Laws and Regulations Committee Update – May 20 – 21, 2020
Federal Register
Rules
Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
Filed on: 05/20/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 05/21/2020
FR Document: 2020-11025 PDF 40 Pages (447 KB) Permalink
FDA
USDA, FDA Strengthen U.S. Food Supply Chain Protections
Warning Letters
| Posted Date | Issue Date | Company Name | Issuing Office | Subject |
| 05/19/2020 | 04/08/2020 | K D Singh Enterprises LLC | Division of Northeast Imports | Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) |
| 05/19/2020 | 04/16/2020 | Lose Fat Gain Life M&B | Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) | Unapproved New Drugs/Misbranded |
| 05/19/2020 | 05/04/2020 | Rajshree International, Inc. | Division of West Coast Imports | Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) |
| 05/19/2020 | 05/07/2020 | New Spirit Naturals Inc. | Division of Human and Animal Food Operations West V | New Drug/Misbranded |
| 05/19/2020 | 05/12/2020 | Smoked Salmon Unlimited d.b.a. H. Forman & Son | Seafood HACCP/CGMP for Foods/Adulterated/Insanitary Conditions |
CISA
Guidance on the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce (Version 3.1, Updated May 19, 2020)
AMS
White House
Remarks by President Trump on Supporting our Nation’s Farmers, Ranchers, and Food Supply Chain
@SecretarySonny
- Our ag community is facing an unprecedented situation as our nation tackles COVID-19. @JanetAdkison, @Barb4Hmom & USTR’s Chief Agricultural Negotiator Gregg Doud covered a lot of topics on this last night on @OfficialRFDTV’s Rural Town Hall. Watch HERE: https://m.facebook.com/OfficialRFDTV/videos/3000431356688729/?vh=e&d=n …
- Just spoke with @BasilJohnNews about @USDA’s CFAP payments, which will help keep farmers afloat while market demand returns as our nation reopens & recovers.Our farmers are resilient & will get through this challenge just like they always do with faith, hard work & determination.
- RT @USApple: United Apple Sales in N.Y. is participating in @USDA Farmers to Families Food Box distribution. USDA is distributing up to $3b of ag products to those in need, which helps families impacted by COVID-19, and also ag employees by sustaining jobs to fill the boxes. #appleheroes
- RT @USDA_AMS: Specialty crop producers that fall into one of three categories may be eligible to receive a direct payment: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDAAMS/bulletins/28c3198 …
- @realDonaldTrump authorized @USDA to ensure our patriotic farmers, ranchers, and producers are supported. We are moving quickly to open applications to get payments out the door and into the pockets of farmers. More HERE: https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2020/05/19/usda-announces-details-direct-assistance-farmers-through …
- These payments will help keep farmers afloat while market demand returns as our nation reopens and recovers. America’s farmers are resilient and will get through this challenge just like they always do with faith, hard work, and determination.
