Laws and Regulations Committee Update – January 5 – 7, 2021
January 5, 2021
FDA
The FDA Food Safety Modernization Act at 10: Reflecting on Our Progress and the Path Forward
FDA Issues Uniform Compliance Date for Final Food Labeling Regulations
AMS
AMS Continues Transition to New Data Source to Improve Market News Reporting Accuracy
USDA
@FrankYiannasFDA
- Ten years ago today, on Jan 4, 2011, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) was signed into law. Over the past decade, we have finalized seven foundational rules outlining risk-based preventive measures to further protect consumers. https://www.fda.gov/news-events/fda-voices/fda-food-safety-modernization-act-10-reflecting-our-progress-and-path-forward
- And while we accomplished a lot, there is more work to be done. Read our #FDAVoices column to learn more about what we’ve accomplished “together” & how we’ll build on our modernization journey with our New Era of Smarter Food Safety initiative. #FSMA #SmarterFoodSafety
- [RT @CSPI]: We can hardly believe it, but it’s been ten years since the passage of the Food Safety Modernization Act. @FrankYiannasFDA reflects on ten years of progress and what’s still to come for Food Safety Modernization. https://www.fda.gov/news-events/fda-voices/fda-food-safety-modernization-act-10-reflecting-our-progress-and-path-forward
- [RT @FoodEng]: Frank Yiannas, Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response at the @US_FDA, talks about what has been accomplished in the last decade since FSMA was signed into law as well as what lies ahead. https://foodengineeringmag.com/articles/99284-fsma-turns-10… #foodsafety #FSMA
@SteveFDA
- Because of the foundation of FSMA, we are creating a more digital and traceable food system that further advances food safety and improves the quality of life for consumers in this country and all over the world! #FDAVoices https://www.fda.gov/news-events/fda-voices/fda-food-safety-modernization-act-10-reflecting-our-progress-and-path-forward
@FDAfood
- Making a #NewYearsResolution to eat healthier in #2021? Learning to use the #NewNutritionFactsLabel with FDA’s Interactive Label is a great place to start https://go.usa.gov/xAXCH
@US_FDA
- Trying to be more environmentally friendly in 2021? Find out how food waste affects the environment, and what you can do to be a part of the solution. https://go.usa.gov/xABxV
January 6, 2021
FDA
FDA Publishes Report on Advancing Alternative Methods
Recalls
Date | Brand Name | Description | Product Type | Recall Reason | Company |
01/05/2021 | Dole | Sesame Asian Chopped Salad Kit | Food & Beverages, Allergens, Prepared Food | Undeclared eggs | Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. |
Warning Letters
Posted Date | Issue Date | Company | Issuing Office | Subject |
01/05/2021 | 12/18/2020 | Reddy Naturals | Division of Human and Animal Food Operations East III | New Drug/Misbranded |
APHIS
USDA Provides more than $70 Million in Fiscal Year 2021 to Protect Agriculture and Natural Resources from Plant Pests and Diseases
AMS
USDA Cites Poblano Fresh Produce Corp. in California for PACA Violations
USDA Announces South Texas Onion Referendum Results
HHS/NTP
NTP Update – January 2021 now available
@FrankYiannasFDA
- New FDA Tool Offers Faster Notice of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks https://ja.ma/3pW5pIC via @JAMA_current part of @JAMANetwork
@SteveFDA
- Today, we issued the Advancing Alternatives Methodologies report which demonstrates the significant progress that FDA has made in laying the groundwork for integrating alternative approaches into our regulatory programs. https://go.usa.gov/xA5U4
- FDA is committed to fostering innovation. As part of this commitment, we are working to develop new regulatory tools that can help improve predictivity and potentially replace, reduce and/or refine animal testing in medical product development.
@FDAfood
- Attention food importers! As of January 1, the FDA’s Voluntary Qualified Importer Program #VQIP is open to apply for FY22 benefits, including expedited review and importation, through https://go.usa.gov/xAjUf
@US_FDA
- It’s #NationalTechnologyDay! Find out how we are using technology and other tools to create a safer and more digital, traceable food system. https://www.fda.gov/food/new-era-smarter-food-safety
January 7, 2021
Federal Register
Agricultural Marketing Service
Notices
Grain Fees for Official Inspection and Weighing Services under the United States Grain Standards Act
Filed on: 01/07/2021 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 01/08/2021
FR Document: 2021-00165 PDF 4 Pages (104 KB) Permalink
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Notices
– Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:
- Approval of Laboratories for Conducting Aquatic Animal Tests for Export Health Certificates
Filed on: 01/07/2021 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 01/08/2021
FR Document: 2021-00064 PDF 4 Pages (65.9 KB) Permalink
– Environmental Assessments; Availability, etc.:
Release of Lilioceris egena for Biological Control of Air Potato
Filed on: 01/07/2021 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 01/08/2021
FR Document: 2021-00063 PDF 3 Pages (61.5 KB) Permalink
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:
– Participation in the Food and Drug Administration Non-Employee Fellowship and Traineeship Programs
Filed on: 01/07/2021 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 01/08/2021
FR Document: 2021-00120 PDF 11 Pages (81.3 KB) Permalink
– Recall Regulations
Filed on: 01/07/2021 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 01/08/2021
FR Document: 2021-00125 PDF 6 Pages (108 KB) Permalink
FSIS
Notices
Number | Title | Date Issued | Expiration Date |
02-21 | Availability of Guidance Documents on Donated Product and Customer Complaints | Jan 06, 2021 | Jan 01, 2022 |
@FDAfood
- Enjoy #NationalBeanDay by adding beans for fiber and stretch your dish in a healthy & inexpensive way. For more cooking with nutritious ingredients: https://fda.gov/media/115280/download
- Welcome 2021 by making informed choices about foods and beverages. Here’s how the new and updated Nutrition Facts label can help you achieve your 2021 dietary goals. http://fda.gov/NewNutritionFactsLabel
- Don’t forget about the importance of #foodsafety in 2021. Check out these simple ways that you can be food-safe this new year. https://go.usa.gov/x7fVX