Federal Register Update — May 17-18, 2023

May 17, 2023

Environmental Protection Agency

Rules

Pesticide Tolerance; Exemptions, Petitions, Revocations, etc.:

D-Glucopyranose, oligomeric, maleates, decyl octyl glycosides, sulfonated, potassium salts; etc.

Filed on: 05/17/2023 at 8:45 am

Scheduled Pub. Date: 05/18/2023

FR Document: 2023-10349  PDF 14 Pages (129 KB)  Permalink

Erucamide In Pesticide Formulations

Filed on: 05/17/2023 at 8:45 am

Scheduled Pub. Date: 05/18/2023

FR Document: 2023-10342  PDF 12 Pages (120 KB)  Permalink

Proposed Rules

Pesticide Tolerance; Exemptions, Petitions, Revocations, etc.:

Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities (April 2023)

Filed on: 05/17/2023 at 8:45 am

Scheduled Pub. Date: 05/18/2023

FR Document: 2023-10547  PDF 4 Pages (116 KB)  Permalink

Food and Drug Administration

Rules

International Dairy Foods Association:

Response to the Objections and Requests for a Public Hearing on the Final Rule To Revoke the Standards for Lowfat Yogurt and Nonfat Yogurt and Amend the Standard for Yogurt; Correction

Filed on: 05/17/2023 at 8:45 am

Scheduled Pub. Date: 05/18/2023

FR Document: 2023-10606  PDF 2 Pages (81.8 KB)  Permalink

FDA

FDA Roundup: May 16, 2023

Warning Letters

Posted DateIssue DateCompanyIssuing OfficeSubject
05/16/202304/28/2023Gary’s Cheesecakes & Fine DessertsDivision of Human and Animal Food Operations East VCGMP/Food/Prepared, Packed or Held Under Insanitary Conditions/Adulterated
05/16/202304/27/2023EarthLab, Inc., dba Wise Woman HerbalsDivision of Human and Animal Food Operations West VIUnapproved New Drugs/Misbranded

APHIS

USDA Takes Action to Help Protect Endangered California Condors From Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza

Twitter

@USDA

  • Today the Biden-Harris Administration announced a historic $11 billion investment that will help rural energy and utility providers bring affordable, reliable clean energy to their communities across the country http://ow.ly/Vg5H50OpalT

@FDAfood

  • Today, @US_FDA released a draft Compliance Policy Guide #CPG to provide guidance for enforcement policy regarding labeling and cross-contact for major food #allergens. FDA Releases Draft Compliance Policy Guide on Major Food Allergen Labeling and Cross-Contact | FDA
  • This draft CPG more accurately reflects FDA’s thinking on major food allergen enforcement policy based on the current regulatory framework and latest science. The FDA is engaged with various stakeholders on this issue.

May 18, 2023

Federal Register

Environmental Protection Agency

Rules

Pesticide Tolerance; Exemptions, Petitions, Revocations, etc.:

Benzyl Alcohol

Filed on: 05/18/2023 at 8:45 am

Scheduled Pub. Date: 05/19/2023

FR Document: 2023-10709  PDF 19 Pages (138 KB)  Permalink

Tolerance Exemption:

Various Fragrance Components in Pesticide Formulations

Filed on: 05/18/2023 at 8:45 am

Scheduled Pub. Date: 05/19/2023

FR Document: 2023-10550  PDF 20 Pages (141 KB)  Permalink

Food and Drug Administration

Rules

Guidance:

Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods: What You Need to Know About the Food and Drug Administration Regulation

Filed on: 05/18/2023 at 8:45 am

Scheduled Pub. Date: 05/19/2023

FR Document: 2023-10666  PDF 5 Pages (87.2 KB)  Permalink

Food and Nutrition Service

Notices

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

Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children Program and WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program Waivers

Filed on: 05/18/2023 at 8:45 am

Scheduled Pub. Date: 05/19/2023

FR Document: 2023-10752  PDF 6 Pages (112 KB)  Permalink

FDA

IFT Report Recommends Collaboration and Innovation to Advance Food Traceability

Recalls

DateBrandDescriptionProduct TypeRecall ReasonCompany
05/17/2023WegmansItalian Classics Diavolo SauceFood & BeveragesUndeclared fish (Anchovy)LiDestri Food Co.

APHIS
APHIS Seeks Comment on Draft Pest Risk Assessment for the Importation of Fresh Pumpkin, Squash, and Tetsukabuto from Brazil into the Continental United States

AMS

USDA Seeks Nominees for the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board

USDA Suspends USGSA Inspection Designation for Northeast Indiana Grain Inspection Inc.

Twitter

@USDAFoodSafety

  • Small and very small slaughter and processing establishments play a crucial role in ensuring America’s robust food supply. USDA has grants and financial options to build a fairer, more competitive, and more resilient meat and poultry supply chain.  https://bit.ly/3Njbv51