81 FR 92770 - Codex Alimentarius Commission: Meeting of the Codex Committee on Fats and Oils
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Food Safety and Inspection Service Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 244 (December 20, 2016)
Food Safety and Inspection Service
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 244 (December 20, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-30600 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 244 (Tuesday, December 20, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 92770-92772] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-30600] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Food Safety and Inspection Service [Docket No. FSIS-2016-0045] Codex Alimentarius Commission: Meeting of the Codex Committee on Fats and Oils AGENCY: Office of the Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety, USDA. ACTION: Notice of public meeting and request for comments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Office of the Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) are sponsoring a public meeting on January 24, 2017. The objective of the public meeting is to provide information and receive public comments on agenda items and draft United States (U.S.) positions that will be discussed at the 25th Session of the Codex Committee on Fats and Oils (CCFO) of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (Codex), taking place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, February 27-March 3, 2017. The Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety and the FDA recognize the importance of providing interested parties the opportunity to obtain background information on the 25th Session of the CCFO and to address items on the agenda. DATES: The public meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 24, 2017 from 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. ADDRESSES: The public meeting will take place at the Harvey Wiley Building, United States Food and Drug Administration, CFSAN, 5001 Campus Drive, Room Number 1A-001, College Park, MD 20740. Documents related to the 25th Session of the CCFO will be accessible via the Internet at the following address: http:// www.codexalimentarius.org/meetings-reports/en/. Paul South, U.S. Delegate to the 25th Session of the CCFO, invites U.S. [[Page 92771]] interested parties to submit their comments electronically to the following email address: [email protected]. Call-in-Number: If you wish to participate in the public meeting for the 25th Session of the CCFO by conference call, please use the call-in-number and participant code listed below. Call-in-Number: 1-888-844-9904. The participant code will be posted on the following Web page below: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/international- affairs/us-codex-alimentarius/public-meetings. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE 25th SESSION OF THE CCFO CONTACT: Paul South, Review Chemist, Office of Food Safety, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 5100 Paint Branch Parkway, College Park, MD 20740, Telephone: (240) 402- 1640, Fax: (301) 436-2632, Email: [email protected]. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE PUBLIC MEETING CONTACT: Marie Maratos, U.S. Codex Office, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Room 4861, Washington, DC 20250, Telephone: (202) 205-7760, Fax: (202) 720-3157, Email: [email protected]. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background The Codex was established in 1963 by two United Nations organizations, the Food and Agriculture Organization and the World Health Organization. Through adoption of food standards, codes of practice, and other guidelines developed by its committees, and by promoting their adoption and implementation by governments, the Codex seeks to protect the health of consumers and ensure that fair practices are used in the food trade. The CCFO is responsible for elaborating worldwide standards for fats and oils of animal, vegetable and marine origin including margarine and olive oil. The Committee is hosted by Malaysia. Issues To Be Discussed at the Public Meeting The following items on the Agenda for the 25th Session of the CCFO will be discussed during the public meeting:Matters referred by the Codex Alimentarius Commission and other Subsidiary Bodies; Activities of International Organizations relevant to the Work of the CCFO; Proposed draft Standard for Fish Oils and Proposed draft Revision to the Standard for Olive Oils and Olive Pomace Oils (CODEX STAN 33-1981): Revision of the Limit for Campesterol; Proposed draft revision to the Standard for Named Vegetable Oils (CODEX STAN 210-1999): Addition of Palm Oil with High Oleic Acid (OxG); Proposed draft revision to the Standard for Named Vegetable Oils (CODEX STAN 210-1999): Revision of Fatty Acid Composition and Other Quality Factors of Peanut Oil; Proposals for the transfer of provisions, other than those in Table 3 and Table 4, from the Appendix into the main body of the Standard for Named Vegetable Oils (CODEX STAN 210-1999); Review of the List of Acceptable Previous Cargoes (Appendix II to RCP 36-1987); Discussion Paper on the Revision of Limits of Oleic and Linoleic Acids in Sunflower seed Oils in the Standard for Named Vegetable Oils (CODEX STAN 