Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Meat and Poultry Inspection Under the Virginia Meat and Poultry Products Inspection Act
[2 VAC 5 ‑ 210]

Chapter Information
Description | A regulation that adopts by reference, the rules and regulations governing meat and poultry inspection of the United States Department of Agriculture and contains administrative changes therein as needed to make them appropriate to intrastate operations and transactions subject to the Virginia Meat and Poultry Products Inspection Act. |
State Authority | Section 3.2-5406 of the Code of Virginia |
Federal Authority | None entered |
Exempt from APA | Yes, changes to this chapter of the VA Administrative Code are exempt from Article 2 of 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 of a safe, wholesome and truthfully labeled supply of meat and poultry products for the citizens of the Commonwealth. |
Meetings |
Contact Information
Name / Title: | JoAnn G. Connell / Program Manager, Meat and Poultry Services |
Address: |
P. O. Box 1163 Richmond, VA 23218 |
Email Address: | joann.connell@vdacs.virginia.gov |
Telephone: | (804)786-4569 FAX: (804)786-1003 TDD: (800)828-1120 |
Current Actions | ||
Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
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None |
Periodic Reviews | ||
Last Activity | Status | |
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1/3/2023 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
1/30/2018 Agency Completed | Amend | |
4/17/2012 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
12/6/2000 Agency Completed | Retain As Is |