Federal Register Update — February 22-23, 2023
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
@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 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