Ariz. Admin. Code § R3-10-1702 - Withdrawal of Qualified Exemption; FDA

A. The FDA may withdraw a farm's qualified exemption pursuant to 21 CFR 112(R) . For example, an exemption may be withdrawn by FDA:

1. In the event of an active investigation of a foodborne illness outbreak that is directly linked to the farm.

2. If FDA determines that it is necessary to protect the public health and prevent or mitigate a foodborne illness outbreak based on conduct or conditions associated with the qualified farm that are material to the safety of the food that would otherwise be covered produce grown, harvested, packed or held at the farm.

B. Requirements regarding notice, appeals, hearings, timeframes, decisions, revocation and reinstatement for an exemption withdrawn by FDA are governed by 21 CFR 112(R).

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Ariz. Admin. Code § R3-10-1702

Adopted by final exempt rulemaking at 26 A.A.R. 682, effective 8/20/2019.