Irradiation in the Production, Processing and Handling of Food
fda-food · Food and Drug Administration · Rule · Published 2008-08-22 · Effective 2008-08-22 · 73 FR 49593
Document
Document number
E8-19573
Federal Register citation
73 FR 49593
CFR reference
21 CFR 179
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
fda-food
Sub-agency
Food and Drug Administration
Publication date
2008-08-22
Effective date
2008-08-22
HHS docket
Docket No. FDA-1999-F-2405
Abstract
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending the food additive regulations to provide for the safe use of ionizing radiation for control of food-borne pathogens, and extension of shelf-life, in fresh iceberg lettuce and fresh spinach (hereinafter referred to in this document as "iceberg lettuce and spinach") at a dose up to 4.0 kiloGray (kGy). This action is in partial response to a petition filed by The National Food Processors Association on behalf of The Food Irradiation Coalition.