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Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
 
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Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Meat and Poultry Inspection Under the Virginia Meat and Poultry Products Inspection Act [2 VAC 5 ‑ 210]
Chapter is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Guidance Documents
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
None

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Update CFR reference to 2021
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/27/2021.
Update CFR reference to 2018
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/09/2018.
Update publication date for certain sections of the Code of Federal Regulations
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/31/2016.
Adoption of 9 CFR Part 412 Label approval
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/03/2013.
Amendment to require new and existing inspected establishment to have written recall procedures
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/08/2013.
Amends 2 VAC 5-210 Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Meat and Poultry Inspection Under the V
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/20/2010.
Changing Title 3.1 references to Title 3.2 as a result of the recodification of Title 3.1
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/04/2009.
Amends Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Meat and Poultry Inspection Under the Virginia Meat and Poultry Products Inspections Act to require certain persons to apply for a permit of exemption annually.
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/11/2007.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
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