Agriculture and Food, Regulatory Services

Rule R70-350

Ice Cream and Frozen Dairy Food Standards

Five-Year Notice of Review and Statement of Continuation

DAR File No.: 35658
Filed: 01/12/2012 08:11:19 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 Section 4-3-2, the department is authorized and directed, subject to Title 63G, Chapter 3, the Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, to make and enforce such rules as may in its judgment and discretion be necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter. The department determined that a standard of identity, bacteriological standards, and labeling requirements were necessary to protect the market integrity of ice cream and frozen dairy foods, and to protect the consumer.

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 supporting or opposing this rule.

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

The department has determined that the product and consumer protection requirements are still needed. 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:

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 [email protected]
• Kathleen Mathews at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7103, by FAX at 801-538-7126, or by Internet E-mail at [email protected]
• Richard Clark at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7150, by FAX at 801-538-7126, or by Internet E-mail at [email protected]

Authorized by:

Leonard Blackham, Commissioner

Effective:

01/12/2012