Laws and Regulations Committee Update – March 23 – 24, 2020
Federal Register
Notices
Process for Making Available Guidance Documents Related to Coronavirus Disease 2019
Filed on: 03/20/2020 at 11:15 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 03/25/2020
FR Document: 2020-06222 PDF 5 Pages (104 KB) Permalink
Notices
Intent to Grant Exclusive License
Filed on: 03/23/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 03/24/2020
FR Document: 2020-06143 PDF 2 Pages (75.2 KB) Permalink
Proposed Rules
Streamlining Program Requirements and Improving Integrity in the Summer Food Service Program
Filed on: 03/23/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 03/24/2020
FR Document: 2020-05978 PDF 3 Pages (89.8 KB) Permalink
FDA
Food Safety and COVID-19 FAQ (Updated March 20)
Recalls
| Date | Brand | Product | Type | Recall Reason | Company |
| 03/20/2020 | Lindt | 85% Cocoa chocolate bars | Food & Beverages, Allergens | Undeclared milk and soy | Lindt & Sprüngli |
FSIS
Constituent Updates
Mar 20, 2020 | PDF
- USDA Ensures Food Safety During COVID-19 Outbreak
- Major Revision of FSIS Export Library for China
- FSIS Extends Comment Period on Salmonella Petition
- Fiscal Year 2019 National Residue Program Results Now Available
- FSIS to Allow Implied Nutrient Content Claim “Healthy” on Regulated Product Labels
- Tips for Faster Label Approval Process
APHIS
APHIS Leadership Signs Poultry Regionalization Agreement with China
USDA
Secretary Perdue Announces New USDA Administration Leadership
Secretary Perdue Salutes the Heroes in the US Food Supply Chain
USDA Rural Development Now in Enterprise-Wide Remote Operational Status
White House
President Donald J. Trump Approves Washington Disaster Declaration
Food & Water Watch
These Brave Workers Stepped Up To Shut Down The Shell Plant
@SteveFDA
- FDA is actively and aggressively monitoring for any firms marketing products with fraudulent #COVID19 diagnostic, prevention and treatment claims as part of our ongoing efforts to protect public health during this pandemic. http://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/coronavirus-covid-19-update-fda-alerts-consumers-about-unauthorized-fraudulent-covid-19-test-kits …
@FDAfood
- RT @foodsafetygov: Check your fridge often to keep track of what you have & what needs to be used. Eat or freeze items before you need to throw them away. Read more about reducing food waste & food safety: https://go.usa.gov/xdf7q #NoWastedFood #EarthDay
@SecretarySonny
- @USDA is actively monitoring all ag commodity markets & the flow of food from FARM TO FORK during the COVID 19 outbreak. We are paying special attention to the difference in prices from the farm gate to the grocery shelf.
- Our farmers & ranchers are the backbone of this nation — livestock women & men, we hear you! I expect all of our producers & stakeholders to be patriotic, honest brokers to “Do Right & Feed Everyone” while we weather this pandemic. @uscattlemen @BeefUSA #cattle #beef
March 24, 2020
FDA
March 23, 2020 – Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: Daily Roundup
Food Safety and COVID-19 FAQ (March 23 Update)
Recalls
| Date | Brand | Product | Type | Recall Reason | Company |
| 03/23/2020 | Icelandic+ | Whole Capelin Fish Pet Treats | Animal & Veterinary, Food & Beverages, Pet Food, Foodborne Illness | Potential for Clostridium botulinum | IcelandicPlus LLC |
| 03/23/2020 | Guan’s Mushroom Co. | Enoki Mushroom | Food & Beverages, Foodborne Illness | Potential Listeria monocytogenes | Guan’s Mushroom Co. |
FSIS
Temporary Allowances for Labels Going to Retail
Notices
| Number | Title | Date Issued | Expiration |
| 13-20 | Major Revision of FSIS Export Library For China | Mar 23, 2020 | Apr 01, 2021 |
APHIS
APHIS Leadership Signs Poultry Regionalization Agreement with China
White House
Readout from the Vice President’s Video Teleconference with Governors on the Partnership to Prepare, Mitigate and Respond to COVID-19
Proclamation on National Agriculture Day, 2020
Food & Water Watch
House Stimulus Package Reiterates Need for National Water Equity and Food Safety Support
@FrankYiannas
- Today, #FDA updated our FAQs page related to #COVID19 and food for workers in the food & ag sector, who are essential to the nation’s infrastructure during this crisis.
- Updated FAQs include clarification on social distancing in the food industry, hand sanitizer usage in food establishments, and recommendations for if a worker in food production tests positive for COVID-19.
- Education is key to prevention and operating in a safe manner, so that the food & ag sector can continue the great work they’re doing to provide Americans with safe & available food.
- RT @cultivati: Per @FrankYiannasFDA of @US_FDA, ” “the U.S. food supply remains safe, there are no shortages [and] there is no evidence of food or food packaging being associated with the transmission of COVID-19.” – @bak251 for @BevNET http://BevNET.com https://buff.ly/3dpfQPG
@SecretarySonny