DAR File No. 39774

Agriculture and Food, Animal Industry

Rule R58-12

Record Keeping and Carcass Identification at Meat Exempt (Custom Cut) Establishments

Notice of Proposed Rule

(Amendment)

DAR File No.: 39774
Filed: 09/29/2015 07:43:03 AM

RULE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the rule or reason for the change:

The purpose of the rule is to ensure that proper records are being kept by meat processing establishments to ensure the safety of the meat for the consumer. The changes in the rule are to clarify who is subject to the rule and the proper method for record keeping.

Summary of the rule or change:

The changes made to the rule clarify that any meat establishment engaged in slaughter by owners must follow the record keeping and identification methods as proscribed by the rule. Further the rule clarifies the proper manner to identify the carcass.

State statutory or constitutional authorization for this rule:

• Title 32, Chapter 7
• Subsection 4-2-2(i)

Anticipated cost or savings to:

the state budget:

Nothing in the proposed rule would require the department to incur any additional costs, nor is there a cost savings. The department already engages in the inspection of such facilities and the rule only clarifies the requirements.

local governments:

There is no local government component to this rule. The enforcement and compliance with this rule have no effect on local entities.

small businesses:

The rule merely clarifies the proper method for identifying carcasses and keeping records, this is not a new requirement on businesses. Businesses engaged in this practice will not be facing new requirements.

persons other than small businesses, businesses, or local governmental entities:

The changes to this rule only clarify the existing rule; the changes will not require additional cost or savings to any entity.

Compliance costs for affected persons:

There is no new compliance costs associated with this rule; the rule merely clarifies proper record keeping and identification procedures.

Comments by the department head on the fiscal impact the rule may have on businesses:

The changes to this rule will clarify the record keeping and carcass identification processes for meat establishments. The requirements are already in places and the changes will add no additional cost to the business engaged in the practices.

LuAnn Adams, Commissioner

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Agriculture and Food
Animal Industry
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 kmathews@utah.gov
• Cody James at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7166, by FAX at 801-538-7169, or by Internet E-mail at codyjames@utah.gov
• Scott Ericson at the above address, by phone at 801-538-7102, by FAX at 801-538-7126, or by Internet E-mail at sericson@utah.gov

Interested persons may present their views on this rule by submitting written comments to the address above no later than 5:00 p.m. on:

11/16/2015

This rule may become effective on:

11/23/2015

Authorized by:

LuAnn Adams, Commissioner

R58. Agriculture and Food, Animal Industry.

R58-12. Record Keeping and Carcass Identification at Meat Exempt (Custom Cut) Establishments.

R58-12-1. Authority.

Promulgated Under Authority of Section 4-32-7.

 

R58-12-2. Records.

Accurate records of each animal slaughtered by its owner which enters a custom exempt meat [exempt (custom cut) ]establishment or any official meat establishment must be kept on approved [Department cards]"NOT FOR SALE" ticket. These records shall include:

A. The date,

B. The owner's name, address and telephone number,

C. Name and address of [exempt]meat establishment,

D. [Kind]Species of animal.

 

R58-12-3. Carcass Slaughtered at Home.

Upon receiving an animal which was slaughtered by its owner into [an exempt]a meat establishment, the proprietor, manager or employee of the exempt establishment shall:

A. See that the appropriate Department [cards]"NOT FOR SALE" ticket and tags are filled out:

1. One [card]"NOT FOR SALE" ticket shall be sent into the Department. (These [cards]"NOT FOR SALE" tickets must be sent in by the 10th of the month for owner slaughtered animals received during the preceding month.)

2. One [card]"NOT FOR SALE" ticket shall remain in the [exempt]meat establishment file for at least one year.

B. "Not for Sale" tags must be affixed to each quarter of the animal. Two of these tags shall be affixed to the achilles tendon of each of the rear quarters and the two others tags shall be affixed under the flexor tendons of the forearm of each of the forequarters.

C. A legible "Not for Sale" stamp with letters at least 3/8" in height shall be applied directly on each quarter of the carcass.

 

R58-12-4. Uninspected Carcass.

If an uninspected carcass is found in [an exempt]meat establishment that has not been properly identified as required above, or as outlined for Farm Custom Slaughtered carcasses, the Commissioner of Agriculture and Food or [his]their representative shall embargo and hold the carcass until proof of ownership has been determined.

 

KEY: food inspections

Date of Enactment or Last Substantive Amendment: [1987]2015

Notice of Continuation: August 12, 2015

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 4-32-7