29 May 2025

🍽️FDA Reopens Comment Period for Sanitation Guidance on Foods

Establishing Sanitation Programs for Low-Moisture Ready-to-Eat Human Foods and Taking Corrective Actions Following a Pathogen Contamination Event: Draft Guidance for Industry; Reopening of Comment Period

Summary

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is reopening the comment period for a draft guidance entitled "Establishing Sanitation Programs for Low-Moisture Ready-to-Eat Human Foods and Taking Corrective Actions Following a Pathogen Contamination Event: Guidance for Industry," which was announced in the Federal Register of January 7, 2025. We are taking this action in response to requests to allow interested persons additional time to submit comments before FDA begins work on the final guidance.

Agencies

  • Health and Human Services Department
  • Food and Drug Administration

Business Impact ?

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The document announces the reopening of the comment period for a draft guidance focusing on sanitation programs and pathogen contamination for low-moisture ready-to-eat foods, which could have significant compliance implications for businesses in the food industry. Compliance with these guidelines will likely impact operations, safety measures, and potentially financial liabilities.

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