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HHS/FDA RIN: 0910-AF61 Publication ID: Spring 2007 
Title: Label Requirement for Food That Has Been Refused Admission Into the United States 
Abstract: The proposed rule would require owners or consignees to label imported food that is refused entry into the United States. The label would read, "UNITED STATES: REFUSED ENTRY." The proposal would describe the label's characteristics (such as its size) and processes for verifying that the label has been affixed properly. We are taking this action to prevent the introduction of unsafe food into the United States, to facilitate the examination of imported food, and to implement section 308 of the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 (the Bioterrorism Act) (Pub. L. 107-188). 
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services(HHS)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 21 CFR 1.98   
Legal Authority: 15 USC 1453 to 1455    21 USC 321    21 USC 342    21 USC 343    21 USC 371    21 USC 374    21 USC 381    42 USC 216    42 USC 264   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  02/00/2008    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes  Government Levels Affected: Undetermined 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes 
Agency Contact:
Philip L. Chao
Supervisory Regulatory Counsel
Department of Health and Human Services
Food and Drug Administration
Room 15-61 (HF-23), Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, 5001 Campus Drive,
College Park, MD 20740
Phone:240 400-4053
Email: philip.chao@fda.hhs.gov