Document ID: FDA-2014-F-1509-0001
Agency: fda
Document Type: Proposed Rule
Title: DSM Nutritional Products; Filing of Food Additive Petition (Animal Use)
Posted Date: 2014-10-16T04:00Z

[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 200 (Thursday, October 16, 2014)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 62090]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-24593]

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

21 CFR Part 573

[Docket No. FDA-2014-F-1509]

DSM Nutritional Products; Filing of Food Additive Petition 
(Animal Use)

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice of petition.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is announcing 
that we have filed a petition, submitted by DSM Nutritional Products, 
proposing that the food additive regulations be amended to provide for 
the safe use of Schizochytrium sp. dried algae as a source of 
docosahexaenoic acid for use in standard pelleted foods for adult dogs.

DATES: Submit either electronic or written comments on the petitioner's 
request for categorical exclusion from preparing an environmental 
assessment or environmental impact statement by November 17, 2014.

ADDRESSES: Submit electronic comments to: http://www.regulations.gov. 
Submit written comments to the Division of Dockets Management (HFA-
305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061, 
Rockville, MD 20852.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Isabel W. Pocurull, Center for 
Veterinary Medicine, Food and Drug Administration, 7519 Standish Pl., 
Rockville, MD 20855, 240-453-6853.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic 
Act (section 409(b)(5) (21 U.S.C. 348(b)(5))), we are giving notice 
that a food additive petition (FAP 2288) has been submitted by DSM 
Nutritional Products, 45 Waterview Blvd., Parsippany, NJ 07054. The 
petition proposes to amend Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations 
(CFR) in part 573 Food Additives Permitted in Feed and Drinking Water 
of Animals (21 CFR part 573) to provide for the safe use of 
Schizochytrium sp. dried algae as a source of docosahexaenoic acid for 
use in standard pelleted foods for adult dogs. The petitioner has 
requested a categorical exclusion from preparing an environmental 
assessment or environmental impact statement under 21 CFR 25.32(r).
    Interested persons may submit either electronic or written comments 
regarding this request for categorical exclusion to the Division of 
Dockets Management (see DATES and ADDRESSES). It is only necessary to 
send one set of comments. Identify comments with the docket number 
found in brackets in the heading of this document. Received comments 
may be seen in the Division of Dockets Management between 9 a.m. and 4 
p.m., Monday through Friday, and will be posted to the docket at http://www.regulations.gov.

    Dated: October 10, 2014.
Bernadette Dunham,
Director, Center for Veterinary Medicine.
[FR Doc. 2014-24593 Filed 10-15-14; 8:45 am]
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