In the September 30, 2016, Federal Register, FDA issued a final rule amending the regulations for food additives permitted in feed and drinking water of animals to provide for the safe use of feed-grade sodium formate as a feed-acidifying agent in complete swine feeds. This action is in response to a food additive petition filed by BASF Corp. The rule was effective September 30, 2016, and objections and hearing requests are due October 31, 2016.

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