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We are also providing an opportunity for all stakeholders to submit feedback on the discussion paper.","action":"Notice of public meeting and request for comments.","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES","name":"Health and Human Services Department","id":221,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/health-and-human-services-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/221","parent_id":null,"slug":"health-and-human-services-department"},{"raw_name":"Food and Drug Administration","name":"Food and Drug Administration","id":199,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/food-and-drug-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/199","parent_id":221,"slug":"food-and-drug-administration"}],"body_html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/full_text/html/2026/05/28/2026-10603.html","cfr_references":[],"citation":"91 FR 31723","comment_url":null,"comments_close_on":"2026-07-15","correction_of":null,"corrections":[],"dates":"The public meeting will be held on June 15, 2026, from 12:00- 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Either electronic or written comments on this public meeting or discussion paper must be submitted by July 15, 2026. See the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for registration date and information.","disposition_notes":null,"docket_ids":["Docket No. FDA-2014-N-0053"],"dockets":[{"supporting_documents":[{"title":"Reference 1 Discussion Paper","document_id":"FDA-2014-N-0053-1371"},{"title":"Proposed Rule Reference List","document_id":"FDA-2014-N-0053-1331"},{"title":"Tab B - FDA Food Traceability- Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods","document_id":"FDA-2014-N-0053-1321"},{"title":"Reference 29 - FDA Guidance for Industry-The Seafood List July 2012 RE Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods","document_id":"FDA-2014-N-0053-1313"},{"title":"Reference 28 - FDA Memorandum - Seed Intended for Agricultural Purposes Sold for Sprouting October 2022 SIGNED 10-26-2022 RE Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods","document_id":"FDA-2014-N-0053-1312"},{"title":"Reference 18 - New Era of Smarter Food Safety FDAs Blueprint for the Future July 2020 RE Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods","document_id":"FDA-2014-N-0053-1303"},{"title":"Reference 16 - FDA - Food Traceability - Regulatory Impact Analysis November 9 2022 RE Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods","document_id":"FDA-2014-N-0053-1302"},{"title":"Reference 09 - FDAs Response to External Peer Review Model Review on FDAs Draft Report for Peer Review September 2015 August 2020 RE Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods","document_id":"FDA-2014-N-0053-1295"},{"title":"Reference 02 - FDA Report to Congress on Enhancing Tracking and Tracing of Food and Recordkeeping. 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