Laws and Regulations Committee Update – July 16 – 17, 2020

Federal Register

July 16, 2020

Food and Drug Administration

Notices

Meetings:

Science Advisory Board to the National Center for Toxicological Research Advisory Committee

Filed on: 07/16/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 07/17/2020

FR Document: 2020-15524 PDF 4 Pages (85.4 KB) Permalink

FDA

• –          Inspections of Small Businesses under the FSMA Intentional Adulteration Rule to Begin March 2021

APHIS

• –          APHIS Announces 2020 Open Period for Farm Bill Funding Opportunities Supporting Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Activities

AMS

• –          USDA Issues a Packers and Stockyards Complaint Against James F. Tollett, Jr., d/b/a Tollett Farms
• –          USDA Issues a Packers and Stockyards Complaint Against Amy Knight d/b/a Urbana Stockyards
• –          USDA Announces Opportunity for Designation of Grain Inspection in North Dakota, Requests Comments on Official Agency

FNS

• –          USDA Posts the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s Final Report  

@FrankYiannasFDA

• ·       RT: @afdonews: The ultimate goal is to bend the curve of foodborne illness in this country by reducing the number of illnesses.” @US_FDA #AFDO https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2020/07/nations-food-drug-officials-association-gives-fda-blueprint-thumbs-up/#disqus_thread

@SecretarySonny

• ·       Yesterday, @USDAForeignAg  reported a contract for a 1.8 million MT sale of U.S. corn, valued at about $390 million. This would be the largest-EVER single sale of U.S. corn to China and the fourth-largest in the history of our country!

@FDAfood

• ·       RT @MyPlate: It’s pasta salad season! For a healthier twist, try whole wheat pasta, add in extra veggies, or try both! http://go.usa.gov/x5pm8
• ·       Retail food stores, restaurants, and food pick-up/delivery services– check out our infographic for tips on how to safeguard workers & consumers during the #COVID19 pandemic
• ·       Farmers markets can be a treat for fresh fruits/veggies! Are you making salads with fresh ingredients? If so, remember to wash your produce! It’s one of the best strategies for #FoodSafety. LEARN MORE in this #FDAConsumerUpdate: https://go.usa.gov/xmfVb

@NCIprevention

• ·       “There is not enough proof that taking multivitamin & mineral supplements or single vitamins or minerals can prevent #cancer. This includes: Vitamin B6. Vitamin B12. Vitamin E. Vitamin C. Beta carotene. Folic acid. Selenium. Vitamin D. https://bit.ly/2LVuotj

July 17, 2020

Federal Register

Environmental Protection Agency

Rules

Pesticide Tolerances:

Hexythiazox

Filed on: 07/17/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 07/20/2020

FR Document: 2020-14394  PDF  12 Pages (115 KB)  Permalink

Quinclorac

Filed on: 07/17/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 07/20/2020

FR Document: 2020-14395 PDF 11 Pages (108 KB) Permalink

Tolerance Exemption:

Magnesium sulfate

Filed on: 07/17/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 07/20/2020

FR Document: 2020-14401 PDF 14 Pages (114 KB) Permalink

FDA

Recalls

Date	Brand	Product Description	Type	Reason/Problem	Company
07/16/2020	Happy Colon	Shortbread Cookie & Chocolate Chip Cookie	Food & Beverages, Snack Food Item	Undeclared Milk	Happy Colon Foods, LLC

APHIS

USDA Seeks Suggestions for Fiscal Year 2021 Plant Protection Act Section 7721 and National Clean Plant Network Program Projects

FNS

FNS Blog: USDA Ensures Food, Funding during Pandemic

USDA Meals to You Partnership Delivers Nearly 30 Million Meals

White House

President Donald J. Trump’s Historic Deregulatory Actions Are Creating Greater Opportunity and Prosperity for All Americans

Remarks by President Trump on Rolling Back Regulations to Help All Americans

@FDA_ORA

• ·       Meet Gonzalo Zendejas, an analyst at #FDAORA. During the #COVID19 pandemic, he analyzes food, environmental samples & cosmetics to detect pathologenic microorganisms, parasites and, allergens. https://go.usa.gov/xfD3G #IAmORA #ORAOnTheFrontlines