March 22/Alexandria, Va./Food and Drug Adminstration Documents and Publications -- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is denying a food additive petition (FAP 0M4181) proposing that the food additive regulations be amended to provide for the safe use of a source of irradiation to treat shellfish and finfish.
This order is effective June 20, 2011, except as to any provisions that may be stayed by the filing of proper objections. Either electronic or written objections and requests to FDA-1990-F-0390 may be submitted for a hearing but must be received by April 21, 2011. Submit electronic objections at the Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. Written submissions may be faxed to 301-827-6870 or mailed to: Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852.