| Description | These regulations update previous regulations governing restaurants and food establishments in the Commonwealth. |
| State Authority | Section 35.1-11 and Section 35.1-14 |
| Federal Authority | None entered |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation | None entered |
| Meetings | See all meetings (6) relating to this chapter. |
| Name / Title: | Julie Henderson / Director, Office of Environmental Health Services |
| Address: |
109 Governor St. Richmond, VA 23219 |
| Email Address: | julie.henderson@vdh.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)864-7455 FAX: (804)864-7475 TDD: (800)828-1120 |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Amend Chapter 421 to Adopt 2022 FDA Food Code | Fast-Track | Secretary of Health and Human Resources review in progress. |
| Amend Food Regulations to conform to Chapter 853 of the 2020 Acts of Assembly; General Medication Storage | Fast-Track | Secretary of Health and Human Resources review in progress. |
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Track Amendments to Update APA Language and Remove DIBR | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/02/2025. |
Amend Regulations to Conform to Chapter 393 of the 2022 Acts of Assembly
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/23/2022. |
| Amend Chapter 421 to Adopt 2017 FDA Food Code | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/24/2021. |
| Amend Food Regulations to Comply with Chapter 674 of the 2018 Acts of Assembly | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/17/2019. |
| Amend Regulations to Update Documents Incorporated by Reference | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/17/2019. |
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Amend Regulations to Comply with Chapter 450 of 2018 Acts of Assembly
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/03/2018. |
| Amend Regulations to be consistent with the 2013 USFDA Food Code and the Supplement to the Food Code | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/12/2016. |
| Revision to Food Regulations | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/01/2010. |
| 2006 Amendment pursuant to Law | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/16/2007. |
| Promulgation of Regulations Governing Restaurants (with REPEAL of Chapter 420) | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/28/2002. |
| Periodic Reviews | ||
| Last Activity | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 2/5/2025 Filed | Pending | |
| 10/20/2021 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 8/6/2019 Agency Completed | Amend | |
| 12/13/2013 Agency Completed | Amend | |
