FDA Again Extends Comment Period on Proposal to Require Testing of Food by Accredited Labs

The Food and Drug Administration is again extending the comment period on its proposal (see 1911060035) for a new accreditation scheme for food testing laboratories that would require importers to use accredited laboratories in some circumstances, including getting food they import off import alerts and proving admissibility of food that is initially refused admission. FDA says the extension is “in response to a request from several food industry associations to extend open comment periods while their members focus on continuity of critical infrastructure operations due to the recent COVID-19 public health declaration.” Comments are now due July 6.