Laws and Regulations Committee Update 8/13 – 8/16, 2018
Federal Register
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:
Food Safety, Health, and Diet Survey
Filed on: 08/13/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 08/14/2018
FR Document: 2018-17363 PDF 6 Pages (96.1 KB) Permalink
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Title: Consumer Complaint Monitoring System
Filed on: 08/13/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 08/14/2018
FR Document: 2018-17397 PDF 5 Pages (116 KB) Permalink
Food Safety and Inspection Service
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:
Certificates of Medical Examination
Filed on: 08/13/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 08/14/2018
FR Document: 2018-17424 PDF 9 Pages (211 KB) Permalink
Foodborne Illness Outbreak Investigation Survey for FSIS Public Health Partners
Filed on: 08/13/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 08/14/2018
FR Document: 2018-17427 PDF 8 Pages (218 KB) Permalink
Environmental Protection Agency
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:
Experimental Use Permits for Pesticides
Filed on: 08/13/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 08/14/2018
FR Document: 2018-17443 PDF 4 Pages (182 KB) Permalink
Pesticide Petitions:
Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities
Filed on: 08/13/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 08/14/2018
FR Document: 2018-17450 PDF 8 Pages (95.2 KB) Permalink
FSIS
Aug 10, 2018 | PDF
- FSIS Posts Updated Dataset on Imports
- FSIS Posts Next Set of Establishment-Specific Datasets
AMS
USDA Announces Grain Inspection Advisory Committee Meeting
@FDAfood, @US_FDA, @SGottliebFDA, @FDA_ORA, @FDAMedia, @FDAanimalhealth, @FDArecalls, @FDASpox
- Have you heard about the @HHSPrevention Healthy People Initiative? The #healthypeople initiative is a collaborative health promotion & disease prevention effort w/a vision towards a healthier nation. MORE about this effort here: https://go.usa.gov/xUKXa
- Q&A: FDA’s Investigation into Possible Connection Between Diet and Canine Heart Disease https://go.usa.gov/xUH3v
- Does your #FamilyFunMonth include picnics & barbecuing? Avoid #foodpoisoning and follow our #foodsafety rules. http://go.usa.gov/xNAhN & enjoy #NationalSmoresDay !
- One of the ways #FDA achieves its mission of protecting and promoting public health is by providing accurate, science-based information about medical products and foods. This week’s #SUNDAYTWEETORIAL highlights some of FDA’s many patient and consumer resources-It’s #NEWSYOUCANUSE
- FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine protects both human and animal health. To learn more about animal health topics from pet food to heartworm visit https://bit.ly/2KzwMDx . Info on recalls and withdrawals of animal & veterinary products is found here https://bit.ly/2EKHGXZ
- FDA provides information regarding the measures we take when a food product is mislabeled, presents a health risk because of contamination, or has caused an outbreak of illness. For a list of food and dietary supplement recalls, visit https://bit.ly/2rMOwF1
- Stay informed about foodborne illness outbreaks linked to FDA-regulated food products. FDA’s Coordinated Outbreak Response and Evaluation (CORE) Network manages response, surveillance, and post-response activities https://bit.ly/2MnfRpk
- Want to learn more about food safety and nutrition? Visit our Education Resource Library, a catalog of printable educational materials and videos intended for consumers, educators, dietitians and health professionals https://bit.ly/2Mbc6qf
August 14, 2018
Federal Register
Food Safety and Inspection Service
Notices
Retail Exemptions Adjusted Dollar Limitations
Filed on: 08/14/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 08/15/2018
FR Document: 2018-17546 PDF 6 Pages (205 KB) Permalink
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Rules
Conditions for Payment of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Indemnity Claims
Filed on: 08/14/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 08/15/2018
FR Document: 2018-17554 PDF 23 Pages (134 KB) Permalink
FDA
What’s Next For PC Animal Food Implementation?
