Laws and Regulations Committee Update – March 25 – 26, 2020
Federal Register
Rules
Guidance:
- Temporary Policy Regarding Preventive Controls and Foreign Supplier Verification Programs Food Supplier Verification Onsite Audit Requirements During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
Filed on: 03/25/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 03/26/2020
FR Document: 2020-05897 PDF 7 Pages (31.4 KB) Permalink
Notices
Meetings:
- Preparation for International Cooperation on Cosmetics Regulation 14th Annual Meeting; Cancellation
Filed on: 03/25/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 03/26/2020
FR Document: 2020-06280 PDF 2 Pages (167 KB) Permalink
FDA
FDA Offers Assurance About Food Safety and Supply for People and Animals During COVID-19
March 24, 2020 – Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: Daily Roundup, March 24, 2020
FDA Approves First Generic Form of Marbofloxacin, an Antibiotic for Use in Dogs and Cats
Process for Making Available Guidance Documents Related to Coronavirus Disease 2019
Recalls
| Date | Brand Names | Product | Type | Recall Reason | Company |
| 03/24/2020 | Huangfushanzen Huang Mountain Tea Mushroom | Dried Mushrooms | Food & Beverages, Allergens | Undeclared Sulfites | Tiffany Food Corporation |
Warning Letters
| Posted Date | Issue date | Company | Issuing Office | Subject |
| 03/24/2020 | 02/19/2020 | Fuji Food Products, Inc. | Office of Human and Animal Food Operations East Division 1 | Seafood HACCP/CGMP for Foods/Adulterated/Insanitary Conditions |
| 03/24/2020 | 03/16/2020 | Bravo Packing, Inc. | Division of Human and Animal Food Operations East II | CGMP/Food for Animals/Prepared, Packed or Held Under Insanitary Conditions/Adulterated |
FSIS
Mar 23, 2020 | PDF
- Temporary Allowances for Labels Going to Retail
- Labeling at a Federal Establishment
- Labeling at Retail for Bulk Product Already in Commerce
- Labeling at Retail for Product in Unlabeled Protective Coverings Already in Commerce
APHIS
APHIS Administrator Shares 2019 Impact Report
AMS
USDA Dried Fruit Products Purchase Program Announced
USDA
USDA and USTR Announce Continued Progress on Implementation of U.S.-China Phase One Agreement
@FrankYiannasFDA
- There are currently no nationwide shortages of food as a result of supply chain disruptions from #COVID19, even though there have been localized reports of shortages.
- While you may see some empty shelves at grocery stores, we understand that this is largely an issue of unprecedented demand – not a lack of capacity to produce, process and deliver. There is no need to hoard supplies, as retailers are continuously working to replenish shelves.
- Food production and manufacturing – for both people and animals – are dispersed throughout the U.S. and there are currently no widespread disruptions reported in the supply chain.
- FDA is working with food manufacturers and grocery stores to closely monitor the food supply chain for any shortages. We are also in close contact with industry and their trade associations on supply chain issues.
@US_FDA
- If your pet needs medical attention during the #COVID19 pandemic, & you are social distancing, FDA intends to temporarily suspend certain regulations that may make it easier for a vet to help you from the comfort of your own home. https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/coronavirus-covid-19-update-fda-helps-facilitate-veterinary-telemedicine-during-pandemic …
@FDAfood
- Whether its food safety, food labeling, nutrition, investigating foodborne illness outbreaks, or producing food – the U.S. FDA’s Center for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition is here for you. https://go.usa.gov/xdSm4
@FDA_ORA
- This #AgDay20 & every day, FDA honors the land and recognizes the hard work of farmers & field workers. Agriculture defines American generations and #FDAORA investigators work with producers help keep our food safe. https://go.usa.gov/xd9FX #NationalAgWeek
March 26, 2020
Federal Register
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:
Generic Clearance to Conduct Multiple Crop and Pesticide Use Surveys
Filed on: 03/26/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 03/27/2020
FR Document: 2020-06466 PDF 7 Pages (107 KB) Permalink
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Notices
Imports:
Fresh Fragrant Pears From China Into the United States
Filed on: 03/26/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 03/27/2020
FR Document: 2020-06374 PDF 8 Pages (188 KB) Permalink
Environmental Protection Agency
Notices
Pesticide Product Registration; Applications:
New Active Ingredients
Filed on: 03/26/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 03/27/2020
FR Document: 2020-06457 PDF 5 Pages (144 KB) Permalink
FDA
- March 25, 2020 – Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: Daily Roundup, March 25, 2020
- Notice of Availability; Temporary Policy Regarding Preventive Controls and Foreign Supplier Verification Programs Food Supplier Verification Onsite Audit Requirements During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency: Guidance for Industry
- Process for Making Available Guidance Documents Related to Coronavirus Disease 2019
- FDA Announces it is Reopening the Comment Period on Use of Ultrafiltered Milk in Certain Cheeses
GRAS Notices
| GRN No. | Substance | Date Closed | FDA Letter |
| 888 | Preparation containing three bacterial phages specific to Salmonella | Feb 28, 2020 | At the notifier’s request, FDA ceased to evaluate this notice (in PDF)8 (36 KB) |
AMS
USDA Section 32 Canned & Dry Bean Purchase Program Announced
USDA working with dairy industry to ensure Americans’ consistent access to milk
@FrankYiannasFDA
- RT @foodsafetynews: Mindy Brashears of Texas is the fifth Senate-confirmed undersecretary of food safety. #USDA #foodsafety
- RT @foodsafetynews: “There is no evidence of human or animal food or food packaging being associated with transmission of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19.” – @FrankYiannasFDA #FDA #Covid19
- RT @foodsafetynews: Pew’s latest goal is to bring “root cause analyses” to food safety. #FDA
@SteveFDA
- Consumers should be extremely cautious of products claiming to treat #COVID19. While FDA is working with medical product developers to quickly advance the development & availability of a #COVID19 treatment, no FDA-approved treatment currently exists.
- Some people and companies are trying to profit from the pandemic by selling unproven/illegally marketed products claiming to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent #COVID19 — these have NOT been evaluated by FDA for safety and effectiveness & might be dangerous to you and your family.
- The chloroquine phosphate used for treating aquarium fish is not the same as the FDA-approved chloroquine being studied as a possible treatment for #COVID19. Do not take any form of chloroquine unless prescribed to you by a health care provider & obtained from legitimate sources.
- We want to warn consumers that this product sold to treat parasites in aquarium fish and may have adverse effects, including serious illness or death, when taken by people.
- FDA is monitoring complaints of fake coronavirus treatments and tests. Consumers & health care professionals can help us by reporting suspected fraud to the FDA’s Health Fraud Program https://www.fda.gov/safety/report-problem-fda/reporting-unlawful-sales-medical-products-internet … or by emailing FDA-COVID-19-Fraudulent-Products@fda.hhs.gov