Laws and Regulations Committee Update – June 11 – 17, 2021
June 11, 2021
Federal Register
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Notices
Addition of Thailand to the List of Regions Considered Affected with African Horse Sickness
Filed on: 06/11/2021 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 06/14/2021
FR Document: 2021-12419 PDF 2 Pages (105 KB) Permalink
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:
National Animal Health Monitoring System; Bison 2022 Study
Filed on: 06/11/2021 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 06/14/2021
FR Document: 2021-12420 PDF 5 Pages (94.4 KB) Permalink
FSIS
June 14, 2021
Federal Register
AMS
Agricultural Marketing Service
Notices
United States Standards:
- Lentils
Filed on: 06/14/2021 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 06/15/2021
FR Document: 2021-12564 PDF 4 Pages (87.1 KB) Permalink
- Split Peas
Filed on: 06/14/2021 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 06/15/2021
FR Document: 2021-12569 PDF 4 Pages (83.8 KB) Permalink
FDA
FDA Releases Investigation Findings Following Summer 2020 Outbreak Linked to Peaches
Recalls
| Date | Brand Name | Description | Product Type | Recall Reason | Company |
| 06/13/2021 | Freshpet | Select Small Dog Bite Size Beef & Egg Recipe Dog Food | Animal & Veterinary | Potential for Salmonella | Freshpet Inc. |
CORE Outbreak Investigations
- [[Note: Pulled from the CORE Outbreak Investigation Table page]
FSIS
Constituent Update – June 11, 2021
- FSIS to Post Updated Dataset on Import Refusals
- South Dakota Joins CIS Program
- Export Requirements Update
USDA
USDA to Begin Work to Strengthen Enforcement of the Packers and Stockyards Act
- [Note: Announcing 3 proposed GIPSA rules“in the months ahead”: First, USDA intends to propose a new rule that will provide greater clarity to strengthen enforcement of unfair and deceptive practices, undue preferences, and unjust prejudices. Second, USDA will propose a new poultry grower tournament system rule, with the current inactive proposal to be withdrawn. Third, USDA will re-propose a rule to clarify that parties do not need to demonstrate harm to competition in order to bring an action under section 202 (a) and 202 (b) of the P&S Act.]
OMB
The 2021 Spring Agenda was published on 6/11/2021
@FrankYiannasFDA
- FDA has released our investigation report regarding the outbreak linked to peaches that occurred in Summer 2020. While no test results matched the exact outbreak strain, tests conducted found the presence of Salmonella on samples from adjacent land. https://go.usa.gov/x6926
- These findings reinforce our concern about the potential impact that adjacent land uses can have on the safety of produce. We encourage all growers to be cognizant of and assess risks that may be posed by adjacent and nearby land uses.
@FDAfood
- This month, we’re wishing @MyPlate a happy 10th birthday! Join us in celebrating by learning how you can use MyPlate and the Nutrition Facts label together to help reach your dietary goals. https://go.usa.gov/x6ayc #MyPlateTurns10
June 15, 2021
Federal Register
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Notices
Removal of Japan from the List of Regions Declared Free of Classical Swine Fever
Filed on: 06/15/2021 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 06/16/2021
FR Document: 2021-12595 PDF 3 Pages (83.5 KB) Permalink
Environmental Protection Agency
Rules
Exemption from the Requirement of a Tolerance:
Purpureocillium lilacinum strain PL11
Filed on: 06/15/2021 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 06/16/2021
FR Document: 2021-12610 PDF 8 Pages (159 KB) Permalink
Pesticide Tolerances:
Tolfenpyrad
Filed on: 06/15/2021 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 06/16/2021
FR Document: 2021-12609 PDF 16 Pages (139 KB) Permalink
FDA
Recalls
| Date | Brand | Product | Type | Reason for Recall | Company |
| 06/14/2021 | Designed by Nature | Goat Milk, Cow Milk, and Base Mix Formulas | Food & Beverages, Milk/Milk Product | Products are not intended to be used as infant formula | Designed by Nature |
AMS
USDA Lifts PACA Reparation Sanctions on Texas Produce Business
USDA Determines Individual Not Responsibly Connected to Illinois Violator
@SecVilsac.
