Laws and Regulations Committee Update – April 5 – 7, 2021
April 5, 2021
Federal Register
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:
Food Allergen Labeling and Reporting
Filed on: 04/05/2021 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 04/06/2021
FR Document: 2021-07002 PDF 6 Pages (66.2 KB) Permalink
Food Safety and Inspection Service
Notices
Meetings:
National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods
Filed on: 04/05/2021 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 04/06/2021
FR Document: 2021-06993 PDF 8 Pages (107 KB) Permalink
FDA
Recalls
| Date | Brand Name | Product | Product Type | Recall Reason | Company Name |
| 04/03/2021 | APS Isomorph, iForce Nutrition Mass Gainz | Dietary supplements | Food & Beverages | Due to undeclared milk, wheat, soy, egg allergens | Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
Warning Letters
| Posted Date | Issue Date | Company | Issuing Office | Subject |
| 04/02/2021 | 04/01/2021 | Natural Adventure, LLC | Center for Drug Evaluation and Research | Unapproved and Misbranded Products Related to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) |
FDA
FDA Provides Update on COVID-19 Pandemic Recovery and Preparedness Plan Initiative
HHS/NTP
NTP Update – April 2021 now available
FSIS
Constituent Update – April 2, 2021
- Federal Programs Available to FSIS-Regulated Facilities
- Finding Public askFSIS Q&As
- FSIS to Modernize its Microbiological Testing System for Campylobacter
- Tips for Faster Label Approval Process
- Export Requirements Update
APHIS
USDA Encourages the Public to Protect Plants Against Invasive Pests in April
National Academies
Guidance on PFAS Testing and Health Outcomes Meeting 2 – Eastern U.S. Town Hall
@DrWoodcockFDA
- As we continue our #COVID19 response, it is critical that we learn from both our successes and the challenges we experienced, to best improve our operations. https://fda.gov/news-events/fda-brief/fda-brief-fda-provides-update-covid-19-pandemic-recovery-and-preparedness-plan-initiative
- We have identified five key activities from the FDA #COVID19 Pandemic Recovery and Preparedness Plan Initiative for further development and implementation.
- We have identified five key activities from the FDA #COVID19 Pandemic Recovery and Preparedness Plan Initiative for further development and implementation.
@FDAfood
- Help the Earth and make a smoothie! Reduce food waste this #EarthDay by using “imperfect” fruits or vegetables to make a healthy smoothie for your friends and family! https://go.usa.gov/xHxq6
- Egg safety begins in the grocery store. Buy eggs only if sold from a refrigerator or refrigerated case. Open the carton and make sure that the eggs are clean and the shells are not cracked. https://go.usa.gov/xsfSd
April 6, 2021
Federal Register
Environmental Protection Agency
Rules
Pesticide Tolerances:
- Penthiopyrad
Filed on: 04/06/2021 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 04/07/2021
FR Document: 2021-07129 PDF 10 Pages (121 KB) Permalink
- Spinetoram
Filed on: 04/06/2021 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 04/07/2021
FR Document: 2021-07186 PDF 12 Pages (125 KB) Permalink
- Spinosad
Filed on: 04/06/2021 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 04/07/2021
FR Document: 2021-07185 PDF 13 Pages (115 KB) Permalink
Tolerance Exemption:
- 2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-dioxolane-4-methanol
Filed on: 04/06/2021 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 04/07/2021
FR Document: 2021-07028 PDF 12 Pages (134 KB) Permalink
FSIS
Notices
FSIS Notice 14-21 (Import Reinspection Activities Related to Fresh Meat Inspection Certificates for Fully Cooked Beef Skeletal Muscle Meat From South America)
OMB
| AGENCY: HHS-FDA | RIN: 0910-ZA88 | Status: Pending Review |
| TITLE: Inorganic Arsenic in Apple Juice: Action Level; Guidance for Industry | ||
| STAGE: Notice | ECONOMICALLY SIGNIFICANT: No | |
| ** RECEIVED DATE: 04/05/2021 | LEGAL DEADLINE: None |
@FDAfood
- GMO foods are as healthful and safe to eat as their non-GMO counterparts. That’s what the research says. https://fda.gov/food/consumers/agricultural-biotechnology… #FeedYourMind #NPHW
- #FoodSafety questions in severe weather situations? Or after a power outage? Call our food safety experts for help 888-SAFE-FOOD. We’re open M-F 10am-4pm EST or contact us on-line http://go.usa.gov/xGYhR #NPHW
@US_FDA
- FDA-TRACK launched a new and enhanced performance measure dashboard for the Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM), highlighting the center’s accomplishments toward their mission of protecting human and animal health. https://go.usa.gov/xHxWy
@SecVilsack
- USDA’s Pandemic Assistance for Producers initiative will establish new programs and efforts to bring financial assistance to a broad set of farmers, ranchers, and producers who felt the impact of COVID-19 market disruptions – learn more https://farmers.gov/pandemic-assistance…
April 7, 2021
Federal Register
Agricultural Marketing Service
Proposed Rules
Olives Grown in California:
Increased Assessment Rate
Filed on: 04/07/2021 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 04/08/2021
FR Document: 2021-07218 PDF 14 Pages (109 KB) Permalink
FDA
FDA Takes Two Important Steps to Advance the Safety of Leafy Greens
FDA Announces Improved Performance Measure Dashboards for Animal Drug and Food Key Initiatives
Warning Letters
| Posted Date | Issue Date | Company | Issuing Office | Subject |
| 04/06/2021 | 03/29/2021 | IMAD International, LLC | Division of Northeast Imports | Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) |
@DrWoodcockFDA
- The safety of leafy greens is a top priority & we are committed to working with stakeholders to protect consumers. We issued the Leafy Green Action Plan last year to foster a more collaborative approach to preventing leafy greens outbreaks & we have updated our plan for 2021.
@FrankYiannasFDA
- Today, we released our investigation report on the Fall 2020 outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 linked to leafy greens. The report includes trends that are key to understanding leafy green outbreaks linked to the California Central Coast growing region https://go.usa.gov/xHr5u
- We recommend that all growers be aware of & consider adjacent land use practices. Increasing awareness around adjacent land use was a specific goal in the Leafy Greens Shiga Toxin-Producing E. coli (STEC) Action Plan released last year. We have also updated this plan for 2021.
- Industry leadership and collaboration among the agricultural community is critical to reducing foodborne illnesses. We are committed to working with all stakeholders to address this significant public health issue and further protect consumers.