Association of Food and Drug Officials

Association of Food and Drug Officials

Many perspectives, one voice, since 1896.

Federal Register Update — May 10-11, 2023

May 12, 2023

May 10, 2023

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Rules

Marking of Toy, Look-Alike, and Imitation Firearms

Filed on: 05/10/2023 at 8:45 am

Scheduled Pub. Date: 05/11/2023

FR Document: 2023-09999  PDF 13 Pages (128 KB)  Permalink

Food and Drug Administration

Notices

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

Voluntary Qualified Importer Program

Filed on: 05/10/2023 at 8:45 am

Scheduled Pub. Date: 05/11/2023

FR Document: 2023-10053  PDF 6 Pages (109 KB)  Permalink

FDA

FDA Roundup: May 09, 2023

Recalls

DateBrandDescriptionProduct TypeRecall ReasonCompany
05/09/2023Trader Joe’sGenova Pesto Packaged in Tubs Marked Hummus DipFood & BeveragesProduct may contain undeclared milk and walnutsBakkavor USA
05/09/2023Nature’s Wonder & Chang FarmBean SproutsFood & BeveragesListeria monocytogenesChang Farm

USDA
AIM for Climate Summit Highlights Private Sector Investment in Driving Climate Action, Crucial Role of Women’s Leadership

Twitter

@SecVilsack

  • Getting ready to talk about the historic #AIM4CSummit with @mariammalmheiri on @Morning_Joe! The governments represented from around the world at the Summit are making agriculture a key part of efforts to tackle climate change. Tune in now➡️ MSNBC Live: Stream the latest TV shows

@FDA_ORA

  • Today, the FDA signed a partnership agreement with Puerto Rico to advance #foodsafety! LEARN MORE: https://bit.ly/42bmJMV @dacoatufavor #domesticmutualreliance

@USDA_ERS

May 11, 2023

Federal Register

Agricultural Marketing Service

Notices

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

Tobacco Report

Filed on: 05/11/2023 at 8:45 am

Scheduled Pub. Date: 05/12/2023

FR Document: 2023-10167  PDF 4 Pages (96.5 KB)  Permalink

Food Safety and Inspection Service

Notices

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

Consumer Labeling Research: Focus Groups

Filed on: 05/11/2023 at 8:45 am

Scheduled Pub. Date: 05/12/2023

FR Document: 2023-10145  PDF 12 Pages (126 KB)  Permalink

FDA

FDA Redesigns Infant Formula Resource Page

Recalls

DateBrandDescriptionProduct TypeRecall ReasonCompany
05/09/2023Simply To GoStrawberry Yogurt & Blueberry Yogurt ParfaitsFood & BeveragesUndeclared soySodexo

FSIS

Mitten Gourmet, LLC, Recalls Ready-to-Eat Pork Rind Products Produced without Benefit of Inspection

USDA

USDA Announces New Steps to Enhance Organic Markets and Support Producers

Final Day of AIM for Climate Summit Announces Groundbreaking Initiatives on the Road to COP28

FTC

FTC Releases Agenda for May 23 Workshop on “Recyclable” Claims

NIH

Now Available: Consumer Fact Sheet on Carnitine

Twitter

@frankyiannas

@SecVilsack

  • The organic industry plays a critical role in @USDA’s efforts to increase the resilience of our food system. We are committed to helping producers access new markets and increase their revenue options.
  • Today I met with the @OrganicTrade Association and announced new steps @USDA is taking to support our organic producers, provide them with more economic opportunity, and strengthen the market for their U.S.-grown organic goods. https://usda.gov/media/press-releases/2023/05/10/usda-announces-new-steps-enhance-organic-markets-and-support

Join the newsletter to stay informed about the latest food and medical products related news from AFDO

AFDO

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.