No. 41861 (5-year Review): Rule R70-520. Standard of Identity and Labeling Requirements for Honey

DAR File No.: 41861
Filed: 06/29/2017 10:15:43 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:

This rule is promulgated under Subsections 4-5-6(1)(b) and 4-5-8(5), and Section 4-5-20 which allows the department to set standard of identify for commodities and to establish rules regarding the labeling of honey.

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 on the standard of identity and labeling requirements for honey during this five-year period.

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 ensure that the consumer knows what they are purchasing. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

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:

• 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]
• Melissa Ure at the above address, by phone at 801-538-4976, by FAX at , or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Effective:

06/29/2017

Authorized by:

LuAnn Adams, Commissioner

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