| Description | A regulation that requires a permit to manufacture, process, and sell ice cream and similar frozen desserts in Virginia. The regulation establishes standards of identity,labeling requirements, quality standards, and requires pasteurization for ice cream, frozen desserts, and similar products. |
| State Authority | Sections 3.2-5201 and 3.2-5212 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 of the safety of ice cream or frozen desserts through pasteurization and prevention of contamination. 3. The facilitation of sales of Virginia ice cream and frozen desserts in intrastate and interstate commerce. |
| Meetings |
| Name / Title: | Pamela Miles / Program Manager, Office of Dairy and Foods |
| Address: |
P. O. Box 1163 Richmond, VA 23218 |
| Email Address: | Pamela.Miles@vdacs.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)786-8899 FAX: (804)371-7792 TDD: (800)828-1120 |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Amendments to update regulation to provide clarification and remove duplication | Fast-Track | DPB review in progress. |
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Amending 2VAC5-510 based on recommendations of the Attorney General’s Government and Regulatory Reform Task Force | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/12/2008. |
| Withdrawn Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ice Cream, etc. General Amendment | NOIRA | Stage withdrawn on 06/26/2006 before the Governor's office completed its review. |
| Periodic Reviews | ||
| Last Activity | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 9/15/2020 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 9/18/2015 Agency Completed | Retain As Is | |
| 9/24/2007 Agency Completed | Amend | |
| 2/12/2001 Agency Completed | Amend | |