Irradiation in the Production, Processing and Handling of Food

fda-food · Food and Drug Administration · Rule · Published 2012-11-30 · Effective 2012-11-30 · 77 FR 71312

Document

Document number: 2012-28967
Federal Register citation: 77 FR 71312
CFR reference: 21 CFR 179
Type: Rule
Action: Final rule.
Category: fda-food
Sub-agency: Food and Drug Administration
Publication date: 2012-11-30
Effective date: 2012-11-30
HHS docket: Docket No. FDA-1999-F-4617 (Formerly Docket No. 1999F-5321)

Abstract

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending the food additive regulations to provide for the safe use of a 4.5 kilogray (kGy) maximum absorbed dose of ionizing radiation to treat unrefrigerated (as well as refrigerated) uncooked meat, meat byproducts, and certain meat food products to reduce levels of foodborne pathogens and extend shelf life. This action is in response to a petition filed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA/FSIS).

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Authoritative: Federal Register document
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