135 STAT. 263  PUBLIC LAW 117–11—APR. 23, 2021  collection methods, including support for research that  includes the identification of biomarkers and tests to vali- date survey data and the investigation of the use of identi- fied biomarkers and tests in national surveys;  (B) strategies to overcome gaps in surveillance and  data collection activities related to food allergies and spe- cific food allergens; and  (C) recommendations for the development and  implementation of a regulatory process and framework that  would allow for the timely, transparent, and evidence-based  modification of the definition of ‘‘major food allergen’’  included in section 201(qq) of the Federal Food, Drug and  Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321(qq)), including with respect  to—  (i) the scientific criteria for defining a food or food  ingredient as a ‘‘major food allergen’’ pursuant to such  process, including recommendations pertaining to evi- dence of the prevalence and severity of allergic reac- tions to a food or food ingredient that would be required  in order to establish that such food or food ingredient  is an allergen of public health concern appropriate  for such process; and  (ii) opportunities for stakeholder engagement and  comment, as appropriate, in considering any such  modification to such definition.  (b) PUBLICATION.—The Secretary shall make the report under  subsection (a) available on the internet website of the Department  of Health and Human Services.  Web posting.  Approved April 23, 2021.  LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 578:  CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 167 (2021):  Mar. 3, considered and passed Senate.  Apr. 14, considered and passed House.  Æ 