The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is postponing its November meetings on food allergen thresholds due to the government shutdown and lapse in appropriations.
The agency will reschedule the virtual public meeting scheduled for Nov. 18, as well as the listening sessions scheduled for Nov. 19-20, regarding food allergen thresholds and their potential applications in the United States.
Recent scientific developments in food allergen thresholds have prompted the agency to explore how these thresholds can improve food safety, enhance labeling practices and help consumers make more informed choices. The public meeting and listening sessions are intended to discuss strategies for approaching food allergen thresholds to benefit public health.
FDA said it will communicate when these events are rescheduled.
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