The purpose of the proposed rule is to adopt the revised Tomato Best Practices Manual and associated documents. The effect will be revised food safety standards for the producing, harvesting, and packing of tomatoes in Florida.
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
Division of Fruit and Vegetables
RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:
5G-6.009Tomato Best Practices Manual
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the proposed rule is to adopt the revised Tomato Best Practices Manual and associated documents. The effect will be revised food safety standards for the producing, harvesting, and packing of tomatoes in Florida.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Tomato food safety standards and best practices.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 500.09(1)(b), (4), 500.12(1)(f), 500.70(2), (7), 570.07, (6), (10), (23) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 500.09(1)(b), (4), 500.12(1)(f), 500.70(2) FS.
IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE REGISTER.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Mr. Travis Tucker, Director, Division of Fruit and Vegetables, 500 3rd St. NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881
THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE.
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Document Information
- Subject:
- Tomato food safety standards and best practices.
- Purpose:
- The purpose of the proposed rule is to adopt the revised Tomato Best Practices Manual and associated documents. The effect will be revised food safety standards for the producing, harvesting, and packing of tomatoes in Florida.
- Rulemaking Authority:
- 500.09(1)(b), (4), 500.12(1)(f), 500.70(2), (7), 570.07, (6), (10), (23), F.S.
- Law:
- 500.09(1)(b), (4), 500.12(1)(f), 500.70(2), F.S.
- Contact:
- Mr. Travis Tucker, Director, Division of Fruit and Vegetables, 500 3rd St. NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881.
- Related Rules: (1)
- 5G-6.009. Tomato Best Practices Manual