Irradiation in the Production, Processing and Handling of Food
other · Food and Drug Administration · Rule · Published 1998-08-17 · Effective 1998-08-17 · 63 FR 43875
Document
Document number
98-21998
Federal Register citation
63 FR 43875
CFR reference
21 CFR 179
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
other
Sub-agency
Food and Drug Administration
Publication date
1998-08-17
Effective date
1998-08-17
HHS docket
Dockte No. 98N-0392
Abstract
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending its regulations on labeling requirements for foods treated with irradiation. This action is intended to clarify the agency's regulations following enactment of the FDA Modernization Act of 1997 (FDAMA). FDAMA adds a new section to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the act); this new section addresses the prominence of radiation disclosure statements on the labeling of food. DATES: The regulation is effective August 17, 1998. Submit written comments on or before September 16, 1998.