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FEDERAL REGISTER · NOTICEFebruary 20, 2026

Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods; Exemption for Cottage Cheese Regulated by the National Conference on Interstate Milk Shipments Grade “A” Pasteurized Milk Ordinance

Document type
Notice
Agency
Health and Human Services Department
Published
February 20, 2026
Effective
February 20, 2026
Document number
2026-03362
ABSTRACT

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, the Agency, or we) is announcing that we are granting an exemption for certain cottage cheese products from the requirements of the rule titled "Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods" (the Food Traceability Rule). The Agency is taking this action in accordance with the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act and FDA's implementing regulations.

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