Phytolon Ltd.; Filing of Color Additive Petition, 58304 [2024-15892]

Download as PDF khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with PROPOSALS 58304 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 138 / Thursday, July 18, 2024 / Proposed Rules within 90 days of receiving the notice that it has determined that the revised standard does not improve the safety of the consumer product and that it is retaining the existing standard. If the Commission does not take this action, the revised voluntary standard will be considered a consumer product safety standard issued under section 9 of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2058), effective 180 days after the Commission received notification of the revision (or a later date specified by the Commission in the Federal Register). 15 U.S.C. 2056a(b)(4)(B). In 2010, the Commission adopted a mandatory rule for infant bath seats under section 104(b)(1) of the CPSIA, which was codified in 16 CFR part 1215. The rule incorporated by reference ASTM F1967–08a, Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Infant Bath Seats, with modifications to make the standard more stringent. 75 FR 31691 (June 4, 2010). At the time the Commission published the final rule, ASTM F1967–08a was the current version of the voluntary standard. ASTM subsequently revised the voluntary standard five times. ASTM F1967 applies to infant bath seats, which it describes as products used in a bathtub, sink, or similar bathing enclosure and that provide support, at a minimum, to the front and back of a seated infant during bathing by a caregiver. The ASTM standard includes performance requirements, test methods, and labeling requirements to address hazards to infants associated with infant bath seats. After the Commission adopted the mandatory standard in 2010, the Commission updated the standard in 2012, 2013, and 2019 and the mandatory standard currently incorporates by reference ASTM F1967–19. 84 FR 49435 (September 20, 2019). On July 8, 2024, ASTM notified CPSC that it had approved and published ASTM F1967–24. CPSC staff is assessing the revised voluntary standard to determine, consistent with section 104(b)(4)(B) of the CPSIA, its effect on the safety of consumer products covered by the standard. The Commission invites public comment on that question, to inform staff’s assessment and any subsequent Commission consideration of the revisions in ASTM F1967–24.1 1 The Commission voted (5–0) to approve this notice. VerDate Sep<11>2014 15:57 Jul 17, 2024 Jkt 262001 The currently incorporated voluntary standard (ASTM F1967–19) and the revised voluntary standard (ASTM F1967–24) are available for review in several ways. A read-only copy of the existing, incorporated standard (ASTM F1967–19) is available for viewing, at no cost, on the ASTM website at: https:// www.astm.org/READINGLIBRARY/. A read-only copy of the revised standard (ASTM F1967–24), including red-lined versions that identify the changes from the 2019 version to the 2024 version, are available, at no cost, on ASTM’s website at: https://www.astm.org/CPSC.htm. Interested parties can also download copies of the standards by purchasing them from ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, P.O. Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428–2959; phone: 610–832–9585; https://www.astm.org. Alternatively, interested parties can schedule an appointment to inspect copies of the standards at CPSC’s Office of the Secretary, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814, telephone: 301–504–7479. Comments must be received by August 1, 2024. Because of the short statutory time frame Congress established for the Commission to consider revised voluntary standards under section 104(b)(4) of the CPSIA, CPSC will not consider comments received after this date. Alberta E. Mills, Secretary, Consumer Product Safety Commission. [FR Doc. 2024–15843 Filed 7–17–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6355–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration 21 CFR Part 73 [Docket No. FDA–2024–C–3229] Phytolon Ltd.; Filing of Color Additive Petition AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Notification of petition. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is announcing that we have filed a petition, submitted by Phytolon Ltd., proposing that the color additive SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 regulations be amended to provide for the safe use of prickly pear yellow for the coloring of foods generally in amounts consistent with current good manufacturing practice. DATES: The color additive petition was filed on July 3, 2024. ADDRESSES: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received, go to https:// www.regulations.gov and insert the docket number found in brackets in the heading of this document into the ‘‘Search’’ box and follow the prompts, and/or go to the Dockets Management Staff, 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kaiping Deng, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, Food and Drug Administration, 5001 Campus Dr., College Park, MD 20740, 708–924–0622. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under section 721(d)(1) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ((21 U.S.C. 379e(d)(1)), we are giving notice that we have filed a color additive petition (CAP 4C0332), submitted by Phytolon Ltd., Ha-Tsmikha St, Yokne’am Illit, Israel. The petition proposes to amend the color additive regulations in 21 CFR part 73, ‘‘Listing of Color Additives Exempt From Certification,’’ to provide for the safe use of prickly pear yellow for the coloring of foods generally in amounts consistent with current good manufacturing practice. The petitioner has claimed that this action is categorically excluded under 21 CFR 25.32(r), which applies to an action for substances which occur naturally in the environment, and for which the action does not significantly alter the concentration or distribution of the substance, its metabolites, or degradation products in the environment. In addition, the petitioner has stated that, to their knowledge, no extraordinary circumstances exist. If FDA determines a categorical exclusion applies, neither an environmental assessment nor an environmental impact statement is required. If FDA determines a categorical exclusion does not apply, we will request an environmental assessment and make it available for public inspection. Dated: July 15, 2024. Lauren K. Roth, Associate Commissioner for Policy. [FR Doc. 2024–15892 Filed 7–17–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4164–01–P E:\FR\FM\18JYP1.SGM 18JYP1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 138 (Thursday, July 18, 2024)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 58304]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-15892]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

21 CFR Part 73

[Docket No. FDA-2024-C-3229]


Phytolon Ltd.; Filing of Color Additive Petition

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notification of petition.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is announcing 
that we have filed a petition, submitted by Phytolon Ltd., proposing 
that the color additive regulations be amended to provide for the safe 
use of prickly pear yellow for the coloring of foods generally in 
amounts consistent with current good manufacturing practice.

DATES: The color additive petition was filed on July 3, 2024.

ADDRESSES: For access to the docket to read background documents or 
comments received, go to https://www.regulations.gov and insert the 
docket number found in brackets in the heading of this document into 
the ``Search'' box and follow the prompts, and/or go to the Dockets 
Management Staff, 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kaiping Deng, Center for Food Safety 
and Applied Nutrition, Food and Drug Administration, 5001 Campus Dr., 
College Park, MD 20740, 708-924-0622.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under section 721(d)(1) of the Federal Food, 
Drug, and Cosmetic Act ((21 U.S.C. 379e(d)(1)), we are giving notice 
that we have filed a color additive petition (CAP 4C0332), submitted by 
Phytolon Ltd., Ha-Tsmikha St, Yokne'am Illit, Israel. The petition 
proposes to amend the color additive regulations in 21 CFR part 73, 
``Listing of Color Additives Exempt From Certification,'' to provide 
for the safe use of prickly pear yellow for the coloring of foods 
generally in amounts consistent with current good manufacturing 
practice.
    The petitioner has claimed that this action is categorically 
excluded under 21 CFR 25.32(r), which applies to an action for 
substances which occur naturally in the environment, and for which the 
action does not significantly alter the concentration or distribution 
of the substance, its metabolites, or degradation products in the 
environment. In addition, the petitioner has stated that, to their 
knowledge, no extraordinary circumstances exist. If FDA determines a 
categorical exclusion applies, neither an environmental assessment nor 
an environmental impact statement is required. If FDA determines a 
categorical exclusion does not apply, we will request an environmental 
assessment and make it available for public inspection.

    Dated: July 15, 2024.
Lauren K. Roth,
Associate Commissioner for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2024-15892 Filed 7-17-24; 8:45 am]
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