FDAFinal Rule

Revocation of Food Standards for 11 Products Not Currently Sold; Confirmation of Effective Date

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Summary

The FDA is removing outdated food standards for 11 products that are no longer being sold in the United States. This cleanup removes unnecessary rules from the books and confirms when this change officially takes effect.

Key Points

  • 1The FDA is eliminating food standards for 11 specific products that companies no longer manufacture or sell
  • 2These outdated standards have been sitting in federal regulations even though no one uses them anymore
  • 3This change simplifies FDA rules by removing regulations that don't apply to current food products
  • 4The rule confirms the official effective date for when these standards are officially removed from the books
  • 5This mainly affects food manufacturers and the FDA, not consumers, since these products aren't currently on store shelves

Impact Assessment

If you are a food manufacturer or importer, this means you no longer need to comply with outdated standards for 11 products that are no longer marketed in the U.S., reducing unnecessary regulatory burden.

Impact Level
Routine
Geographic Scope

National

Compliance Cost

None

Who is Affected
ManufacturersImporters/ExportersConsumers

Key Dates

Published

September 26, 2025

Regulatory Connections

Amends CFR Sections
21 CFR Part 13121 CFR Part 13321 CFR Part 13721 CFR Part 139
Other Documents in This Rulemaking (FDA-2025-N-1184)

This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.