The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued draft
guidance about the implementation of mandatory food recall provisions
under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FMSA). The guidance
provides answers to common questions such as “What evidence might
FDA consider when deciding to move forward with a mandatory food
recall under Section 423 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act?”
Interested parties may submit comments to the Division of Dockets
Management until July 6, 2015. See Federal Register, May 7, 2015.

 

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