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requirements of U.S. Standards for DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
Milled Rice. HUMAN SERVICES section of this document.
Docket: For access to the docket to
Need for Correction Food and Drug Administration read background documents or
As published, the direct final rule objections received, go to http://
contains errors which may prove to be 21 CFR Part 172 www.fda.gov/ohrms/dockets/
confusing and needs to be clarified. In [Docket No. 2003F–0370] default.htm and insert the docket
Section 868.310(f) U.S. Sample grade, number, found in brackets in the
the word ‘‘re’’ should read ‘‘or’’; in Food Additives Permitted for Direct heading of this document, into the
§ 868.311, the correct wording for that Addition to Food for Human ‘‘Search’’ box and follow the prompts
section should read ‘‘Grades and grade Consumption; Vitamin D3 and/or go to the Division of Dockets
requirements for the class Second Head Management, 5630 Fishers Lane, rm.
AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, 1061, Rockville, MD 20852.
Milled Rice. (See also § 868.315)’’,
HHS.
instead of ‘‘Grades and grade FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
requirements for the class Second Head ACTION: Final rule. Judith L. Kidwell, Center for Food
Milled Rice. (See also § 868.305.)’’; and Safety and Applied Nutrition (HFS–
SUMMARY: The Food and Drug
in § 868.312, the correct wording for 265), Food and Drug Administration,
Administration (FDA) is amending the
that section should read ‘‘Grades and 5100 Paint Branch Pkwy., College Park,
food additive regulations to provide for
grade requirements for the class MD 20740, 301–436–1071.
the safe use of vitamin D3 as a nutrient
Screenings Milled Rice. (See also supplement in meal replacement bars, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
§ 868.315.)’’, instead of ‘‘Grades and other-type bars, and soy-protein based
grade requirements for the class Brewers I. Introduction
meal replacement beverages represented
Milled Rice. (See also § 868.315).’’ for special dietary use in reducing or In a notice published in the Federal
maintaining body weight. This action is Register of August 21, 2003 (68 FR
List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 868
in response to a petition filed by 50541), FDA announced that a food
Agricultural commodities, Rice. Unilever United States, Inc. (Unilever). additive petition (FAP 3A4746) had
DATES: This rule is effective June 29,
been filed by Unilever United States,
PART 868—GENERAL REGULATIONS 2005. The Director of the Office of the Inc., 390 Park Ave., New York, NY
AND STANDARDS FOR CERTAIN Federal Register approves the 10022–4698. The petition proposed that
AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES incorporation by reference in the food additive regulations be
accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 amended in § 172.380 Vitamin D3 (21
■ 1. The authority citation for part 868 CFR part 51 of certain publications in 21 CFR 172.380) to provide for the safe use
continues to read as follows: CFR 172.380 as of June 29, 2005. Submit of vitamin D3 as a nutrient supplement
written or electronic objections and in certain foods for special dietary use,
Authority: Secs. 202–208, 60 Stat. 1087, as such as meal replacement products and
amended (7 U.S.C. 1621 et seq.). requests for a hearing by July 29, 2005.
See section VI of this document for snack replacement products. Foods
■ 2. Amend § 868.310 by revising note (f) information on the filing of objections. specifically identified in the petition
of the table to read as follows: were meal replacement bars, other-type
ADDRESSES: You may submit written
bars, and soy-protein based meal
§ 868.310 Grades and grade requirements objections and requests for a hearing, replacement beverages that are
for the classes Long Grain Milled Rice, identified by Docket No. 2003F–0370, represented for special dietary use in
Medium Grain Milled Rice, Short Grain by any of the following methods: reducing or maintaining body weight.
Milled Rice, and Mixed Milled Rice. (See • Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://
also § 868.315.) Vitamin D3 currently is approved for
www.regulations.gov. Follow the
use as a nutrient supplement in
* * * * * instructions for submitting comments.
calcium-fortified fruit juice and fruit
(f) Contains two or more live or dead • Agency Web site: http://
juice drinks under § 172.380. Vitamin
weevils or other insects, insect webbing, www.fda.gov/dockets/ecomments.
D1, including vitamin D3, also is
Follow the instructions for submitting
or insect refuse; affirmed as generally recognized as safe
comments on the agency Web site.
* * * * * (GRAS) for use in food under § 184.1950
• E-mail: fdadockets@oc.fda.gov.
(21 CFR 184.1950) with the following
■ 3. Revise the heading of § 868.311 read Include Docket No. 2003F–0370 in the
limitations:
as follows: subject line of your e-mail message.
