21—1.2 (159) Consumer protection and regulatory affairs division. In addition to the duties outlined in subrule 1.1(4), the director of the consumer protection and regulatory affairs division advises the secretary of activities and any impending or potential problems that have come to the attention of the division’s personnel. The director shall serve as a liaison between the department and the attorney general’s office and county attorney offices. The bureaus and laboratories under the supervision of the consumer protection and regulatory affairs division are as follows:
	 1.2(1) Animal industry bureau. The animal industry bureau is under the direction of the state veterinarian and consists of the following units:
	  a.   	 Animal health. This unit conducts brucellosis, pseudorabies, and tuberculosis control and eradication programs; issues quarantines and approves premises for receiving animals of unknown health status for feeding or isolation while under quarantine; monitors and investigates reports of foreign animal diseases; inspects and licenses cattle dealers, pig dealers, auction markets, hatcheries, and rendering plants; registers cattle brands; provides secretarial help, supplies and facilities for the board of veterinary medicine; maintains the capability to react to emergency situations; and maintains liaison with livestock producer groups.
	  b.   	 Animal welfare. This unit licenses and regulates facilities that engage in commercial activities relating to animals in the pet industry including, but not limited to, pet stores, dog and cat breeders and dealers, animal shelters and pounds, and kennels.
	 1.2(2) Commercial feed and fertilizer bureau. The commercial feed and fertilizer bureau licenses feed mills and commercial feed manufacturing facilities; registers feed and stock tonic products; collects commercial feed tonnage fees; inspects medicated feed in accordance with Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rules and regulations; licenses and registers fertilizer plants and products; collects, compiles, and distributes data on plant food consumption; collects commercial fertilizer tonnage fees and groundwater protection fees; approves, inspects and regulates all anhydrous ammonia installations; and licenses, samples, evaluates and certifies all limestone quarries.
	 1.2(3) Dairy products control bureau. This bureau conducts a statewide program of dairy products control and regulates all phases of production, processing, and manufacturing of Grade A and Grade B dairy foods (manufacturing milk), dairy food, milk and dairy products, and other by-products. The dairy program is a part of a national regulatory scheme which provides for the interstate shipment of raw milk, pasteurized milk, and dairy products.
	 1.2(4) Grain warehouse bureau. This bureau licenses, inspects and examines grain dealers and grain warehouse facilities and reviews financial statements of licensees to ensure compliance with requirements including payment of fees into the grain indemnity fund. The bureau also reviews claims made against the fund and makes recommendations on those claims to the grain indemnity fund board, upon which the board takes action.
	 1.2(5) Meat and poultry inspection bureau. This bureau enforces and administers Iowa Code chapter 189A, the meat and poultry inspection Act. It is a cooperative program with the United States Department of Agriculture. The program must maintain an “equal to” status with the federal Wholesome Meat and Poultry Products Inspection Acts. This bureau conducts inspections of facilities, animals, products, and labeling and exercises processing controls and reinspection of meat and poultry products for intrastate commerce.
	 1.2(6) Pesticide bureau. The pesticide bureau registers pesticide products, licenses and certifies pesticide applicators, establishes programs for best management practices of agricultural chemicals, monitors consumer products for pesticide residues, implements pesticide enforcement and certification programs of the Environmental Protection Agency, and cooperates with the department of natural resources and other agencies.
	 1.2(7) Weights and measures bureau. This bureau inspects and licenses for commercial use all weights and measures or weighing and measuring devices; conducts petroleum products sampling and testing, tests and certifies antifreeze, and conducts random package and labeling inspections of products offered for sale; registers and licenses all service agencies and persons who service or repair commercial weighing and measuring devices; approves or rejects all blueprints on new scale installations; and approves or rejects bonds for scale installation. The bureau maintains the state metrology laboratory and, following the rules and regulations of the National Institute of Standards and Technology and using the weights and measures standards that are traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology, adjusts, certifies and seals weights and measures used by state inspectors, commercial repairers and private industry.
	 1.2(8) Entomology and seed laboratory. This laboratory licenses establishments selling or distributing seeds that are sold for agricultural purposes; controls the movement of serious insect pests and plant diseases, including those under federal quarantine; and inspects nursery stock growers and dealers.
	 1.2(9) Feed, fertilizer, vitamin and drug laboratory. This laboratory analyzes feed and fertilizer samples to ensure that they comply with the guaranteed analysis. The laboratory analyzes medicated feed samples to ensure that they are manufactured and used in accordance with Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations. The laboratory also analyzes milk products for added vitamins A and D3.
	 1.2(10) Food, meat, poultry and dairy laboratory. The food, meat, poultry and dairy laboratory analyzes samples to detect bacterial contamination and determine the composition of the product and substances added to determine wholesomeness and safety; certifies private dairy laboratories in the state; and tests public and private water supplies for bacteria and nitrate content.
	 1.2(11) Pesticide residue and formulation laboratory. The pesticide residue and formulation laboratory analyzes samples collected from pesticide retail establishments, from pesticide manufacturers to determine if pesticides have been used and produced properly, and during use/misuse investigations.