FDA amends petition regulations

8/28/2000-The FDA has amended its regulations on petitions for the use of food ingredients and sources of radiation. This regulatory change will permit a joint review by both FDA and the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), USDA, of petitions for approval to use a food ingredient or source of radiation in or on meat or poultry products. This rule became effective August 25, 2000, except for the amendments to Secs. 71.1 and 171.1 (21 CFR 71.1 and 171.1). See the GPO website for more information.