Iowa Administrative Code
Agency 481 - INSPECTIONS AND APPEALS
INSPECTIONS DIVISION
Chapter 34 - HOME FOOD PROCESSING ESTABLISHMENTS
Rule 481-34.13 - Public examination of records

Universal Citation: IA Admin Code 481-34.13

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 19, March 20, 2024

(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. Inspection reports are available for public viewing at iowa.safefoodinspection.com. Other information is available for public review and will be provided when requested from the department.

(2) Confidential information.

a. The following are examples of confidential records:
(1) Trade secrets and proprietary information including items such as formulations, standardized recipes, processes, policies and procedures, and customer lists;

(2) Health information related to foodborne illness complaints and outbreaks;

(3) The name or any identifying information of a person who files a complaint with the department; and

(4) Other state or federal agencies' records.

b. A party claiming that information submitted to the department contains trade secrets or proprietary information should clearly mark those portions of the submission as confidential/trade secret.

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

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