• FAX: 301–827–6870. Category of Maximum Levels in Food
§ 868.311 Grades and grade requirements • Mail/Hand delivery/Courier [For Food (as served)
for the class Second Head Milled Rice. (See paper, disk, or CD–ROM submissions]:
also § 868.315.) Division of Dockets Management (HFA– Breakfast 350 International Units
305), Food and Drug Administration, cereals (IU)/100 grams (g)
■ 4. Revise the heading of § 868.312 to
5630 Fishers Lane, rm. 1061, Rockville,
read as follows: Grain products 90 IU/100 g
MD 20852. and pasta
§ 868.312 Grade and grade requirements Instructions: All submissions received
for the class Screenings Milled Rice. (See must include the agency name and
also § 868.315.) docket number for this rulemaking. All 1 Vitamin D comprises a group of fat-soluble seco-
objections received will be posted sterols and comes in many forms. The two major
David R. Shipman, without change to http://www.fda.gov/ physiologically relevant forms are vitamin D2 and
Acting Administrator, Grain Inspection, ohrms/dockets/default.htm, including vitamin D3. Vitamin D without a subscript
Packers and Stockyards Administration. represents either D2 or D3. Section 184.1950
any personal information provided. For includes crystalline vitamin D2, crystalline vitamin
[FR Doc. 05–12815 Filed 6–28–05; 8:45 am] detailed instructions on submitting D3, vitamin D2 resin, and vitamin D3 resin. Section
BILLING CODE 3410–EN–P objections, see the ‘‘Objections’’ heading 172.380 includes only crystalline vitamin D3.

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Category of Maximum Levels in Food pertaining to human clinical studies on level, lowest-observed-effect level, and
Food (as served) vitamin D. Based on this information, an uncertainty factor.
which is discussed in section II of this
Milk 42 IU/100 g B. Estimated Daily Intake for Vitamin D
document, the petitioner concluded that
the proposed use of vitamin D3 in meal The petitioner provided average and
Milk products 89 IU/100 g 90th percentile vitamin D intake
replacement bars and other-type bars
represented for special dietary use in estimates for consumers of meal
Additionally, under § 184.1950(c)(2) replacement bars, other-type bars, and
and (c)(3) vitamin D is affirmed as reducing or maintaining body weight at
levels not to exceed 100 IU per 40 g soy-protein based meal replacement
GRAS for use in infant formula and beverages represented for special dietary
margarine, respectively. product is safe. The petitioner also
concluded that the proposed use of use from the following: (1) The
Vitamin D3, also known as proposed food uses, (2) current food
cholecalciferol, is the chemical 9,10- vitamin D3 in soy-protein based meal
replacement beverages represented for uses (including naturally occurring
seco(5Z,7E)-5,7,10(19)-cholestatrien-3- sources of vitamin D), (3) current and
ol. Humans synthesize vitamin D3 in special dietary use in reducing or
maintaining body weight at levels not to proposed food uses, and (4) current and
skin from its precursor, 7- proposed food uses and dietary
dehydrocholesterol under exposure to exceed 140 IU per 240 milliliter product
is safe. supplements. The proposed uses are for
ultraviolet B radiation in sunlight. foods intended for use by adults as part
Vitamin D3 does not accumulate II. Evaluation of Safety of a weight control diet. Although these
significantly in the body as a result of To establish with reasonable certainty special dietary foods are not intended
sun exposure because it is metabolized that a food additive is not harmful for use by children, the petitioner
and removed during normal skin cell under its intended conditions of use, acknowledged that some sporadic use
turnover. Other sources of naturally FDA considers the projected human by children may occur, especially
occurring vitamin D are foods such as dietary exposure to the additive, the among older children. Therefore, intake
butter, buttermilk, cheese, cream, eggs, additive’s toxicological data, and other estimates for adults and children over
fish, goat milk, meat fats and organ relevant information (such as published the age of 9 years were provided. The
meats, and mushrooms. literature) available to the agency. FDA agency has determined that the
Vitamin D is essential for human compares an individual’s estimated methodology used to calculate these
health. The major function of vitamin D daily intake (EDI) of the additive from estimates is appropriate.
is the maintenance of blood serum all sources to an acceptable intake level For the proposed food uses, dietary
concentrations of calcium and established by toxicological data. The intake of vitamin D3 for 90th percentile
phosphorus by enhancing the EDI is determined by projections based consumers of meal replacement bars,
absorption of these minerals in the on the amount of the additive proposed other-type bars, and soy-protein based
small intestine. Vitamin D deficiency for use in particular foods and on data meal replacement beverages was
can lead to abnormalities in calcium regarding the consumption levels from estimated to be 215 IU/p/d for
and bone metabolism such as rickets in all sources of the additive. consumers 9 years of age and older. The
children or osteomalacia in adults. At corresponding mean intake was
high levels, vitamin D may be toxic. A. Acceptable Daily Intake for Vitamin estimated to be 127 IU/p/d.
