Irradiation in the Production Processing and Handling of Food

Irradiation in the Production, Processingand Handling of Food
October 30,2000
Federal Register: Volume 65, Number 210), Rules and Regulations, Page64605-64607

AGENCY:Food and Drug Administration, HHS.
ACTION: Final rule.
SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is amending thefood additive regulations to provide for the safe use of ionizing radiation tocontrol microbial pathogens in seeds for sprouting.
DATES: This regulation is effective October 30, 2000. Submitwritten objections and requests for a hearing by November 29, 2000