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Agency
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Board
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
 
chapter
Regulations Pertaining to Food for Human Consumption [2 VAC 5 ‑ 600]
Chapter is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Guidance Documents
Chapter Information
Description A regulation that adopts 44 parts of the Code of Federal regulations, by reference, as regulations applicable in the enforcement of the Virginia Food Law.
State Authority Section 3.2-5101 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.
Exempt Citation: Section 3.2-5121 of the Code of Virginia
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 the public access to a safe, wholesome, unadulterated and properly labeled food supply.
Meetings

Contact Information
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)786-8910    FAX: (804)371-7792    TDD: (800)828-1120
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
None

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Adopt by reference revised and new provisions 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 12/02/2019.
Adopt by Reference revised and new documents from the Code of Federal Regulations
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/22/2011.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
1/3/2023 Agency Completed Retain As Is
4/27/2017 Agency Completed Retain As Is
4/17/2012 Agency Completed Retain As Is
4/10/2000 Agency Completed Amend