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Agency
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Board
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
 
chapter
Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Tolerances and Prohibitions Applicable to Ground Beef [2 VAC 5 ‑ 590]
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description A regulation that establishes maximum amounts of fat and prohibits the addition of water and extenders to ground beef products.
State Authority Sections 3.2-5101 and 3.2-5121 of the Code of Virginia
Federal Authority None entered
Exempt from APA No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act.
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation 1. The protection of the public's health, safety, and welfare with the least possible cost and intrusiveness to the citizens and businesses of the Commonwealth.

2. The ensuring that the consumers purchasing a ground beef product are offered a product that contains no more than the maximum allowable fat content.

3. The ensuring that ground beef products marketed in Virginia are accurately represented to the consumer.
Meetings

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
Telephone: (804)786-8910    FAX: (804)371-7792    TDD: (800)828-1120
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
None

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
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Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
9/15/2020 Agency Completed Retain As Is
10/28/2014 Agency Completed Retain As Is
12/20/2007 Agency Completed Retain As Is
2/15/2000 Agency Completed Retain As Is