Laws and Regulations Committee Update – March 19 – 20
Federal Register
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:
Importation of Live Swine, Pork, and Pork Products from Certain Regions
Filed on: 03/19/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 03/20/2020
FR Document: 2020-05942 PDF 5 Pages (100 KB) Permalink
Food Safety and Inspection Service
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:
State Meat and Poultry Programs
Filed on: 03/19/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 03/20/2020
FR Document: 2020-05782 PDF 12 Pages (146 KB) Permalink
FDA
Recalls
| Date | Brand | Description | Type | Recall Reason | Company |
| 03/18/2020 | Mountain Rose Herbs | Organic Kudzu Root Herbal Supplement | Dietary Supplements, Food & Beverages, Herbal, Foodborne Illness | Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella | Mountain Rose Herbs |
HHS
HHS Takes New Action to Cut Red Tape to Support COVID-19 Response
FSIS
Notices
| Number | Title | Date Issued |
| 11-20 | Eligibility of the United Kingdom to Export Raw Beef to the United States | Mar 18, 2020 |
AMS
Vernon Black of Riverton, Wyoming Assessed a Civil Penalty in Settlement with AMS
USDA Announces April 4 Start Date for Inspections Under Suspension Agreement on Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico
@FrankYiannasFDA
- In case you missed it, here’s a recording of #FDA’s briefing today to address food industry questions about COVID-19. FDA is committed to ensuring that the food supply is safe & that the food supply chain, from farm to table, is not disrupted. Listen here: https://www.fda.gov/media/136259/download …
@SteveFDA
- For the well-being of our staff & those who conduct inspections for the agency under state contract, & because of industry concerns about visitors, we have temporarily postponed all domestic surveillance facility inspections during the #COVID19 pandemic. https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/coronavirus-covid-19-update-fda-focuses-safety-regulated-products-while-scaling-back-domestic …
- Importantly, all domestic for-cause inspection assignments will be evaluated & will proceed if mission critical. We will continue to respond to natural disasters, outbreaks, & other public health emergencies involving FDA-regulated products.
- ·As a nation, we must do everything we can to help slow the spread of #COVID19 & help flatten the curve of the pandemic. Now more than ever, we must ensure our workforce remains healthy to carry out FDA’s public health mission to keep Americans safe.
- In keeping with the @WhiteHouse #COVID19 task force & cross-government guidance, we directed telework-eligible FDA employees to start teleworking this week. This doesn’t apply to those carrying out non-portable activities, such as lab activities or monitoring of imported products
- We have full confidence in the safety & quality of the products we all use every day. FDA will continue leveraging all available authorities to continue to ensure the integrity of the product we regulate.
- For those conducting inspections through state agreements & contracts, we will be notifying states regarding postponing inspections under the contracts or cooperative agreements you have with FDA. We recognize the impacts this decision may have on states.
- As we identify paths forward that minimize the impact on our partners, we will provide additional guidance as soon as possible, & will continue to evolve our approach to a number of activities, including inspections for all FDA-regulated products as the pandemic evolves.
@SecretarySonny
- America’s farmers are resilient and continue to produce a bountiful harvest. Our food supply chains remain strong. No need to hoard — respect the needs of your fellow neighbors and buy only what’s necessary.
March 20, 2020
Federal Register
Agricultural Marketing Service
- Rules
Peanut Promotion, Research, and Information Order:
Primary Peanut-Producing States and Adjustment of Membership
Filed on: 03/20/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 03/23/2020
FR Document: 2020-05224 PDF 16 Pages (151 KB) Permalink
- Proposed Rules
Free and Restricted Percentages for the 2019-20 Crop Year:
Tart Cherries Grown in the States of Michigan, et al.
Filed on: 03/20/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 03/23/2020
FR Document: 2020-05825 PDF 30 Pages (354 KB) Permalink
- Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:
Combination Products: How to Prepare a Pre-Request for Designation
Filed on: 03/20/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 03/23/2020
FR Document: 2020-06031 PDF 6 Pages (32.8 KB) Permalink
- Guidance:
Policy for Temporary Compounding of Certain Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizer Products During the Public Health Emergency
Filed on: 03/20/2020 at 8:45 am scheduled Pub. Date: 03/23/2020
FR Document: 2020-05959 PDF 7 Pages (56.9 KB) Permalink
Proposed Rules
Simplifying Meal Service and Monitoring Requirements in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs
Filed on: 03/20/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 03/23/2020
FR Document: 2020-05979 PDF 3 Pages (89.7 KB) Permalink
Notices
Meetings:
Codex Alimentarius Commission
Filed on: 03/20/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 03/23/2020
FR Document: 2020-06067 PDF 2 Pages (190 KB) Permalink
CISA
Guidance on the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce
FDA
HHS
Secretary Azar hosts call with counterparts of G7 countries on COVID-19 response
FSIS
| Number | Title | Date Issued | Expiration Date |
| 12-20 | FSIS Continuing Education Program Open To All Inspectors | Mar 19, 2020 | Apr 01, 2020 |
AMS
Vernon Black of Riverton, Wyoming Assessed a Civil Penalty in Settlement with AMS
APHIS
USDA Announces 2020 Plans for Asian Longhorned Beetle Eradication Efforts in New York, Massachusetts, and Ohio
OMB
| AGENCY: HHS-FDA | RIN: 0910-AH51 | Status: Pending Review |
| TITLE:Postmarketing Safety Reports for Approved New Animal Drugs; Electronic Submission Requirements | ||
| STAGE: Final Rule | ECONOMICALLY SIGNIFICANT: No | |
| ** RECEIVED DATE: 03/19/2020 | LEGAL DEADLINE: None |
@FrankYiannas
- Workers across the food & ag sector are considered essential critical infrastructure workers. #FDA is working with @DHSgov, @USDA & private industry to make sure our food supply chain remains as efficient as possible during this pandemic.
- Allowing food and ag sector workers to continue to work during periods of community restriction, access management, social distancing, or closure orders/directives is crucial. See more: https://www.cisa.gov/publication/guidance-essential-critical-infrastructure-workforce …
- #FDA wants to give a big shout-out & THANK YOU to all food and agriculture workers, who are serving as everyday heroes to ensure Americans have access to safe foods during this critical time of need.
@SecretarySonny
- ICYMI: @USDA and @USDOL Announce Information Sharing to Assist H-2A Employers Ensuring minimal disruption for our agricultural workforce during these uncertain times is a top priority for this Administration. More HERE: https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2020/03/19/usda-and-dol-announce-information-sharing-assist-h-2a-employers …
@FDAfood
- RT @FeedingAmerica: Feeding America and our network of food banks are working round-the-clock to provide food to people across the country during this difficult time. To help keep you up-to-date on what we’re doing and how you can help, here is a hub for all #COVID19 updates: https://bit.ly/2U1vDwm
- RT @DrMayneFDAFood: #FDA’s briefing to address food industry questions about COVID-19 is available on-line. FDA is committed to ensuring that the food supply is safe & that the food supply chain, from farm to table, is not disrupted. Listen here: https://fda.gov/media/136259/download …
@FDACosmeticsDYK exposure to #kohl and other similar products is linked to lead poisoning? Here’s what you need to know before applying traditional eye cosmetics containing kohl: https://go.usa.gov/xpZMw #PoisonPreventionWeek