In the April 22, 2016, Federal Register, FDA announced an extension of the comment period for the notice that appeared in the Federal Register on March 4, 2016, wherein FDA requested scientific data, information, and comments that would assist in the development of a risk assessment for produce grown in fields or other growing areas amended with untreated biological soil amendments of animal origin (including raw manure). Comments are due July 5, 2016.

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