No. 38871 (5-year Review): Rule R70-540. Food Establishment Registration

DAR File No.: 38871
Filed: 09/16/2014 04:18:31 PM

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

Subsection 4-5-9(1)(a) authorizes this rule. Title 4, Chapter 5 is the Utah Wholesome Food Act. Section 4-5-9 is the Registration of Food Establishments, Fee, Suspension and Reinstatement of Registration Inspection for Compliance. Pursuant to Title 63 G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, the department shall establish rules providing for the registration of food establishments to protect public health and ensure a safe food supply.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

No comments opposing or supporting this rule have been received.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

Registration of retail and manufactured food facilities is required by statute. The Food Program protects the public health by providing inspection services by trained professionals who educate food industry and food workers about food safety guidelines and regulations. These food inspections also ensure compliance with food safety regulations and guidelines. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Agriculture and Food
Regulatory Services
350 N REDWOOD RD
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116-3034

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Kathleen Mathews at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7103, by FAX at 801-538-7126, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]
• Noel Schvaneveldt at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7108, by FAX at 801-538-7124, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]
• Travis Waller at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7150, by FAX at 801-538-7124, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]
• Scott Ericson at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7102, by FAX at 801-538-7126, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Effective:

09/16/2014

Authorized by:

LuAnn Adams, Commissioner

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