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so were received within the official 15-day comment period and there are less then 100 comments altogether. The lesson here is that the apple industry has done a very poor job in making their voices heard in the right place. Fruit meetings and e-mail discussion groups are a good place to get things rolling, but the only way you can lobby for reasonable and sound regulations is to write to the agency. My advice to everyone in your shoes is this:when the proposed rule is published in a month or so, don't throw your hands up in disgust and complain about the over-regulatory government - put your best arguments in writing and submit it to the FDA. It will be your last opportunity before the final rule is promulgated in time for the '98 season. When the proposed rule is published, I will post to Apple-Crop how to find a copy of it on the internet and how and where to send your comments. Please feel free to e-mail me directly if you have any questions - and good luck this season and always. Alicia Rosamilia (Rutgers Law student studying FDA regulations of cider industry) ******************************************************* Note: This material is not intended as legal advice. If you have a legal question or problem, please consult an attorney. ******************************************************* for further contact: Alicia Rosamilia Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Hunterdon County 4 Gauntt Place Flemington, NJ 08822 908-788-1338 Return to Cider Crisis Go to New Jersey Fruit Focus Back To The Virtual Orchard