Sterigenics U.S., LLC; Filing of Food Additive Petition
Abstract
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is announcing that we have filed a food additive petition, submitted by Sterigenics U.S., LLC, proposing that we amend our food additive regulations to provide for the safe use of ionizing radiation for the reduction of pathogens in raw enriched wheat flour.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 2026-12855 Federal Register document?
Document 2026-12855 is a Proposed Rule published by the Department of Health and Human Services in the Federal Register on June 25, 2026. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is announcing that we have filed a food additive petition, submitted by Sterigenics U.S., LLC, proposing that we amend our food additive regulations to provide for the safe use of ionizing radiation for the reduction of pathogens in raw enriched wheat flour. View the original at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/25/2026-12855/sterigenics-us-llc-filing-of-food-additive-petition.
Is document 2026-12855 an economically significant rule?
No. Document 2026-12855 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.