@FDAfood
- Wondering if disinfectant sprays or wipes can be used on your skin to prevent the spread of #COVID19? The answer is NO Disinfectant sprays or wipes are not intended for use on humans or animals and should only be used on hard, non-porous surfaces. https://go.usa.gov/xv7aW
- Worried about food #allergies? Here’s what you need to know about the 8 major food allergens that must appear on the label: https://go.usa.gov/xmmJE #FoodAllergyAwareness
- Want to know what you can do to make a difference during the #COVID19 pandemic? Here are some ways you and your family can help: https://go.usa.gov/xvBhx
@NCIDirector
- RT @NCIPrevention: Updates to the Nutrition Facts label include bolder and larger type for calories and serving sizes (1 & 2), updating of how much specific nutrients contribute to a daily diet (3), and singling out specific nutrients, such as added sugars (4). Learn more: https://bit.ly/2Xa29N7
@FDA_ORAImported products considered “higher-risk” & entry submissions with incomplete or inaccurate information can be flagged for additional review by #FDAORA to determine the admissibility of the product. LEARN MORE: https://www.fda.gov/news-events/fda-voices/covid-19-supply-chain-update-importation-vital-food-and-medical-products
May 21, 2020
Federal Register
Proposed Rules
Funding Availability:
Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Additional Commodities Request for Information
Filed on: 05/20/2020 at 4:15 pm Scheduled Pub. Date: 05/22/2020
FR Document:2020-11155 PDF 12 Pages (113 KB) Permalink
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:
- Conditions for Payment of Avian Influenza Indemnity Claims
Filed on: 05/21/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 05/22/2020
FR Document: 2020-11075 PDF 4 Pages (98.7 KB) Permalink
- Environmental Monitoring
Filed on: 05/21/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 05/22/2020
FR Document: 2020-11076 PDF 4 Pages (175 KB) Permalink
Environmental Protection Agency
Proposed Rules
Exemption from the Requirement of a Pesticide Tolerance:
Dipropylene Glycol and Triethylene Glycol
Filed on:05/21/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 05/22/2020
FR Document:2020-10805 PDF 11 Pages (158 KB) Permalink
Notices
Meetings:
2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee; Draft Report
Filed on: 05/21/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 05/22/2020
FR Document:2020-11018 PDF 7 Pages (202 KB) Permalink
FDA
Recalls
| Date | Brand Name | Description | Type | Recall Reason | Company |
| 05/20/2020 | Biota Biosciences | Cannabidiol (CBD) Complex, Curcumin Complex, Cannabidiol + Curcumin | Drugs | Unapproved new drug | Biota Biosciences, LLC |
| 05/20/2020 | Kent | Home Fresh Starter AMP Crumble | Animal & Veterinary, Livestock Feed | Elevated Salt Levels | Kent Nutrition Group |
AMS
White House
Executive Order on Regulatory Relief to Support Economic Recovery
@SteveFDA
- To ensure Americans have continued access to a safe and robust food supply, FDA and @USDA announced that the agencies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to support the U.S. food and agriculture sector.
- As part of our effort to ensure access to a safe & robust food supply during #COVID19, FDA & @USDA announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to help prevent interruptions at FDA-regulated food facilities, including fruit & vegetable processing. https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/usda-fda-strengthen-us-food-supply-chain-protections …
- This action is another in a series of proactive steps @USDA & @US_FDA have taken to mitigate unprecedented disruptions in food supply chains caused by the #COVID19 pandemic, including issuing guidances & exercising regulatory flexibility.
- We are grateful to essential workers in the food & agriculture sector for all they do each day to keep our pantries, refrigerators & freezers stocked. As we work to get through the current challenge together, we remain staunchly committed to workers’ safety.
@SecretarySonny
- RT @MarthaZoller: t was great to talk to Sec. Sonny Perdue today by Martha Zoller on #SoundCloud? #np https://soundcloud.com/martha-zoller/sec-sonny-perdue-usda … #gapol #gagop @usda @secretarysonny
- RT @SenHydeSmith: Great to see the @USDA Farmers to Families Food Box Program is getting food to people in need during the #COVID19 outbreak. https://www.hydesmith.senate.gov/hyde-smith-announces-103-million-farmers-families-food-box-contract-hattiesburg-based-co …
- RT @USDA: Beginning May 26, USDA will be accepting applications from agricultural producers who have suffered losses due to the coronavirus pandemic. Program details are specific to agricultural commodities and can be found at http://www.farmers.gov/CFAP
@FDAfood
- There is currently no evidence of human or animal food or food packaging being associated with transmission of #COVID19. Learn how to protect yourself and your family while shopping for & preparing food during the pandemic
- What are GMOs? What are non-GMOs? #FeedYourMind with science-based answers on a new website from FDA. https://go.usa.gov/xdftm
@FDACosmetics
- Checking cosmetic labels for specific ingredients? Keep in mind that cosmetic ingredients must be listed by their common or usual names, generally in descending order of predominance. https://go.usa.gov/xvEcr