76 FR 50 pgs. 14030-14032 - Extension of Memorandum of Understanding Between the Food and Drug Administration and Servicio Nacional de Sanidad, Inocuidad y Calidad Agroalimentaria of the United Mexican States Concerning Entry of Mexican Cantaloupes Into the United States of America

Type: NOTICEVolume: 76Number: 50Pages: 14030 - 14032
Docket number: [Docket No. FDA-2011-N-0110]
FR document: [FR Doc. 2011-5944 Filed 3-14-11; 8:45 am]
Agency: Health and Human Services Department
Sub Agency: Food and Drug Administration
Official PDF Version:  PDF Version

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

[Docket No. FDA-2011-N-0110]

Extension of Memorandum of Understanding Between the Food and Drug Administration and Servicio Nacional de Sanidad, Inocuidad y Calidad Agroalimentaria of the United Mexican States Concerning Entry of Mexican Cantaloupes Into the United States of America

AGENCY:

Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION:

Notice.

SUMMARY:

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is providing notice of an extension of memorandum of understanding (MOU) between FDA and Servicio Nacional de Sanidad, Inocuidad y Calidad Agroalimentaria of the United Mexican States. The purpose of the MOU is to establish, and build confidence in, a system that increases the likelihood that cantaloupes from Mexico offered for import into the United States comply with U.S. law. This MOU also establishes a risk-based classification system for firms in Mexico producing cantaloupes for import into the United States to protect the public health.

DATES:

The agreement became effective on October 26, 2005, amended on April 19, 2007, and extended on October 28, 2010, for 1 year.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Naomi Kawin,Office of Global Engagement,Office of International Programs,Food and Drug Administration,10903 New Hampshire Ave.,Bldg. 31, rm. 3416,Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002,301-796-8372,FAX: 301-595-7941.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

In accordance with 21 CFR 20.108(c), which states that all written agreements and MOUs between FDA and others shall be published in the Federal Register , the Agency is publishing notice of this MOU.

Dated: March 9, 2011.

Leslie Kux,

Acting Assistant Commissioner for Policy.

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