Irradiation in the Production, Processing, and Handling of Food
fda-food · Food and Drug Administration · Rule · Published 2004-12-21 · Effective 2004-12-21 · 69 FR 76401
Document
Document number
04-27868
Federal Register citation
69 FR 76401
CFR reference
21 CFR 179
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
fda-food
Sub-agency
Food and Drug Administration
Publication date
2004-12-21
Effective date
2004-12-21
HHS docket
Docket No. 1993F-0357
Abstract
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending the food additive regulations to provide for the safe use of a source of fast (high energy) neutrons to inspect containers that may contain food. This action is in response to a petition filed by Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC).