Distribution date: 16 February 2006

To establish residue limits of veterinary drug Tilmicosin in chickens.

Products Covered: Chickens.

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 16 February 2006

To establish residue limits of veterinary drug Tilmicosin in chickens.

Products Covered: Chickens.

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 09 February 2006

To amend the scope and application standards for antioxidants of food additives: potassium sulfite, sodium sulfite, sodium sulfite (anhydrous), sodium bisulfite, sodium hydrosulfite, potassium metabisulfite, potassium bisulfite and sodium metabisulfite.

Products Covered: Potassium sulfite, sodium sulfite, sodium sulfite (anhydrous), sodium bisulfite, sodium hydrosulfite, potassium metabisulfite, potassium bisulfite and sodium metabisulfite.

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 09 February 2006

To amend the scope and application standards for antioxidants of food additives: potassium sulfite, sodium sulfite, sodium sulfite (anhydrous), sodium bisulfite, sodium hydrosulfite, potassium metabisulfite, potassium bisulfite and sodium metabisulfite.

Products Covered: Potassium sulfite, sodium sulfite, sodium sulfite (anhydrous), sodium bisulfite, sodium hydrosulfite, potassium metabisulfite, potassium bisulfite and sodium metabisulfite.

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 08 February 2006

The notified Resolution provides that firms engaged in the quarantine treatment of wood packaging material which apply the chemical treatment established in International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) No. 15 must comply with existing national legislation in matters which do not fall strictly within the field of plant health.

Products Covered: Packaging material in international trade

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 08 February 2006

The notified Resolution provides that firms engaged in the quarantine treatment of wood packaging material which apply the chemical treatment established in International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM) No. 15 must comply with existing national legislation in matters which do not fall strictly within the field of plant health.

Products Covered: Packaging material in international trade

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 03 February 2006

FDA has issued a proposed rule to require the declaration by name of the color additives carmine and cochineal extract on all foods and cosmetics.

Products Covered: 32050015, 32030010, 32050005 (carmine and cochineal extract)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 03 February 2006

FDA has issued a proposed rule to require the declaration by name of the color additives carmine and cochineal extract on all foods and cosmetics.

Products Covered: 32050015, 32030010, 32050005 (carmine and cochineal extract)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 01 February 2006

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, we) is proposing to revise its requirements for cochineal extract and carmine by requiring their declaration on the label of all food and cosmetic products that contain these colour additives. The proposed rule responds to reports of severe allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, to cochineal extract and carmine-containing food and cosmetics and would allow consumers who are allergic to these colour additives to identify and thus avoid products that contain these colour additives. This proposed action also responds, in part, to a citizen petition submitted by the Centre for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI). With regard to drug products, FDA plans to initiate rulemaking to implement the Food and Drug Administration Modernization Act of 1997 (FDAMA) (Pub. L.105-115) provisions that require declaration of inactive ingredients for drugs. The FDAMA provisions have already been implemented for over-the-counter (OTC) drugs.

Products Covered: Colour Additives in Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics  (HS Chapter 3003 and 3304 ) (ICS 11,67, and 71)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 01 February 2006

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, we) is proposing to revise its requirements for cochineal extract and carmine by requiring their declaration on the label of all food and cosmetic products that contain these colour additives. The proposed rule responds to reports of severe allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, to cochineal extract and carmine-containing food and cosmetics and would allow consumers who are allergic to these colour additives to identify and thus avoid products that contain these colour additives. This proposed action also responds, in part, to a citizen petition submitted by the Centre for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI). With regard to drug products, FDA plans to initiate rulemaking to implement the Food and Drug Administration Modernization Act of 1997 (FDAMA) (Pub. L.105-115) provisions that require declaration of inactive ingredients for drugs. The FDAMA provisions have already been implemented for over-the-counter (OTC) drugs.

Products Covered: Colour Additives in Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics  (HS Chapter 3003 and 3304 ) (ICS 11,67, and 71)

Regulation Type: Regular notification