Iowa Admin. Code r. 481-34.13

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, December 11, 2024

Rule 481-34.13 - Public examination of records

(1)Public information. Information collected by the department and contractors is public information unless otherwise provided for by law. 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.

(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. Requests for records of other state or federal agencies will be referred to the appropriate agency.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 481-34.13

Adopted by IAB October 5, 2022/Volume XLV, Number 7, effective 11/9/2022

Adopted by IAB April 17, 2024/Volume XLVI, Number 21, effective 5/22/2024