Laws and Regulations Committee Update – March 3 – 4, 2021
March 3, 2021
Federal Register
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:
- Animal Food Labeling; Declaration of Certified and Non-Certified Color Additives
Filed on: 03/03/2021 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 03/04/2021
FR Document: 2021-04461 PDF 5 Pages (95.9 KB) Permalink
- Early Food Safety Evaluation of New Non-Pesticidal Proteins Produced by New Plant Varieties Intended for Food Use
Filed on: 03/03/2021 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 03/04/2021
FR Document: 2021-04448 PDF 7 Pages (99.7 KB) Permalink
- Study of Multiple Indications in Direct-to-Consumer Television Advertisements
Filed on: 03/03/2021 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 03/04/2021
FR Document: 2021-04472 PDF 12 Pages (108 KB) Permalink
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:
Team Nutrition Database
Filed on: 03/03/2021 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 03/04/2021
FR Document: 2021-04443 PDF 5 Pages (94.8 KB) Permalink
FDA
Formaldehyde in Hair Smoothing Products: What You Should Know
HHS
Biden Administration Announces Historic Manufacturing Collaboration Between Merck and Johnson & Johnson to Expand Production of COVID-19 Vaccines
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Announces Additional Biden-Harris Administration Staff Appointments
FSIS
APHIS Proposes to Eliminate the Voluntary Trichinae Certification Program
AMS
@SecVislack
- I had the pleasure today of meeting with Mexico’s Secretary of Agriculture & Rural Development Victor Villalobos. Mexico is not only a key trading partner, but also an important collaborator as we address climate change and food security.
- Thank you mclaudebibeau for the productive meeting. I look forward to working with you on climate smart food and forestry practices and delivering science-based solutions to help mitigate and reduce climate change.
@FDAfood
- Do you know if you’re getting enough #vitaminD and #calcium? Learn where to spot these nutrients on the #NewNutritionFactsLabel. https://go.usa.gov/xs9Na #NationalNutritionMonth
@FDA_ORA
- TODAY: #FDAORA celebrates the opening of a new laboratory in the Kansas City metroplex. The lab performs a wide range of chemical testing to support both risk assessment and regulatory activities. LEARN MORE: https://go.usa.gov/xs95Q #FDALabRevitilization
- Thanks to #FDAORA senior leadership for virtually cutting the ribbon on the new lab in the Kansas City metroplex: https://go.usa.gov/xs95Q #FDALabRevitilization
- #DYK the Kansas City Lab is the lead analytical laboratory for FDA’s Total Diet Study (TDS)? The TDS is an ongoing FDA program that monitors levels of about 800 contaminants and nutrients in the average U.S. diet. https://go.usa.gov/xs5Vj #FDALabRevitilization
March 4, 2021
Federal Register
Agricultural Marketing Service
Rules
Increased Assessment Rate:
Pistachios Grown in California, Arizona, and New Mexico
Filed on: 03/04/2021 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 03/05/2021
FR Document: 2021-04599 PDF 13 Pages (94.9 KB) Permalink
Proposed Rules
Walnuts Grown in California; Decreased Assessment Rate
Filed on: 03/04/2021 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 03/05/2021
FR Document: 2021-04569 PDF 13 Pages (94.3 KB) Permalink
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:
- Control of Chronic Wasting Disease
Filed on: 03/04/2021 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 03/05/2021
FR Document: 2021-04511 PDF 4 Pages (91 KB) Permalink
- Student Outreach Program
Filed on: 03/04/2021 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 03/05/2021
FR Document: 2021-04510 PDF4 Pages (63.6 KB) Permalink
Environmental Protection Agency
Rules
Pesticide Tolerances:
Picarbutrazox
Filed on: 03/04/2021 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 03/05/2021
FR Document: 2021-04251 PDF 17 Pages (141 KB) Permalink
Notices
Pesticide Registration Review:
Proposed Interim Decisions for Several Wood Preservative Pesticides
Filed on: 03/04/2021 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 03/05/2021
FR Document: 2021-04563 PDF 6 Pages (104 KB) Permalink
Notices
- Amendment of Temporary Marketing Permit:
Canned Tuna Deviating From the Standard of Identity
Filed on: 03/04/2021 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 03/05/2021
FR Document: 2021-04607 PDF 2 Pages (58.7 KB) Permalink
- Clarification to Food and Drug Administration Data Standards:
Data Standards; Requirement Begins for the Clinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium Version 1.1 of the Standard for Exchange of Nonclinical Data Developmental and Reproductive Toxicology Implementation Guide and Version 1.6 of the Study Data Tabulation Model
Filed on: 03/04/2021 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 03/05/2021
FR Document: 2021-04609 PDF 5 Pages (67.6 KB) Permalink
FDA
FDA’s Data Modernization Action Plan: Putting Data to Work for Public Health
Recalls
Date | Brand Name | Description | Product Type | Recall Reason | Company |
03/03/2021 | Bravo Packing, Inc. | Ground Beef and Performance Dog, frozen raw pet food | Animal & Veterinary, Foodborne Illness, Pet Food, Food & Beverages, Foodborne Illness, Pet Food | Potential for Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes | Bravo Packing, Inc. |
03/03/2021 | Wilton, Tasty by Wilton, and Holiday Home | Sprinkle Products | Food & Beverages, Allergens | May Contain Undeclared Milk | Wilton Brands |
03/03/2021 | Ridley Block Operations | CRYSTALYX Sheep-lyx | Animal & Veterinary, Food & Beverages | Elevated levels of copper | Ridley Block Operations |
03/03/2021 | El Abuelito, El Viejito and more | Queso Fresco, Quesillo, and Requeson Products | Food & Beverages | Listeria monocytogenes | El Abuelito Cheese |
AMS
USDA Cites Southern Sun LLC in New Jersey for PACA Violations
USDA Cites Old West Export Inc. in California for PACA Violations
USDA
Biden-Harris Administration’s Actions to Reduce Food Insecurity Amid the COVID-19 Crisis
CPSC
GAO
DRUG SAFETY: FDA’s Future Inspection Plans Need to Address Issues Presented by COVID-19 Backlog
National Academies
Advancing Pandemic & Flu Preparedness and Response
@FrankYiannasFDA
- [RT @QAMagazine]: “[FSMA] was the most sweeping reform to our nation’s food laws in many years. And while there’s still work to be done in #FSMA, modernization isn’t something you can just do once a decade.” — #FDA‘s Frank Yiannas #traceability #foodsafety #qualityassurance
@SecVilsack
- The American Rescue Plan Act will:
- Increase SNAP benefits by 15%
- Ensure SNAP benefits support a healthy diet
- Increase access to online purchasing
- Support states with additional funding
- Reduce inequalities in SNAP emergency benefits https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2021/03/03/biden-harris-administrations-actions-reduce-food-insecurity-amid
@DrWoodcockFDA
- Our new Data Modernization Action Plan is great news for the agency, public health and our stakeholders & it’s the next step in FDA’s overhaul of its approach to technology and data. #FDAVoices https://www.fda.gov/news-events/fda-voices/fdas-data-modernization-action-plan-putting-data-work-public-health
@FDA_ORA
- #CBD has not been shown to treat #OpioidAddiction. FDA has warned companies marketing unapproved products containing CBD about these claims. LEARN MORE: https://go.usa.gov/xASa2 #NCPW2021 #HealthFraud