In the December 9, 2016, Federal Register, FDA announced the availability of a draft guidance for industry titled "Preparation of Food Contact Notifications for Food Contact Substances in Contact with Infant Formula and/or Human Milk." The draft guidance provides recommendations for preparing food contact notification submissions for FDA review and evaluation of the safety of food contact substances used in contact with infant formula and/or human milk. Food contact substances affected by the guidance include infant formula packaging for both liquid and powdered formula, baby bottles, bottle inserts, nipples, and any other materials in contact with infant formula and human milk. Comments are due February 7, 2017.
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