Proposed Rules. Notice of petition

Agency: Food and Drug Administration, HHS
Action: Notice of petition
Citation: FR Doc. 2014-24593 · Docket No. FDA-2014-F-1509 · 21 CFR 573

Summary

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is announcing that we have filed a petition, submitted by DSM Nutritional Products, proposing that the food additive regulations be amended to provide for the safe use of Schizochytrium sp. dried algae as a source of docosahexaenoic acid for use in standard pelleted foods for adult dogs.

Dates

Submit either electronic or written comments on the petitioner's request for categorical exclusion from preparing an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement by November 17, 2014.

Supplementary Information

Under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (section 409(b)(5) (21 U.S.C. 348(b)(5))), we are giving notice that a food additive petition (FAP 2288) has been submitted by DSM Nutritional Products, 45 Waterview Blvd., Parsippany, NJ 07054. The petition proposes to amend Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) in part 573 Food Additives Permitted in Feed and Drinking Water of Animals (21 CFR part 573) to provide for the safe use of Schizochytrium sp. dried algae as a source of docosahexaenoic acid for use in standard pelleted foods for adult dogs. The petitioner has requested a categorical exclusion from preparing an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement under 21 CFR 25.32(r). Interested persons may submit either electronic or written comments regarding this request for categorical exclusion to the Division of Dockets Management (see DATES and ADDRESSES ). It is only necessary to send one set of comments. Identify comments with the docket number found in brackets in the heading of this document. Received comments may be seen in the Division of Dockets Management between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, and will be posted to the docket at http://www.regulations.gov . Dated: October 10, 2014. Bernadette Dunham, Director, Center for Veterinary Medicine. [FR Doc. 2014-24593 Filed 10-15-14; 8:45 am]