Virginia Department of Health
State Board of Health
Food Regulations
[12 VAC 5 ‑ 421]
Chapter Information
| Description | These regulations update previous regulations governing restaurants and food establishments in the Commonwealth. |
| State Authority | Section 35.1-11 and Section and Section 35.1-14 |
| Federal Authority | None entered |
| Exempt from APA | No, changes to this chapter are subject to the Administrative Process Act and the standard executive branch review process. |
| Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
| Goals of Regulation | None entered |
| Meetings | See all meetings (7) relating to this chapter. |
Contact Information
| Name / Title: | Julie Henderson / Director of Food and General Envirnmntl. Svces. |
| Address: |
109 Governor St. Richmond, VA 23219 |
| Email Address: | julie.henderson@vdh.virginia.gov |
| Telephone: | (804)864-7455 FAX: (804)864-7475 TDD: (800)828-1120 |
| Current Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Amend Food Regulations to Comply with Chapter 674 of the 2018 Acts of Assembly | Fast-Track | Comment period is underway and will end on 10/02/2019. |
| Amend Regulations to Update Documents Incorporated by Reference | Fast-Track | Comment period is underway and will end on 10/02/2019. |
| Past Actions | ||
| Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
|---|---|---|
Amend Regulations to Comply with Chapter 450 of 2018 Acts of Assembly
|
Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/03/2018. |
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Amend Regulations to be consistent with the 2013 USFDA Food Code and the Supplement to the Food Code
|
Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/12/2016. |
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Revision to Food Regulations
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/01/2010. |
|
2006 Amendment pursuant to Law
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/16/2007. |
| Promulgation of Regulations Governing Restaurants (with REPEAL of Chapter 420) | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/28/2002. |
| Past Periodic Reviews | ||
| Date Filed | Status | |
|---|---|---|
| 12/26/2018 | Amend | |
| 12/13/2013 | Amend | |