FDA Seeks Feedback on Juice Safety Paperwork—Keep It Fresh and Safe
Published Date: 4/30/2026
Notice
Summary
The FDA is asking for public feedback by June 1, 2026, on their plan to keep juice safe using a system called HACCP, which helps prevent contamination during processing and importing. Juice makers and importers must keep records showing they follow these safety steps. This review keeps the rules clear and up-to-date without adding new costs or deadlines.
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Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 3 costs, 0 mixed.
Estimated Industry Recordkeeping Burden
FDA estimates the total annual recordkeeping burden for juice HACCP at 461,426 hours across affected processors and importers. Major line items include 21,170,000 monitoring records for critical control points that account for 211,700 hours, 102,960 hours for written HACCP plans, and 68,438 hours for sanitation monitoring records.
Mandatory HACCP Records for Juice Firms
If you process or import fruit or vegetable juices, you must establish, follow, and keep Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) records under 21 CFR part 120 and present them to FDA on inspection. Products not in compliance may be considered adulterated under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and subject to enforcement action.
Importers Must Keep Written Procedures
Importers of fruit or vegetable juices, or juice ingredients, must have written procedures to ensure processing complies with part 120; FDA lists 308 importers and estimates an annual total burden of 1,232 hours (about 4 hours per importer).
No Capital or O&M Costs Claimed
FDA states there are no capital costs or operating and maintenance (O&M) costs associated with this information collection. The agency notes the burden estimate covers time for recordkeeping but identifies no separate capital or O&M expenditures.
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