FDA discusses bioterrorism
meeting to discuss proposed regulations regarding aspects of the
new Bioterrorism Act.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is to hold a public meeting to discuss proposed regulations regarding aspects of the new Bioterrorism Act.
Two sections in Title III of the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 (Bioterrorism Act) regarding Registration of Food Facilities (Docket No. 02N-0276) and Prior Notice of Imported Food Shipments (Docket No. 02N-0278) will come under discussion.
The FDA is hoping to publish shortly in the Federal Register proposed rules implementing each of these provisions.
According to the FDA, the purpose of the meeting is to provide information on the proposed rules to the public and to provide the public with the opportunity to ask questions or to provide a comment.
The meeting will be held on 29 January ,2003, 1 to 3 p.m. eastern standard time. More information can be obtained from the Federal Register.
