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					<div align="center">TITLE 21--FOOD AND DRUGS<br>CHAPTER I--FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION<br>DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
					
					<br><span align="center">SUBCHAPTER B - FOOD FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION</span>
					
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											<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration:underline;" href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=117.5">§ 117.5</a> - Exemptions.
										
									
								
									
										
											<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration:underline;" href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=117.7">§ 117.7</a> - Applicability of subparts C, D, and G of this part to a facility solely engaged in the storage of unexposed packaged food.
										
									
								
									
										
											<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration:underline;" href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=117.8">§ 117.8</a> - Applicability of subpart B of this part to the off-farm packing and holding of raw agricultural commodities.
										
									
								
									
										
											<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration:underline;" href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=117.9">§ 117.9</a> - Records required for this subpart.
										
									
								
								
								
						
							
	
							
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									<a style="text-decoration:underline;" href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?CFRPart=117&amp;showFR=1&amp;subpartNode=21:2.0.1.1.16.2">Subpart B - Current Good Manufacturing Practice</a>
								
							
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											<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration:underline;" href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=117.10">§ 117.10</a> - Personnel.
										
									
								
									
										
											<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration:underline;" href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=117.20">§ 117.20</a> - Plant and grounds.
										
									
								
									
										
											<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration:underline;" href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=117.35">§ 117.35</a> - Sanitary operations.
										
									
								
									
										
											<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration:underline;" href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=117.37">§ 117.37</a> - Sanitary facilities and controls.
										
									
								
									
										
											<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration:underline;" href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=117.40">§ 117.40</a> - Equipment and utensils.
										
									
								
									
										
											<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration:underline;" href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=117.80">§ 117.80</a> - Processes and controls.
										
									
								
									
										
											<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration:underline;" href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=117.93">§ 117.93</a> - Warehousing and distribution.
										
									
								
									
										
											<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration:underline;" href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=117.95">§ 117.95</a> - Holding and distribution of human food by-products for use as animal food.
										
									
								
									
										
											<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration:underline;" href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=117.110">§ 117.110</a> - Defect action levels.
										
									
								
								
								
						
							
	
							
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									<a style="text-decoration:underline;" href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?CFRPart=117&amp;showFR=1&amp;subpartNode=21:2.0.1.1.16.3">Subpart C - Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls</a>
								
							
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											<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration:underline;" href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=117.126">§ 117.126</a> - Food safety plan.
										
									
								
									
										
											<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration:underline;" href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=117.130">§ 117.130</a> - Hazard analysis.
										
									
								
									
										
											<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration:underline;" href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=117.135">§ 117.135</a> - Preventive controls.
										
									
								
									
										
											<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration:underline;" href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=117.136">§ 117.136</a> - Circumstances in which the owner, operator, or agent in charge of a manufacturing/processing facility is not required to implement a preventive control.
										
									
								
									
										
											<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration:underline;" href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=117.137">§ 117.137</a> - Provision of assurances required under  117.136(a)(2), (3), and (4).
										
									
								
									
										
											<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration:underline;" href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=117.139">§ 117.139</a> - Recall plan.
										
									
								
									
										
											<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration:underline;" href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=117.140">§ 117.140</a> - Preventive control management components.
										
									
								
									
										
											<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration:underline;" href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=117.145">§ 117.145</a> - Monitoring.
										
									
								
									
										
											<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration:underline;" href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=117.150">§ 117.150</a> - Corrective actions and corrections.
										
									
								
									
										
											<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration:underline;" href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=117.155">§ 117.155</a> - Verification.
										
									
								
									
										
											<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration:underline;" href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=117.160">§ 117.160</a> - Validation.
										
									
								
									
										
											<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration:underline;" href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=117.165">§ 117.165</a> - Verification of implementation and effectiveness.
										
									
								
									
										
											<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration:underline;" href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=117.170">§ 117.170</a> - Reanalysis.
										
									
								
									
										
											<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration:underline;" href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=117.180">§ 117.180</a> - Requirements applicable to a preventive controls qualified individual and a qualified auditor.
										
									
								
									
										
											<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration:underline;" href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=117.190">§ 117.190</a> - Implementation records required for this subpart.
										
									
								
								
								
						
							
	
							
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									<a style="text-decoration:underline;" href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?CFRPart=117&amp;showFR=1&amp;subpartNode=21:2.0.1.1.16.4">Subpart D - Modified Requirements</a>
								
							
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											<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration:underline;" href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=117.201">§ 117.201</a> - Modified requirements that apply to a qualified facility.
										
									
								
									
										
											<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration:underline;" href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=117.206">§ 117.206</a> - Modified requirements that apply to a facility solely engaged in the storage of unexposed packaged food.
										
