[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 55 (Wednesday, March 20, 1996)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 11349]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-6663]



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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

21 CFR Part 101

[Docket Nos. 95N-0282, 95N-0347, 95N-0245]


Food Labeling; Extension of Comment Periods

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Proposed rules; extension of comment periods.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that it 
is extending to April 11, 1996, the comment periods for certain 
proposed regulations regarding food labeling that appeared in the 
Federal Register of December 28, 1995. This action is being taken in 
response to several requests for brief extensions of the comment 
periods on these documents.

DATES: Comments by April 11, 1996.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments to the Dockets Management Branch 
(HFA-305), Food and Drug Administration, rm., 1-23, 12420 Parklawn Dr., 
Rockville, MD 20857. Two copies of any comments are to be submitted, 
except that individuals may submit one copy. Comments should be 
identified with the appropriate docket number found in brackets in the 
heading of this document. Received comments may be seen in the office 
above between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Camille Brewer, Center for Food Safety 
and Applied Nutrition (HFS-165), Food and Drug Administration, 200 C 
St. SW., Washington, DC 20204, 202-205-5483, or Susan Thompson (address 
above), 202-205-5587.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In the Federal Register of December 28, 
1995, FDA published the following proposed rules:
    (1) Food Labeling; Requirements for Nutrient Content Claims, Health 
Claims, and Statements of Nutritional Support for Dietary Supplements 
(Docket No. 95N-0282 (see 60 FR 67176));
    (2) Food Labeling; Nutrient Content Claims: Definition for ``High 
Potency'' Claim for Dietary Supplements and Definition of 
``Antioxidant'' for Use in Nutrient Content Claims for Dietary 
Supplements and Conventional Foods (Docket No. 95N-0347 (see 60 FR 
67184)); and
    (3) Food Labeling; Statement of Identity, Nutrition Labeling and 
Ingredient Labeling of Dietary Supplements (Docket No. 95N-0245 (see 60 
FR 67194)).
    Interested persons were given until March 13, 1996, to comment on 
the proposals. FDA received several requests for brief extensions of 
the comment periods to properly respond to the proposals. After careful 
consideration, FDA decided to extend the comment periods to April 11, 
1996 (see 21 CFR 10.40(b)(3)). FDA has placed a memorandum, dated March 
13, 1996, that reflects this decision in each of the referenced 
dockets.

    Dated: March 15, 1996.
William K. Hubbard,
Associate Commissioner for Policy Coordination.
[FR Doc. 96-6663 Filed 3-15-96; 12:08 pm]
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