210-1999); Discussion Paper on the Inclusion of Provisions for Walnut Oil, Almond Oil, Hazelnut Oil, Pistachio Oil, Flaxseed Oil, and Avocado Oil in the Standard for Named Vegetable Oils (CODEX STAN 210-1999); Discussion Paper on the Replacement of Acid Value with Free Fatty Acids for Virgin Palm Oils in the Standard for Named Vegetable Oils (CODEX STAN 210-1999); Discussion Paper on the Inclusion of Quality Parameters for Crude Rice Bran Oil in the Standard for Named Vegetable Oils (CODEX STAN 210-1999); Discussion Paper on the Inclusion of Unrefined Edible Tallow in the Standard for Named Animal Fats (CODEX STAN 211-1999); and Other business and future work. Each issue listed will be fully described in documents distributed, or to be distributed, by the Secretariat before to the Meeting. Members of the public may access or request copies of these documents (see ADDRESSES). Public Meeting At the January 24, 2017 public meeting, draft U.S. positions on the agenda items will be described and discussed. Attendees will have the opportunity to pose questions and offer comments. Written comments may be offered at the meeting or sent to the U.S. Delegate for the 25th Session of CCFO, Paul South (see ADDRESSES). Written comments should state that they relate to activities of the 25th Session of the CCFO. Additional Public Notification Public awareness of all segments of rulemaking and policy development is important. Consequently, FSIS will announce this Federal Register publication on-line through the FSIS Web page located at: http://www.fsis.usda.gov/federal-register. FSIS also will make copies of this publication available through the FSIS Constituent Update, which is used to provide information regarding FSIS policies, procedures, regulations, Federal Register notices, FSIS public meetings, and other types of information that could affect or would be of interest to our constituents and stakeholders. The Update is available on the FSIS Web page. Through the Web page, FSIS is able to provide information to a much broader, more diverse audience. In addition, FSIS offers an email subscription service which provides automatic and customized access to selected food safety news and information. This service is available at: http:// www.fsis.usda.gov/subscribe. Options range from recalls to export information, regulations, directives, and notices. Customers can add or delete subscriptions themselves, and have the option to password protect their accounts. 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Send your completed complaint form or letter to USDA by mail, fax, or email: Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20250-9410, Fax: (202) 690-7442, Email: [email protected]. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.), should contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). [[Page 92772]] Done at Washington, DC, on December 13, 2016. Paulo Almeida, Acting U.S. Manager for Codex Alimentarius. [FR Doc. 2016-30600 Filed 12-19-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3410-DM-P
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Aid Procurement Program.
OMB Control Number: 0551–0046. Food Safety and Inspection Service
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Summary of Collection: The U.S. [Docket No. FSIS–2016–0045]
Submission for OMB Review; Department of Agriculture’s Foreign
Comment Request Agricultural Service (FAS) awards funds Codex Alimentarius Commission:
to recipients under the USDA Local and Meeting of the Codex Committee on
December 15, 2016. Fats and Oils
Regional Food Aid Procurement
The Department of Agriculture has Program (USDA LRP Program). The
submitted the following information AGENCY: Office of the Deputy Under
Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of Secretary for Food Safety, USDA.
collection requirement(s) to OMB for 2008 (the ‘‘2008 Farm Bill’’), as
review and clearance under the ACTION: Notice of public meeting and
amended by the Agricultural Act of request for comments.
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995,
2014 (the ‘‘2014 Farm Bill’’), provided
Public Law 104–13. Comments are SUMMARY: The Office of the Deputy
that the Secretary of Agriculture will
requested regarding (1) whether the Under Secretary for Food Safety, U.S.
provide grants to, or enter into
collection of information is necessary Department of Agriculture (USDA), and
cooperative agreements with, eligible
for the proper performance of the the Food and Drug Administration
organizations to implement field-based
functions of the agency, including (FDA), Center for Food Safety and
projects that consist of local or regional
whether the information will have Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) are
procurements of eligible commodities in
practical utility; (2) the accuracy of the
developing countries to provide sponsoring a public meeting on January
agency’s estimate of burden including
development assistance and respond to 24, 2017. The objective of the public
the validity of the methodology and
food crisis and disasters, in the case of meeting is to provide information and
assumptions used; (3) ways to enhance
emergencies, in consultation with receive public comments on agenda
the quality, utility and clarity of the
United States Agency for International items and draft United States (U.S.)
