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RuleSignificant95-303321995-12-18

Procedures for the Safe and Sanitary Processing and Importing of Fish and Fishery Products

, Health and Human Services Department, Food and Drug Administration

Abstract

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is adopting final regulations to ensure the safe and sanitary processing of fish and fishery products (hereinafter referred to as seafood), including imported seafood. The regulations mandate the application of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) principles to the processing of seafood. HACCP is a preventive system of hazard control that can be used by processors to ensure the safety of their products to consumers. FDA is issuing these regulations because a system of preventive controls is the most effective and efficient way to ensure that these products are safe.

Action & Dates

Action
Final rule.
Dates
Effective December 18, 1997. Submit written comments on the information collection requirements by February 16, 1996.
Effective Date
1997-12-18

CFR References

Public Comment

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1996-02-16

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Other Federal Register documents from the same docket.

Full Document

Citation: 60 FR 65096