In the November 19, 2014, Federal Register, FDA announced the availability of a guidance for industry titled Questions and Answers Regarding Food Facility Registration (Sixth Edition). To reflect ongoing rulemakings under the FSMA, the guidance includes a new section on FDA's policy regarding food facility registration for farms that also pack or hold raw agricultural commodities grown on a farm under different ownership. Comments on FDA guidance may be submitted at any time.

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