Federal Register Update — March 29-30, 2023
March 29, 2023
Agricultural Marketing Service
Notices
Opportunities in 2023 for United States Grain Standards Act Designation:
Jamestown, ND; Lincoln, Nebraska; Memphis, Tennessee; Topeka, KS; Cedar Rapids, IA; Minot, ND; Cincinnati, OH; Pocatello, ID; Evansville, IN; West Sacramento, CA and Richmond, VA; Intent to Certify Delegated Agencies Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and Wisconsin Department of Agriculture
Filed on: 03/29/2023 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 03/30/2023
FR Document: 2023-06642 PDF 8 Pages (113 KB) Permalink
Proposed Rules
Filing: Color Additive Petition from Center for Science in the Public Interest, et al.; Request to Revoke Color Additive Listing for Use of Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act Red No. 3 in Food and Ingested Drugs
Filed on: 03/29/2023 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 03/30/2023
FR Document: 2023-06579 PDF 5 Pages (103 KB) Permalink
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Food Distribution Burden Table
Filed on: 03/29/2023 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 03/30/2023
FR Document: 2023-06607 PDF 6 Pages (107 KB) Permalink
Emergency Food Assistance Program: Availability of Foods for Fiscal Year 2023
Filed on: 03/29/2023 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 03/30/2023
FR Document: 2023-06615 PDF 6 Pages (95.6 KB) Permalink
White House
Remarks by President Biden on Investing in America
FDA
FDA and Stop Foodborne Illness to Co-Host Webinar on Assessing Food Safety Culture
Warning letters
| Posted Date | Issue Date | Company | Issuing Office | Subject | |||||
| 03/28/2023 | 02/07/2023 | Nara Company Ltd. | Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) | Seafood HACCP/CGMP for Foods/Adulterated | |||||
| 03/28/2023 | 01/05/2023 | Vanlaw Food Products, Inc | Division of Human and Animal Food Operations West V | Food Labeling/Misbranded | |||||
| 03/28/2023 | 03/08/2023 | Wise Spice Catering Company | Division of Human and Animal Food Operations East IV | CGMP/Food/Prepared, Packed or Held Under Insanitary Conditions/Adulterated | |||||
| 03/28/2023 | 11/07/2022 | Todos Medical Ltd aka Todos Medical USA Inc | Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) | Unapproved and Misbranded Products Related to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) |
USDA
USDA Seeks Nominees to Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers
AMS
USDA Seeks Nominees for the Paper and Packaging Board
@FDA_Global
- Today, FDA Deputy Commissioner Andi Fristedt & other FDA officials met with a delegation from Mexico led by @SENASICA’s Director-General Francisco Javier Calderón Elizalde. The topic: food safety. To learn more: https://fda.gov/media/166382/download
@FDAfood
- ‘@US_FDA will reopen the comment period for an additional 30 days for the “Action Levels for Lead in Food Intended for Babies and Young Children: Draft Guidance for Industry.” This is in response to stakeholder requests for additional time. Draft Guidance for Industry: Action Levels for Lead in Food Intended for Babies and Young Children | FDA
- Today, we released a strategy that plays an important role in increasing the resiliency of the infant formula market. @US_FDA continues our critical work to improve industry’s processes and programs for the protection of those who rely on infant formula. https://fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-outlines-immediate-national-strategy-further-increase-resiliency-us-infant-formula-market
@SecVilsack
- Today, I’m testifying to the House Agriculture Committee about @USDA’s priorities for the upcoming Farm Bill. Tune in at 10AM. “Receiving testimony from The Honorable Thomas J. Vilsack, Secretary, US Department of Agriculture” – YouTube
March 30, 2023
Federal Register
Agricultural Marketing Service
Proposed Rules
United States Standards for Soybeans
Filed on: 03/30/2023 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 03/31/2023
FR Document: 2023-06679 PDF 12 Pages (143 KB) Permalink
Notices
Charter Amendments, Establishments, Renewals and Terminations:
Advisory Committee on Universal Cotton Standards
Filed on: 03/30/2023 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 03/31/2023
FR Document: 2023-06684 PDF 3 Pages (90.5 KB) Permalink
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:
Brucellosis and Bovine Tuberculosis: Importation of Cattle and Bison
Filed on: 03/30/2023 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 03/31/2023
FR Document: 2023-06720 PDF 4 Pages (109 KB) Permalink
Proposed Rules
Child Nutrition Programs: Revisions to Meal Patterns Consistent with the 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Filed on: 03/30/2023 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 03/31/2023
FR Document: 2023-06666 PDF 3 Pages (93.3 KB) Permalink
FDA
Recalls
| Date | Brand | Description | Product Type | Recall Reason | Company | ||||||
| 03/29/2023 | HyVee | Hamburger Chili Macaroni Skillet Meal | Food & Beverages | Undeclared Milk Allergen | Gilster-Mary Lee Corp. | ||||||
| 03/29/2023 | Kagome | Worcester Sauce; Chuno Sauce | Food & Beverages, Allergens, Gravy/Sauces | Undeclared Soy | North American Food Distributing Company, Inc. | ||||||
| 03/29/2023 | Salento Organics | Various Dark Chocolate Fruit and Peanut Bites | Food & Beverages, Allergens, Snack Food Item | Undeclared Milk | Salento Organics |
CVM
FDA Approves First Generic Cyclosporine Oral Solution for Cats for Treatment of Allergic Dermatitis
AMS
AMS Announces 2023 Grain Fees under the United States Grain Standards Act
@ConsumerReports
- In partnership with @EWG, we’re educating consumers on 5 harmful ingredients that are allowed in the U.S. but banned in Europe. Reading the ingredients list can be exhausting, but it’s worth doing when shopping at the grocery store. https://consumerreports.org/health/food-additives/dangerous-ingredients-that-are-in-our-food-but-shouldnt-be-a4054710317/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_TW
@SecVilsack
- Agriculture is key to fighting climate change, and our farmers and ranchers are on the front lines. Every day, @USDA is committed to helping producers build resilience against the impacts of climate change.
- At @USDA, we are focused on creating more and better markets for our producers, so they can sell their products and generate revenue.
- This morning, I’m testifying to the Senate Appropriations Agriculture Subcommittee about @POTUS’s 2024 budget, which provides @USDA resources to help rural communities thrive, create more market opportunities for producers and build resilience in the food system.
@USDA
- We are extending the public comment period for the Child Nutrition Programs: Revisions to Meal Patterns proposed rule. Learn more https://bit.ly/3TWgzO8
@US_FDA
- WATCH LIVE: @DrCaliff_FDA is testifying today before a House Appropriations subcommittee at 1 p.m. ET on the “Fiscal Year 2024 Request for the Food and Drug Administration.”
@FDAfood
- ‘@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