Excessive intake of vitamin D elevates D for Adults and Children For currently regulated uses in
blood plasma calcium levels by In 1997, the Standing Committee on conventional foods (under § 184.1950
increased intestinal absorption and/or the Scientific Evaluation of Dietary and § 172.380) and naturally occurring
mobilization from the bone. Reference Intakes of the Food and sources, mean dietary exposure to
To ensure that vitamin D is not added Nutrition Board at IOM conducted an vitamin D for consumers of meal
to the U.S. food supply at levels that extensive review of toxicology and replacement bars, other-type bars, and
could raise safety concerns, FDA metabolism studies on vitamin D soy-protein based meal replacement
affirmed vitamin D as GRAS with published through 1996. The IOM beverages was estimated to be 470 IU/
specific limitations, as listed in published a detailed report that p/d for consumers 9 years of age and
§ 184.1950. Under 21 CFR 184.1(b)(2), included a UL for vitamin D for infants, older. Intake at the 90th percentile was
an ingredient affirmed as GRAS with children, and adults. The IOM UL for estimated to be 957 IU/p/d. For
specific limitations may be used in food vitamin D for children 1 to 18 years of consumers 9 years of age and older,
only within such limitations, including age and adults is 2,000 IU per person mean and 90th percentile dietary
the category of food(s), functional use(s), per day (IU/p/d). The UL for infants is intakes from current (including
and level(s) of use. Any addition of 1,000 IU/p/d. naturally occurring sources) and
vitamin D to food beyond those The IOM considers the UL as the proposed food uses of vitamin D were
limitations set out in § 184.1950 highest usual intake level of a nutrient estimated to be 565 IU/p/d and 995 IU/
requires either a food additive that poses no risk of adverse effects p/d, respectively.
regulation or an amendment of when the nutrient is consumed over The petitioner also considered the
§ 184.1950. long periods of time. The UL is intake of vitamin D from dietary
To support the safety of the proposed determined using a risk assessment supplements. The National Health and
uses of vitamin D3, Unilever submitted model developed specifically for Nutrition Examination Survey III
dietary intake estimates from current nutrients and considers intake from all (NHANES III) data indicate that
and proposed uses and naturally sources: Food, water, nutrient approximately 40 percent of the U.S.
occurring sources of vitamin D and supplements, and pharmacological population 2 months of age and older
compared these exposure estimates to agents. The dose-response assessment, take dietary supplements. The NHANES
the tolerable upper intake level (UL) for which concludes with an estimate of the III data also show that, when vitamin D
vitamin D established by the Institute of UL, is built upon three toxicological is taken as a dietary supplement, the
Medicine (IOM) of the National concepts commonly used in assessing most frequent level is 400 IU/p/d. As a
Academies. The petitioner also the risk of exposures to chemical conservative estimate of intake of
submitted a number of publications substances: No-observed-adverse-effect vitamin D from dietary supplements and

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food uses, the petitioner assumed that certainty that no harm will result from VI. Objections
all consumers of meal replacement bars, the use of vitamin D3 as a nutrient Any person who will be adversely
other-type bars, and soy-protein based supplement in meal replacement bars, affected by this regulation may file with
meal replacement beverages represented other-type bars, and soy-protein based the Division of Dockets Management
for special dietary use would take meal replacement beverages represented (see ADDRESSES) written or electronic
dietary supplements containing 400 IU for special dietary use in reducing or objections. Each objection shall be
of vitamin D. They then added this maintaining body weight. Thus, vitamin separately numbered, and each
value to the mean and 90th percentile D3 is safe for its proposed use and the numbered objection shall specify with
intake estimates from current and agency concludes that the food additive particularity the provisions of the
proposed food uses. For consumers of regulations should be amended as set regulation to which objection is made
meal replacement bars, other-type bars, forth in this document. To ensure that and the grounds for the objection. Each
and soy-protein based meal replacement only food grade vitamin D3 is used in numbered objection on which a hearing
beverages, mean and 90th percentile food, the additive must meet the is requested shall specifically so state.
dietary intakes from current and specifications set forth in this Failure to request a hearing for any
proposed food uses and dietary document. particular objection shall constitute a
supplements were estimated to be 965
Based on a request by the petitioner, waiver of the right to a hearing on that
IU/p/d and 1,395 IU/p/d for consumers
FDA also is updating § 172.380 by citing objection. Each numbered objection for
9 years of age and older, respectively.
