Laws and Regulations Committee Update – July 22 – 23, 2020
July 22, 2020
Federal Register
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:
Cosmetic Labeling Regulations and Voluntary Cosmetic Registration Program
Filed on: 07/22/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 07/23/2020
FR Document: 2020-15996 PDF 7 Pages (65.5 KB) Permalink
FDA
- – FDA Announces Qualified Health Claim for Certain Cranberry Products and Urinary Tract Infections
- – Protecting Americans from COVID-19 Scams (written testimony only) – 07/21/2020
Recalls
| Date | Brand | Description | Type | Recall Reason | Company |
| 07/21/2020 | Hostess | Raspberry Zingers | Food & Beverages, | Potential to contain mold | Hostess Brands LLC |
Warning Letters
| Posted Date | Issue Date | Company | Issuing Name | Subject |
| 07/21/2020 | 05/19/2020 | Tiao Peng Trading, Inc. | Division of West Coast Imports | Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) |
| 07/21/2020 | 07/02/2020 | Express Trading International Inc. | Division of Southeast Imports | Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) |
National Academies
- – Healthy People, Healthy Planet: Building a More Sustainable, Resilient, Equitable, and Nourishing Food System – A Workshop (July 22 and 23)
@FrankYiannasFDA
- · RT @JSUGS1US: Angela Fernandez ,VP at GS1 US, provides insight on the FDA’s New Era of Smarter #FoodSafety Blueprint in this exclusive interview with Food Food Safety Strategies. https://t.co/bg0gjZErZs?amp=1
@US_FDA
- · Today, FDA delivered written testimony to the Senate Subcommittee on Manufacturing, Trade, and Consumer Protection. The statement on protecting Americans from #COVID19 scams was by Catherine Hermsen of @FDA_ORA https://www.fda.gov/news-events/congressional-testimony/protecting-americans-covid-19-scams-written-testimony-only-07212020
@FDAfood
- · FDA is working with @CDCgov & state & local partners to investigate a multistate #outbreak of Salmonella Newport. At this time, no suspect food vehicle has been determined. This is an ongoing investigation & more info will be shared as it becomes available https://go.usa.gov/xfkQm
- · Currently, @US_FDA does not recommend consumers avoid a specific food, but if you have experienced symptoms of Salmonella infection, please contact your health care provider.
- · Most w/ salmonellosis develop diarrhea, fever, & abdominal cramps. Severe cases – high fever, aches, headaches, lethargy, a rash, blood in the urine/stool, & may be fatal. Young children, elderly & people with weakened immune systems are more susceptible. https://www.fda.gov/food/foodborne-pathogens/salmonella-salmonellosis
- · Do you plan on eating oysters this summer? Consider fully cooking your oysters & follow these guidelines to avoid getting sick: https://go.usa.gov/xmJGQ
July 23, 2020
Federal Register
Agricultural Marketing Service
Proposed Rules
- – National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard:
Updates to the List of Bioengineered Foods
Filed on: 07/23/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 07/24/2020
FR Document: 2020-14933 PDF 10 Pages (125 KB) Permalink
- – Tart Cherries Grown in the States of Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wisconsin:
Changes to Subcommittee Size and Addition of Term Limits
Filed on: 07/23/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 07/24/2020
FR Document: 2020-15201 PDF 18 Pages (127 KB) Permalink
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
- – Filed on: 07/23/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date:07/24/2020
FR Document:2020-16054 PDF 6 Pages (86.2 KB) Permalink
- o APHIS is collecting information from State, Local, Tribal governments to predict potential plant pest and noxious weed situations and to promptly detect and respond to the occurrence of new pests and to record the location of those pest incursions that could directly hinder the export of U.S. farm commodities.
- – Filed on: 07/23/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 07/24/2020
FR Document: 2020-16065 PDF 5 Pages (82.4 KB) Permalink
- o National Agricultural Statistics Services is collecting data to show changes within the farming industry over time. Surveys include questions geared toward environmental data (including cropping practices, fertilizer applications, pesticide usage for weeds, insects, fungus mold, etc.), the use of various pest management practices, and how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the farming industry in 2020.
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:
Citrus Canker; Interstate Movement of Regulated Nursery Stock and Fruit From Quarantined Areas
Filed on: 07/23/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 07/24/2020
FR Document: 2020-16026 PDF 4 Pages (72.4 KB) Permalink
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:
Food Canning Establishment Registration, Process Filing, and Recordkeeping for Acidified Foods and Thermally Processed Low-Acid Foods in Hermetically Sealed Containers
Filed on: 07/23/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 07/24/2020
FR Document: 2020-16037 PDF 7 Pages (102 KB) Permalink
AMS
- – USDA Issues a Packers and Stockyards Complaint Against Bill Barton, d/b/a Barton Cattle Company
- – USDA Issues a Packers and Stockyards Complaint Against Steve Lamers
- – Florida Firm Posts $100,000 Surety Bond to Obtain PACA License
USDA
- – USDA Provides Update on Investigation Following 2019 Tyson Beef Plant Closure and COVID-19 Pandemic
OMB
| AGENCY: HHS-FDA | RIN: 0910-ZA76 | Status: Pending Review |
| TITLE: Cannabidiol Enforcement Policy; Draft Guidance for Industry; Availability | ||
| STAGE: Notice | ECONOMICALLY SIGNIFICANT: No | |
| ** RECEIVED DATE: 07/22/2020 | LEGAL DEADLINE: None |
NIH
@SecretarySonny
- · While we’re pleased to provide this update, we assure producers that our work continues in order to determine if there are any violations of the Packers and Stockyards Act. If any unfair practices are detected, we will take quick enforcement action.
- o RT @USDA: As part of our commitment to ensuring fair & competitive markets for the livestock, meat & poultry industries, we released a Boxed Beef and Fed Cattle Price Spread Investigation Report on our ongoing boxed beef and fed cattle price spread investigation – https://go.usa.gov/xf8wj
@FDAfood
- · Attending virtual #SNEB2020? Stop by US FDA’s Center for Food Safety’s booth! https://sneb.org/exhibitors-and-sponsors/
- · Questions regarding food safety during the #COVID19 pandemic? Check out FDA’s list of frequently asked questions #FAQ http://go.usa.gov/xwuKC