Virginia Department of Health
State Board of Health
Regulations for the Repacking of Crabmeat
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 165]
Chapter Information
| Description | Includes criteria by which the Virginia crab industry can safely repack domestic and foreign crabmeat. |
| State Authority | Section 28.2-801 |
| Federal Authority | n/a |
| 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 | Whether the regulations continue to include effective criteria by which the Virginia crab industry can safely repack domestic and foreign crabmeat. |
| Meetings |
Contact Information
| Name / Title: | Keith Skiles / Shellfish Program Manager |
| Address: |
Virginia Department of Health 109 Governor St. Richmond, VA 23219 |
| Email Address: | keith.skiles@vdh.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)864-7000 FAX: ()- TDD: ()- |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Modify regulations for repacking of crabmeat as result of periodic review | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/02/2015. |
| Clarify requirements, etc. | NOIRA | Stage withdrawn on 10/13/2011 after the comment period had ended. |
| Adopting an new chapter addressing the repacking of crabmeat. | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/24/2000. |
| Withdrawn Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Clarify requirements, etc. | ||
| Past Periodic Reviews | ||
| Date Filed | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 11/7/2019 | Retain As Is | |
| 10/4/2010 | Amend | |
| 10/3/2007 | Amend | |



