Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Tolerances and Prohibitions Applicable to Ground Beef
[2 VAC 5 ‑ 590]
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. |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
| 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 | |