Laws and Regulations Committee Update – January 31 – February 3, 2020

• Federal Register
• Agriculture DepartmentNoticesAgency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and ApprovalsFiled on: 01/31/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 02/03/2020FR Document:2020-01890 PDF 3 Pages (112 KB) Permalink Agricultural Marketing ServiceNoticesDraft Instructions on Testing Methods:National Bioengineered Food Disclosure StandardFiled on: 01/31/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 02/03/2020FR Document: 2020-01906 PDF 3 Pages (11.1 KB) Permalink Animal and Plant Health Inspection ServiceNoticesInternational Trade Data System:Timeline for Enforcing APHIS Core Message Set Flags in the Automated Commercial EnvironmentFiled on: 01/31/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 02/03/2020FR Document: 2020-01984 PDF 5 Pages (178 KB) PermalinkEnvironmental Protection AgencyNotices
• Pesticide Registration Review:
• Interim Decision for GlyphosateFiled on: 01/31/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 02/03/2020FR Document: 2020-01935 PDF 4 Pages (223 KB) Permalink
• Pesticide Registration Review; Interim Decisions and Case Closures for Several Pesticides
• Filed on: 01/31/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 02/03/2020FR Document: 2020-02045 PDF 6 Pages (276 KB) Permalink
• Pesticide Registration Review; Proposed Interim Decisions for Several Neonicotinoid Pesticides
• Filed on: 01/31/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 02/03/2020FR Document:2020-01995 PDF 5 Pages (211 KB) PermalinkFood and Drug Administration

• Notices
• Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:Application for Participation in Food and Drug Administration Fellowship and Traineeship ProgramsFiled on: 01/31/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 02/03/2020FR Document: 2020-01989 PDF 3 Pages (82.2 KB) PermalinkU.S. Codex Office
• NoticesMeetings:Codex Committee on Pesticide Residues
• Filed on: 01/31/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 02/03/2020
• FR Document: 2020-01937 PDF 7 Pages (218 KB) Permalink

• FDARecalls
• DateBrandProduct DescriptionTypeReason/ProblemCompany01/30/2020
• Fresh Food Market Chef’s Recipe
• Mushroom Barley SoupFood & Beverages, Allergens, SoupUndeclared milkBakkavor Foods USA, Inc.

• CVM
• FDA Announces 2020 Funding Opportunity to Help Define Durations of Use for Certain Medically Important Antimicrobial Drugs for Food Animals

• USDANotice to Stakeholders: USDA Acts on Feedback, Requests Public Input on the National Universal Product Code (NUPC) Database 

• @SteveFDA
• I had the incredible privilege of addressing the FDA staff today at my first all-hands. I discussed three areas of priority focus – unleashing the power of data, empowering patients and consumers, as well as supporting innovation and competition.
• My commitment to data & science is unwavering, and I pledge to you that I will use transparency & integrity in everything I do. The American people depend on FDA staff every day, and the people at the FDA are very dedicated, talented and diverse. It’s an honor to serve with them.

• @FDAMedia
• Salud Natural Entrepreneur, Inc. is conducting a voluntary recall for several lots of @Nopalina_USA Flax Seed Powder & Capsules due to Salmonella contamination. #FDA recommends consumers stop using the specific products mentioned. https://go.usa.gov/xdjJN

• @FDArecalls
• Bakkavor Foods USA, Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Mushroom Barley Soup https://go.usa.gov/xdjA6
• Beepa’s Issues Allergy Alert in Undeclared Milk in Product https://go.usa.gov/xdjAs
• Salud Natural Entrepreneur Inc. Recalls Nopalina Flax Seed Fiber Powder and Nopalina Flax Seed Fiber Capsules Because of Possible Health Risk https://go.usa.gov/xdjAw

• @FDA_ORA
• #TBT: An #FDAORA #imports inspector works to keep products made using cocoa beans safe. In the 1960s, FDA seized over 60M lbs of cocoa beans after detecting #salmonella in chocolate candy. MORE: http://bit.ly/2B4Tu5a  #keepingyourhotcocoasafe

February 3, 2020

• Federal Register
• Agricultural Marketing ServiceProposed RulesTart Cherries Grown in the States of Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin; Continuance ReferendumFiled on: 02/03/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 02/04/2020FR Document: 2020-01983 PDF 5 Pages (127 KB) Permalink Environmental Protection Agency
• Proposed RulesPesticide Petitions Filed for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities (November 2019)Filed on: 02/03/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 02/04/2020FR Document: 2020-02039 PDF 7 Pages (153 KB) Permalink Pesticide Registration Review:
• Draft Human Health and/or Ecological Risk Assessments for Several Pesticides
• Filed on: 02/03/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 02/04/2020FR Document: 2020-02041 PDF 6 Pages (233 KB) Permalink
• Pesticide Dockets Opened for Review and Comment
• Filed on: 02/03/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 02/04/2020FR Document: 2020-02098 PDF 6 Pages (194 KB) Permalink
• Proposed Interim Decisions for Several Pesticides
• Filed on:02/03/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 02/04/2020FR Document: 2020-02099 PDF 6 Pages (277 KB) Permalink Requests to Voluntarily Cancel Certain Pesticide Registrations and Amend Registrations to Terminate Certain Uses
• Filed on:02/03/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 02/04/2020
• FR Document: 2020-02040 PDF 8 Pages (82.1 KB) Permalink
• Filed on: 02/03/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 02/04/2020
• FR Document: 2020-02103 PDF 12 Pages (106 KB) Permalink Food and Drug AdministrationRulesFood Labeling:Revision of the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels; Small Entity Compliance GuideFiled on: 02/03/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 02/04/2020FR Document: 2020-01165 PDF 6 Pages (107 KB) Permalink 

• FSISConstituent Update
• Jan 31, 2020 | PDF
  • FSIS Posts Updated Quarterly Sampling Results
  • Update to the Equivalence Process Status Chart on FSIS Website
  • Tips for Faster Label Approval Process 

• AMS
• AMS Reduces the Fees for the Sampling, Inspection, Weighing and Certification of RiceAMS Seeks Comment on Instructions on Testing Methods for the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard 

• APHIS
• APHIS Takes Next Step Toward Paperless Clearance of Agricultural ImportsAPHIS Determines Unshu Oranges Can be Safely Imported from Japan Into the United States 

• NTP
• Board of Scientific Counselors Meeting – February 21, 2020 

• OMB / OIRA
• AGENCY: USDA-FSISRIN: 0583-ZA14Status: Pending ReviewTITLE:Expansion of Use of the Term “Healthy”STAGE: NoticeECONOMICALLY SIGNIFICANT: No** RECEIVED DATE: 01/31/2020LEGAL DEADLINE: None   

• @SecretarySonny
• One of the other big winners of #SBLIV will be American poultry producers. According to the @chickencouncil, Americans will eat a record 1.4 chicken wings for the Super Bowl! That’s enough wings to circle the Earth times
• From Kansas’ amber waves of grain and Missouri’s breweries, to California’s produce fields, dairy farms & vineyards. These three states account for $75 billion is agricultural sales annually!

• @FrankYiannasFDA
• FDA focused on improving prevention, response over foodborne illness

• @FDA_ORA
• #DYK: #FDAORA is FDA’s ”eyes and ears” through its network of investigators and lab analysts. LEARN MORE about what ORA does to help keep you safe: http://go.usa.gov/xgxjm

• @US_FDA
• FDA, USDA & EPA recently streamlined our information about overseeing agriculture biotechnology products. Celebrate National Biotechnology Month by checking out how we are innovating while regulating. https://go.usa.gov/xdq66