# Irradiation in the Production, Processing and Handling of Food
> **Food and Drug Administration** · Final rule. · Published 1998-08-17 · Effective 1998-08-17 · 63 FR 43875
## Document
- **Document number:** 98-21998
- **Category:** other
- **Sub-agency:** Food and Drug Administration
- **Federal Register citation:** 63 FR 43875
- **CFR reference:** 21 CFR 179
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/08/17/98-21998/irradiation-in-the-production-processing-and-handling-of-food)
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