April 12, 2023
Environmental Protection Agency
Proposed Rules
Addressing Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in the Environment
Filed on: 04/12/2023 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 04/13/2023
FR Document: 2023-07535 PDF 24 Pages (201 KB) Permalink
Notices
Request for Information: Data and Technology Strategic Plan
Filed on: 04/12/2023 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 04/13/2023
FR Document: 2023-07766 PDF 5 Pages (78 KB) Permalink
Food Safety and Inspection Service
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:
Laboratory Assessment Requests
Filed on: 04/12/2023 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 04/13/2023
FR Document: 2023-07762 PDF 8 Pages (116 KB) Permalink
FDA
Foreign Supplier Verification Programs for Importers of Food for Humans and Animals [New link to guidance doc]
AMS
USDA Seeks Nominees for Popcorn Board
USDA Announces 2023 Plans for Eradicating Asian Longhorned Beetle in Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, and South Carolina
FNS
Three Days in Michigan
@ConsumerReports
- “When people see ‘uncured’ and ‘no nitrates/nitrites added’ on a label, they believe the meat is healthier,” says Amy Keating, RD, a CR nutritionist. “But that’s not the case.” Is Uncured Bacon Better for You? – Consumer Reports
@USDA
- Approximately 7,000 families in Cross and Pulaski counties in Arkansas affected by recent tornadoes and severe storms will soon be able to receive food packages Food Help on the Way for Arkansas Households Hit by Tornadoes and Severe Storms | USDA
@FDAfood
- ICYMI @US_FDA and @Stopfoodillness continue our webinar collaboration on May 11th “Live from the #FoodSafetySummit: Measure What You Treasure.” The panel of expert speakers will focus on the importance of assessing food safety culture in an organization. FDA and Stop Foodborne Illness to Co-Host Webinar on Assessing Food Safety Culture | FDA
@FDA_ORA
- #ICYMI @DrCaliff_FDA & other FDA senior leaders visited the #FDAORA ATL District Office & Labs to meet staff & discuss how to best oversee & maintain a world-class food, medical product, and import programs to protect #PublicHealth. https://fda.gov/science-research/field-science-and-laboratories/atlanta-human-and-animal-food-laboratory-atlhaf#FDARoadshow
@SecVilsack
- Yesterday, @USDA_NRCS announced details for $75 million in conservation assistance for farmers, ranchers and producers wishing to transition to organic operations as part of @USDA’s Organic Transition Initiative. NRCS Announces $75 Million to Assist Producers Transitioning to Organic as Part of USDA’s Organic Transition Initiative | Natural Resources Conservation Service
April 13, 2023
Federal Register
Agricultural Marketing Service
Rules
National Organic Program: Sunset Review and Substance Renewals
Filed on: 04/13/2023 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 04/14/2023
FR Document: 2023-07886 PDF 7 Pages (104 KB) Permalink
Rules
International Dairy Foods Association:
Response to the Objections and Denial of the Requests for a Public Hearing on the Final Rule To Revoke the Standards for Lowfat Yogurt and Nonfat Yogurt and To Amend the Standard for Yogurt
Filed on: 04/13/2023 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 04/14/2023
FR Document: 2023-07723 PDF 11 Pages (123 KB) Permalink
Food Safety and Inspection Service
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:
Public Health Information System
Filed on: 04/13/2023 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 04/14/2023
FR Document: 2023-07854 PDF 7 Pages (125 KB) Permalink
State Meat and Poultry Inspection Programs
Filed on: 04/13/2023 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 04/14/2023
FR Document: 2023-07857 PDF 10 Pages (121 KB) Permalink
FDA
FDA is Working to Combat the Epidemic of Diet-Related Chronic Disease through our Nutrition Efforts
Recalls
| Date | Brand | Description | Product Type | Recall Reason | Company | ||||||
| 04/12/2023 | SimplyProtein | Peanut Butter Chocolate Crispy Bar | Food & Beverages | Undeclared tree nuts (cashew) | Wellness Natural USA Inc. | ||||||
| 04/12/2023 | Shirakiku | Ajhei Sanuki Udon Noodle | Food & Beverages | Undeclared fish | Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc. |
USDA
U.S. Department of Agriculture Announces Key Staff Appointments
USDA Announces Ranking as “Most Improved” Agency in the 2022 Best Place to Work Rankings
@SecVilsack
- Thanks to @POTUS’s Inflation Reduction Act, today we’re announcing the availability of $1 billion in grants to increase access to green spaces in urban areas, giving kids more safe spaces to play outdoors and mitigating climate change. Biden-Harris Administration Announces Historic Funding to Expand Access to Trees and Green Spaces in Disadvantaged Urban Communities | USDA
