Food Labeling Workshop; Public Workshop, 29775-29776 [2010-12740]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 102 / Thursday, May 27, 2010 / Notices Dated: May 17, 2010. Vicki Turetsky, Commissioner, Office of Child Support Enforcement. E. Inclusive Dates of the Matching Program Notice of Computer Matching Program A. Participating Agencies The participating agencies are OCSE, which is the ‘‘recipient agency,’’ and state agencies administering TANF programs, which are the ‘‘source agencies.’’ B. Purpose of the Matching Program The purpose of the matching program is to provide new hire, unemployment insurance (UI), and quarterly wage (QW) information from OCSE’s National Directory of New Hires (NDNH) to state agencies administering TANF programs for the purpose of verifying the eligibility of adult TANF recipients residing in the state and, if ineligible, to take such action as may be authorized by law and regulation. State agencies administering the TANF programs may also use the NDNH information for the purpose of updating the recipients’ reported participation in work activities and updating contact information of recipients and their employers. C. Authority for Conducting the Match The authority for conducting the matching program is contained in section 453(j)(3) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 653(j)(3)). The computer matching agreement will be effective and matching activity may commence the later of the following: (1) July 13, 2010; (2) 30 days after this Notice is published in the Federal Register; or (3) 40 days after OCSE sends a report of the matching program to the Congressional committees of jurisdiction under 5 U.S.C. 552a(o)(2)(A) and to OMB, unless OMB disapproves the agreement within the 40-day review period or grants a waiver of 10 days of the 40-day review period. The matching agreement will remain in effect for 18 months from its effective date, unless one of the parties to the agreement advises the other by written request to terminate or modify the agreement. The agreement is subject to renewal by the HHS Data Integrity Board for 12 additional months if the matching program will be conducted without any change and each party to the agreement certifies to the Board in writing that the program has been conducted in compliance with the agreement. [FR Doc. 2010–12750 Filed 5–26–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES [Docket No. FDA–2010–N–0001] Food and Drug Administration wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with NOTICES D. Categories of Individuals Involved and Identification of Records Used in the Matching Program Food Labeling Workshop; Public Workshop The categories of individuals involved in the matching program are adult recipients of benefits under TANF programs administered by state agencies. The system of records maintained by OCSE from which records will be disclosed for the purpose of this matching program is the ‘‘Location and Collection System’’ (LCS), No. 09–90–0074, last published in the Federal Register at 72 FR 51446 on September 7, 2007. The LCS includes the NDNH, which contains new hire, QW, and UI information. Disclosures of NDNH information to the state agencies administering TANF programs is a ‘‘routine use’’ under this system of records. Records resulting from the matching program and which are disclosed to state agencies administering TANF programs include names, Social Security numbers, home addresses, and employment information. HHS. VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:26 May 26, 2010 Jkt 220001 AGENCY: ACTION: Food and Drug Administration, Notice of public workshop. SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Office of Regulatory Affairs, Southwest Regional Small Business Representative (SWR SBR) Program, in collaboration with the University of Arkansas (UA), is announcing a public workshop entitled ‘‘Food Labeling Workshop.’’ This public workshop is intended to provide information about FDA food labeling regulations and other related subjects to the regulated industry, particularly small businesses and startups. Date and Time: This public workshop will be held on August 4 and 5, 2010, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: The public workshop will be held at the Continuing Education Center, 2 East Center St., Fayetteville, AR (located downtown). Contact: David Arvelo, Food and Drug Administration, Southwest Regional PO 00000 Frm 00070 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 29775 Office, 4040 North Central Expressway, suite 900, Dallas, TX 75204, 214–253– 4952, FAX: 214–253–4970, or e-mail: david.arvelo@fda.hhs.gov. For information on accommodation options, visit https://www.uark.edu/ua/ foodpro/Workshops/Food_Labeling_ Workshop.html or contact Steven C. Seideman, 2650 North Young Ave., Institute of Food Science & Engineering, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72704, 479–575–4221, FAX: 479–575– 2165, or e-mail: seideman@uark.edu. Registration: You are encouraged to register by July 21, 2010. UA has a $250 registration fee to cover the cost of facilities, materials, and breaks. There is no registration fee for FDA employees. Seats are limited; please submit your registration as soon as possible. Course space will be filled in the order of receipt of registration. Those accepted into the course will receive confirmation. Registration will close after the course is filled. Registration at the site is not guaranteed but may be possible on a space available basis on the day of the public workshop beginning at 8 a.m. The cost of registration at the site is $350 payable to: ‘‘The University of Arkansas.’’ If you need special accommodations due to a disability, please contact Steven C. Seideman (see Contact) at least 14 days in advance. Registration Form Instructions: To register online, please visit https:// www.uark.edu/ua/foodpro/Workshops/ Food_Labeling_Workshop.html or submit your full name, business or organization name, complete mailing address, telephone number, e-mail address, optional fax number, and any special accommodations required due to a disability, along with a check or money order for $250 payable to the ‘‘The University of Arkansas.’’ Mail to: Institute of Food Science & Engineering, University of Arkansas, 2650 North Young Ave., Fayetteville, AR 72704. Transcripts: Transcripts of the public workshop will not be available due to the format of this workshop. Course handouts may be obtained in either hardcopy or on CD–ROM, after submission of a Freedom of Information request. Written requests are to be sent to Division of Freedom of Information (HFI–35), Office of Management Programs, Food and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, rm. 6–30, Rockville, MD 20857. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This public workshop is being held in response to the large volume of food labeling inquiries from small food manufacturers and startups originating from the area covered by FDA’s Dallas E:\FR\FM\27MYN1.SGM 27MYN1 29776 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 102 / Thursday, May 27, 2010 / Notices District Office. The SWR SBR presents these workshops to help achieve objectives set forth in section 406 of the Food and Drug Administration Modernization Act of 1997 (21 U.S.C. 393), which include working closely with stakeholders and maximizing the availability and clarity of information to stakeholders and the public. This is consistent with the purposes of the SBR Program, which are in part to respond to industry inquiries, develop educational materials, sponsor workshops and conferences to provide firms, particularly small businesses, with firsthand working knowledge of FDA’s requirements and compliance policies. This workshop is also consistent with the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (Public Law 104–121), as outreach activities by government agencies to small businesses. The goal of this public workshop is to present information that will enable manufacturers and regulated industry to better comply with labeling requirements, especially in light of growing concerns about obesity and food allergens. Information presented will be based on agency position as articulated through regulation, compliance policy guides, and information previously made available to the public. This is a hands-on workshop. Topics to be discussed at the workshop include: (1) Mandatory label elements, (2) nutrition labeling requirements, (3) the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004, (4) voluntary health and nutrient content claims and (5) special labeling issues such as exemptions and current topics on food labeling and nutrition. FDA expects that participation in this public workshop will provide regulated industry with greater understanding of the regulatory and policy perspectives on food labeling and increase voluntary compliance. Dated: May 21, 2010. Leslie Kux, Acting Assistant Commissioner for Policy. [FR Doc. 2010–12740 Filed 5–26–10; 8:45 am] wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with NOTICES BILLING CODE 4160–01–S VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:26 