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USDA/FSIS RIN: 0583-AD47 Publication ID: Fall 2011 
Title: ●Food Ingredients and Sources of Radiation Listed and Approved for Use in the Production of Meat and Poultry Products: Benzoic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Propionate 
Abstract: The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a proposed rule to remove a provision in 9 CFR 242.23(a)(3) that prohibits the use of benzoic acid, sodium propionate, or sodium benzoate in or on any meat or poultry product except as provided in 9 CFR Chapter III. Under this proposed rule, if any of these substances is approved for use in the production of meat or poultry products, FSIS will add such use to the list of approved substances in FSIS directive 7120.1. All substances intended for use in the production of meat and poultry products will continue to be subject to FDA review for safety and FSIS review for suitability. 
Agency: Department of Agriculture(USDA)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 9 CFR 424.23   
Legal Authority: 21 USC 601 et seq    21 USC 451 et seq   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  04/00/2012    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Mary Porretta
Department of Agriculture
Food Safety and Inspection Service
1400 Independence Ave SW, 6071-South Bldg.,
Washington, DC 20250
Phone:202 690-2282
Email: mary.porretta@fsis.usda.gov