2020-09186. Adisseo France S.A.S.; Filing of Food Additive Petition (Animal Use)  

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    AGENCY:

    Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

    ACTION:

    Notification; petition for rulemaking.

    SUMMARY:

    The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is announcing that Adisseo France S.A.S. has filed a petition proposing that the food additive regulations be amended to provide for the safe use of selenomethionine hydroxy analogue as a source of selenium in feed for beef and dairy cattle.

    DATES:

    The food additive petition was filed on March 27, 2020.

    ADDRESSES:

    For access to the docket, go to https://www.regulations.gov and insert the docket number, found in brackets in the heading of this document, into the “Search” box and follow the prompts; and/or go to the Dockets Management Staff, 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852.

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    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

    Chelsea Cerrito, Center for Veterinary Medicine, Food and Drug Administration,7519 Standish Pl., Rockville, MD 20855, 240-402-6729, Chelsea.Cerrito@fda.hhs.gov.

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    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    Under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (section 409(b)(5) (21 U.S.C. 348(b)(5))), notice is given that a food additive petition (FAP 2312) has been filed by Adisseo France S.A.S.; Immeuble Antony Parc II, 10 Place du Général de Gaulle, 92160 Antony, France. The petition proposes to amend Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) in part 573 (21 CFR part 573) Food Additives Permitted in Feed and Drinking Water of Animals to provide for the safe use of selenomethionine hydroxy analogue as a source of selenium in feed for beef and dairy cattle.

    The petitioner has claimed that this action is categorically excluded under 21 CFR 25.32(r) because it is of a type that does not individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment. In addition, the petitioner has stated that, to their knowledge, no extraordinary circumstances exist. If FDA determines a categorical exclusion applies, neither Start Printed Page 27693an environmental assessment nor an environmental impact statement is required. If FDA determines a categorical exclusion does not apply, we will request an environmental assessment and make it available for public inspection.

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    Dated: April 24, 2020.

    Lowell J. Schiller,

    Principal Associate Commissioner for Policy.

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    [FR Doc. 2020-09186 Filed 5-8-20; 8:45 am]

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Document Information

Published:
05/11/2020
Department:
Food and Drug Administration
Entry Type:
Proposed Rule
Action:
Notification; petition for rulemaking.
Document Number:
2020-09186
Dates:
The food additive petition was filed on March 27, 2020.
Pages:
27692-27693 (2 pages)
Docket Numbers:
Docket No. FDA-2020-F-1289
PDF File:
2020-09186.Pdf
Supporting Documents:
» Food Additives Permitted in Feed and Drinking Water of Animals; Selenomethionine Hydroxy Analogue
» Adisseo France S.A.S.; Filing of Food Additive Petition (Animal Use)
CFR: (1)
21 CFR 573