Published on: 22015719. The proposed rule amendments will reclassify shellfish harvesting areas and update the associated maps to protect the health of shellfish consumers and to provide access to renewable shellfish resources. The effect of these amendments is to maximize the amount of shellfish harvesting waters available and to maximize the times those waters will be in open status while continuing to protect the public health. The terminal sale date is replaced with “Sell By” date to make the rules consistent with the rest of 5L-1. The record retention for fresh product is revised to be consistent with the 2017 model ordinance.
Published on: 21961011. The proposed rule amendments will reclassify shellfish harvesting areas and update the associated maps to protect the health of shellfish consumers and to provide access to renewable shellfish resources. The effect of these amendments is to maximize the amount of shellfish harvesting waters available and to maximize the times those waters will be in the open status while continuing to protect public health. The terminal sale date will be replaced with “Sell By” date to make the rules consistent with the rest of 5L-1. The record retention for fresh product will be revised to be consistent with the 2017 model ordinance.
Published on: 21259507. The proposed rule amendments will incorporate and adopt the revised National Shellfish Sanitation Program (NSSP) model ordinance; remove the definition of terminal sale date; require “sell by date” be added to labelling requirements; update Shellfish Processing Certification Application (FDACS-15007), update the time/temperature matrix for the months of April, May and October; and clarify the UV light efficiency log.
Published on: 20950077. The proposed rule amendments will incorporate and adopt the revised National Shellfish Sanitation Program (NSSP) model ordinance; remove the definition of terminal sale date; require “sell by date” be added to labelling requirements; update the time/temperature matrix for the months of April, May and October; and clarify the UV light efficiency log.
Published on: 18282674. The proposed rule amendments will incorporate and adopt the revised National Shellfish Sanitation Program (NSSP) Model Ordinance; remove unnecessary license requirements; remove redundant reapplication requirements; remove confusing language regarding draining of shellfish treatment tanks; introduce and describe different styles of wet storage systems for shellfish; and clarify definitions and language associated with the penalty/fine matrix, relaying procedures, and harvester responsibilities.
Additionally, the proposed rule amendments will reclassify shellfish harvesting areas and update associated maps to ensure Florida remains in compliance with NSSP standards and Rule 5L-1.003, F.A.C., to protect the health of shellfish consumers and to provide access to renewable shellfish resources. The purpose of these amendments is to maximize the amount of shellfish harvesting waters available and to maximize the times those waters will be in the open status while continuing to protect the public health.