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[FR Doc No: 94-6857]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
[Docket No. 94F-0040]
National Food Processors Association; Filing of Food Additive
Petition
AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that the
National Food Processors Association has filed a petition proposing
that the food additive regulations be amended to provide for the safe
use of chlorine dioxide to disinfect waters in contact with fresh
fruits and vegetables intended for human consumption.
DATES: Written comments on the petitioner's environmental assessment by
April 25, 1994.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments to the Dockets Management Branch
(HFA-305), Food and Drug Administration, rm. 1-23, 12420 Parklawn Dr.,
Rockville, MD 20857.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert L. Martin, Center for Food
Safety and Applied Nutrition (HFS-217), Food and Drug Administration,
200 C St. SW., Washington, DC 20204-0001, 202-254-9519.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic
Act (sec. 409(b)(5) (21 U.S.C. 348(b)(5))), notice is given that a food
additive petition (FAP 4A4415) has been filed by the National Food
Processors Association, 1401 New York Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20005.
The petition proposes that the food additive regulations be amended to
provide for the safe use of chlorine dioxide to disinfect waters in
contact with fresh fruits and vegetables intended for human
consumption.
The potential environmental impact of this action is being
reviewed. To encourage public participation consistent with regulations
promulgated under the National Environmental Policy Act (40 CFR
1501.4(b)), the agency is placing the environmental assessment
submitted with the petition that is the subject of this notice on
public display at the Dockets Management Branch (address above) for
public review and comment. Interested persons may, on or before April
25, 1994, submit written comments to the Dockets Management Branch
(address above). Two copies of any comments are to be submitted, except
that individuals may submit one copy. Comments are to be identified
with the docket number found in brackets in the heading of this
document. Received comments may be seen in the office above between 9
a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. FDA will also place on public
display any amendments to, or comments on, the petitioner's
environmental assessment without further announcement in the Federal
Register. If, based on its review, the agency finds that an
environmental impact statement is not required and this petition
results in a regulation, the notice of availability of the agency's
finding of no significant impact and the evidence supporting that
finding will be published with the regulation in the Federal Register
in accordance with 21 CFR 25.40(c).
Dated: March 16, 1994.
L. Robert Lake,
Acting Director, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.
[FR Doc. 94-6856 Filed 3-23-94; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
[Docket No. 94G-0027]
M. G. Waldbaum Co.; Filing of Petition for Affirmation of GRAS
Status
AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that M.
G. Waldbaum Co. has filed a petition (GRASP 4G0405) proposing to affirm
that nisin preparation is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) as an
antimicrobial agent in reduced cholesterol liquid whole eggs.
DATES: Written comments by May 23, 1994.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments to the Dockets Management Branch
(HFA-305), Food and Drug Administration, rm. 1-23, 12420 Parklawn Dr.,
Rockville, MD 20857.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mary E. LaVecchia, Center for Food
Safety and Applied Nutrition (HFS-217), Food and Drug Administration,
200 C St. SW., Washington, DC 20204, 202-254-9519.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic
Act (secs. 201(s) and 409(b)(5) (21 U.S.C. 321(s) and 348(b)(5)) and
the regulations for affirmation of GRAS status in Sec. 170.35 (21 CFR
170.35), notice is given that M. G. Waldbaum Co., Minnesota Egg
Products Division, P.O. Box 1078, Gaylord, MN 55334, has filed a
petition (GRASP 4G0405) proposing that nisin preparation be affirmed as
GRAS for use as an antimicrobial agent in reduced cholesterol liquid
whole eggs.
The petition has been placed on display at the Dockets Management
Branch (address above).
Any petition that meets the requirements outlined in Secs. 170.30
(21 CFR 170.30) and 170.35 is filed by the agency. There is no
prefiling review of the adequacy of data to support a GRAS conclusion.
Thus, the filing of a petition for GRAS affirmation should not be
interpreted as a preliminary indication of suitability for GRAS
affirmation.
The potential environmental impact of this action is being
reviewed. If the agency finds that an environmental impact statement is
not required and this petition results in a regulation, the notice of
availability of the agency's finding of no significant impact and the
evidence supporting that finding will be published with the regulation
in the Federal Register in accordance with 21 CFR 25.40(c).
Interested persons may, on or before May 23, 1994, review the
petition and file comments with the Dockets Management Branch (address
above). Two copies of any comments should be filed and should be
identified with the docket number found in brackets in the heading of
this document. Comments should include any available information that
would be helpful in determining whether the substance is, or is not,
GRAS for the proposed use. In addition, consistent with the regulations
promulgated under the National Environmental Policy Act (40 CFR
1501.4(b)), the agency encourages public participation by review of and
comment on the environmental assessment submitted with the petition
that is the subject of this notice. A copy of the petition (including
the environmental assessment) and received comments may be seen in the
Dockets Management Branch between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through
Friday.
Dated: March 14, 1994.
L. Robert Lake,
Acting Director, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.
[FR Doc. 94-6857 Filed 3-23-94; 8:45 am]
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