Laws and Regulations Committee Update – March 30 – 31, 2020

April 3, 2020 in Federal Register Updates

Federal Register

Agricultural Marketing Service

Notices

Requests for Nominations:

National Organic Standards Board

Filed on: 03/30/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 03/31/2020

FR Document: 2020-06618 PDF 4 Pages (81.8 KB) Permalink

Agriculture Department

Proposed Rules

Assessment Rates:

Sweet Onions Grown in the Walla Walla Valley of Southeast Washington and Northeast Oregon

Filed on: 03/30/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 03/31/2020

FR Document: 2020-06496 PDF 15 Pages (221 KB) Permalink

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

Notices

  • Implementation of Revised Lacey Act Provisions

Filed on: 03/30/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 03/31/2020

FR Document: 2020-06695 PDF 6 Pages (178 KB) Permalink

  • Import Requirements for the Importation of Fresh Blueberries from Chile into the United States

Filed on: 03/30/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 03/31/2020

FR Document: 2020-06696 PDF 6 Pages (178 KB) Permalink

FDA

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA takes further steps to help mitigate supply interruptions of food and medical products

FDA Advises Restaurants in California to Stop Selling Min Jiang Food Store Inc. Koi Koi Trading Salmon Products due to Possible Listeria Contamination

Outbreak Investigation of Listeria monocytogenes: Enoki Mushrooms (March 27 Update)

CISA

Guidance on the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce: Ensuring Community and National Resilience in COVID-19 Response (Version 2.0)

FSIS

Constituent Update

Mar 27, 2020 | PDF

  • Major Revision of FSIS Export Library for Canada
  • FSIS Posts After-Action Report on Salmonella Enteritidis Outbreak
  • Follow-up on 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

Petitions

Notices

NumberTitleDate IssuedExpiration Date
15-20Major Revision of FSIS Export Library for CanadaMar 27, 2020Apr 01, 2021

USDA

Secretary Perdue Statement on Coronavirus Rescue Package

@FrankYiannasFDA

  • Root cause analysis leads to better prevention. I encourage public health agencies & food producers to review Pew’s new guide, train staffs on the principles in it & put it into practice — not only for outbreaks but also for near misses. https://pew.org/394r4FQ  via @pewtrusts
  • RT @pewhealth: How can a root cause analysis make our food safer? By helping producers understand where contamination originated and how to prevent similar foodborne illnesses from happening again–@FrankYiannasFDA explains
  • RT @LGMAnews: “Consumers can be confident in the safety of their food. We will continue our efforts to make sure that they have access to the foods they need for themselves, their families (including their pets), and the animals our farmers raise.” @FrankYiannasFDA
  • RT @CDC: #PetOwners: There’s no evidence that pets in the US can spread #COVID19 to people. The virus spreads mostly from person to person through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes. See steps to protect your & your family’s health: http://bit.ly/33DJ8Wt .
  • ALERT: FDA is investigating a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections linked to enoki mushrooms from Sun Hong Foods and Guan’s Mushrooms Co.. Consumers should not eat the affected product and throw it away. https://go.usa.gov/xdHVf

@FDAfood

  • RT @DrMayneFDAFood: Reminder, the U.S. food supply remains safe. There is NO evidence of food or food packaging being associated with the transmission of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. Education is key to prevention & maintaining a safe, accessible food supply.

@SteveFDA

  • We are in close contact with the human & animal food industry. Retail supply chains for both remain strong. We are working closely with food manufacturers & grocery stores to closely monitor both supply chains for potential shortages. https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/coronavirus-covid-19-update-fda-takes-further-steps-help-mitigate-supply-interruptions-food-and …
  • While there are currently no widespread shortages of human or animal food, not being able to get certain groceries we need is largely due to increased demand & sometimes, getting food where it needs to go. Manufacturers & retailers are working around the clock to restock shelves.
  • To further mitigate food shortages, we issued guidance to entities from food manufacturers to restaurants, giving them flexibility to sell some packaged foods not labeled for retail sale to consumers or other businesses without a Nutrition Facts label.
  • We owe gratitude to food & agriculture sector workers filling critical roles within communities, working to serve their communities’ needs. These workers are crucial to community continuity & community resilience, as reinforced by @DHSgov guidance: https://www.cisa.gov/identifying-critical-infrastructure-during-covid-19 …
  • Here’s an update on food safety and availability during the #COVID19 pandemic, sharing how FDA is working to make sure the foods you, your family, and your pets eat are safe and available.

@SecretarySonny

March 31, 2020

Federal Register

Food and Drug Administration

Rules

  • New Animal Drugs; Approval of New Animal Drug Applications; Withdrawal of Approval of New Animal Drug Applications; Change of Sponsor; Change of Sponsors’ Name and Addresses

Filed on: 03/30/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 04/01/2020

FR Document: 2020-06688 PDF 33 Pages (356 KB) Permalink

  • New Animal Drugs; Withdrawal of Approval of New Animal Drug Applications

Filed on: 03/30/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 04/01/2020

FR Document: 2020-06689 PDF 2 Pages (85.7 KB) Permalink

Agricultural Marketing Service

Proposed Rules

Exceptions to Geographic Boundaries

Filed on: 03/31/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 04/01/2020

FR Document: 2020-06614  PDF 8 Pages (190 KB)  Permalink

Agriculture Department

Notices

Solicitation of Input from Stakeholders on Agricultural Innovations

Filed on: 03/31/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 04/01/2020

FR Document: 2020-06825 PDF 3 Pages (206 KB) Permalink

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

Notices

Proposed Revision to Import Requirements for the Importation of Fresh Citrus from South Africa into the United States

Filed on: 03/31/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 04/01/2020

FR Document: 2020-06799 PDF 5 Pages (176 KB) Permalink

FDA

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: Daily Roundup

FSIS

Notices

NumberTitleDate IssuedExpiration Date
16-20Voluntary Inspection of Cervid Animals Tested for Chronic Wasting DiseaseMar 30, 2020Apr 01, 2021

AMS

USDA Files Action Against Bella Fresh Houston LLC in Texas for Alleged PACA Violations

USDA Restricts PACA Violators in California, Minnesota and Texas

USDA Granted Summary Judgment in R-CALF USA Case

Grain Inspection Advisory Committee Meeting Postponed

APHIS

APHIS Announces Phase Six of the Lacey Act Enforcement Schedule

APHIS Announces Consultation Board to Assist with Implementing National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program

Food & Water Watch

DOJ Fast Tracking Lethal Agricultural Mega-Mergers Despite Pandemic

@FrankYiannasFDA

  • RT @Margarita_IEG: FDA’s @FrankYiannasFDA provides latest FDA updates at @foodanddruglaw enforcement conference, touches on COVID-19, FSMA, CBD and more

@SteveFDA

@FDAfood

  • RT @foodsafetygov: Currently there is no evidence of food or food packaging being associated with transmission of COVID-19. For more information related to #COVID19 and food safety from @US_FDA, visit: https://go.usa.gov/xdJEW

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