Type:Notice
Citation:90 FR 15243
Reading Time:about 4 minutes
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is extending the comment period for gathering information on industry practices related to poppy seeds. This includes cultivation, processing, and methods to reduce opiate alkaloid levels in poppy seeds. Due to requests for more time, the FDA is allowing an additional 60 days for comments, with submissions acceptable until June 16, 2025. This information will help the FDA decide if any actions are needed to ensure that poppy seed products are safe for consumption.
Simple Explanation
The FDA wants to learn more about how poppy seeds are grown and made into food so they can make them safer to eat. They are giving people more time to share what they know because it's an important topic.