Recalls
| Date | Brand | Product Description | Reason / Problem | Company |
| 08/13/2018 | Blissful Remedies | Products Containing Kratom | High microbial load | World Organix, LLC |
AMS
USDA Determines Individual Not Responsibly Connected to Arizona Violator
USDA Proposes Revising Terminology in Several Specialty Crops Standards
August 15, 2018
FDA
Warning Letters
| Letter Issue Date | Company Name | Issuing Office | Subject | Close Out Date |
| 07/31/2018 | Signature Formulations, LLC | San Francisco District Office | CGMP/Finished Pharmaceuticals/Adulterated | Not Issued * |
| 07/12/2018 | www.poppyseedwash.com | Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition | New Drug/Labeling/Misbranded | Not Issued * |
GRAS
| GRN No. | Substance | Date of Closure | FDA’s Letter |
| 802 | Endolysin | Pending | |
| 801 | Chymosin enzyme from Camelius dromedarius produced in Aspergillus niger | Pending | |
| 800 | gamma-oryzanol | Pending | |
| 799 | Rebaudioside M | Pending | |
| 798 | Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain yBBS002 | Pending | |
| 797 | Fructooligosaccharides | Pending | |
| 796 | Orange extract (85% hesperidin) | Pending | |
| 795 | Purified steviol glycosides | Pending | |
| 794 | Shiitake, pea, and rice protein fermented with Lentinula edodes | Pending | |
| 780 | Rebaudioside M | Jul 31, 2018 | FDA has no questions (in PDF) (115 kB) |
| 764 | Rebaudioside D | Jul 10, 2018 | FDA has no questions (in PDF ) (111 kB) |
| 754 | Algal oil (87% oleic acid) derived from Prototheca moriformis strain S6697 | Jul 23, 2018 | FDA has no questions (in PDF) (111 kB) |
USDA
USDA Adds New Tools, Resources to Farmers.gov to Aid Producers
FSIS
USDA Provides Food Safety Tips to Keep Foodborne Illness Out of the Classroom
APHIS
APHIS Finalizes Conditions for Paying Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Indemnity
AMS
USDA Vegetable Purchase Program Announced
USDA Fresh Fluid Milk Purchase Program Announced
USDA Chicken Products Purchase Program Announced
USDA Beef Products Purchase Program Announced
National Academies
Understanding and Overcoming the Challenge of Obesity and Overweight in the Armed Forces: Proceedings of a Workshop–in Brief
@FDAfood, @US_FDA, @SGottliebFDA, @FDA_ORA, @FDAMedia, @FDAanimalhealth, @FDArecalls, @FDASpox
- The food supply in the US is among the safest in the world, yet foodborne illness can still occur. Everyone can be affected by this & some people are at greater risk. LEARN MORE about these at-risk groups: https://go.usa.gov/xUByH
- What should animal food producers expect during the next compliance dates for the FSMA Preventative Controls for Animal Foods Rule? Read here to find out more https://go.usa.gov/xU6ev
August 16, 2018
Federal Register
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Store Applications
Filed on: 08/16/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 08/17/2018
FR Document: 2018-17722 PDF 7 Pages (304 KB) Permalink
Agricultural Marketing Service
Rules
Cotton Board Rules and Regulations:
Adjusting Supplemental Assessment on Imports (2018 Amendments)
Filed on: 08/16/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 08/17/2018
FR Document: 2018-17723 PDF 69 Pages (593 KB) m Permalink
Notices
Standards for Grades of Pork Carcasses
Filed on: 08/16/2018 at 08:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 08/17/2018
FR Document: 2018-17725 PDF 4 Pages (162 KB) Permalink
FDA
Recalls
| Date | Brand | Product Description | Reason/Problem | Company |
| 08/15/2018 | Marsee Baking | Cookies | Undeclared Peanuts | Marsee Foods Inc. dba Marsee Baking |
| 08/14/2018 | Zakah Life | Kratom Containing Products | Salmonella | Zakah Life, LLC |
| 08/14/2018 | Salt & Straw | Chocolate Gooey Brownie Ice Cream | Undeclared peanuts | Salt & Straw Ice Cream |
@FDAfood, @US_FDA, @SGottliebFDA, @FDA_ORA, @FDAMedia, @FDAanimalhealth, @FDArecalls, @FDASpox
- Beware of companies or people selling bogus cancer “cures.” Advertised as “natural” treatments or dietary supplements online or on social media, they may appear harmless but can delay or interfere w/proven, beneficial treatments: http://go.usa.gov/xndE7 #ORAConsumerUpdate
- Salt & Straw Voluntarily Recalls Certain Lots of Chocolate Gooey Brownie Ice Cream Pints Due to Possible Undeclared Peanuts http://dlvr.it/QfzDs0
- Wash kitchen towels frequently & on the HOT washing machine cycle to remove any bacteria contaminating your kitchen towels. Check out the Kitchen Towel Playbook for more #foodsafety info. https://go.usa.gov/xQM6m #WednesdayWisdom
- Thanks to @NCAgriculture, @NASDANews & @NCFarmBureau for hosting #FDA for an On-Farm Readiness Review in North Carolina today!
- The On-Farm Readiness Reviews are a productive way for farmers to assess their level of compliance with the #FSMA Produce Safety Rule.
- #FDA is committed to helping farmers meet the new #FSMA requirements to ensure safe produce for Americans.
- #FDA is continuing its commitment to support farmers in implementing the new produce safety standards under #FSMA. FDA staff are in North Carolina this week for an on-farm readiness review demonstration – a way for farmers to assess their level of compliance w/ the produce rule.
- The #FSMA Produce Safety Rule establishes science-based minimum standards for the safe growing, harvesting, packing & holding of fruits & vegetables grown for human consumption. For more info see: https://go.usa.gov/xUFuv .
- Marsee Baking Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Peanuts In Cookies Sold At Café Yumm! Restaurants http://dlvr.it/Qg1cm5
Zakah Life Recalls Kratom Because Of Possible Health Risk http://dlvr.it/Qg2Gdb