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FDA releases draft chapter on chemical hazard control for human food

The FDA announced the availability of a new draft chapter, Chapter 12: Control of Chemical Hazards, as part of its multichapter draft guidance on Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food. The guidance is not final and is not yet in effect.

Primary source

Federal Register proposed rule, October 23, 2026

Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food; Draft Guidance for Industry; Availability

Read the source: Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food; Draft Guidance for Industry; Availability federalregister.gov

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