Viruses, Serums, and Toxins and Analogous Products; Master Labels

We are amending the regulations regarding the packaging and labeling of veterinary biologicals to implement the use of a master label. The use of a master label system will reduce the number of copies of labels that are required to be submitted for review and approval, and allow labels with certain minor revisions to be used sooner than would be possible under the current regulations. A definition of ``master label'' is added to the regulations. In the final rule, the provision for the use of labels with certain minor changes prior to APHIS approval is extended to include previously approved lebels. The amendments are necessary in order to improve label approval procedures by establishing a master label system. The effect of the amendment will be to streamline the procedure for requesting and receiving approval to use new or revised labels for veterinary biologicals.