									
								
								
								
						
							
	
							
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									<a style="text-decoration:underline;" href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?CFRPart=117&amp;showFR=1&amp;subpartNode=21:2.0.1.1.16.5">Subpart E - Withdrawal of a Qualified Facility Exemption</a>
								
							
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											<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration:underline;" href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=117.251">§ 117.251</a> - Circumstances that may lead FDA to withdraw a qualified facility exemption.
										
									
								
									
										
											<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration:underline;" href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=117.254">§ 117.254</a> - Issuance of an order to withdraw a qualified facility exemption.
										
									
								
									
										
											<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration:underline;" href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=117.257">§ 117.257</a> - Contents of an order to withdraw a qualified facility exemption.
										
									
								
									
										
											<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration:underline;" href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=117.260">§ 117.260</a> - Compliance with, or appeal of, an order to withdraw a qualified facility exemption.
										
									
								
									
										
											<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration:underline;" href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=117.264">§ 117.264</a> - Procedure for submitting an appeal.
										
									
								
									
										
											<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration:underline;" href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=117.267">§ 117.267</a> - Procedure for requesting an informal hearing.
										
									
								
									
										
											<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration:underline;" href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=117.270">§ 117.270</a> - Requirements applicable to an informal hearing.
										
									
								
									
										
											<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration:underline;" href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=117.274">§ 117.274</a> - Presiding officer for an appeal and for an informal hearing.
										
									
								
									
										
											<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration:underline;" href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=117.277">§ 117.277</a> - Timeframe for issuing a decision on an appeal.
										
									
								
									
										
											<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration:underline;" href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=117.280">§ 117.280</a> - Revocation of an order to withdraw a qualified facility exemption.
										
									
								
									
										
											<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration:underline;" href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=117.284">§ 117.284</a> - Final agency action.
										
									
								
									
										
											<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration:underline;" href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=117.287">§ 117.287</a> - Reinstatement of a qualified facility exemption that was withdrawn.
										
									
								
								
								
						
							
	
							
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									<a style="text-decoration:underline;" href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?CFRPart=117&amp;showFR=1&amp;subpartNode=21:2.0.1.1.16.6">Subpart F - Requirements Applying to Records That Must Be Established and Maintained</a>
								
							
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											<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration:underline;" href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=117.301">§ 117.301</a> - Records subject to the requirements of this subpart.
										
									
								
									
										
											<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration:underline;" href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=117.305">§ 117.305</a> - General requirements applying to records.
										
									
								
									
										
											<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration:underline;" href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=117.310">§ 117.310</a> - Additional requirements applying to the food safety plan.
										
									
								
									
										
											<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration:underline;" href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=117.315">§ 117.315</a> - Requirements for record retention.
										
									
								
									
										
											<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration:underline;" href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=117.320">§ 117.320</a> - Requirements for official review.
										
									
								
									
										
											<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration:underline;" href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=117.325">§ 117.325</a> - Public disclosure.
										
									
								
									
										
											<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration:underline;" href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=117.330">§ 117.330</a> - Use of existing records.
										
									
								
									
										
											<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration:underline;" href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=117.335">§ 117.335</a> - Special requirements applicable to a written assurance.
										
									
								
								
								
						
							
	
							
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									<a style="text-decoration:underline;" href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?CFRPart=117&amp;showFR=1&amp;subpartNode=21:2.0.1.1.16.7">Subpart G - Supply-Chain Program</a>
								
							
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											<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration:underline;" href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=117.405">§ 117.405</a> - Requirement to establish and implement a supply-chain program.
										
									
								
									
										
											<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration:underline;" href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=117.410">§ 117.410</a> - General requirements applicable to a supply-chain program.
										
									
								
									
										
											<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration:underline;" href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=117.415">§ 117.415</a> - Responsibilities of the receiving facility.
										
									
								
									
										
											<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration:underline;" href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=117.420">§ 117.420</a> - Using approved suppliers.
										
									
								
									
										
											<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration:underline;" href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=117.425">§ 117.425</a> - Determining appropriate supplier verification activities (including determining the frequency of conducting the activity).
										
									
								
									
										
											<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration:underline;" href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=117.430">§ 117.430</a> - Conducting supplier verification activities for raw materials and other ingredients.
										
									
								
									
										
											<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration:underline;" href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=117.435">§ 117.435</a> - Onsite audit.
										
									
								
									
										
											<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a style="text-decoration:underline;" href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=117.475">§ 117.475</a> - Records documenting the supply-chain program.
										
									
								
								
								
						
					  				
						
					
			
					

							
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