Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Labeling and Sale of Infant Formula
[2 VAC 5 ‑ 560]
Chapter Information
| Description | A regulation that requires that an expiration date in the form of month and year, be affixed to each container of infant formula that is offered for sale in Virginia. The regulation prohibits the sale of infant formula after that date, thus insuring that, at the time of purchase, the infant formula is nourishing. |
| State Authority | Section 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 infant formula offered for sale in Virginia is accurately represented to the consumer and is fresh and capable of providing infants with appropriate nutrition for their proper growth and development. |
| Meetings | See all meetings (2) relating to this chapter. |
Contact Information
| Name / Title: | Ryan Davis / Program Manager, Office of Dairy and Foods |
| Address: |
P. O. Box 1163 Richmond, VA 23218 |
| Email Address: | Ryan.Davis@vdacs.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)786-8910 FAX: (804)371-7792 TDD: (800)828-1120 |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Amendments to update references to Title 3.1 of the Code of Virginia | Fast-Track | DPB review in progress. |
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
| Periodic Reviews | ||
| Last Activity | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 1/5/2021 Completed | Amend | |
| 4/27/2016 Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 4/5/2011 Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 5/8/2001 Completed | Retain As Is | |