FDA concurs with these exposure the 5th edition of the Food Chemicals which a hearing is requested shall
estimates. Codex rather than the 4th edition. include a detailed description and
Section 172.380(b) currently states that analysis of the specific factual
C. Safety Assessment vitamin D3 must meet the specifications information intended to be presented in
To support the safety of their of the Food Chemicals Codex, 4th ed., support of the objection in the event
proposed uses for vitamin D3, Unilever 1996. The agency compared that a hearing is held. Failure to include
submitted 16 scientific articles specifications for vitamin D3 in the 4th such a description and analysis for any
published subsequent to the IOM report and 5th editions and found them to be particular objection shall constitute a
and issuance of the 2003 final rule identical. Therefore, the agency is waiver of the right to a hearing on the
permitting the use of vitamin D3 in making this requested editorial change. objection. Three copies of all documents
calcium-fortified fruit juices and fruit are to be submitted and are to be
In addition, the agency is making an
juice drinks within the prescribed identified with the docket number
editorial update to § 172.380(b) to reflect
limitations (68 FR 9000, February 27, found in brackets in the heading of this
the new address for the National
2003). Unilever concluded that the document. Any objections received in
Academy Press. The agency also is
recent publications continue to support response to the regulation may be seen
making editorial changes to § 172.380(c)
the safe use of vitamin D in the Division of Dockets Management
for clarification. between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday
supplementation in both animals and
humans. FDA concurs with Unilever’s In accordance with § 171.1(h) (21 CFR through Friday.
conclusions. 171.1(h)), the petition and the
documents that FDA considered and List of Subjects in 21 CFR Part 172
FDA considered the UL established by
IOM for children and adults relative to relied upon in reaching its decision to Food additives, Incorporation by
the intake estimates provided by the approve the petition are available for reference, Reporting and recordkeeping
petitioner as the primary basis for inspection at the Center for Food Safety requirements.
assessing the safety of the proposed use and Applied Nutrition by appointment ■ Therefore, under the Federal Food,
of vitamin D3 in meal replacement bars, with the information contact person (see Drug, and Cosmetic Act and under
other-type bars, and soy-protein based FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT). As authority delegated to the Commissioner
meal replacement beverages represented provided in § 171.1(h), the agency will of Food and Drugs, 21 CFR part 172 is
for special dietary use. For all children delete from the documents any amended as follows:
and adults 9 years of age and older, materials that are not available for
mean and 90th percentile intake public disclosure before making the PART 172—FOOD ADDITIVES
estimates from current and proposed documents available for inspection. PERMITTED FOR DIRECT ADDITION
food uses of vitamin D are well below TO FOOD FOR HUMAN
the IOM UL of 2,000 IU/p/d. IV. Environmental Effects CONSUMPTION
Additionally, when dietary supplements The agency has previously considered ■ 1. The authority citation for 21 CFR
are included in the calculations, intake the environmental effects of this rule as part 172 continues to read as follows:
estimates remain below the UL. announced in the notice of filing for
Because the EDI of vitamin D from all Authority: 21 U.S.C. 321, 341, 342, 348,
FAP 3A4746 (68 FR 50541). No new 371, 379e.
sources is less than the UL, the agency information or comments have been
concludes that dietary exposure of received that would affect the agency’s ■ 2. Section 172.380 is amended by
vitamin D3 from its use as a nutrient previous determination that there is no revising paragraphs (b) and (c) and
supplement in meal replacement bars, significant impact on the human removing paragraph (d) to read as
other-type bars, and soy-protein based environment and that an environmental follows:
meal replacement beverages represented
impact statement is not required. § 172.380 Vitamin D3.
for special dietary use in reducing or
maintaining body weight will not pose V. Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 * * * * *
a safety concern. (b) Vitamin D3 meets the
This final rule contains no collection specifications of the Food Chemicals
III. Conclusion of information. Therefore, clearance by Codex, 5th ed. (2004), pp. 498–499,
Based on all data relevant to vitamin the Office of Management and Budget which is incorporated by reference. The
D3 reviewed by the agency, FDA under the Paperwork Reduction Act of Director of the Office of the Federal
concludes that there is a reasonable 1995 is not required. Register approves this incorporation by

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reference in accordance with 5 U.S.C. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. You may
obtain copies from the National Internal Revenue Service Internal Revenue Service
Academy Press, 500 Fifth St. NW.,
Washington, DC 20001 (Internet address 26 CFR Part 1 26 CFR Parts 26 and 602
http://www.nap.edu). Copies may be [TD 9208]
examined at the Center for Food Safety [TD 9207]
RIN 1545–BB54
and Applied Nutrition’s Library, Food
and Drug Administration, 5100 Paint RIN 1545–AX93 Election Out of GST Deemed
Branch Pkwy., College Park, MD 20740, Allocations
or at the National Archives and Records Assumption of Partner Liabilities;
Administration (NARA). For Correction AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS),
information on the availability of this Treasury.
material at NARA, call 202–741–6030, AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), ACTION: Final regulation.
or go to: http://www.archives.gov/ Treasury.
