Published on: 15895601. Purpose, Definitions, Inspection, Inspection Guidelines, Annual Food Permit Requirements of Tomato Packers and Repackers, Exemptions, Enforcement
Published on: 13968114. The purpose of the proposed rules is to implement the provisions of Section 500.70, Florida Statutes, and update the current rules. The effect will be rules that reflect current Florida law by providing for the registration of tomato farms and clarifying the requirements for exemption from the rule. The proposed rules will also adopt inspection guidelines and forms that will be used to perform regulatory inspections and the imposition of administrative penalties.
Published on: 13239838. The purpose of this rule development is to implement the provisions of Section 500.70, Florida Statutes. The effect will be rules that reflect current Florida law by providing for the registration of tomato farms and clarifying the requirements for exemption from the rule. The proposed rules will adopt inspection guidelines and forms that will be used to perform regulatory inspections.
Published on: 7920455. The purpose of the proposed rulemaking is to adopt procedures and forms to hold or stop the sale of tomatoes that do not meet the requirements of Florida Rules, Chapter 5G-6, F.A.C. and to adopt procedures and forms to release such tomatoes once they have been found to be in compliance with Florida Rules, Chapter 5G-6, F.A.C.
Published on: 4984459. The purpose of this rule is to establish inspection procedures and best management practices to enhance the safety of fresh tomatoes grown, packed or repacked in Florida and to implement Chapter 2007-67, Laws of Florida, adopted during the 2007 Legislative Session. A set of guidelines have been drafted through a cooperative effort between the FDACS and the Florida Tomato Industry to implement needed practices and procedures for safe production and handling of tomatoes. These guidelines are called the Tomato Best Practices Manual and are proposed for adoption by reference into this rule chapter. These rules will have an effect on those establishments permitted by the FDACS in the State of Florida who produce or handle tomatoes from field production through packing.