Code of Federal Regulations > Title 21 > Chapter I > Part 1 > Subpart K - Subpart K—Administrative Detention of Food for Human or Animal Consumption

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Regulations most recently checked for updates: Jan 21, 2026

GENERAL PROVISIONS

§ 1.377 - What definitions apply to this subpart?

§ 1.378 - What criteria does FDA use to order a detention?

§ 1.379 - How long may FDA detain an article of food?

§ 1.380 - Where and under what conditions must the detained article of food be held?

§ 1.381 - May a detained article of food be delivered to another entity or transferred to another location?

§ 1.382 - What labeling or marking requirements apply to a detained article of food?

§ 1.383 - What expedited procedures apply when FDA initiates a seizure action against a detained perishable food?

§ 1.384 - When does a detention order terminate?

HOW DOES FDA ORDER A DETENTION?

§ 1.391 - Who approves a detention order?

§ 1.392 - Who receives a copy of the detention order?

§ 1.393 - What information must FDA include in the detention order?

WHAT IS THE APPEAL PROCESS FOR A DETENTION ORDER?

§ 1.401 - Who is entitled to appeal?

§ 1.402 - What are the requirements for submitting an appeal?

§ 1.403 - What requirements apply to an informal hearing?

§ 1.404 - Who serves as the presiding officer for an appeal and for an informal hearing?

§ 1.405 - When does FDA have to issue a decision on an appeal?

§ 1.406 - How will FDA handle classified information in an informal hearing?