May 26, 2010 Jkt 220001 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. FDA–2010–N–0207] Tobacco Product Advertising and Promotion to Youth and Racial and Ethnic Minority Populations; Request for Comments AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Notice; request for data and information. SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is soliciting information, research, and ideas to assist FDA in fulfilling its responsibilities regarding tobacco product advertising and promotion that is designed to appeal to specific racial and ethnic minority populations in the United States. For the same reasons, we are also interested in receiving information about the advertising and promotion of menthol and other cigarettes to youth in general, and to youth in minority communities. After reviewing the submitted information, research, and ideas, FDA will be better able to fulfill its responsibilities under The Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (Tobacco Control Act). DATES: Submit electronic or written comments by July 26, 2010. ADDRESSES: Submit electronic comments to https:// www.regulations.gov. Submit written comments to the Division of Dockets Management (HFA–305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kathleen K. Quinn, Center for Tobacco Products, Food and Drug Administration, 9200 Corporate Blvd., Rockville, MD 20850–3229, 240–276– 1717, e-mail: Kathleen.Quinn@fda.hhs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background Tobacco products are responsible for more than 440,000 deaths each year. The rates of tobacco use and tobaccorelated mortality are higher among certain racial/ethnic groups, including American Indian and Alaska Natives, and African-American men. As the National Cancer Institute (NCI) noted in Monograph 19, ‘‘[t]argeting of various population groups—including * * * specific racial and ethnic populations * * * has been strategically important to the tobacco industry.’’ (Ref. 1). PO 00000 Frm 00071 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 The first Surgeon General’s Report to address the tobacco industry’s history of targeting its marketing to minority communities was published in 1998 (Ref. 2). Additionally, studies from the early 1990s document that outdoor tobacco advertising was disproportionately targeted to young people and to minority communities (Refs. 3 and 4). A longitudinal study conducted from 1990 to 1994 in 4 types of Los Angeles ethnic neighborhoods found that, ‘‘[c]ompared with White neighborhood thoroughfares, African American and Hispanic neighborhoods contained a greater tobacco ad density, and all minority neighborhoods contained greater tobacco ad concentration along the roadsides * * *. These data are consistent with the assertion that tobacco companies target ethnic minorities with higher rates of advertising and ethnically tailored campaigns.’’ (Ref. 5). A metaanalysis published in 2007 confirmed that ‘‘African Americans are exposed to a higher volume of pro-tobacco advertising in terms of both concentration and density.’’ (Ref. 6). In addition to the volume of advertising, the methods used in targeting advertisements to some specific communities have also been studied. For example, Monograph 19 discusses how advertising for mentholated brands to African-Americans was designed around lifestyle appeals relating to ‘‘fantasy and escapism,’’ ‘‘expensive objects,’’ and ‘‘nightlife, entertainment, and music’’ themes (Ref. 7). However, as NCI noted, ‘‘little attention has been paid to understanding tobacco marketing aimed at American Indians and Alaska Natives, despite their high prevalence of tobacco use.’’ (Ref. 8). Tobacco marketing to Asian Americans is also under-studied. On June 22, 2009, the President signed the Tobacco Control Act into law. The Tobacco Control Act grants FDA important new authority to regulate the manufacture, marketing, and distribution of tobacco products to protect the public health generally and to reduce tobacco use by minors. Among its many provisions, the Tobacco Control Act added section 907(e)(1) to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the act) (21 U.S.C. 387g(e)(1)). Section 907(e)(1) of the act requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services (the Secretary) to ‘‘refer to the [Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory] Committee for report and recommendation * * * the issue of the impact of the use of menthol in cigarettes on the public health, including such use among children, E:\FR\FM\27MYN1.SGM 27MYN1

