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Fish Farming & Food Regulations

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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


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