Canned Tuna Deviating From Identity Standard: Temporary Permit for Market Testing

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is announcing the extension of temporary permits issued to Bumble Bee Foods, LLC; Chicken of the Sea International; and StarKist Seafood Company (the applicants) to market test products (designated as ``canned tuna'') that deviate from the U.S. standard of identity for canned tuna. The extension allows the applicants to continue to measure consumer acceptance of the products and assess the commercial feasibility of the products, in support of a petition to amend the standard of identity for canned tuna. We also invite other interested parties to participate in the market test.