Petition(s): FAP 9M4125, FAP 3M4394

Irradiation in the Production, Processing, and Handling of Food

• Petitioner: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
• Docket number (legacy and/or former docket number(s)): (89F-0011, 93F-0384)
• Subject additive and intended use: amending the food additive regulations to provide for the safe use of sources of radiation to irradiate frozen, packaged meats for use in the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) space flight programs
• 21 CFR* affected: 179.26 Ionizing radiation for the treatment of food
• Federal Register publication history: Feb 6, 1989 54 FR 5679 Notice (FAP 9M4125) ; Nov 19, 1993 58 FR 61093 Notice (FAP 3M4394) ; Dec 8, 1993 58 FR 64526 Tentative final rule ; Mar 8, 1995 60 FR 12669 Final rule Mar 8, 1995

 

*Definitions

• 21 CFR: Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
• Substance: The name of the substance listed in the CFR.
• CAS Registry® No.: Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) Registry Number® for the substance.
• Petitions (see also Questions and Answers About the Petition Process)
  • FAP: Food Additive Petition
  • CAP: Color Additive Petition
  • GRP: GRAS Affirmation Petition (replaced by GRAS Notification Program in 1998)