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August 8, 2008
Public Meeting
Food Labeling; Current Trends in the Use of Allergen Advisory Labeling:
Its Use, Effectiveness, and Consumer Perception
Docket No. FDA-2008-N-0429
September 16, 2008
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Harvey W. Wiley Federal Building
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
5100 Paint Branch Parkway
College Park, MD 20740-3835
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing a public hearing on the use of advisory labeling of allergens in foods. FDA is developing a long-term strategy to assist manufacturers in using allergen advisory labeling that is truthful and not misleading, conveys a clear and uniform message, and adequately informs food-allergic consumers and their caregivers.
Please note the following important dates:
- August 26 , 2008: Closing date for requests to make an oral presentation
- September 8, 2008: Closing date for:
- Advance registration (online registration closed.)
- Requesting special accommodations due to a disability, and
- Providing a brief description of an oral presentation and any written material for the presentation
- September 10 , 2008: Closing date to request onsite parking