Project Yes  [002662]
New Periodic Review This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
 
Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
Stage ID Stage Type Status
5805 Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/22/2011.
 
Contact Information
Name / Title: Pamela Miles  / Program Manager, Office of Dairy and Foods
Address: P. O. Box 1163
Richmond, VA 23218
Email Address: Pamela.Miles@vdacs.virginia.gov
Phone: (804)786-8910    FAX: (804)371-7792    TDD: (800)828-1120

This person is the primary contact for this chapter.