Guidance for Industry: Implementation of Section 10809 of the Farm Security and Investment Act of 2002 Regarding the Petition Process to Request Approval of Labeling for Foods that Have Been Treated with Irradiation

Description

This guidance represents the agency's current thinking on this subject. 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 statutes and regulations.

Scope & Applicability

Regulatory Context

• 21CFR179.26§ 179.26 Ionizing radiation for the treatment of food.

  Ionizing radiation for treatment of foods may be safely used under the following conditions:Read full regulation →

• 21CFR10.30§ 10.30 Citizen petition.

  (a) This section applies to any petition submitted by a person (including a person who is not a citizen of the United States) except to the extent that other sections of this chapter apply different requirements to a particular matter.Read full regulation →

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