# Irradiation in the Production, Processing, and Handling of Animal Feed and Pet Food; Irradiation
> **Food and Drug Administration** · Final rule. · Published 2001-04-10 · Effective 2001-04-10 · 66 FR 18539
## Document
- **Document number:** 01-8719
- **Category:** fda-food
- **Sub-agency:** Food and Drug Administration
- **Federal Register citation:** 66 FR 18539
- **CFR reference:** 21 CFR 579
- **Publication date:** 2001-04-10
- **Effective date:** 2001-04-10
- **HHS docket:** Docket No. 99F-2799
## Abstract

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending the food additive regulations to reflect approval of a food additive petition (FAP) filed by Sterigenics International, Inc. (now IBA Food Safety Division) that provides for irradiation of various animal feeds and feed ingredients for microbial control.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2001/04/10/01-8719/irradiation-in-the-production-processing-and-handling-of-animal-feed-and-pet-food-irradiation)
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