1. Fish Farming & Food Regulations
General information for Iowa aquaculture operations producing fish for human consumption.

2. Topics we will explore
When do state and federal food regulations apply to my operation
What regulatory agencies have jurisdiction over my operation
What regulations apply to my operation
What licenses will I need
Where can I go for guidance and information

3. When do food regulations apply
When an operation engages in processing fish that will be sold as food intended for human consumption
Processing activities include; heading, gutting, cutting, filleting, freezing, storing and packaging.

4. What regulatory agencies have jurisdiction
Direct to consumer sales
Wholesale sales
and possibly or
A local contracting heath department

5. What regulations apply
Direct to consumer sales
Wholesale sales
Iowa Food Code (2009 FDA Model Food Code with supplement)
Iowa Code 137F
Iowa Administrative Codes
481-30
481-31
Iowa Code 137F
Iowa Administrative Codes
481-31
Title 21CFR Part 110 (Good Manufacturing Practices)
Title 21CFR Part 123 (Seafood HACCP)
Title 21CFR Part 117
Date of expected compliance depends on the size of the operation.

6. What Licenses are required
Direct to consumer sales
Wholesale sales
Retail Food Establishment License
Food Service Establishment License
Mobile Food License
Farmers Market Food Establishment License
Temporary Food Establishment License
Food Processing Plant License
FDA Food Facility Registration
This is not a license and registration is free
There are some exemptions-please contact the FDA for guidance on food facility registration

7. Where can I find additional information
Iowa Licensing and regulations Retail Guidance: Julie Kraling Processing Guidance: Scott Platt Office: General number Mark Speltz Federal Regulations, Food Facility Registration, Seafood HACCP guidance, Aquaculture Guidance