Section R68-20-2 - Definitions and Terms(1) "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food, or the commissioner's representative.(2) "Department" or "UDAF" means the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food.(3) "Distributor" means a handler that purchases products under its own name, usually from a shipper, processor, or another distributor. Distributors may or may not take physical possession of the merchandise. A distributor shall be certified if that person both takes title to the organic products and substantially transforms, processes, repackages, or re-labels these products.(4) "Food " and "food products" means material, usually of plant or animal origin, containing or consisting of essential body nutrients, such as carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, and minerals, that is taken in and assimilated by an organism to maintain life and growth. Food products include any agricultural and horticultural products of the soil, apiary and apiary products, poultry and poultry products, livestock and livestock products, dairy products and aquaculture products.(5) "Registration" means an agreement or contract that grants a certified operator the right to use a certificate or certification mark in accordance with organic standards and certification requirements.(6) "Utah Department of Agriculture and Food Organic Seal" means the seal to be displayed on packaging of certified organic foods and food products intended for retail sale, indicating compliance with this rule.Utah Admin. Code R68-20-2
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2018-15, effective 7/9/2018Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-12, effective 6/8/2022