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Rulemaking update: Chapter 16-180 WAC |
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Notification of rulemaking activity
The Washington State Dept. of Agriculture (WSDA) has adopted a new chapter of rule in Chapter 16-180 WAC, Produce Safety.
Overview of rulemaking
Chapter 15.135 RCW adopts the June 7, 2018, version of the Produce Safety Rule (PSR) and authorizes the department to adopt more recent versions by rule. The most recent (2024) updates to the PSR reflect changes made by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), including provisions related to agricultural water and associated compliance dates. Incorporating these federal updates to produce safety inspections will ensure consistency between state and federal requirements, minimize confusion for growers, and maintain Washington’s equivalency with FDA regulations.
Documents related to rulemaking
The following document related to this rulemaking is attached below.
CR-103 with adopted rule language
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Agency personnel responsible for proposed rule
Please contact Luisa F. Castro to discuss implementation and enforcement of the amended rule.
By mail:
Luisa F. Castro, Assistant Director
Food Safety & Consumer Services Division
Washington State Dept. of Agriculture
PO Box 42560
Olympia, WA 98504-2560
By email:
lcastro@agr.wa.gov
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For more information regarding WSDA’s rulemaking activities, please contact:
Gloriann Robinson, WSDA Agency Rules Coordinator
wsdarulescomments@agr.wa.gov
PO Box 42560,
Olympia, WA 98504
(360) 902-1802 |
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