DAR File No. 29632

Agriculture and Food, Regulatory Services

R70-530

Food Protection

FIVE-YEAR NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

DAR File No.: 29632
Filed: 03/12/2007, 03:58
Received by: NL

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

The Department of Agriculture and Food has the authority under Section 4-5-17 to safeguard public health and provide consumers food that is safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

There have been no written comments received.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

This rule should be continued because it implements Title 4, Chapter 5, the Utah Wholesome Food Act, and is required by Subsection 4-5-17(1). The rule provides the specific food handling and sanitation regulations utilized by all food manufacturers and food establishments in Utah.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Agriculture and Food
Regulatory Services
350 N REDWOOD RD
SALT LAKE CITY UT 84116-3034

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

Kathleen Mathews, Richard W Clark, or Doug Pearson at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7103, 801-538-7150, or 801-538-7144, by FAX at 801-538-7126, 801-538-7126, or 801-538-7169, or by Internet E-mail at kmathews@utah.gov, RICHARDWCLARK@utah.gov, or dpearson@utah.gov

Authorized by:

Leonard M. Blackham, Commissioner