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Lauren K. Roth,
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[FR Doc. 2023–08971 Filed 4–27–23; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Food and Drug Administration
[Docket No. FDA–2020–N–2226]
Cheese Slice Products Deviating From
Identity Standard; Temporary Permit
for Market Testing
AGENCY:
Food and Drug Administration,
HHS.
ACTION:
Notice.
The Food and Drug
Administration (FDA or we) is
announcing that a temporary permit has
been issued to Bongards Creameries (the
applicant) to market test several
pasteurized standardized cheeses that
deviate from the standards of identity
for cheese products. The temporary
permit will allow the applicant to
evaluate commercial viability of the
products and to collect data on
consumer acceptance of the products.
DATES: This permit is effective for 15
months, beginning on the date the
applicant introduces or causes
introduction of the test products into
interstate commerce, but not later than
July 27, 2023.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Marjan Morravej, Center for Food Safety
and Applied Nutrition (HFS–820), Food
and Drug Administration, 5001 Campus
Drive, College Park, MD 20740, 240–
402–2371.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We are
giving notice that we have issued a
temporary permit to Bongards
Creameries. We are issuing the
temporary permit in accordance with 21
CFR 130.17, which addresses temporary
permits for interstate shipments of
experimental packs of food varying from
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the requirements of standards of
identity issued under section 401 of the
Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
(21 U.S.C. 341).
The permit covers interstate
marketing test of several pasteurized
standardized cheeses. The test products
deviate from the standards of identity
for cheese products under 21 CFR
133.167, 133.169, 133.170, 133.171,
133.173, 133.174, 133.175, 133.179, and
133.180. The permit would allow the
manufacture of cheese products using
extra virgin olive oil, which is not
permitted under the standards of
identity for these cheese products, as
the slice anti-sticking agent. Consumers
can distinguish this deviation in
manufacturing from standardized
cheese through the ingredient list,
wherein the ‘‘olive oil’’ ingredient
would be declared as such according to
its common or usual name followed by
a means (e.g., an asterisk and footnote)
to indicate to the consumer that the
ingredient is not found in regular cheese
consistent with 21 CFR part 133.
The purpose of the temporary permit
is to allow the applicant to market test
the products throughout the United
States. The permit will allow the
applicant to evaluate commercial
viability of the products and to collect
data on consumer acceptance of the
products.
The permit provides for the temporary
marketing of a maximum of 20 million
pounds (9.09 million kilograms) of the
test products. Bongards Creameries will
manufacture the test products at its
facilities located at 13200 County Rd.
51, Bongards, MN 55368, and 3001
Hwy. 45 Bypass W, Humboldt, TN
38343.
Bongards Creameries will produce,
market test, and distribute the test
products in any combination of cheese
slices including Pasteurized Process
American, Cheddar, Pepper Jack, Swiss,
Mozzarella, and Provolone, throughout
the United States.
Each ingredient used in the food must
be declared on the labels as required by
21 CFR part 101. The permit is effective
for 15 months, beginning on the date the
applicant introduces or causes the
introduction of the test products into
interstate commerce, but not later than
July 27, 2023.
Dated: April 24, 2023.
Lauren K. Roth,
Associate Commissioner for Policy.
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(NACSD or the Committee) is required
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amended by the Pandemic and All
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Food and Drug Administration
[Docket No. FDA-2020-N-2226]
Cheese Slice Products Deviating From Identity Standard; Temporary
Permit for Market Testing
AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is announcing
that a temporary permit has been issued to Bongards Creameries (the
applicant) to market test several pasteurized standardized cheeses that
deviate from the standards of identity for cheese products. The
temporary permit will allow the applicant to evaluate commercial
viability of the products and to collect data on consumer acceptance of
the products.
DATES: This permit is effective for 15 months, beginning on the date
the applicant introduces or causes introduction of the test products
into interstate commerce, but not later than July 27, 2023.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Marjan Morravej, Center for Food
Safety and Applied Nutrition (HFS-820), Food and Drug Administration,
5001 Campus Drive, College Park, MD 20740, 240-402-2371.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: We are giving notice that we have issued a
temporary permit to Bongards Creameries. We are issuing the temporary
permit in accordance with 21 CFR 130.17, which addresses temporary
permits for interstate shipments of experimental packs of food varying
from the requirements of standards of identity issued under section 401
of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 341).
The permit covers interstate marketing test of several pasteurized
standardized cheeses. The test products deviate from the standards of
identity for cheese products under 21 CFR 133.167, 133.169, 133.170,
133.171, 133.173, 133.174, 133.175, 133.179, and 133.180. The permit
would allow the manufacture of cheese products using extra virgin olive
oil, which is not permitted under the standards of identity for these
cheese products, as the slice anti-sticking agent. Consumers can
distinguish this deviation in manufacturing from standardized cheese
through the ingredient list, wherein the ``olive oil'' ingredient would
be declared as such according to its common or usual name followed by a
means (e.g., an asterisk and footnote) to indicate to the consumer that
the ingredient is not found in regular cheese consistent with 21 CFR
part 133.
The purpose of the temporary permit is to allow the applicant to
market test the products throughout the United States. The permit will
allow the applicant to evaluate commercial viability of the products
and to collect data on consumer acceptance of the products.
The permit provides for the temporary marketing of a maximum of 20
million pounds (9.09 million kilograms) of the test products. Bongards
Creameries will manufacture the test products at its facilities located
at 13200 County Rd. 51, Bongards, MN 55368, and 3001 Hwy. 45 Bypass W,
Humboldt, TN 38343.
Bongards Creameries will produce, market test, and distribute the
test products in any combination of cheese slices including Pasteurized
Process American, Cheddar, Pepper Jack, Swiss, Mozzarella, and
Provolone, throughout the United States.
Each ingredient used in the food must be declared on the labels as
required by 21 CFR part 101. The permit is effective for 15 months,
beginning on the date the applicant introduces or causes the
introduction of the test products into interstate commerce, but not
later than July 27, 2023.
Dated: April 24, 2023.
Lauren K. Roth,
Associate Commissioner for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2023-08962 Filed 4-27-23; 8:45 am]
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