information to be collected; and (4)
Development’s (USAID) Offices of Food positions that will be discussed at the
ways to minimize the burden of the
for Peace. The USDA LRP Program aims 25th Session of the Codex Committee on
collection of information on those who
to support development activities to Fats and Oils (CCFO) of the Codex
are to respond, including through the
strengthen the capacity of food-insecure Alimentarius Commission (Codex),
use of appropriate automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other developing countries and address the taking place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia,
technological collection techniques or cause of chronic food insecurity. February 27–March 3, 2017. The Deputy
other forms of information technology. Need and Use of the Information: FAS Under Secretary for Food Safety and the
Comments regarding this information will collect information from the FDA recognize the importance of
collection received by January 19, 2017 Participant to determine its ability to providing interested parties the
will be considered. Written comments carry out a food aid program, to opportunity to obtain background
should be addressed to: Desk Officer for establish the terms under which information on the 25th Session of the
Agriculture, Office of Information and procured commodities will be provided, CCFO and to address items on the
Regulatory Affairs, Office of to monitor the progress of procurement agenda.
Management and Budget (OMB), New of commodities (including how DATES: The public meeting is scheduled
Executive Office Building, 725 17th transportation is procured), to monitor for Tuesday, January 24, 2017 from 2:00
Street NW., Washington, DC 20502. the progress of expenditure of funds, p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Commenters are encouraged to submit and to evaluate both the program’s ADDRESSES: The public meeting will
their comments to OMB via email to: success and the Participant’s take place at the Harvey Wiley Building,
OIRA_Submission@OMB.EOP.GOV or effectiveness in meeting intended United States Food and Drug
fax (202) 395–5806 and to Departmental results. Administration, CFSAN, 5001 Campus
Clearance Office, USDA, OCIO, Mail Description of Respondents: Not-for- Drive, Room Number 1A–001, College
Stop 7602, Washington, DC 20250–
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profit institutions; Business or other for- Park, MD 20740.
7602. Copies of the submission(s) may profit; Federal Government; State, Local Documents related to the 25th Session
be obtained by calling (202) 720–8958. and Tribal Government. of the CCFO will be accessible via the
An agency may not conduct or Internet at the following address: http://
sponsor a collection of information Number of Respondents: 22. www.codexalimentarius.org/meetings-
unless the collection of information Frequency of Responses: reports/en/.
displays a currently valid OMB control Recordkeeping; Reporting: Semi- Paul South, U.S. Delegate to the 25th
number and the agency informs annually; Annually. Session of the CCFO, invites U.S.
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Done at Washington, DC, on December 13, personal information, to http:// research will provide insight into the
2016. www.regulations.gov. effect FSIS consumer outreach
Paulo Almeida, Docket: For access to background campaigns have on consumers’ food
Acting U.S. Manager for Codex Alimentarius. documents or comments received, go to safety behaviors. The results of this
[FR Doc. 2016–30600 Filed 12–19–16; 8:45 am] the FSIS Docket Room at Patriots Plaza research will be used to enhance
BILLING CODE 3410–DM–P 3, 355 E Street SW., Room 8–164, messaging and accompanying materials
Washington, DC 20250–3700 between to improve their food safety behavior.
8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday Additionally, this research will provide
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE through Friday. useful information for tracking progress
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gina toward the goals outlined in the FSIS
Food Safety and Inspection Service Kouba, Office of Policy and Program Fiscal Years 2017–2021 Strategic Plan.
Development, Food Safety and To inform the development of food
[Docket No. FSIS–2016–0036] safety communication products and to
Inspection Service, USDA, 1400
Independence Avenue SW., Room 6065, evaluate public health education and
Notice of Request for a New
South Building, Washington, DC 20250– communication activities, FSIS is
Information Collection: In-Home Food
3700; (202) 720–5627. requesting approval for a new
Safety Behaviors and Consumer
information collection to conduct
Education: Annual Observational SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: In-
observational studies using an
Study Home Food Safety Behaviors and experimental design. Previous research
Consumer Education: Annual suggests that self-reported data (e.g.,
AGENCY: Food Safety and Inspection Observational Study.
