No. 41166 (5-year Review): Rule R70-320. Minimum Standards for Milk for Manufacturing Purposes, Its Production and Processing

DAR File No.: 41166
Filed: 01/12/2017 08:44:26 AM

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 4-2-2(1)(i) and Section 4-3-2 allow the department to promulgate rules setting standards on milk used for manufacturing purposes.

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 have been received by the department since the last five-year review of the rule.

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

The rule sets sanitation conditions for dairies which produce milk for manufacturing purposes. Further, it establishes the sanitation conditions for dairy plants and the standards/grade of the milk that can be used in various manufactured processes. A continuation of this rule is necessary to protect the public health and promote fair practices amongst the industry.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Office 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]
• 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:

01/12/2017

Authorized by:

LuAnn Adams, Commissioner

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