Laws and Regulations Committee Update – June 1 – 2, 2020
Federal Register
Rules
Food Additives Permitted in Feed and Drinking Water of Animals:
Silicon Dioxide
Filed on: 06/01/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 06/02/2020
FR Document: 2020-10033 PDF 7 Pages (108 KB) Permalink
FDA
Recalls
| Date | Brand | Product | Type | Recall Reason | Company |
| 05/29/2020 | CHS Inc. | Champion Meat Goat Pellets R20, Medicated Feed | Animal & Veterinary, Livestock Feed | Due to elevated level of Rumensin (monensin) | PGG/HSC Feed Company, LLC, dba CHS Nutrition |
FSIS
May 29, 2020 | PDF
- FSIS Proposes to Define Yak as Exotic Animal Eligible for Voluntary Inspection
- FSIS Proposes Rule to Eliminate Defibrination of Livestock Blood
- FSIS Announces Program Leadership Change
@SteveFDA
- Food is a source of comfort & nourishment, especially now during the #COVID19 public health emergency. Keep yourself and your family safe with these tips on food shopping and preparation: https://www.fda.gov/food/food-safety-during-emergencies/shopping-food-during-covid-19-pandemic-information-consumers
@FrankYiannasFDA
- RT @GS1Connect: @FrankYiannasFDA will reveal the @US_FDA’s four key pillars created to advance the FDA’s implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act at #GS1ConnectDigital Edition. http://ow.ly/aFwy30qFti3
- RT @AgNetWest: A recent report from the @US_FDA has linked the source of three #Ecoli outbreaks in the fall of 2019 back to #LeafyGreens operations in the Salinas Valley that were in the proximity of grazing #Livestock.
June 2, 2020
Federal Register
Rules
Review and Issuance of Agency Guidance Documents
Filed on: 06/02/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 06/03/2020
FR Document:2020-09886 PDF 13 Pages (250 KB) Permalink
FDA
GRAS Notices
| GRN No. | Substance | Date of Closure | FDA’s Letter |
| 873 | Cranberry extract | May 6, 2020 | FDA has no questions (in PDF)8 (567 KB) |
APHIS
USDA Announces Transition to Preventive Plan for Virulent Newcastle Disease in California
AMS
Notices to trade
USDA Announces Upgraded Agricultural Transportation Open Data Platform
USDA
USDA Launches 2020 Feds Feed Families Nationwide Food Drive
@SteveFDA
- We at FDA continue to help widen access to hand sanitizers during the #COVID19 public health emergency. We updated our guidances to provide clarification on manufacturing and compounding of certain alcohol-based hand sanitizers products. http://fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/coronavirus-covid-19-update-fda-takes-action-protect-public-health-increase-supply-alcohol-based
- The safety of consumers and health care personnel is a top priority for FDA. We’re working with industry to increase access to hand sanitizers and ensure that harmful levels of impurities are not present in ethanol used in these products.
- As demand for alcohol-based hand sanitizer surged, we issued temporary policies to provide flexibility to help meet this demand and get supply quickly to where it was needed, whether for health care professionals or individuals and their families.
- Although some larger hospital systems have been able to replenish their supply, we continue to hear that some smaller hospital systems and outpatient facilities are still experiencing difficulties accessing alcohol-based hand sanitizers.
- We recognize that many consumers may not be able to find alcohol-based hand sanitizer locally. Washing our hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds is still one of our best defenses to prevent the spread of #COVID19.
- I just spoke to the Alliance for a Stronger FDA about #COVID19. I emphasized the principles I have applied to @US_FDA decisions during this crisis, the major one being that all decisions must be based on good science.
- This is a principle I have brought to all my work and I have been pleased to see, in action, that the principle of good science is embedded in #FDA’s DNA. This is why the public can have confidence in #FDA as we move together through these unique times. @StrengthenFDA
- In my speech to the Alliance for a Stronger FDA, I also made clear that FDA is learning from this crisis and that some of our policies & processes will change permanently. I’ve asked my staff to recommend appropriate changes, and I expect #FDA to emerge stronger from this crisis.
@FrankYiannasFDA
- Looking forward to participating in AFDO’s (@afdonews ) webinar to celebrate World Food Safety Day a bit early, this Friday, June 5th. Register here > https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_yWlWky52S8-gjVDo9WeN9g
- RT: @IFT Deputy Commissioner for #FoodPolicy and Response @FrankYiannasFDA will discuss the future of #foodsafety and how #data science and emerging #technology can and will benefit our future #food supply at #SHIFT20. Be there! https://hubs.ly/H0q_9Dd0
@SecretarySonny
- The goodness of America was on display @athenafarms in Atlanta today. I saw @USDA’s Farmers to Families Food Box distribution in action with wholesome food packaged and donated to the #ATLFoodBank to be delivered to Americans in nee