No. 33894 (5-year Review): Rule R70-610. Uniform Retail Wheat Standards of Identity

DAR File No.: 33894
Filed: 08/05/2010 11:08:31 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:

In Sections 4-5-6, 4-2-2, and 4-5-17, the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food is authorized to make and enforce rules necessary to administer and enforce Title 4, Chapter 5 and to establish standards of identity for agricultural products.

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 written comments 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:

The purpose of this rule is to establish standards of identity for several forms of wheat. Wheat is used in many forms in a myriad of foods. The standards provide that food labels properly list the type and form of wheat as identified in the rule. In turn, this allows consumers to make informed purchasing decisions and is necessary to protect public health of individuals that may be subject to allergies. 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:

• Kyle Stephens at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7102, by FAX at 801-538-7126, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]
• Don McClellan at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7145, by FAX at 801-538-7126, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]
• 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]
• Richard Clark at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7150, by FAX at 801-538-7126, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Authorized by:

Leonard Blackham, Commissioner

Effective:

08/05/2010

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