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HHS/FDA RIN: 0910-AI98 Publication ID: 2026 
Title: Food Standards of Identity Modernization; Pasteurized Orange Juice 
Abstract:

This rule to amend the standard of identity for pasteurized orange juice in 21 CFR 146.140 is in response to a citizen petition submitted on July 22, 2022, by the Florida Citrus Processors Association Inc. and the Florida Citrus Mutual Inc. The rule would reduce the minimum soluble solids requirement for pasteurized orange juice exclusive of the solids from any added optional sweetening ingredients. This rule would aim to mitigate the difficulties encountered by manufactures in meeting the minimum Brix level of 10.5°, which are caused by the impact of citrus greening disease (Huanglongbing) and adverse weather conditions and would align with the make America healthy again priority.

 
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: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
EO 14192 Designation: Deregulatory 
CFR Citation: 21 CFR 146.140   
Legal Authority: 21 U.S.C. 341    21 U.S.C. 343    21 U.S.C. 371   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  08/06/2025  90 FR 37817   
NPRM Comment Period End  11/04/2025 
Final Rule  11/00/2026 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  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:
Yan Peng
Food Technologist
Department of Health and Human Services
Food and Drug Administration
CPK1, 5001 Campus Drive,
College Park, MD 20740
Phone:240 402-8435
Email: yan.peng@fda.hhs.gov