Laws and Regulations Committee Update – August 13 – 17, 2021
August 13, 2021
Federal Register
Notices
International Drug Scheduling:
Convention on Psychotropic Substances; Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs; 4F-MDMB-BICA (4F-MDMB-BUTICA); Brorphine; Metonitazene; Eutylone (bk-EBDB); BMDP (3,4-Methylenedioxy-N-benzylcathinone); Kratom (mitragynine, 7-hydroxymitragynine); Phenibut; Reopening Comment Period
Filed on: 08/11/2021 at 4:15 pm Scheduled Pub. Date: 08/16/2021
FR Document: 2021-17498 PDF 4 Pages (74 KB) Permalink
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Rules
Definitions of the European Union and the United Kingdom
Filed on: 08/13/2021 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 08/16/2021
FR Document: 2021-16900 PDF 33 Pages (329 KB) Permalink
HHS
Secretary Becerra to Require COVID-19 Vaccinations for HHS Health Care Workforce
[Note: vaccine requirement would cover IHS, NIH, and members of the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps. FDA workforce does not appear to be included at this time]
FDA
Recalls
| Date | Brand | Product Description | Type | Reason for Recall | Company |
| 08/12/2021 | Marketside | Chocolate Candy Cookie Cake | Food & Beverages, Allergens, Bakery Product/Mix | May contain undeclared peanuts | Jimmy’s Cookies LLC |
New GRAS Notices
USDA
[Note: Funding Will Expand Access to COVID-19 Vaccines, Health Care Services and Food Assistance in Rural America]
FSIS
Notices
| Number | Title | Date |
| 32-21 | Posting of Additional Informational Dashboards | Aug 11 2021 |
[Note: This notice announces the availability of additional informational dashboards, posted to IPP Help and the public webpages, for FSIS Directive 5000.1, Verifying an Establishment’s Food Safety System, FSIS Directive 5300.1, Managing the Establishment Profile in the Public Health Information System, and FSIS Directive 7310.5, Presence of Foreign Material in Meat or Poultry Products. These dashboards provide key information from each of these directives and links to available resources.]
APHIS
General Conference Committee of the National Poultry Improvement Plan Meeting
FNS
The Thrifty Food Plan: What It Is and Why It Matters
[Note: At the direction of Congress and with the support of President Biden as part of the administration’s Build Back Better initiative, USDA is re-evaluating the Thrifty Food Plan (TFP) to ensure that it reflects the cost of a practical, nutritious, budget-conscious diet.]
@SecVilsack
- I want to thank Senator Amy Klobuchar, Senator Tina Smith, & Rep. Angie Craig for a warm Minnesota welcome today. Important discussions with producers around drought challenges, the next Farm Bill, the climate crisis, & the work USDA is doing on the Packers and Stockyards Act.
- [retweet @amyklobuchar] Across Minnesota, fields are drying up and farmers can’t feed their herds. I joined @SecVilsack, @SenTinaSmith, @RepAngieCraig today in Cannon Falls to discuss how we can support farmers and ranchers during the drought. Working together, we can get through this.
@FDArecalls
- Jongu 4308 Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Hydro Pineapple Burn Due to the Presence of Undeclared Sibutramine https://go.usa.gov/xFyJ5
- Frito-Lay Issues Limited Voluntary Recall on Undeclared Milk in Wavy Lay’s Original Potato Chips Distributed in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia https://go.usa.gov/xFyJW
@FDAfood
- Sign up today for “Exploring the Science Surrounding the Safe Use of Bioactive Ingredients in Infant Formula: Considerations for an Assessment Framework.” This 2-day virtual workshop is sponsored by @NICHD_NIH and @US_FDA . https://go.usa.gov/xFVT2 Registration is required.
