Laws and Regulations Committee Update – July 2 – 6, 2020
July 2, 2020
Federal Register
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Notices
Use of Radio Frequency Identification Tags as Official Identification in Cattle and Bison
Filed on: 07/02/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 07/06/2020
FR Document: 2020-14463 PDF 8 Pages (95.7 KB) Permalink
Environmental Protection Agency
Rules
Pesticide Tolerances:
- – Oxathiapiprolin
Filed on: 07/02/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 07/06/2020
FR Document: 2020-12126 PDF 14 Pages (114 KB) Permalink
- – S-metolachlor
Filed on: 07/02/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 07/06/2020
FR Document: 2020-14393 PDF 14 Pages (114 KB) Permalink
Tolerance Exemption:
- – 1-Aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylic Acid
Filed on: 07/02/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 07/06/2020
FR Document: 2020-12143 PDF 11 Pages (119 KB) Permalink
- – 2-Propenoic acid, homopolymer, ester with a-methyl-¿-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) and a-[2,4,6-tris(1-phenylethyl)phenyl]-¿-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), graft, sodium salt
Filed on: 07/02/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 07/06/2020
FR Document: 2020-13011 PDF 13 Pages (126 KB) Permalink
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:
Generic Clearance for Qualitative Data to Support Social and Behavioral Research for Food, Dietary Supplements, Cosmetics, and Animal Food and Feed
Filed on: 07/02/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 07/06/2020
FR Document: 2020-14365 PDF 5 Pages (67.5 KB) Permalink
FSIS
Stay Food Safe this July Fourth
AMS
- – USDA Announces Additional Contracts for the Farmers to Families Food Box Program
- – USDA Reapportions Cattlemen’s Beef Board Membership
- – USDA Seeks Nominees for the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board
USDA
Secretary Perdue: President Trump delivers USMCA, a huge win for U.S. agriculture
NIH/ODS
Now Available: Summer ODS Update Newsletter
@FrankYiannasFDA
- · Like this quote, ‘100% traceable food is possible’. [shared for illustration, not an endorsement] https://foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/06/25/100-traceable-food-is-possible-Blockchain-based-platform-developed-for-supply-chain-mapping-product-traceability-and-claim-verification#.Xv09TU93LJA.twitter… #traceability #blockchain
@SecretarySonny
- · RT @KYAgCommish: For our agricultural producers, #USMCA modernizes and strengthens food and agricultural trade. I am grateful to President @realDonaldTrump and @SecretarySonny for understanding the importance of this agreement to our farmers. http://bit.ly/2YR57IG #KyAg365
- · #USMCA helps all of America’s diverse agricultural industries. This new and improved deal secures greater access to markets and lowers barriers for our agricultural products. Today, the #USMCA officially goes into effect. We are shown once again that @realDonaldTrump has the backs of America’s farmers and thank him on the delivery of this much better deal. More in my @fayobserver op-ed HERE: https://www.fayobserver.com/opinion/20200630/sonny-perdue-president-trump-delivers-usmca-huge-win-for-us-agriculture
@FDAfood
- · RT @FightBAC: What’s going on with Cyclospora and bagged salads? Join the live Q&A event TOMORROW Thursday, July 2 at 12 noon Eastern. Register here: https://bit.ly/2YJGBsJ #publichealth #recall #Cyclospora
- · Questions regarding food safety during the #COVID19 pandemic? Check out FDA’s list of frequently asked questions: https://go.usa.gov/xwuKC
- · The Food & Agriculture Sector asked @US_FDA about the use of respirators, disposable #facemasks, e.g., surgical/medical masks, & cloth face coverings during the COVID19 pandemic. Check out our face mask fact sheet, in collaboration with @CDCgov https://fda.gov/food/food-safety-during-emergencies/use-respirators-facemasks-and-cloth-face-coverings-food-and-agriculture-sector-during-coronavirus
July 6, 2020
Federal Register
Agricultural Marketing Service
Rules
Revisions to the Federal Seed Act Regulations
Filed on: 07/06/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 07/07/2020
FR Document: 2020-12920 PDF 55 Pages (234 KB) Permalink
FDA
- – FDA Takes Action to Warn, Protect Consumers from Dangerous Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizers Containing Methanol
- – Report on the Certification of Color Additives: 3rd Quarter, Fiscal Year 2020, April 1-June 30.
Recalls
| Date | Brand Name(s) | Description | Product Type | Recall Reason | Company |
| 07/03/2020 | Natural Balance | Ultra Premium Chicken & Liver Paté Formula | Animal & Veterinary, | Due to elevated levels of choline chloride | J. M. Smucker Company |
| 07/02/2020 | Signature Farms | Garden Salad | Food & Beverages, Foodborne Illness | Possible Cyclospora Contamination | Jewel-Osco |
| 07/02/2020 | Mystic Shield | Mystic Shield Protection Topical Solution | Cosmetics, Drugs, Skin Care Products | Undeclared methanol | Transliquid Technologies LLC |
FSIS
Directives
- – 10,010.2 Rev. 1 (Verification Activities For Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli In Raw Beef Products Rev. 1)
Constituent Updates
- – Jul 02, 2020 | PDF
- o Fourth of July Food Safety Tips
- o Tips for Faster Label Approval Process
APHIS
APHIS Seeks Public Comment on Transition to RFID Official Identification Tags
AMS
National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard – Final Guidance Documents Now Available
@FrankYiannasFDA
- · A New Era of Smarter Food Safety includes Smarter Sanitation & Disinfection too. http://news.mit.edu/2020/csail-robot-disinfects-greater-boston-food-bank-covid-19-0629
- · RT @safefoodsandy: Let’s work together to fix this problem so we don’t have another outbreak this fall. FDA Says Cattle Likely Source of E. Coli That Contaminated Romaine in 2019 https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/articles/2020/07/02/fda-says-cattle-likely-source-of-e-coli-that-contaminated-romaine-in-2019
@FDAfood
- · RT @foodsafety.gov: DYK – foodborne bacteria multiply faster in warm weather & the larger the dose of bacteria the more likely it will lead to food poisoning. Follow these tips to help ensure that your picnic basket is packed with food safety in mind! https://go.usa.gov/xwfMa
- · Want to know what you can do to make a difference during the #COVID19 pandemic? Here are some ways you and your family can help: https://go.usa.gov/xvBhx #StopTheSpread
- · Load coolers into the passenger compartment of the car─ it’s cooler than the trunk. Once at the #picnic site, keep food in coolers until serving time (out of direct sun) and avoid opening the lids often. For more tips: https://go.usa.gov/xwfMa
- · Grilling and summer go together like FDA & #FoodSafety. #FDAORA encourages you to bring the BBQ indoors today for #StayOutOfTheSunDay & follow these safe minimum food temperatures to ensure your family enjoys every bite! https://go.usa.gov/xw4j9
- · Thoroughly wash all produce before eating even if you plan to peel it. The knife you use to peel can carry bacteria into the part you eat. Fruits & vegetables that are pre-cut or peeled should be refrigerated or kept on ice to maintain quality and safety. https://go.usa.gov/xwSbV
@US_FDA
- · We issued an updated FDA COVID-19 Response At-A-Glance Summary that provides a quick look at facts, figures, & highlights of the agency’s response efforts. https://fda.gov/media/137005/download
@FDAanimalhealth
- · There’s also a lot of talk on the internet about CBD for treating anxiety in dogs who are afraid of loud noises. You should be aware that FDA has NOT evaluated these products. This means we can’t say whether they are safe or effective. https://go.usa.gov/xwSae