Service, USDA. surveys) on consumers’ food safety
Type of Request: New information practices are unreliable, thus
ACTION: Notice and request for collection.
comments. observational studies are a preferred
Abstract: FSIS has been delegated the approach for collecting information on
authority to exercise the functions of the consumers’ actual food safety practices.
SUMMARY: In accordance with the
Secretary of Agriculture (7 CFR 2.18, These observational studies will help
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and
2.53) as specified in the Federal Meat FSIS assess adherence to the four
Office of Management and Budget
Inspection Act and the Poultry Products recommended food safety behaviors of
(OMB) regulations, the Food Safety and
Inspection Act (21 U.S.C. 453 et seq., clean, separate, cook, and chill, and to
Inspection Service (FSIS) is announcing
601 et seq.). FSIS protects the public by determine whether food safety
its intention to collect information in
verifying that meat and poultry products messaging focused on those behaviors
the form of observational studies to
are wholesome, not adulterated, and affects consumer food safety handling
inform the development of food safety
properly marked, labeled, and packaged. behaviors and whether consumers
communication products and to The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s
evaluate public health education and introduce cross-contamination during
Food Safety and Inspection Service’s food preparation. For this 3-year study,
communication activities. Office of Public Affairs and Consumer
DATES: Submit comments on or before
FSIS plans to conduct an observational
Education (USDA, FSIS, OPACE) study each year and to focus on a
February 21, 2017. ensures that all segments of the farm-to- different behavior, food and food
ADDRESSES: FSIS invites interested table chain receive valuable food safety preparation task, and food safety
persons to submit comments on this information. The consumer education communication product each year. The
information collection. Comments may programs developed by OPACE’s Food initial study will examine participants’
be submitted by one of the following Safety Education Staff inform the public use of a food thermometer to determine
methods: on how to safely handle, prepare, and if meat and poultry products are cooked
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: This store meat, poultry, and processed egg to the proper temperatures. FSIS may
Web site provides the ability to type products to minimize incidence of decide to continue to conduct these
short comments directly into the foodborne illness. studies annually, and if so, will request
comment field on this Web page or OPACE strives to continuously a renewal to extend the expiration date
attach a file for lengthier comments. Go increase consumer awareness of for the information collection request.
to http://www.regulations.gov. Follow recommended food safety practices with FSIS has contracted with RTI
the on-line instructions at that site for the intent to improve food-handling International to conduct the
submitting comments. behaviors at home. OPACE shares its observational studies. The observational
• Mail, including CD–ROMs, etc.: messages through The Food Safe studies will be conducted in North
Send to Docket Clerk, U.S. Department Families campaign (a cooperative effort Carolina State University’s test kitchen.
of Agriculture, Food Safety and of USDA, Food and Drug Participants will be recruited using
Inspection Service, Docket Clerk, Administration, and Centers for Disease convenience sampling, and recruited
Patriots Plaza 3, 1400 Independence Control and Prevention); other participants will reflect the
Avenue SW., Mailstop 3782, Room 8– advertising; social media; AskKaren (an demographics of the U.S. population
163A, Washington, DC 20250–3700. online database of frequently asked food with regard to race, ethnicity, age,
• Hand- or courier-delivered safety questions); the FSIS Web site; the education, income, and household size.
submittals: Deliver to Patriots Plaza 3, Meat and Poultry Hotline; publications; Using a fully randomized experimental
355 E Street SW., Room 8–163A, and events. These messages are focused design, participants will be assigned to
Washington, DC 20250–3700. on the four core food safety behaviors: a treatment or control group. Treatment
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Instructions: All items submitted by Clean, separate, cook, and chill. participants will receive food safety
mail or electronic mail must include the To test new consumer messaging and messaging prior to the study, while
Agency name and docket number FSIS– tailor existing messaging, FSIS can help control participants will receive
2016–0036. Comments received in ensure that it is effectively messaging unrelated to food safety.
response to this docket will be made communicating with the public and Participants will be given ingredients
available for public inspection and working to improve consumer food and asked to prepare a meal consisting
posted without change, including any safety practices. This behavioral of ready to eat products and meat or
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| FR Citation | 81 FR 92770 |
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