SUMMARY: This document contains final
federal_register/ ACTION: Correction to final regulations. regulations providing guidance for
code_of_federal_regulations/ making the election under section
ibr_locations.html. SUMMARY: This document corrects final 2632(c)(5)(A)(i) of the Internal Revenue
(c) The additive may be used as regulation (TD 9207) that were Code to not have the deemed allocation
follows: published in the Federal Register on of unused generation-skipping transfer
(1) At levels not to exceed 100 Thursday, May 26, 2005 (70 FR 30334). (GST) tax exemption under section
The final regulation relates to the 2632(c)(1) apply with regard to certain
International Units (IU) per 240
definition of liabilities under section transfers to a GST trust, as defined in
milliliters (mL) in 100 percent fruit
752 of the Internal Revenue Code. section 2632(c)(3)(B). The final
juices (as defined under § 170.3(n)(35) regulations also provide guidance for
of this chapter) that are fortified with DATES:This correction is effective on making the election under section
greater than or equal to 33 percent of the May 26, 2005. 2632(c)(5)(A)(ii) to treat a trust as a GST
reference daily intake (RDI) of calcium trust. The regulations primarily affect
per 240 mL, excluding fruit juices that FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
individuals.
are specially formulated or processed Laura Fields (202) 622–3050 (not a toll-
free number). DATES: Effective Date: The regulations
for infants.
are effective June 29, 2005.
(2) At levels not to exceed 100 IU per SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Applicability Date: For dates of
240 mL in fruit juice drinks (as defined applicability, see § 26.2632–1(e).
Background
under § 170.3(n)(35) of this chapter) that FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
are fortified with greater than or equal The final regulations (TD 9207) that is Mayer R. Samuels, (202) 622–3090 (not
to 10 percent of the RDI of calcium per the subject of this correction are under a toll-free number).
240 mL, excluding fruit juice drinks that sections 358, 704, 705, 737 and 752 of SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
are specially formulated or processed the Internal Revenue Code.
for infants. Paperwork Reduction Act
Need for Correction The collection of information
(3) At levels not to exceed 140 IU per
240 mL (prepared beverage) in soy- As published, TD 9207 contains an contained in these final regulations has
protein based meal replacement error that may prove to be misleading been reviewed and approved by the
beverages (powder or liquid) that are and is in need of clarification. Office of Management and Budget in
accordance with the Paperwork
represented for special dietary use in
Correction of Publication Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C.
reducing or maintaining body weight in
3507(d)) under control number 1545–
accordance with § 105.66 of this ■ Accordingly, the publication of the 1892.
chapter. final regulations (TD 9207), that was the The collection of information in these
(4) At levels not to exceed 100 IU per subject of FR Doc. 05–10266, is corrected final regulations is in § 26.2632–
40 grams in meal replacement bars or as follows: 1(b)(2)(iii) and (b)(3). This information
other-type bars that are represented for ■ On page 30337, column 3, that
is required by the IRS for taxpayers who
special dietary use in reducing or elect to have the automatic allocation
paragraph heading ‘‘4. Section 752–7
maintaining body weight in accordance rules not apply to the current transfer
Liability’’, the language ‘‘4. Section 752–
with § 105.66 of this chapter. and/or to future transfers to the trust or
7 Liability’’ is corrected to read ‘‘4. to terminate such election. This
Dated: June 20, 2005. Section 1.752–7 Liability’’. information is also required by the IRS
Jeffrey Shuren, for taxpayers who elect to treat trusts
Cynthia Grigsby,
Assistant Commissioner for Policy. described in section 2632(c)(3)(B)(i)
Acting Chief, Publications and Regulations
[FR Doc. 05–12699 Filed 6– 28–05; 8:45 am] Branch, Legal Processing Division, Associate through (vi) as GST trusts or to
BILLING CODE 4160–01–S Chief Counsel (Procedure and terminate such election.
Administration). An agency may not conduct or
[FR Doc. 05–12757 Filed 6–28–05; 8:45 am] sponsor, and a person is not required to
respond to, a collection of information
BILLING CODE 4830–01–M
unless the collection of information
displays a valid control number.
Books or records relating to this
collection of information must be

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