Title of Regulation: 2VAC5-540. Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Carbonated and Still Water Bottling Plants and Beverages (repealing 2VAC5-540-10 through 2VAC5-540-70).

Statutory Authority: §§ 3.2-5101 and 3.2-5121 of the Code of Virginia.

Effective Date: January 5, 2012.

Agency Contact: Ryan Davis, Program Manager, Office of Dairy and Foods, Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, P.O. Box 1163, Richmond, VA 23218, telephone (804) 786-8910, FAX (804) 371-7792, TTY (800) 828-1120, or email ryan.davis@vdacs.virginia.gov.

Summary:

This regulation provides basic requirements for carbonated and still water bottling plants. The regulation is being repealed because the essential elements of the regulation have been incorporated into the Virginia Food Laws, Chapter 51 (§ 3.2-5100 et seq.) of Title 3.2 of the Code of Virginia.

Summary of Public Comments and Agency's Response: No public comments were received by the promulgating agency.