No. 28976: R70-920. Packaging and Labeling of Commodities

 

DAR File No.: 28976
Filed: 08/29/2006, 11:22
Received by: NL

 

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:

Section 4-9-2 authorizes the department to make and enforce such rules as in its judgment are necessary to administer and enforce Chapter 9.

 

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:

This rule is necessary to establish standards that apply to packaging and labeling of food and nonfood commodities. It promotes uniformity in the marketplace. It provides accurate and adequate information on packages as to the identity and quantity of contents so that purchasers can make price and quantity comparisons. It prohibits misleading and deceptive labeling. 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 or Brett Gurney at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7103 or 801-538-7158, by FAX at 801-538-7126 or 801-538-7126, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail] or [e-mail]

 

Authorized by:

Leonard M. Blackham, Commissioner