The purpose of this workshop is to develop a rule to establish a Standard of Identity for Honey that is produced, packed, repacked, distributed and sold in Florida or from Florida. The rule is meant to have the effect on controlling the pervasive, ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
Division of Food Safety

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
5K-4.027: Standard of Identity - Honey.
The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services announces a workshop to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: May 19, 2008, 2:00 p.m.

PLACE: Eyster Auditorium, Conner Building, 3125 Conner Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The purpose of this workshop is to develop a Rule 5K-4.027, Standard of Identity – Honey, F.A.C., to establish a Standard of Identity for Honey that is produced, packed, repacked, distributed and sold in Florida or from Florida. The rule is meant to have the effect on controlling the pervasive, illegal practice of blending or diluting pure honey with low-cost syrups (i.e., sugar, corn, etc.) thereby committing an economic fraud on both the permanent and transient residents of Florida. This rule will have an effect on those establishments permitted by the FDACS in the state of Florida who produce, handle or sell honey.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Paul M. Raynes, Senior Management Analyst II, Division of Food Safety, 3125 Conner Building, Mail Stop C-18, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1650, [phone].

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 48 hours before the workshop/meeting by contacting Paul M. Raynes at [phone]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

For more information, you may contact: Paul M. Raynes, Senior Management Analyst II, Division of Food Safety, 3125 Conner Building, Mail Stop C-18, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1650, [phone].