- The workshop will focus on the functional state-of-the-science of biologically active human milk components and analogs and the implications for safety assessments when used in infant formula. https://bit.ly/3AAU7z0
- A new episode of FDA’s TechTalk Podcast is now available. The discussion centers on whole genome sequencing #WGS and its potential to transform food safety with food safety and public health experts from @APHL @WesternGrowers @HealthNYGov Listen here: https://go.usa.gov/xFyfx
@FDA_ORA
- Job Alert! #FDAORA is recruiting for Consumer Safety Officers GS-9 nationwide. This position serves as FDA rep on human and animal foods, drugs, medical devices, medical products, and imports. APPLY TODAY: https://go.usa.gov/xFV4f #FDAJobs
August 16, 2021
Federal Register
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Filed on: 08/16/2021 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 08/17/2021
FR Document: 2021-17548 PDF 3 Pages (89.5 KB) Permalink
[Note: information collection related to waiver of inspection and weighing requirements for high quality grain]
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Notices
Environmental Assessments; Availability, etc.:
BASF Corporation; Determination of Nonregulated Status of Plant-Parasitic Nematode-Protected and Herbicide Tolerant Soybean
Filed on: 08/16/2021 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 08/17/2021
FR Document: 2021-17558 PDF 6 Pages (116 KB) Permalink
Environmental Protection Agency
Rules
Tolerance Exemption:
C10-C18-Alkyl dimethyl amine oxides
Filed on: 08/16/2021 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 08/17/2021
FR Document: 2021-17450 PDF 14 Pages (127 KB) Permalink
Federal Crop Insurance Corporation
Rules
Common Crop Insurance Regulations:
Dry Pea Crop Insurance Provisions and Dry Beans Crop Insurance Provisions
Filed on: 08/16/2021 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 08/17/2021
FR Document: 2021-17300 PDF 2 Pages (79.8 KB) Permalink
FDA
Recalls
| Date | Brand | Product Description | Type | Reason | Company |
| 08/14/2021 | Genji Pacific LLC. | sushi containing cocktail shrimp | Food & Beverages | Salmonella | Genji Pacific LLC. |
| 08/14/2021 | Mai Franchising Inc. | sushi containing cocktail shrimp | Food & Beverages | Salmonella | Mai Franchising Inc. |
| 08/14/2021 | Mai Cuisine Inc. | Shrimp Tempura Kabuki Roll | Food & Beverages | Salmonella | Mai Cuisine Inc. |
| 08/13/2021 | Various: Big River, 365, Seacove, Ahold, Censea, First Street, Meijer and others | Frozen cooked, peeled and deveined, tail on shrimp | Food & Beverages | Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella | Avanti Frozen Foods Pvt. Ltd |
| 08/13/2021 | Simply Nourish | Frozen dog food | Animal & Veterinary, Pet Food, Food & Beverages, Pet Food | Due to elevated levels of Vitamin D | Wet Noses Natural Dog Treat Company |
FSIS
Constituent Update – August 13, 2021
CVM
FDA to Host Virtual Listening Session on the Oversight of Pet Food
@FrankYiannas
- [retweet @LGMAnews] From @US_FDA ‘s latest TechTalk podcast on Whole Genome Sequencing: “Food safety is a race between our ability to detect foodborne illness and our ability to prevent it.” – @FrankYiannasFDA
@SecVilsack
- The President’s plan is working. The percentage of families with children who reported that they sometimes or often did not have enough to eat fell by 24% after the child tax credit payments. That’s progress.
August 17, 2021
Federal Register
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Notices
Importation of Fresh Citrus Fruit from Australia into the Continental United States
Filed on: 08/17/2021 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 08/18/2021
FR Document: 2021-17709 PDF 12 Pages (118 KB) Permalink
Environmental Protection Agency
Rules
Pesticide Tolerances:
Fluensulfone
Filed on: 08/17/2021 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 08/18/2021
FR Document: 2021-17682 PDF 10 Pages (116 KB) Permalink
APHIS
APHIS Revising the Animal and Animal Product Import Regulations to Reflect the Exit of the United Kingdom from the European Union
Availability of Draft Environmental Documents for Petition to Deregulate Soybean Developed Using Genetic Engineering
USDA
USDA Modernizes the Thrifty Food Plan, Updates SNAP Benefits
@FrankYiannasFDA
- [RT @LGMAnews]: From @US_FDA‘s latest TechTalk podcast on Whole Genome Sequencing: “Food safety is a race between our ability to detect foodborne illness and our ability to prevent it.” – @FrankYiannasFDA
@FDAfood
- As a general guide, 20% DV or more of a nutrient per serving is considered high. 5% DV or less of a nutrient per serving is considered low. Learn what the #NewNutritionFacstLabel has to say. http://go.usa.gov/xFmpz
- Consuming too much added sugars can make it difficult to meet nutrient needs while staying within calorie limits. Learn more about reading the #NewNutritionFactsLabel. http://go.usa.gov/x6BBU