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To all who responsed:

Below is the response I received from the FDA. It is suggested that letters are
written to the address included. Make sure the docket # appears.

Also my first e-mail was to a Mr Levitt ,whose e-mail is  [log in to unmask]

I know for myself if I can e-mail someone I seem to get it accomplished so lets
do what we can and swamp them with letters.

Thanks

MaryJo


"Ferre Hockensmit, Catalina"
01/14/2000 12:29 PM


Ms. Wereschagin,

In response to your question, you may submit written comments to the Dockets
Management Branch (HFA-305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers  Lane,
Room 1061, Rockville, MD  20852.  The Dockets Management Branch phone number is
(301) 827-6880.

Please note that all comments should be identified with the docket number for
that petition.

Sincerely,

Catalina Ferre-Hockensmith
Division of Programs and Enforcement Policy
Office of Food Labeling
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition

We have recently received a citizen petition (docket number   99P-2148/CP)r
aising concerns similar to those raised in your e-mail and requesting FDA to
amend its food labeling regulations to require the specific ingredient listing
of spices and natural and artificial flavors on the label.