Federal Register Update – January 5 – 6, 2023
January 5, 2023
FSIS
New Year, New Opportunities for Food Safety
USDA
AMS
USDA Determines Individual Responsibly Connected to Texas Violator
USDA Proposes Revisions to the Procedures related to Red Meat Instrument Grading
@FDA_ORA
- #ICYMI: LEARN about the three new #DomesticMutualReliance partnership agreements to advance #FoodSafety in the US, and read the Associate Commissioner for Regulatory Affairs story https://fda.gov/federal-state-local-tribal-and-territorial-officials/national-integrated-food-safety-system-ifss-programs-and-initiatives/domestic-mutual-reliance#What%27s%20New
@SecVilsack
- The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is proof that we can still do big things as a country when we do them together.
@FTC
- FTC is taking a fresh look at its Green Guides. What’s under consideration? Read the Business Blog for details and tell us what you think by 2/21/23: https://bit.ly/3Qk1BiX #marketing #environmental #greenguides
@ConsumerReports
- Should you swap oatmeal for grain-free cereal, or chicken for plant-based “meats?” Not so fast. Here’s what you should know first: Spotting Healthy Food Swaps – Consumer Reports
- Skip the Heinz ketchup and try Target Market Pantry’s ketchup instead. Our latest findings reveal many store brands taste just as good as—or even better than—the well-known brands: Store Brand Foods We Love and a Few We Don’t – Consumer Reports
- A good rule of thumb: buy your CBD from places where the products may have been better vetted. Like grocery stores, natural food stores, or pharmacies. If you live in a state with legalized recreational marijuana, shop at a dispensary. Some CBD Gummies Don’t Have As Much CBD As Advertised – Consumer Reports
Do you take a supplement like fish oil or melatonin? Here’s what you should know: These Supplements Are Popular. Do They Actually Work? – Consumer Reports
January 6, 2023
Federal Register
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau
Proposed Rules
Consideration of Updates to Trade Practice Regulations
Filed on: 01/06/2023 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 01/09/2023
FR Document: 2023-00111 PDF 3 Pages (95.4 KB) Permalink
[Related to Federal Alcohol Administration Act]
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Proposed Rules
Wild and Exotic Animal Handling: Training of Personnel Involved with Public Handling of Wild and Exotic Animals, and Environmental Enrichment for Species
Filed on: 01/06/2023 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 01/09/2023
FR Document: 2023-00021 PDF 11 Pages (110 KB) Permalink
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Notices
Settlement Agreement: Peloton Interactive, Inc.
Filed on: 01/06/2023 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 01/09/2023
FR Document: 2023-00146 PDF 15 Pages (131 KB) Permalink
OMB
The 2022 Fall Agenda was published on 1/4/2023
| AGENCY: HHS-FDA | RIN: 0910-AI72 | Status: Pending Review |
| TITLE: Use of Salt Substitutes to Reduce the Sodium Content in Standardized Foods | ||
| STAGE: Proposed Rule | ECONOMICALLY SIGNIFICANT: No | |
| ** RECEIVED DATE: 01/05/2023 | LEGAL DEADLINE: None |
USDA
AMS
USDA Files Action Against Valvilla Produce LLC in Texas for Alleged PACA Violations
Hood River Juice Company Inc. in Oregon Satisfies Terms of Consent Decision and Order Involving Alleged PACA Violations
@SecVilsack
- The Biden-Harris administration is putting the needs of farmers, ranchers, and consumers first. Our goal is to create more opportunities and fairer prices for families while delivering more market access for smaller meat processors.
- The pandemic uncovered many bottlenecks in the center of our food systems. In response, @USDA committed to building a more resilient, competitive food system. Today, we’re investing $9.6M to help producers and support independent meat production.
@HoehnSaricCPSC
- Today, @USCPSC announced a $19 million plus settlement with Peloton for repeatedly failing to report safety issues with their Tread+. They didn’t react to 150+ reports of incidents until it was too late – and a 6 year old died from being trapped under their treadmill.