- Today at the 42nd Session of the FAO Conference, I emphasized the U.S. commitment to climate smart ag and forestry, science-based rulemaking, and collaboration on addressing global food insecurity. https://www.usda.gov/media/transcripts-speeches/2021/06/14/remarks-us-secretary-agriculture-tom-vilsack-prepared
@FDA_ORA
- Have you heard about a miracle drug that will enhance muscle growth quickly? Don’t be fooled by #HealthFraud Scams that could be harmful! FDA has info to share re: the dangers of #DietarySupplements this #MensHealthWeek. LEARN MORE: https://go.usa.gov/xHp95
@FDAfood
- Serving size information now appears in larger, bold font on the #NewNutritionFactsLabel. See what else has changed. https://go.usa.gov/x6NBQ
@FDArecalls
- Freshpet Voluntarily Recalls One Lot of Freshpet® Select Small Dog Bite Size Beef & Egg Recipe Dog Food Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination https://go.usa.gov/x6Njy
- Purina Animal Nutrition Voluntarily Recalling One Lot of Purina® RangeLand® 30-13 (125#) Cattle Feed https://go.usa.gov/x6Nj2
@FDAanimalhealth
- If you think your pet has become ill after eating contaminated pet food, contact your vet. If you think you’ve been infected through contact w/ your pet or its food, contact your healthcare provider. Report complaints to FDA using these instructions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdMdADMq9m8&feature=youtu.be
June 17, 2021
Federal Register
Agricultural Marketing Service
Rules
Mango Promotion, Research and Information Order; Removal of Frozen Mangos
Filed on: 06/17/2021 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 06/18/2021
National Organic Program:
Amendments to the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances per April 2019 NOSB Recommendations (Livestock and Handling)
Filed on: 06/17/2021 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 06/18/2021
- [Note: This Final Rule adds the following allowed substances to the National List: oxalic acid dihydrate as a pesticide for organic apiculture (beekeeping); pullulan for use in organic handling in products labeled, “Made with organic (specified ingredients or food group(s));” and collagen gel as a nonorganic nonagricultural substance for use as a casing in organic handling when organic forms of collagen gel are not commercially available.]
GRAS
APHIS
APHIS Removal of Japan from the List of Regions Declared Free of Classical Swine Fever
AMS
USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case against Hill City Commission LLC
USDA Files Action Against Rain Forest Produce Inc. in California for Alleged PACA Violations
USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case against Farmers Stockyards Inc.
USDA Determines Individuals Not Responsibly Connected to New Jersey Violator
USDA
USDA Underscores Importance of Agricultural R&D at G20 Agricultural Chief Scientists Meeting
FACT SHEET: Update on USDA Activities to Contain the COVID-19 Pandemic
USDA Publishes Federal Register Notice for Public Input on Racial Justice and Equity
@FrankYiannasFDA
- [RT @IAFPFOOD]: Plan to attend the “U.S. Regulatory Update on Food Safety,” taking place during #IAFP2021, July 19. Sandra Eskin, Deputy Secretary for Food Safety, @USDA, & Frank Yiannas, Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy & Response, @US_FDA, will provide the latest on food safety regulations.
@FDAfood
- TEACHERS & EDUCATORS: Have you tried using the @MyPlate Plan and the Nutrition Facts label together to help your clients meet their dietary goals? Learn how these tools work together here: https://go.usa.gov/x6ayc #MyPlateTurns10
- Have you seen “Science and Our Food Supply: Exploring Food Agriculture and Biotechnology”? This FREE curriculum aims to empower #teachers & middle/high school students with key scientific knowledge & resources to understand food biotechnology. https://go.usa.gov/xs8Ny @NSTAEngage