Import Alert 66-41

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Re: Confirmation # FDA1951090
In Reply refer to: 2019-1836

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has received your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for records regarding:

All evidence relied upon and supporting FDA's decision to issue Import Alert 66-41.

Original Subject: To Whom It May Concern: Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records: Please provide all evidence relied upon and supporting FDA's decision to issue Import Alert 66-41. Please provide all evidence relied upon and supporting FDA's decision to use Import Alert 66-41 to prevent importation of any kratom or mitragynine speciosa plant material. The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commerci...

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Good day Mr. VanOphem, please find your requested FOIA production for kratom and IA 66-41. If you have any questions or concerns, please find the contact information in the response letter. Thank you!

S. Max Brewster, MBA | Import Compliance Branch | ORA/OEIO/Division of Import Operations | US Food and Drug Administration |301-796-8994| max.brewster@fda.hhs.gov<mailto:max.brewster@fda.hhs.gov>

Subject: Action Office Selection on Disclosure/FOI Control # 2019-1836
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A request to your office on Disclosure/FOI for Control # 2019-1836 has been made. A summary of the request appears below.
Requester:

John VanOphem

Due Date:

Tuesday, April 2, 2019

Subject:

All evidence relied upon and supporting FDA's decision to issue Import Alert 66-41.