Iowa Code r. 481-30.9 - Examination of records

(1) Public information. Generally, information collected by the food and consumer safety bureau and contractors is considered public information. Records are stored in computer files and are not matched with any other data system. Information is available for public review and will be provided when requested from the office of the director. Inspection reports are available for public viewing at www.food.dia.iowa.gov.

(2) Confidential records. The following are examples of confidential records:

a. Trade secrets and proprietary information including items such as formulations, processes, policies and procedures, and customer lists;

b. Health information related to foodborne illness complaints and outbreaks;

c. The name or any identifying information of a person who files a complaint with the department; and

d. Other state or federal agencies' records.

For records of other federal or state agencies, the department shall refer the requester of such information to the appropriate agency.

This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code chapters 137C, 137F and 22.

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Iowa Code r. 481-30.9

ARC 1190C, IAB 11/27/13, effective 1/1/14; ARC 4731C, IAB 10/23/19, effective 11/27/19; ARC 6568C, IAB 10/5/22, effective 11/9/22

ARC 1190C, IAB 11/27/2013, effective 1/1/2014 Amended by IAB October 23, 2019/Volume XLII, Number 9, effective 11/27/2019 Amended by IAB October 5, 2022/Volume XLV, Number 7, effective 11/9/2022