07-5748. Memorandum of Understanding Between the Food and Drug Administration and the Association of American Feed Control Officials

AGENCY:

Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION:

Notice.

SUMMARY:

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is providing notice of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between FDA and the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO). The purpose of this MOU is to facilitate FDA's collaboration with AAFCO in the AAFCO New and Modified Ingredient Definition Process by clarifying the responsibilities of FDA and AAFCO in defining feed ingredients, in providing mechanisms for resolving disputes that may arise, and in providing mechanisms for modifying the ingredient definition process when required.

DATES:

The agreement became effective August 30, 2007.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Sharon Benz, Division of Animal Feeds (HFV-220), Center for Veterinary Medicine, Food and Drug Administration, 7519 Standish Pl., Rockville, MD 20855, 240-453-6864.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

In accordance with 21 CFR 20.108(c), which states that all written agreements and MOUs between FDA and others shall be published in the Federal Register, the agency is publishing notice of this MOU.

Dated: November 12, 2007.

Randall W. Lutter,

Deputy Commissioner for Policy.