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[FR Doc No: 2010-12740]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

[Docket No. FDA-2010-N-0001]

Food and Drug Administration


Food Labeling Workshop; Public Workshop

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice of public workshop.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Office of Regulatory 
Affairs, Southwest Regional Small Business Representative (SWR SBR) 
Program, in collaboration with the University of Arkansas (UA), is 
announcing a public workshop entitled ``Food Labeling Workshop.'' This 
public workshop is intended to provide information about FDA food 
labeling regulations and other related subjects to the regulated 
industry, particularly small businesses and startups.
    Date and Time: This public workshop will be held on August 4 and 5, 
2010, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    Location: The public workshop will be held at the Continuing 
Education Center, 2 East Center St., Fayetteville, AR (located 
downtown).
    Contact: David Arvelo, Food and Drug Administration, Southwest 
Regional Office, 4040 North Central Expressway, suite 900, Dallas, TX 
75204, 214-253-4952, FAX: 214-253-4970, or e-mail: 
david.arvelo@fda.hhs.gov.
    For information on accommodation options, visit https://www.uark.edu/ua/foodpro/Workshops/Food_Labeling_Workshop.html or 
contact Steven C. Seideman, 2650 North Young Ave., Institute of Food 
Science & Engineering, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72704, 
479-575-4221, FAX: 479-575-2165, or e-mail: seideman@uark.edu.
    Registration: You are encouraged to register by July 21, 2010. UA 
has a $250 registration fee to cover the cost of facilities, materials, 
and breaks. There is no registration fee for FDA employees. Seats are 
limited; please submit your registration as soon as possible. Course 
space will be filled in the order of receipt of registration. Those 
accepted into the course will receive confirmation. Registration will 
close after the course is filled. Registration at the site is not 
guaranteed but may be possible on a space available basis on the day of 
the public workshop beginning at 8 a.m. The cost of registration at the 
site is $350 payable to: ``The University of Arkansas.'' If you need 
special accommodations due to a disability, please contact Steven C. 
Seideman (see Contact) at least 14 days in advance.
    Registration Form Instructions: To register online, please visit 
https://www.uark.edu/ua/foodpro/Workshops/Food_Labeling_Workshop.html 
or submit your full name, business or organization name, complete 
mailing address, telephone number, e-mail address, optional fax number, 
and any special accommodations required due to a disability, along with 
a check or money order for $250 payable to the ``The University of 
Arkansas.'' Mail to: Institute of Food Science & Engineering, 
University of Arkansas, 2650 North Young Ave., Fayetteville, AR 72704.
    Transcripts: Transcripts of the public workshop will not be 
available due to the format of this workshop. Course handouts may be 
obtained in either hardcopy or on CD-ROM, after submission of a Freedom 
of Information request. Written requests are to be sent to Division of 
Freedom of Information (HFI-35), Office of Management Programs, Food 
and Drug Administration, 5600 Fishers Lane, rm. 6-30, Rockville, MD 
20857.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This public workshop is being held in 
response to the large volume of food labeling inquiries from small food 
manufacturers and startups originating from the area covered by FDA's 
Dallas

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District Office. The SWR SBR presents these workshops to help achieve 
objectives set forth in section 406 of the Food and Drug Administration 
Modernization Act of 1997 (21 U.S.C. 393), which include working 
closely with stakeholders and maximizing the availability and clarity 
of information to stakeholders and the public. This is consistent with 
the purposes of the SBR Program, which are in part to respond to 
industry inquiries, develop educational materials, sponsor workshops 
and conferences to provide firms, particularly small businesses, with 
firsthand working knowledge of FDA's requirements and compliance 
policies. This workshop is also consistent with the Small Business 
Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-121), as 
outreach activities by government agencies to small businesses.
    The goal of this public workshop is to present information that 
will enable manufacturers and regulated industry to better comply with 
labeling requirements, especially in light of growing concerns about 
obesity and food allergens. Information presented will be based on 
agency position as articulated through regulation, compliance policy 
guides, and information previously made available to the public. This 
is a hands-on workshop. Topics to be discussed at the workshop include: 
(1) Mandatory label elements, (2) nutrition labeling requirements, (3) 
the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004, (4) 
voluntary health and nutrient content claims and (5) special labeling 
issues such as exemptions and current topics on food labeling and 
nutrition. FDA expects that participation in this public workshop will 
provide regulated industry with greater understanding of the regulatory 
and policy perspectives on food labeling and increase voluntary 
compliance.

    Dated: May 21, 2010.
Leslie Kux,
Acting Assistant Commissioner for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2010-12740 Filed 5-26-10; 8:45 am]
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