Extension of Memorandum of Understanding Between the Food and Drug Administration and Servicio Nacional de Sanidad, Inocuidad y Calidad Agroalimentaria of the United Mexican States Concerning Entry of Mexican Cantaloupes Into the United States of America

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#  Extension of Memorandum of Understanding Between the Food and Drug Administration and Servicio Nacional de Sanidad, Inocuidad y Calidad Agroalimentaria of the United Mexican States Concerning Entry of Mexican Cantaloupes Into the United States of America

**AGENCY:**

Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

**ACTION:**

Notice.

**SUMMARY:**

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is providing notice of an extension of memorandum of understanding (MOU) between FDA and Servicio Nacional de Sanidad, Inocuidad y Calidad Agroalimentaria of the United Mexican States. The purpose of the MOU is to establish, and build confidence in, a system that increases the likelihood that cantaloupes from Mexico offered for import into the United States comply with U.S. law. This MOU also establishes a risk-based classification system for firms in Mexico producing cantaloupes for import into the United States to protect the public health.

**DATES:**

The agreement became effective on October 26, 2005, amended on April 19, 2007, and extended on October 28, 2010, for 1 year.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:**

Naomi Kawin, Office of Global Engagement, Office of International Programs, Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 31, rm. 3416, Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002, 301-796-8372, FAX: 301-595-7941.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:**

In accordance with 21 CFR 20.108(c), which states that all written agreements and MOUs between FDA and others shall be published in the *Federal Register* , the Agency is publishing notice of this MOU.

Dated: March 9, 2011.

Leslie Kux,

Acting Assistant Commissioner for Policy.