Laws and Regulations Committee Update – April 1 – 3, 2020
Federal Register
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Proposed Rules
National List of Reportable Animal Diseases
Filed on: 04/01/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 04/02/2020
FR Document: 2020-06697 PDF 26 Pages (274 KB) Permalink
FDA
March 31, 2020 – Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: Daily Roundup March 31, 2020
Warning Letters
| Posted Date | Issue Date | Company Name | Issuing Office | Subject |
| 03/31/2020 | 03/20/2020 | Bulletproof 360 Inc | Division of Human and Animal Food Operations West VI | CGMP/Dietary Supplement/Adulterated/Misbranded |
| 03/31/2020 | 03/20/2020 | Shung Kee Food Co., Ltd. | Office of Human and Animal Food Operations East Division 1 | Seafood HACCP/CGMP for Foods/Adulterated/Insanitary Conditions |
| 03/31/2020 | 01/27/2020 | Cargill Incorporated | Division of Human and Animal Food Operations East III | CGMP/Medicated Feeds/Adulterated |
FSIS
AskFSIS
Marking of inspected and passed exotic animal carcasses at the time of inspection
AMS
USDA Announces an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Exceptions to Geographic Boundaries for Official Grain Inspection Services
USDA Announces Survey to Evaluate Performance Measures for Grant Programs
National Academies
Exploring the Science of Social Distancing and What it Means for Everyday Life
@FrankYiannasFDA
- “Food producers of all kinds and all sizes should know that the #FDA stands shoulder to shoulder with them throughout this crisis to ensure that food is safe and available for all Americans. And that we all will get through this, together.”
@FDAfood
- Rinsing chicken can spread germs to your kitchen sink. These germs can contaminate utensils or other food and make you sick. Stay safe: Skip the rinsing and cook your chicken to 165ᵒF. #FoodSafety https://go.usa.gov/xVcyg
- Looking for up-to-date notifications on food #recalls? Outbreaks? Nutrition information? Sign-up to receive email updates on topics you are interesting in from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. https://go.usa.gov/xVwrU
@SteveFDA
- FDA is using every tool at its disposal to combat the #COVID19 pandemic. Here are the latest actions we’ve taken: https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/coronavirus-covid-19-update-daily-roundup-march-31-2020 …
- Today, FDA and @FTC issued warning letters to 3 companies for selling fraudulent products with claims to prevent, treat, mitigate, diagnose or cure #COVID19. https://www.fda.gov/consumers/health-fraud-scams/fraudulent-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19-products …
@SecretarySonny
- RT @RepHagedorn: Maintaining a steady agriculture supply chain is critical. We will work to ensure that all producers can move products globally. Thanks to @DHSgov and @USDA for designating agriculture as a critical part of our infrastructure and protecting our exports!
April 2, 2020
Federal Register
Notices
Fiscal Year 2020 Tariff-Rate Quotas Increased for Raw Cane Sugar and Refined Sugar
Filed on: 04/01/2020 at 4:15 pm Scheduled Pub. Date: 04/03/2020
FR Document: 2020-07164 PDF 3 Pages (158 KB) Permalink
Environmental Protection Agency
Notices
- Pesticide Product Registration:
Receipt of Applications for New Uses
Filed on: 04/02/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 04/03/2020
FR Document: 2020-07042 PDF 6 Pages (143 KB) Permalink
- Receipt of Requests to Voluntarily Cancel Certain Pesticide Registrations
Filed on: 04/02/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 04/03/2020
FR Document: 2020-07038 PDF 6 Pages (70.6 KB) Permalink
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:
- Cosmetic Labeling Regulations and Voluntary Cosmetic Registration Program
Filed on: 04/02/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 04/03/2020
FR Document: 2020-06982 PDF 10 Pages (46.5 KB) Permalink
- Food Canning Establishment Registration, Process Filing, and Recordkeeping for Acidified Foods and Thermally Processed Low-Acid Foods in Hermetically Sealed Containers
Filed on: 04/02/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 04/03/2020
FR Document: 2020-07007 PDF 10 Pages (122 KB) Permalink
- Good Manufacturing Practice in Manufacturing, Packaging, Labeling, or Holding Operations for Dietary Supplements
Filed on: 04/02/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 04/03/2020
FR Document: 2020-07000 PDF 6 Pages (92.8 KB) Permalink
FDA
Food Safety and COVID-19 Q&A (Updated April 1)
Temporary Policy Regarding Nutrition Labeling of Standard Menu Items in Chain Restaurants and Similar Retail Food Establishments During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (Guidance)
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: Daily Roundup
APHIS
USDA Proposes National List of Reportable Animal Diseases
USDA Seeks Comment on Proposed Changes for the Importation of Fresh Blueberries from Chile into the United States
USDA
USDA Engages Public for Input on the Agriculture Innovation Agenda
@SteveFDA
- FDA is working full speed in the fight against the #COVID19 pandemic. Here is the latest update on actions we’ve taken: https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/coronavirus-covid-19-update-daily-roundup-april-1-2020 …
- We released guidance providing temporary flexibility regarding menu labeling requirements to chain restaurants and other similar establishments during the #COVID19 pandemic. https://www.fda.gov/food/cfsan-constituent-updates/fda-provides-flexibility-regarding-menu-labeling-requirements-chain-restaurants-and-similar-retail …
- We continue to pursue those that place public health at risk. With @FTC, we issued a warning letter to Neuro XPF, which sells cannabidiol (CBD) products with the misleading claim these products can mitigate, prevent, treat, diagnose, or cure #COVID19.
