Canned Tuna Deviating From Identity Standard; Temporary Permit for Market Testing

概要

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing that a temporary permit has been issued to Bumble Bee Seafoods, Inc., to market test products designated as ``Chunk Light Tuna with Jalapeno in Water'' and ``Chunk Light Tuna with Jalapeno in Oil'' that deviate from the U.S. standard of identity for canned tuna (21 CFR 161.190). The purpose of the temporary permit is to allow the applicant to measure consumer acceptance of the products, identify mass production problems, and assess commercial feasibility.