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Federal Register Update — July 19-20, 2023

July 23, 2023

July 19, 2023

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

Notices

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:

Pest Reporting and Asian Longhorn Beetle Program

Filed on: 07/19/2023 at 8:45 am

Scheduled Pub. Date: 07/20/2023

FR Document: 2023-15399  PDF 4 Pages (113 KB)  Permalink

White House

FACT SHEET: White House Competition Council Announces New Actions to Lower Costs and Marks Second Anniversary of President Biden’s Executive Order on Competition

FDA

FDA Roundup: July 18, 2023

GRAS Notices

GRN No.SubstanceDate of ClosureFDA Response
1030Cellulase enzyme preparation produced by Aspergillus niger genetically engineered to express a cellulase gene from Trichoderma reeseiFeb 15, 2023FDA has no questions (in PDF) (286 kB)

Recalls

DateBrandDescriptionProduct TypeRecall ReasonCompany
07/18/2023OutshineNo Sugar Added Strawberry Fruit BarsFood & BeveragesUndeclared milk allergenDreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, Inc.
07/18/2023CAVASpicy Hummus, 8 oz tubFood & Beverages, Allergens, Prepared FoodUndeclared sesame allergenCava Foods, Inc.

Warning letters

Posted DateIssue DateCompanyIssuing OfficeSubject
07/18/202306/28/2023Eden’s Answers, Inc.Division of Human and Animal Food Operations East VCGMP/Dietary Supplement/Adulterated
07/18/202306/30/2023Wisetrade CorporationDivision of West Coast ImportsForeign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP)
07/18/202306/22/2023Ocalsa Transport & Logistics, LLCDivision of Southwest ImportsForeign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP)
07/18/202307/06/2023Bella Mia Foods, Inc.Division of Northeast ImportsForeign S

FSIS

Fiscal Year 2023 – Student Loan Repayment Program for In-Plant Veterinary Medical Officers– Application Timeframe

USDA

USDA Invests $7.4 Million in 25 Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Efforts

APHIS

APHIS Announces New Animal Care Deputy Administrator and Program Review

AMS

USDA Cites Fresh Florida Products Inc. in Florida for PACA Violations

USDA Restricts PACA Violators in Illinois, New Jersey and Texas from Operating in the Produce Industry

USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case with Joplin Regional Stockyards Inc.

USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case with Adam Smith Livestock

USDA Publishes Recommended Decision Proposing Amendments to the Appalachian, Florida, and Southeast Milk Marketing Orders and Agreements

FNS

Third Meeting of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee will be held on September 12-13, 2023, and will Include Oral Public Comments

Twitter

@ConsumerReports

@USDAFoodSafety

  • Under Secretary for Food Safety Dr. Emilio Esteban spoke at the International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) Annual Conference, sharing his vision to enhance food safety and public health through three key pillars: #innovation, #science and #transparency. #IAFP2023
  • During the conference, Dr. Esteban discussed recent agency announcements, the proposed Salmonella Framework, and USDA’s plans for food safety and food security in the post-pandemic world in an interview with @FoodSafetyMag’s editorial director Adrienne Blume. #IAFP23

July 20, 2023

Federal Register

Agriculture Department

Notices

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals

Modernization of Poultry Slaughter Inspection

Filed on: 07/20/2023 at 8:45 am

Scheduled Pub. Date: 07/21/2023

FR Document: 2023-15504  PDF 2 Pages (89.7 KB)  Permalink

Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau

Notices

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals

[Beer Labeling and Brewer’s Notices]

Filed on: 07/20/2023 at 8:45 am

Scheduled Pub. Date: 07/21/2023

FR Document: 2023-15562  PDF 14 Pages (128 KB)  Permalink

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

Proposed Rules

Horse Protection; Licensing of Designated Qualified Persons and Other Amendments

Filed on: 07/20/2023 at 8:45 am

Scheduled Pub. Date: 07/21/2023

FR Document: 2023-15462  PDF 8 Pages (112 KB)  Permalink

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Rules

Safety Standard for Adult Portable Bed Rails

Filed on: 07/20/2023 at 8:45 am

Scheduled Pub. Date: 07/21/2023

FR Document: 2023-15189  PDF 73 Pages (826 KB)  Permalink

Food and Drug Administration

Notices

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:

Current Good Manufacturing Practice Regulations for Medicated Feeds

Filed on: 07/20/2023 at 8:45 am

Scheduled Pub. Date: 07/21/2023

FR Document: 2023-15487  PDF 5 Pages (99.9 KB)  Permalink

White House

Remarks by President Biden in Meeting of the White House Competition Council

FDA

Recalls

DateBrandDescriptionProduct TypeRecall ReasonCompany
07/19/2023ONOVegan Blueberry Muffin Protein Overnight OatsFood & BeveragesUndeclared milk allergenONO LLC
07/19/2023Tim Heung YuenBlack Melon SeedFood & BeveragesUndeclared soy and wheat allergensRichin Trading Inc.

FSIS

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Never Any! Brand Ready-To-Eat Ham and Cheese Lunch Kits Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen

USDA

USDA Launches Historic Partnership with Bipartisan State Attorneys General to Help Reduce Anticompetitive Barriers Across Food, Agriculture Supply Chains

APHIS

NAPPO is Recruiting for an Executive Director

APHIS amends Federal Order for Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense Tropical Race 4 (Foc TR4) Import Restrictions

AMS

USDA issues a Packers and Stockyards Complaint against Ravenna Auction LLC. and Laverne Lettinga

USDA issues a Packers and Stockyards Complaint against Thomas D. Unger

Twitter

@ConsumerReports

@SecVilsack

  • President Biden says it best: “Capitalism without competition isn’t capitalism. It’s exploitation.” That’s why @USDA is focused on increasing competition in the agricultural industry so farmers have access to fairer markets and consumers have more choices.
  • Today we’re launching a historic partnership with bipartisan attorneys general in 31 states and the District of Columbia to enhance competition and protect consumers in the food and agricultural industry. USDA Launches Historic Partnership with Bipartisan State Attorneys General to Help Reduce Anticompetitive Barriers Across Food, Agriculture Supply Chains | USDA

@USCPSC

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The Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) is a regulatory organization that connects food and medical-products safety stakeholders and impacts the regulatory environment by shaping sound, science-based rules, law, regulations, and sharing best practices that protect public health.