WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONG/SPS/N/USA/295/Add.1
5 November 2001
(01-5431)
Committee on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures Original:  English
NOTIFICATION
Addendum
The following communication, dated 21 August 2001, has been received from the
United States.
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Compliance Policy Guide: "Apple Juice, Apple Juice Concentrates, and Apple Juice Products-
-Adulteration with Patulin,'' Availability; and "Patu lin in Apple Juice, Apple Juice Concentrates and
Apple Juice Products,'' Supporting Document; Availability
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing the availability of a compliance
policy guide (CPG) entitled "Apple Juice, Apple Juice Concentrates, and Apple Juice Products-
-Adulteration with Patulin''.  This document is intended to make FDA offices and the industry aware
of FDA's guidance for enforcement concerning apple juice, apple juice concentrates, and apple juice
products that contain patulin, a toxic substance produced by moulds that may grow on apples and that
has been found to occur at high levels in some apple juice products offered for sale in the United
States.  The agency also is announcing the availability of a document entitled "Patulin in Apple Juice,
Apple Juice Concentrates and Apple Juice Products'' (final supporting document).
Submit written or electronic comments on the CPG or the final supporting document at any
time.
The full text of this two page addendum, the Compliance Policy Guide and the final
supporting document are available from the address below.
United States SPS Enquiry Point/Notification Authority
USDA/FAS/FSTSD
ATTN: Carolyn F. WilsonRoom 5545 South Agriculture Building
Stop 1027
1400 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20250
Tel:  (202) 720-2239Fax:  (202) 690-0677
     E-mail Address: ofsts@fas.usda.gov
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