Laws and Regulations Committee Update – January 5 – 7, 2021

FDA

AMS

USDA

@FrankYiannasFDA

Ten years ago today, on Jan 4, 2011, the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) was signed into law. Over the past decade, we have finalized seven foundational rules outlining risk-based preventive measures to further protect consumers. https://www.fda.gov/news-events/fda-voices/fda-food-safety-modernization-act-10-reflecting-our-progress-and-path-forward
And while we accomplished a lot, there is more work to be done. Read our #FDAVoices column to learn more about what we’ve accomplished “together” & how we’ll build on our modernization journey with our New Era of Smarter Food Safety initiative. #FSMA #SmarterFoodSafety
[RT @CSPI]: We can hardly believe it, but it’s been ten years since the passage of the Food Safety Modernization Act. @FrankYiannasFDA reflects on ten years of progress and what’s still to come for Food Safety Modernization. https://www.fda.gov/news-events/fda-voices/fda-food-safety-modernization-act-10-reflecting-our-progress-and-path-forward
[RT @FoodEng]: Frank Yiannas, Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response at the @US_FDA, talks about what has been accomplished in the last decade since FSMA was signed into law as well as what lies ahead. https://foodengineeringmag.com/articles/99284-fsma-turns-10… #foodsafety #FSMA

@SteveFDA

Because of the foundation of FSMA, we are creating a more digital and traceable food system that further advances food safety and improves the quality of life for consumers in this country and all over the world! #FDAVoices https://www.fda.gov/news-events/fda-voices/fda-food-safety-modernization-act-10-reflecting-our-progress-and-path-forward

@FDAfood

Making a #NewYearsResolution to eat healthier in #2021? Learning to use the #NewNutritionFactsLabel with FDA’s Interactive Label is a great place to start https://go.usa.gov/xAXCH

@US_FDA

Trying to be more environmentally friendly in 2021? Find out how food waste affects the environment, and what you can do to be a part of the solution. https://go.usa.gov/xABxV

FDA

FDA Publishes Report on Advancing Alternative Methods

Recalls

Date	Brand Name	Description	Product Type	Recall Reason	Company
01/05/2021	Dole	Sesame Asian Chopped Salad Kit	Food & Beverages, Allergens, Prepared Food	Undeclared eggs	Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc.

Warning Letters

Posted Date	Issue Date	Company	Issuing Office	Subject
01/05/2021	12/18/2020	Reddy Naturals	Division of Human and Animal Food Operations East III	New Drug/Misbranded

APHIS

USDA Provides more than $70 Million in Fiscal Year 2021 to Protect Agriculture and Natural Resources from Plant Pests and Diseases

AMS

HHS/NTP

NTP Update – January 2021 now available

@FrankYiannasFDA

New FDA Tool Offers Faster Notice of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks https://ja.ma/3pW5pIC via @JAMA_current part of @JAMANetwork

@SteveFDA

Today, we issued the Advancing Alternatives Methodologies report which demonstrates the significant progress that FDA has made in laying the groundwork for integrating alternative approaches into our regulatory programs. https://go.usa.gov/xA5U4
FDA is committed to fostering innovation. As part of this commitment, we are working to develop new regulatory tools that can help improve predictivity and potentially replace, reduce and/or refine animal testing in medical product development.

@FDAfood

Attention food importers! As of January 1, the FDA’s Voluntary Qualified Importer Program #VQIP is open to apply for FY22 benefits, including expedited review and importation, through https://go.usa.gov/xAjUf

@US_FDA

It’s #NationalTechnologyDay! Find out how we are using technology and other tools to create a safer and more digital, traceable food system. https://www.fda.gov/food/new-era-smarter-food-safety

Federal Register

Agricultural Marketing Service

Notices

Grain Fees for Official Inspection and Weighing Services under the United States Grain Standards Act