February 22, 2023
Environmental Protection Agency
Proposed Rules
Receipt of a Pesticide Petition Filed for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities January 2023
Filed on: 02/22/2023 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 02/23/2023
FR Document: 2023-03676 PDF 7 Pages (113 KB) Permalink
Notices – Pesticide Product Registration
Applications for New Active Ingredients, January 2023
Filed on: 02/22/2023 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 02/23/2023
FR Document: 2023-03748 PDF 4 Pages (119 KB) Permalink
Applications for New Uses, January 2023
Filed on: 02/22/2023 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 02/23/2023
FR Document: 2023-03743 PDF 4 Pages (101 KB) Permalink
Sulfoxaflor
Filed on: 02/22/2023 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 02/23/2023
FR Document: 2023-03715 PDF 4 Pages (100 KB) Permalink
Notices
Guidance: Labeling of Plant-Based Milk Alternatives and Voluntary Nutrient Statements
Filed on: 02/22/2023 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 02/23/2023
FR Document: 2023-03513 PDF 8 Pages (112 KB) Permalink
FDA
FDA Roundup: February 21, 2023
Recalls
| Date | Brand | Description | Product Type | Recall Reason | Company | ||||||
| 02/21/2023 | Chukar Cherry | Cherry Bombs | Food & Beverages, Allergens, Snack Food Item | Undeclared Hazelnuts | Chukar Cherry |
Warning Letters
| Posted Date | Issue Date | Company | Issuing Office | Subject |
| 02/21/2023 | 01/26/2023 | Desert Defense, LLC | Center for Veterinary Medicine | Unapproved New Animal Drug Products |
| 02/21/2023 | 01/19/2023 | Sohgave LLC | Division of Southwest Imports | Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) |
OMB
| AGENCY: USDA-APHIS | RIN: 0579-AE71 | Status: Pending Review |
| TITLE: AQI User Fees | ||
| STAGE: Proposed Rule | ECONOMICALLY SIGNIFICANT: Yes | |
| ** RECEIVED DATE: 02/21/2023 | LEGAL DEADLINE: None |
USDA
Biden-Harris Administration Invests $59 Million to Strengthen Food Supply Chain and Rural Economies
APHIS
APHIS Seeks Comment on Draft Pest Risk Assessment for the Importation of Papaya from Costa Rica
AMS
USDA Restricts PACA Violators in California, Connecticut and Florida from Operating in the Produce Industry
@US_FDA
- We also announced that Tracey Forfa, J.D., a distinguished 30-year veteran of the agency, has been selected as the next Director of the FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM), effective February 26, 2023.
- On Friday, we published the FDA Voices: “Highlighting Major Issues Critical to FDA Across Our Diverse Agency After One Year Back,” by @DrCaliff_FDA, Commissioner of Food and Drugs.
@USDA_ERS
- Post-Brexit, UK agricultural and trade policies prioritize short-term continuity, environmental protection, and new trade agreements. British agri-food imports will likely increase from trade openness and to offset shrinking domestic supply. Learn more: https://ers.usda.gov/publications/pub-details/?pubid=105871.
@SecVilsack
- Today, the Biden-Harris Administration and @USDA announced that we’re investing $59M nationwide to increase meat and poultry capacity, expand market opportunities for farmers, and create jobs in rural areas.
@FDA_ORA
- ATTN #FoodImporters: Have you been working w/your foreign suppliers to obtain a facility certification from an accredited Certification Body (CB) (or food safety auditors) under FDA’s Accredited Third-Party Certification Program? LEARN MORE: https://bit.ly/3TXIQmy #VQIP #FDAORA
February 23, 2023
Agricultural Marketing Service
Proposed Rules
Increased Assessment Rate: Tart Cherries Grown in the States of Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin
Filed on: 02/23/2023 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 02/24/2023
FR Document: 2023-03751 PDF 11 Pages (100 KB) Permalink
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Rules
Standards for Birds Not Bred for Use in Research Under the Animal Welfare Act
Filed on: 02/23/2023 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 02/24/2023
FR Document: C1-2023-03357 PDF 1 Page (38.5 KB) Permalink
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals: Phytophthora Ramorum; Quarantine and Regulations
Filed on: 02/23/2023 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 02/24/2023 FR Document: 2023-03832
FDA
Labeling & Nutrition: Draft Guidance for Industry: Labeling of Plant-Based Milk Alternatives and Voluntary Nutrient Statements
FDA Provides Draft Labeling Recommendations for Plant-based Milk Alternatives to Inform Consumers
FDA Releases Draft Guidance on Labeling of Plant-Based Milk Alternatives
GRAS Notices
| GRN No. | Substance | Date of Closure | FDA Response |
| 1035 | Lacto-N-fucopentaose I with 2′-fucosyllactose | Jan 19, 2023 | FDA has no questions (in PDF) (253 kB) |
| 1037 | 3-fucosyllactose | Nov 7, 2022 | FDA has no questions (in PDF) (287 kB) |
Recalls
| Date | Brand | Description | Product Type | Recall Reason | Company |
| 02/22/2023 | Rao’s Homemade | Roasted Red Peppers with Portobella Mushroom | Food & Beverages | Undeclared Pine Nuts | Sunny Dell Foods, LLC |
CVM
AMS
USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case with Jaime Chavira
USDA Restricts PACA Violators in California and Michigan and Texas From Operating in the Produce Industry
USDA Restricts PACA Violators in Florida and New York From Operating in the Produce Industry
@ConsumerReports
- Did you know that collard greens are the official state vegetable of South Carolina? They’re packed with amazing nutrients Are Collard Greens Good for You? – Consumer Reports
@SecVilsack
- This morning, I’m thrilled to join agriculture leaders at @USDA’s 99th annual #AgOutlook23! I look forward to delivering my keynote and moderating a discussion on ag workers and the labor force. Stay tuned for updates!
@FrankYiannasFDA
- Thanks to the Association for State & Territorial Health Officials (@ASTHO) for their support of food safety & @US_FDA’s New Era of Smarter Food Safety. Can read their policy statement at link https://astho.org/globalassets/pdf/policy-statements/responding-to-emerging-food-safety-threats.pdf… #collaboration
