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HHS/FDA RIN: 0910-AJ12 Publication ID: 2026 
Title: Revocation of Standards of Identity for Foods 
Abstract:

The final rule will revoke several standards of identity for food.  FDA concludes that these standards are no longer necessary to promote honesty and fair dealing in the interest of consumers.  This action will reduce redundant regulatory requirements.

 
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 136    21 CFR 139    21 CFR 146    21 CFR 161    21 CFR 169   
Legal Authority: 21 U.S.C. 321    21 U.S.C. 341    21 U.S.C. 343    21 U.S.C. 348    21 U.S.C. 371    21 U.S.C. 379e   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  07/17/2025  90 FR 33339   
NPRM Comment Period End  09/15/2025 
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 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Claudine Kavanaugh
Director, Office of Nutrition and Food Labeling
Department of Health and Human Services
Food and Drug Administration
Human Foods Program, 5001 Campus Drive,
College Park, MD 20740
Phone:240 402-2371
Email: claudine.kavanaugh@fda.hhs.gov