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HHS/FDA RIN: 0910-AI74 Publication ID: Fall 2024 
Title: Fish and Shellfish; Canned Tuna Standard of Identity and Standard of Fill of Container 
Abstract:

FDA is amending the requirements for the canned tuna standard of identity and standard of fill of container. This rule will modernize and update these food standards in a number of technical ways and is in partial response to a citizen petition submitted by Bumble Bee Foods, LLC, StarKist Co., and Tri-Union Seafoods, LLC (doing business as Chicken of the Sea International).  This action will promote honesty and fair dealing in the interest of consumers.

 
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services(HHS)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: Undetermined  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 21 CFR 161.190   
Legal Authority: 21 U.S.C. 341    21 U.S.C. 371   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  08/25/2023  88 FR 58157   
NPRM Comment Period End  11/24/2023 
Final Rule  10/00/2025 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
International Impacts: This regulatory action will be likely to have international trade and investment effects, or otherwise be of international interest.
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Jennifer Shemansky
Chemist
Department of Health and Human Services
Food and Drug Administration
Humans Foods Program, 5001 Campus Drive, Room #3D037,
College Park, MD 20740
Phone:240 402-2371
Email: jennifer.shemansky@fda.hhs.gov