Notice Health and Human Services DepartmentFood and Drug Administration February 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

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...

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Document type: Notice. Agency: Health and Human Services Department, Food and Drug Administration. Published: 2026-02-20.

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