Laws and Regulations Committee Update – June 26, 2020
June 26, 2020
Federal Register
Agricultural Marketing Service
Rules
Marketing Order:
Olives Grown in California
Filed on: 06/26/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 06/29/2020
FR Document:2020-12884 PDF 15 Pages (331 KB) Permalink
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:
National Veterinary Services Laboratories; Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy Surveillance Program
Filed on: 06/26/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 06/29/2020
FR Document: 2020-13944 PDF 4 Pages (97.1 KB) Permalink
Food Safety and Inspection Service
Notices
Retail Exemptions Adjusted Dollar Limitations
Filed on: 06/26/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 06/29/2020
FR Document: 2020-13913 PDF 10 Pages (236 KB) Permalink
FDA
- – CDC and OSHA, in consultation with the FDA, Release the Guidance Protecting Seafood Processing Workers from COVID-19
- – FDA Redoubles Call to Action for Papaya Industry to Keep Consumers Safe from Foodborne Illness
Recalls
| Date | Brand | Product | Type | Recall Reason | Company |
| 06/25/2020 | Enlightened | Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream | Food & Beverages, Allergens, Ice Cream/Frozen Dairy | May contain undeclared milk ingredients | Beyond Better Foods, LLC |
| 06/25/2020 | Signature Farms | Garden Salad | Food & Beverages, Foodborne Illness | Possible Cyclospora Contamination | Jewel-Osco |
NTP
Scientific Advisory Committee on Alternative Toxicological Methods Meeting – September 2-3, 2020
OMB
| AGENCY: USDA-AMS | RIN: 0581-AD09 | Status: Concluded |
| TITLE:NOP; Strengthening Organic Enforcement | ||
| STAGE: Proposed Rule | ECONOMICALLY SIGNIFICANT: No | |
| RECEIVED DATE: 11/15/2019 | LEGAL DEADLINE: None | |
| ** COMPLETED: 06/25/2020 | COMPLETED ACTION: Consistent with Change |
@FrankYiannasFDA
- · In consultation and collaboration with our regulatory & industry partners in Mexico, FDA is redoubling calls to action for the papaya industry to strengthen production and prevention practices for the safety of papayas. https://go.usa.gov/xwAnU @SENASICA
@FDAfood
- · Looking for information on the proper use of respirators, #facemasks and cloth face coverings in the food and agriculture sector during #COVID19? Infographics in English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Tagalog, Vietnamese – https://www.fda.gov/food/food-safety-during-emergencies/use-respirators-facemasks-and-cloth-face-coverings-food-and-agriculture-sector-during-coronavirus
- · There is currently no evidence of human or animal food or food packaging being associated with transmission of #COVID19. Here are some tips to keep in mind while shopping for & preparing food during the pandemic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TtHg5XgZzI&feature=youtu.be
- · Looking for what’s new from the @US_FDA on #COVID19? Check out our latest updates page and sign up for COVID19 email updates. https://go.usa.gov/xwAgn
- · Re-opening your restaurant or retail food business? We’ve got a helpful Food Safety Checklist! https://fda.gov/food/food-safety-during-emergencies/best-practices-re-opening-retail-food-establishments-during-covid-19-pandemic… #foodsafety #Covid19usa
@FDA_ORA
- · Joann Givens, Director for the Office of Human and Animal Foods Operations West is retiring after 43 years of service with #FDAORA. Thank you for your commitment, hard work & contributions to public health. We wish you the very best, Joann! https://go.usa.gov/xdeeB
@FDAanimalhealth
- · RT@CDC_NCEZID: Outbreak Update: 465 people now sick in 42 states, including one person who died, from Salmonella linked to backyard flocks. Wash your hands and handle your flock appropriately. https://cdc.gov/salmonella/backyardpoultry-05-20/index.html
@SecretarySonny
- · Had the opportunity to hand out @USDANutrition summer meals to families in Cartersville, GA. @USDA expanded flexibilities and feeding sites in all 50 states to ensure kids receive the nutritious meals they need during the COVID-19 national emergency