Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau August 4, 2015 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Medical Devices; Ear, Nose, and Throat Devices; Classification of the External Upper Esophageal Sphincter Compression Device
Document Number: 2015-19074
Type: Rule
Date: 2015-08-04
Agency: Energy Policy and New Uses Office, Agriculture Department, Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is classifying the external upper esophageal sphincter (UES) compression device into class II (special controls). The special controls that will apply to the device are identified in this order and will be part of the codified language for the external UES compression device's classification. The Agency is classifying the device into class II (special controls) in order to provide a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness of the device.
Medical Devices; Immunology and Microbiology Devices; Classification of Trichomonas Vaginalis
Document Number: 2015-19072
Type: Rule
Date: 2015-08-04
Agency: Energy Policy and New Uses Office, Agriculture Department, Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is classifying a Trichomonas vaginalis nucleic acid assay into class II (special controls). The Agency is classifying the device into class II (special controls) in order to provide a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness of the device.
Evidentiary Considerations for Integration of Biomarkers in Drug Development; Notice of Public Meeting; Request for Comments
Document Number: 2015-19037
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-08-04
Agency: Energy Policy and New Uses Office, Agriculture Department, Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), in collaboration with the University of Maryland's Center of Excellence in Regulatory Science and Innovation and the Critical Path Institute, is announcing a public workshop entitled ``Evidentiary Considerations for Integration of Biomarkers in Drug Development.'' The purpose of the meeting is to discuss current scientific approaches to biomarker development, acceptance, and utility in drug and biologic (hereafter referred to as therapeutic product) development programs.
Listing of Color Additives Exempt From Certification; Mica-Based Pearlescent Pigments; Confirmation of Effective Date
Document Number: 2015-18996
Type: Rule
Date: 2015-08-04
Agency: Energy Policy and New Uses Office, Agriculture Department, Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is confirming the effective date of July 9, 2015, for the final rule that appeared in the Federal Register of June 8, 2015, and that amended the color additive regulations to expand the permitted uses of mica-based pearlescent pigments prepared from titanium dioxide and mica as color additives in cordials, liqueurs, flavored alcoholic malt beverages, wine coolers, cocktails, non-alcoholic cocktail mixers and mixes, and in egg decorating kits for coloring shell eggs.
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