Laws and Regulations Committee Update – February 14 – 18, 2020
Federal Register
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
- Filed on: 02/14/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 02/18/2020
FR Document:2020-03067 PDF 4 Pages (104 KB) Permalink
- Filed on: 02/14/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 02/18/2020
FR Document: 2020-03127 PDF 3 Pages (86.7 KB) Permalink
FDA
FDA Publishes Third Installment of Intentional Adulteration Draft Guidance
(DRAFT) Supplemental Mitigation Strategies to Protect Food Against Intentional Adulteration
Recalls
| Date | Brand | Product Description | Type | Reason/Problem | Company |
| 02/13/2020 | Coburn Farms | Coburn Farms 4.5oz Sharp Yellow Cheddar Cheese, Cherry Juice-Infused Dried Cranberries & Roasted Sea Salted Cashews Snackers | Food & Beverages, | Undeclared peanut | Save A Lot |
| 02/13/2020 | Butlers | Irish Whiskey Dark Chocolate Bar | Food & Beverages, Allergens, Chocolate/Cocoa Product | Undeclared milk | Gourmet International and Butlers Chocolates UC |
USDA
USDA Names Participants in 2020 Future Leaders in Agriculture Program
@FrankYiannasFDA
- As part of our unwavering commitment to the safety of the American food supply, today FDA issued a supplemental guidance for industry to support compliance with the Intentional Adulteration Rule. Learn more https://go.usa.gov/xdN5r
@FDAfood
- Looking for a response to #food, #nutrition, or #cosmetics complaints, safety, and/or labeling FDA’s trained public affairs specialists have the answers! Call or submit questions to https://go.usa.gov/xyqQR
- Flour is commonly used in many recipes. Whether you are making your loved ones sweet treats for #ValentinesDay or trying a new recipe, learn the do’s and don’ts of handling flour safely. http://go.usa.gov/xdjnD
@FDA_ORA
- Are you planning to buy your valentine a sweet treat this #ValentinesDay? Keep in mind that candy may contain allergens such as milk, eggs, and tree nuts. LEARN MORE about reducing the risks of food allergies for you & your loved ones: https://go.usa.gov/xnypp
February 18, 2020
Federal Register
The Public Inspection page for the Federal Register has not updated yet today. Updates will be sent once new material has been posted.
FDA
FDA Provides Additional Time for Stakeholders to Comment on Revised Draft Guidance on Animal Drug Compounding from Bulk Drug Substances
Recalls
| Date | Brand | Product Description | Type | Reason/Problem | Company |
| 02/15/2020 | Annie Chun’s | Japanese-Style Teriyaki Noodle Bowls | Food & Beverages, | Undeclared peanuts | CJ Foods, Inc. |
FSIS
Constituent Updates
Feb 14, 2020 | PDF
- Tips for Faster Label Approval Process
- FSIS to Post Updated Dataset on Import Refusals
- Retail Lm Pilot Project Update
AskFSIS
Incorrect process category, product category or product group on paper or electronic foreign inspection certification
Determining the correct process category, product category or product group on paper or electronic foreign inspection certification
Primal and Subprimal meat product categorization on paper or electronic foreign inspection certification
AMS
USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case against Mid-Kentucky Livestock Market, LLC
USDA
Secretary Perdue Proclaims February 16-22 as Grain Bin Safety Week
NAD
OEHHA
Food & Water Watch
Iowa House Republican Leadership Passes the Buck on Factory Farm Moratorium
@FrankYiannasFDA
- Baby formula on the #blockchain. Good to see food traceability increasingly becoming the industry norm. (shared for illustration – not an endorsement)
- RT @wef: Here’s how blockchain could be used to help tuna stocks recover https://wef.ch/2HnUXFy #blockchain #sustainability
- Looking forward to participating in @USDA ‘s 2020 Agricultural Outlook Forum this week, where we’ll be talking about the future of a safer, smarter, & more efficient food system. Hope to see you there! #future #collaboration
@SteveFDA
- At this time, the FDA continues to review products imported from China and has not determined that additional measures are needed to protect public health. #COVID19
- Presently, there is no evidence that food or food packaging have been associated with transmission, and there’s no reason to be concerned.
- Further, there is no evidence to support transmission of #COVID19 associated with imported goods, including food and drugs for humans and pets, and there have been no reported cases of #coronavirus in the U.S. associated with imported goods.