Laws and Regulations Committee Update – June 8 – 10, 2020
Federal Register
Agricultural Marketing Service
Proposed Rules
Modification of Handling Requirements:
Tomatoes Grown in Florida
Filed on: 06/08/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 06/09/2020
FR Document: 2020-12183 PDF 36 Pages (381 KB) Permalink
FDA
Join FDA on World Food Safety Day
FSIS
Constituent Updates
Jun 05, 2020 | PDF
- FSIS to Expand STEC Testing to Additional Raw Beef Products
- Tips for Faster Label Approval Process
- NACMCF to Hold Subcommittee Meetings
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| AGENCY: USDA-FSIS | RIN: 0583-AD78 | Status: Pending Review |
| TITLE:Prior Label Approval System: Expansion of Generic Label Approval | ||
| STAGE: Proposed Rule | ECONOMICALLY SIGNIFICANT: No | |
| ** RECEIVED DATE: 06/05/2020 | LEGAL DEADLINE: None |
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- Today, I represented the #FDA on a webinar hosted by AFDO (@afdonews) where I discussed COVID-19 & a future, safer food system. Let’s work together to make every day a #WorldFoodSafetyDay. My entire speech can be found here > https://go.usa.gov/xwB7y
@FDAFood
- Proud to support @FAO and @WHO on #WorldFoodSafetyDay today, June 7! Doing our part to draw attention to & inspire action to help prevent, detect & manage foodborne risks. https://go.usa.gov/xmsG4
@SecretarySonny
- The food supply chain as a whole has been hit hard by the coronavirus – tune in to hear how @USDA created the Farmers to Families Food Box Program to help get food produced by farmers into the homes of families in need. https://usda.gov/sonnyside#episode9
June 9, 2020
NTP
NTP Update – June 2020 now available
NAD
Food & Water Watch
Group Warns USDA May Be Quietly Trying to Outsource Chicken Processing to China
@US_FDA
- In 1978, the FDA initiated a comprehensive campaign focusing on the information consumers wanted to see on the #foodlabel. Today’s label has a refreshed design and new information. Have you read any good labels lately? #FDAhistory #tuesdaythoughts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drMvbj36Ay4&feature=youtu.be
@SecretarySonny
- Americans are innovators and @KaleraProduce is reinventing the way we farm. Delicious leafy greens Leafy green and flavorful vegetables being produced in a sustainable and creative way here in Orlando, Florida
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