April 3, 2020
Federal Register
Proposed Rules
Laboratory Accreditation for Analyses of Foods; Extension of Comment Period
Filed on: 04/03/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 04/06/2020
FR Document: 2020-07171 PDF 6 Pages (31.2 KB) Permalink
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:
Importation of Beef and Ovine Meat from Uruguay and Beef from Argentina and Brazil
Filed on: 04/03/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 04/06/2020
FR Document: 2020-07146 PDF 4 Pages (97.7 KB) Permalink
Environmental Protection Agency
Notices
Pesticide Reregistration Performance Measures and Goals; Annual Progress Report
Filed on: 04/03/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 04/06/2020
FR Document: 2020-07135 PDF 4 Pages (146 KB) Permalink
FDA
What You Need to Know: Food and COVID-19 PSA with Frank Yiannas
Food Safety and COVID-19 (“Workers Testing Positive” section updated April 2 to include FBIA protocols for (1) when an employee of a firm is a confirmed or presumptive case of COVID-19 and (2) when a facility employee/facility visitor/customer has been in close contact with an individual with COVID-19).
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: Daily Roundup April 2, 2020
Warning Letters
| Posted Date | Issue Date | Company | Issuing Office | Subject |
| 04/02/2020 | 04/01/2020 | Gaia’s Whole Healing Essentials, LLC | Center for Drug Evaluation and Research | CDER | Unapproved Products Related to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) |
| 04/02/2020 | 04/01/2020 | Homeomart Indibuy | Center for Drug Evaluation and Research | CDER | Unapproved Products Related to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) |
| 04/02/2020 | 04/01/2020 | Health Mastery Systems DBA Pure Plant Essentials | Center for Drug Evaluation and Research | CDER | Unapproved Products Related to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) |
AMS
USDA Reaches a Consent Decision with Euclid Stockyards Inc. and Jeremy T. Gorham for Packers and Stockyards Act Violations
USDA Seeks Nominees for the Paper and Packaging Board
USDA Extends Deadline for Filing Packers & Stockyards Annual Reports to July 15
Food & Water Watch
Coronavirus Exposes Our Food System’s Crisis
@FrankYiannasFDA
- Today, I provided an update to reporters that FDA still isn’t seeing any widespread problems with food safety or food supply chains as a result of #COVID19. I’ve also filmed a 30-second PSA to assure consumers that our food is safe and still available. https://go.usa.gov/xvrsp
@FDAfood
- Do you have questions about FDA and the food supply during the COVID-19 pandemic? Rest assured FDA is working tirelessly to keep the food supply safe and we don’t see any shortages in the supply chain at this time. https://youtu.be/pAM8RQuSYc0 via @YouTube
- Do not soak or wash produce with soaps, washes, bleach, or detergents. Clean, cold running tap water works just fine. For more everyday food safety tips especially important during #COVID19, visit https://go.usa.gov/xvaGB
- READ THE LABEL: This #NationalPeanutButterandJellyDay keep in mind that proper #FoodLabeling helps people w/food allergies stay safe. FDA is working hard to keep you & your loved ones safe from food allergens. LEARN MORE: https://go.usa.gov/xEEAq
- RT @foodsafetygov: Learn how to check for #FoodSafety when picking a home food delivery service: https://go.usa.gov/xmZgA
@SteveFDA
- Together, we can #SlowTheSpread. Here are the latest actions FDA has taken in the fight against #COVID19: https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/coronavirus-covid-19-update-daily-roundup-april-2-2020 …
- Our @FDAanimalhealth is working with veterinary stakeholder groups to alert veterinary professionals to adopt personal protective equipment (PPE) conservation strategies to make the most of their current supply of items during the #COVID19 pandemic. https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/coronavirus-covid-19-update-fda-takes-further-steps-help-mitigate-supply-interruptions-food-and …
- We’re also coordinating with veterinary medical supply manufacturers and distributors to explore how certain veterinary medical supplies, such as sterile swabs, and devices, such as ventilators, could be redirected to address critical shortages in human health care.
@SecretarySonny
- While practicing social distancing this week, I’m coming to you solo to talk about what @USDA is doing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tune in, tomorrow to the Sonnyside of the Farm.