Federal Register Update — October 18-19, 2023
October 18, 2023
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:
Focus Groups and Interviews
Filed on: 10/18/2023 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 10/19/2023
FR Document: 2023-23011 PDF 3 Pages (95.4 KB) Permalink
FDA
Advancing Nutrition, Healthy Food Options and Front-of-Package Labeling
Warning letters
| Posted Date | Issue Date | Company | Issuing Office | Subject |
| 10/17/2023 | 10/05/2023 | Lathem Family Farms, Inc. | Division of Human and Animal Food Operations East III | Food/Egg/Prepared Packed or Held Under Insanitary Conditions/Adulterated |
OMB
| AGENCY: USDA-AMS | RIN: 0581-AE05 | Status: Pending Review |
| TITLE: Inclusive Competition and Market Integrity Under the Packers and Stockyards Act (AMS-FTPP-21-0045) | Section 3(f)(1) Significant: No | |
| STAGE: Final Rule | Economically Significant: No | |
| ** RECEIVED DATE: 10/17/2023 | LEGAL DEADLINE: None | |
APHIS
APHIS Extends Comment on Draft Pest Risk Assessment for the Importation of various Citrus species and hybrids fruit from Japan Until November 24, 2023
DOJ
@frankyiannas
- In a national food system, it’s critical for state officials to collaborate with experts at the federal level, such as FDA, to maintain consistency, uniformity, and consumer confidence in the nation’s food safety system. #national-standards #collaboration https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/14/health/california-ban-red-dye-food.html
@ConsumerReports
- California just banned Red Dye 3, a known carcinogen, in food products. Sign our petition and tell the FDA it’s time to ban Red Dye 3 to protect everyone!
@DrCaliff_FDA
- Last month was the one-year anniversary of the White House Conference & National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition & Health. FDA continues to make great progress on our nutrition efforts. I’d like to catch up with you today about important, new developments. https://fda.gov/news-events/fda-voices/advancing-nutrition-healthy-food-options-and-front-package-labeling?utm_campaign=FDAVoices&utm_source=twitter
October 19, 2023
Federal Register
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:
Third Party Disclosure and Recordkeeping Requirements for Reportable Food
Filed on: 10/19/2023 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 10/20/2023
FR Document: 2023-23117 PDF 6 Pages (102 KB) Permalink
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:
Employment and Training Opportunities in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Filed on: 10/19/2023 at 8:45 am
Scheduled Pub. Date: 10/20/2023
FR Document: 2023-23238 PDF 11 Pages (165 KB) Permalink
FDA
CFSAN Adverse Event Reporting System: EVIVO MCT oil Infant Death (April 27, 2023)
Recalls
| Date | Brand Name(s) | Product Description | Product Type | Recall Reason Description | Company Name |
| 10/18/2023 | Wegmans Organic | Sweet Kale Chopped Salad Kit | Food & Beverages, Allergens, Produce | Undeclared egg. | Braga Fresh |
APHIS
APHIS Announces Partnership to Improve Early Detection of Emerging Animal Diseases
@USDAForeignAg
- NEWS ALERT: Each year, FAS opens & preserves access to foreign markets, protecting & expanding export opportunities. With FAS’s ‘Your State’ story maps, you can see recent trade wins that help ag producers, businesses, & industries succeed! Read more at: USDA FAS State Fact Sheets Show Trade Wins for All 50 States | USDA Foreign Agricultural Service
@USDA
- USDA will be holding its sixth public meeting of the Equity Commission and its Agriculture Subcommittee and Rural Community Economic Development Subcommittee from Oct. 24-26, 2023. Members of the public are encouraged to attend virtually https://zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_f5KuGjx8SYWdFLatW5399g#/registration
@FDA_ORA
- Just in! The FDA signed a partnership agreement w/ @GuamDPHSS and Guam Customs and Quarantine Agency formalizing a shared commitment to #publichealth & #consumerprotection. LEARN MORE: https://fda.gov/federal-state-local-tribal-and-territorial-officials/national-integrated-food-safety-system-ifss-programs-and-initiatives/domestic-mutual-reliance-What’s%20New #DomesticMutualReliance
- #DYK 95% of the products in Guam are imported. An FDA partnership agreement w @GuamDPHSS & Guam Customs and Quarantine Agency will help ensure products entering/passing thru this region are safe & effective. LEARN MORE ABOUT IMPORTS: https://fda.gov/industry/import-program-food-and-drug-administration-fda
- Together w/ Guam partners, the @US_FDA will oversee imported drugs including opioids, medical devices, biological products, tobacco, foods, & cosmetics to help prevent fraudulent/potentially dangerous products from entering supply chains. LEARN MORE:https://fda.gov/federal-state-local-tribal-and-territorial-officials/domestic-mutual-reliance/domestic-mutual-reliance-work-division-west-coast-imports-dwci