Laws and Regulations Committee Update – December 30, 2020 – January 4, 2021
December 30, 2021
Federal Register
Notices
Proposed Consent Agreement:
– CBD Meds, Inc.
Filed on: 12/30/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 12/31/2020
FR Document: 2020-29002 PDF 14 Pages (128 KB) Permalink
– Epichouse, LLC (First Class Herbalist CBD)
Filed on: 12/30/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 12/31/2020
FR Document: 2020-29001 PDF 14 Pages (129 KB) Permalink
– Reef Industries, Inc.; Analysis to Aid Public Comment
Filed on: 12/30/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 12/31/2020
FR Document: 2020-29003 PDF 12 Pages (125 KB) Permalink
USDA
Make Every Bite Count: USDA, HHS Release Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025
AMS
CSPI
Dietary Guidelines Drops Expert Panel’s Added Sugars Recommendation
@SecretarySonny
- Today @USDA& @HHS released the Dietary Guidelines for Americans that can help all Americans lead healthier lives by making every bite count. Here’s to healthier eating in the new year!
January 1, 2021
Federal Register
Notices
Request for Commodity Board Topics and Contribution of Funding under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program
Filed on: 12/31/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 01/04/2021
FR Document: 2020-28698 PDF 9 Pages (87 KB) Permalink
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:
SARS-CoV-2 Testing in Animals Reporting Activities
Filed on: 12/31/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 01/04/2021
FR Document: 2020-29014 PDF 4 Pages (94.8 KB) Permalink
Notices
National Agriculture and Food Defense Strategy Survey
Filed on: 12/31/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 01/04/2021
FR Document: 2020-29082 PDF 7 Pages (74.3 KB) Permalink
Guidance:
Coronavirus Disease 2019
Filed on: 12/31/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 01/04/2021
FR Document: 2020-29058 PDF 9 Pages (130 KB) Permalink
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Quality Control Regulations
Filed on: 12/31/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 01/04/2021
FR Document: 2020-29005 PDF 3 Pages (87 KB) Permalink
FDA
Certain Lots of Sportmix Pet Food Recalled for Potentially Fatal Levels of Aflatoxin
2020 at FDA: A Year of Unparalleled Contributions to Public Health
Recalls
| Date | Brand Name | Product Description | Product Type | Recall Reason | Company |
| 12/30/2020 | Sportmix | Dog and Cat Food | Animal & Veterinary, Pet Food, Food & Beverages, Pet Food | Elevated levels of aflatoxin | Sportmix |
| 12/30/2020 | Canyon Bakehouse | Canyon Bakehouse Everything Bagels | Food & Beverages | Potential presence of gluten | Flowers Foods, Inc. |
@SteveFDA
- At FDA, the year 2020 was shaped by the global pandemic and our response to it – and while much of our focus has been dominated by our response to #COVID19, FDA has an incredible record of accomplishments – find out the details #FDAVoices #2020atFDA
@US_FDA
- The FDA is alerting pet owners and veterinary professionals about certain Sportmix pet food products manufactured by Midwestern Pet Foods, Inc. that may contain potentially fatal levels of aflatoxin. https://go.usa.gov/xAkgK
- This is an ongoing investigation. The agency will continue to monitor this situation and will share new information as it becomes available.
- Pet owners should stop feeding their pets the recalled products and consult their veterinarian, especially if the pet is showing signs of illness. Owners are urged to report suspected cases to the FDA.
@FDAfood
- January 1, FDA starts accepting applications for #VQIP (Voluntary Qualified Importer Program). Questions about the benefits? We’ve got answers for #importers of FDA-regulated human and/or animal food. https://go.usa.gov/xn7n4
@FTC
- Avoid being cheated by a “miracle” CBD cure. Considering alternative medical treatments containing CBD? Before you act: Don’t stop taking your prescriptions without asking your doctor. Find out more about miracle cure claims at http://ftc.gov/MiracleHealth
January 4, 2021
Federal Register
Rules
Uniform Compliance Date for Food Labeling Regulations
Filed on: 12/31/2020 at 4:15 pm Scheduled Pub. Date: 01/06/2021
FR Document: 2020-29273 PDF 7 Pages (72.2 KB) Permalink
FDA
Recalls
| Date | Brand | Produce | Product Type | Recall Reason | Company |
| 12/31/2020 | Backroad Country | Spicy Cajun Mix | Food & Beverages, Allergens, Snack Food Item | Undeclared milk | Lipari Foods |
| 12/31/2020 | Divvies | Vanilla Cupcakes | Food & Beverages, Allergens, Bakery Product/Mix | Undeclared milk and eggs | Divvies, LLC |
FSIS
Recalls
Courage Production, LLC. Recalls Ready-to-Eat, Fully Cooked Polish Sausage Products due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen
Constituent Updates
Dec 31, 2020 | PDF
- FSIS Announces the Availability of the Fiscal Year 2021 Annual Sampling Plan
- National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection Meeting Materials Now Available
- Tips for Faster Label Approval Process