Federal Register #FDA-2026-F-6436

FDA Notification: Petition to Permit Ionizing Radiation in Wheat Flour

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), part of the Department of Health and Human Services, has announced the filing of a food additive petition regarding ionizing radiation in wheat flour. - Government Buyer: - Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - Food and Drug Administration (FDA) - OEM/Vendor Mentioned: - Sterigenics U.S., LLC - Products/Services Requested: - No specific products or services are being procured - The petition proposes a regulatory change to allow the use of ionizing radiation (up to 30 kiloGray) for reducing pathogens in raw enriched wheat flour - Unique/Notable Requirements: - The petition seeks to amend food additive regulations (21 CFR part 179) - The proposed use is for pathogen reduction in raw enriched wheat flour - The petition claims a categorical exclusion from environmental assessment under 21 CFR 25.32(j) - FDA is soliciting public comments on the proposed rule - No purchase quantities, part numbers, or procurement actions are included; this is a regulatory notification, not a solicitation for goods or services.

Description

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has filed a food additive petition submitted by Sterigenics U.S., LLC. The petition proposes amending food additive regulations to allow the safe use of ionizing radiation for reducing pathogens in raw enriched wheat flour. The proposed regulation would permit ionizing radiation treatment at levels not to exceed 30 kiloGray (kGy). This is a notification of a proposed rule related to food safety and additive regulations.

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