Food Standards of Identity Modernization; Pasteurized Orange Juice
Abstract
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is proposing to amend the standard of identity for pasteurized orange juice (POJ) by lowering the minimum orange juice soluble solids content from 10.5[deg] to 10[deg] Brix. We tentatively conclude that this proposed amendment will promote honesty and fair dealing in the interest of consumers and provide industry greater flexibility in the manufacture of pasteurized orange juice. This action, if finalized, will respond to a citizen petition submitted by the Florida Citrus Processors Association Inc. and Florida Citrus Mutual Inc.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 2025-14949 Federal Register document?
Document 2025-14949 is a Proposed Rule published by the Food and Drug Administration in the Federal Register on August 6, 2025. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is proposing to amend the standard of identity for pasteurized orange juice (POJ) by lowering the minimum orange juice soluble solids content from 10.5[deg] to 10[deg] Brix. We tentatively conclude that this proposed amendment will promote honesty and fair dealing in the interest of consumers and provide industry greater flexibility in the manufacture of pasteurized orange juice. This action, if finalized, will respond to a citizen petition submitted by the Florida Citrus Processors Association Inc. and Florida Citrus Mutual Inc. View the original at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/08/06/2025-14949/food-standards-of-identity-modernization-pasteurized-orange-juice.
Is document 2025-14949 an economically significant rule?
No. Document 2025-14949 is not classified as economically significant under Executive Order 12866. Economically significant rules require OIRA review and are estimated to have impacts of $100 million or more per year.