Dairy import guidance document available

6/28/2000-The FDA announced today the availability of a final guidance document entitled "Importation of PMO Defined Dairy Products (M-I-00-4)". This guidance provides information that States can use to respond to inquiries regarding the importation of "Grade A" dairy products from other countries. This level 2 guidance is being issued consistent with FDA's good guidance practices (62 FR 8961, February 27, 1997). According to the Federal Register, this guidance document represents the agency's current thinking on the subject and it does not create or confer any rights for or on any person and does not operate to bind FDA or the public. An alternative approach may be used if such approach satisfies the requirements of the applicable statute, regulation or both. For further information, see the Federal Register Online.