[Federal Register: November 19, 2007 (Volume 72, Number 222)]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

[FDA 225-07-7001]

 
Memorandum of Understanding Between the Food and Drug 
Administration and the Association of American Feed Control Officials

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is providing notice of 
a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between FDA and the Association of 
American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO). The purpose of this MOU is to 
facilitate FDA's collaboration with AAFCO in the AAFCO New and Modified 
Ingredient Definition Process by clarifying the responsibilities of FDA 
and AAFCO in defining feed ingredients, in providing mechanisms for 
resolving disputes that may arise, and in providing mechanisms for 
modifying the ingredient definition process when required.

DATES:  The agreement became effective August 30, 2007.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Sharon Benz, Division of Animal Feeds 
(HFV-220), Center for Veterinary Medicine, Food and Drug 
Administration, 7519 Standish Pl., Rockville, MD 20855, 240-453-6864.

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: November 12, 2007.
Randall W. Lutter,
Deputy Commissioner for Policy.
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