Danisco USA, Inc.; Filing of Food Additive Petition, 7975 [E6-2130]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 31 / Wednesday, February 15, 2006 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. 2006F–0059] [Docket No. 2006F–0058] ARCH Chemicals, Inc.; Filing of Food Additive Petition AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: AGENCY: Notice. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Elizabeth R. Sanchez, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (HFS 275), Food and Drug Administration, 5100 Paint Branch Pkwy., College Park, MD 20740–3835, 301–436–1239. Under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (sec. 409(b)(5) (21 U.S.C. 348(b)(5))), notice is given that a food additive petition (FAP 6B4764) has been filed by ARCH Chemicals, Inc., 1955 Lake Park Dr., suite 100, Smyrna, GA 30080. The petition proposes to amend the food additive regulations in § 176.170 Components of paper and paperboard in contact with aqueous and fatty foods and § 176.180 Components of paper and paperboard in contact with dry food to provide for the safe use of poly (iminoimidocarbonyliminoimidocarbonyliminohexamethylene) hydrochloride (CAS Reg. No. 32289–58– 0) as an antimicrobial agent in the manufacture of food-contact paper and paperboard. The agency has determined under 21 CFR 25.32(q) that this action is of a type that does not individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment. Therefore, neither an environmental assessment nor an environmental impact statement is required. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: January 25, 2006. Laura M. Tarantino, Director, Office of Food Safety, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. [FR Doc. E6–2137 Filed 2–14–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160–01–S VerDate Aug<31>2005 13:17 Feb 14, 2006 Jkt 208001 Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that ARCH Chemicals, Inc., has filed a petition proposing that the food additive regulations be amended to provide for the safe use of poly (iminoimidocarbonyliminoimidocarbonyliminohexamethylene) hydrochloride (CAS Reg. No. 32289–58– 0) as an antimicrobial agent in the manufacture of food-contact paper and paperboard. cprice-sewell on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES Danisco USA, Inc.; Filing of Food Additive Petition Notice. SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that Danisco USA, Inc., has filed a petition proposing that the food additive regulations be amended to provide for the safe use of polydextrose as a bulking agent, formulation aid, humectant and texturizer in all foods, except meat and poultry. DATES: Submit written or electronic comments on the petitioner’s environmental assessment by March 17, 2006. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments to the Division of Dockets Management (HFA–305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852. Submit electronic comments to https:// www.fda.gov/dockets/ecomments. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul C. DeLeo, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (HFS–265), Food and Drug Administration, 5100 Paint Branch Pkwy., College Park, MD 20740–3835, 301–436–1302. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (sec. 409(b)(5) (21 U.S.C. 348(b)(5))), notice is given that a food additive petition (FAP 6A4763) has been filed by Danisco USA, Inc., 440 Saw Mill River Rd., Ardsley, NY 10502–2605. The petition proposes to amend the food additive regulations in § 172.841 Polydextrose (21 CFR 172.841) to provide for the safe use of polydextrose as a bulking agent, formulation aid, humectant, and texturizer in all foods, except meat and poultry. The proposed amendment would consolidate all existing food use categories and permit additional uses not allowed by the existing regulation. The potential environmental impact of this action is being reviewed. To encourage public participation consistent with regulations issued under the National Environmental Policy Act (40 CFR 1501.4(b)), the agency is placing the environmental assessment submitted with the petition that is the subject of this notice on public display at the Division of Dockets Management (see ADDRESSES) for public review and PO 00000 Frm 00064 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 7975 comment. Interested persons may submit to the Division of Dockets Management written or electronic comments by March 17, 2006. Two copies of any written comments are to be submitted, except that individuals may submit one copy. Comments are to be identified 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. FDA will also place on public display any amendments to, or comments on, the petitioner’s environmental assessment without further announcement in the Federal Register. If, based on its review, the agency finds that an environmental impact statement is not required and this petition results in a regulation, the notice of availability of the agency’s finding of no significant impact and the evidence supporting that finding will be published with the regulation in the Federal Register in accordance with 21 CFR 25.51(b). Dated: January 25, 2006. Laura M. Tarantino, Director, Office of Food Additive Safety, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. [FR Doc. E6–2130 Filed 2–14–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160–01–S DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. 2005D–0505] Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration; Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Implantable Intra-Aneurysm Pressure Measurement System; Availability AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the availability of the guidance entitled ‘‘Class II Special Controls Guidance Document: Implantable Intra-Aneurysm Pressure Measurement System.’’ This guidance document describes a means by which the implantable intraaneurysm pressure measurement system may comply with the requirement of special controls for class II devices. Elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register, FDA is publishing a final rule to classify these device types into class II (special controls). 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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 31 (Wednesday, February 15, 2006)]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

[Docket No. 2006F-0059]


Danisco USA, Inc.; Filing of Food Additive Petition

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that 
Danisco USA, Inc., has filed a petition proposing that the food 
additive regulations be amended to provide for the safe use of 
polydextrose as a bulking agent, formulation aid, humectant and 
texturizer in all foods, except meat and poultry.

DATES: Submit written or electronic comments on the petitioner's 
environmental assessment by March 17, 2006.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments to the Division of Dockets 
Management (HFA-305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, 
rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852. Submit electronic comments to https://
www.fda.gov/dockets/ecomments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Paul C. DeLeo, Center for Food Safety 
and Applied Nutrition (HFS-265), Food and Drug Administration, 5100 
Paint Branch Pkwy., College Park, MD 20740-3835, 301-436-1302.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic 
Act (sec. 409(b)(5) (21 U.S.C. 348(b)(5))), notice is given that a food 
additive petition (FAP 6A4763) has been filed by Danisco USA, Inc., 440 
Saw Mill River Rd., Ardsley, NY 10502-2605. The petition proposes to 
amend the food additive regulations in Sec.  172.841 Polydextrose (21 
CFR 172.841) to provide for the safe use of polydextrose as a bulking 
agent, formulation aid, humectant, and texturizer in all foods, except 
meat and poultry. The proposed amendment would consolidate all existing 
food use categories and permit additional uses not allowed by the 
existing regulation.
    The potential environmental impact of this action is being 
reviewed. To encourage public participation consistent with regulations 
issued under the National Environmental Policy Act (40 CFR 1501.4(b)), 
the agency is placing the environmental assessment submitted with the 
petition that is the subject of this notice on public display at the 
Division of Dockets Management (see ADDRESSES) for public review and 
comment. Interested persons may submit to the Division of Dockets 
Management written or electronic comments by March 17, 2006. Two copies 
of any written comments are to be submitted, except that individuals 
may submit one copy. Comments are to be identified 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. FDA will also place on public 
display any amendments to, or comments on, the petitioner's 
environmental assessment without further announcement in the Federal 
Register. If, based on its review, the agency finds that an 
environmental impact statement is not required and this petition 
results in a regulation, the notice of availability of the agency's 
finding of no significant impact and the evidence supporting that 
finding will be published with the regulation in the Federal Register 
in accordance with 21 CFR 25.51(b).

    Dated: January 25, 2006.
Laura M. Tarantino,
Director, Office of Food Additive Safety, Center for Food Safety and 
Applied Nutrition.
[FR Doc. E6-2130 Filed 2-14-06; 8:45 am]
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