21 CFR § 117.267 Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food

§ 117.267 Procedure for requesting an informal hearing.

Current through Sep 8, 2026 · Read all of Part 117

(a) If you appeal the order, you:

(1) May request an informal hearing; and

(2) Must submit any request for an informal hearing together with your written appeal submitted in accordance with § 117.264 within 15 calendar days of the date of receipt of the order.

(b) A request for an informal hearing may be denied, in whole or in part, if the presiding officer determines that no genuine and substantial issue of material fact has been raised by the material submitted. If the presiding officer determines that a hearing is not justified, written notice of the determination will be given to you explaining the reason for the denial.

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