Laws and Regulations Committee Update – April 29 – 30, 2020
Federal Register
Rules
Guidance:
Temporary Policy Regarding Accredited Third-Party Certification Program Onsite Observation and Certificate Duration Requirements During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
Filed on: 04/29/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 04/30/2020
FR Document: 2020-09169 PDF 6 Pages (180 KB) Permalink
FDA
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: Daily Roundup April 28, 2020
Recalls
| Date | Brand | Product | Type | Recall Reason | Company |
| 04/28/2020 | Benefiber | Prebiotic Fiber Supplement | Food & Beverages, | Potential for plastic pieces or shavings | GSK Consumer Healthcare |
Warning Letters
| Posted Date | Issue Date | Company | Issuing Office | Subject |
| 04/28/2020 | 04/13/2020 | Promex Distribution LLC | Division of Southeast Imports | Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) |
| 04/28/2020 | 04/13/2020 | JusByJulie.Com LLC | Office of Human and Animal Food Operations East Division 1 | New Drug/Misbranded |
| 04/28/2020 | 04/14/2020 | T & S Dairy | Division of Human and Animal Food Operations West III | Illegal Drug Residue |
| 04/28/2020 | 04/27/2020 | Hopewell Essential Oils | Center for Drug Evaluation and Research | CDER | Unapproved and Misbranded Products Related to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) |
| 04/28/2020 | 04/27/2020 | Santiste Labs LLC | Center for Drug Evaluation and Research | CDER | Unapproved and Misbranded Product Related to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) |
USDA
USDA To Implement President Trump’s Executive Order On Meat and Poultry Processors
White House
- Executive Order on Delegating Authority Under the DPA with Respect to Food Supply Chain Resources During the National Emergency Caused by the Outbreak of COVID-19
- President Donald J. Trump Is Taking Action To Ensure The Safety Of Our Nation’s Food Supply Chain
CSPI
Trump Orders Meat Plants to Stay Open Despite Pandemic, Without Adequate Protection for Workers
@SecretarySonny
- Thanks @realDonaldTrump for signing an EO to help keep our food supply chain safe, secure, and plentiful. And continued thanks to our heroic food supply chain workers for doing their part to keep America fed. Learn more here: https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2020/04/28/usda-implement-president-trumps-executive-order-meat-and-poultry
@FDA_ORA
- #ICYMI: #FDAORA is FDA’s enforcement arm for product safety recalls. VISIT the Enforcement Report database to see the most recent entries. https://go.usa.gov/xdMrv
@FDAfood
- ICYMI – FDA issued guidance in March on a temporary policy to give restaurants and food manufacturers flexibility regarding nutrition labeling so that they can sell certain packaged foods during the #COVID19 pandemic. https://go.usa.gov/xvEVN
April 30, 2020
Federal Register
Agricultural Marketing Service
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Filed on: 04/30/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 05/01/2020
FR Document: 2020-09350 PDF 4 Pages (163 KB) Permalink
FDA
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: Daily Roundup April 29, 2020
Recalls
| Date | Brand | Product | Type | Recall Reason | Company |
| 04/29/2020 | Condies Foods | Chicken salad sandwiches | Food & Beverages, Allergens | Undeclared soy | Condies Foods |
FSIS
Recalls
| Product | Date | Retail Distribution List |
| 008-2020 Jowett Farms Corporation Recalls Pork Products Produced without Benefit of Import Inspection | Apr 10, 2020 | Apr 29, 2020 |
AskFSIS
- National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard Applicability to FSIS Regulated Products.
- Important Dates Related to the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard
- Label Approval of Disclosure Statements Under the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard
- The use of the term “Keto” on Meat and Poultry Labeling
AMS
- USDA Files Action Against Hunter Bros. Inc. in Pennsylvania for Alleged PACA Violations
- USDA Lifts PACA Reparation Sanctions on New Jersey Produce Business
- USDA Files Action Against PK Produce Inc. in Ohio for Alleged PACA Violations
- USDA Files Action Against Evergreen Fresh Farms Inc. in California for Alleged PACA Violations
@SteveFDA
- The #COVID19 public health emergency has deeply affected our daily routines, including the way we eat. FDA’s updated nutrition facts label can help you make healthy choices for your household while navigating a new normal. https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/tips-good-nutrition-and-using-updated-nutrition-facts-label-during-coronavirus-pandemic
- The Nutrition Facts Label can help you learn more about the foods you have on hand or are buying, especially if you are buying different foods because of temporary disruptions in the food supply chain due to #COVID19 or are buying more canned or packaged foods instead of fresh.
- FDA’s updates to the Nutrition Facts Label include: Calories in larger, bolder font. Some serving size updates to reflect realistic portions. Added sugars, Vitamin D & potassium are now listed. Daily Values of nutrients have been updated.
- The Interactive Nutrition Facts Label provides more info on specific items you see on the Nutrition Facts label. Using the label can help you choose foods that are rich in nutrients to ensure you and your family stay nourished during this trying time. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/interactivenutritionfactslabel/added-sugars.cfm …
@FDAfood
- Help the young chefs in your house learn the importance of safe food practices. Share these tips to spread the word that #foodsafety is key to preventing food poisoning. https://go.usa.gov/xvDAZ
- Our Food & Cosmetic Information Center’s trained specialists are prepared to answer your food & cosmetics-related questions. From #foodsafety concerns to vitamin ingredients to starting a food or cosmetics business…. we’re here for you. https://go.usa.gov/xyMVf
- Chickens, ducks, and their eggs can carry Salmonella germs even if the birds look healthy and clean. To keep yourself healthy, don’t wear the same shoes in your poultry coop and in your home. Learn more about safely keeping poultry: https://go.usa.gov/xvxyW
- RT @nutrition_gov: April showers bring May #veggies like kale, turnips, and radishes! Learn what else is coming in this Seasonal Produce Guide: https://go.usa.gov/xdesX #spring #NationalGardenMonth
- RT @USDAfoodsafety: Properly storing food preserves it’s quality & prevents both spoilage & food poisoning. Following storage guidelines is especially important for raw meat, poultry & seafood. #FoodSafety
@FDA_ORA
- It’s #WellnessWednesday! Be wary of fraudulent #DietarySupplement products, as some are tainted with drug ingredients that could harm you. LEARN the signs of fraudulent products: https://go.usa.gov/xnR4u #HealthFraud