Laws and Regulations Committee Update – May 22 – 26, 2020
Federal Register
Agricultural Marketing Service
Notices
- Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Filed on: 05/22/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 05/26/2020
FR Document:2020-11187 PDF 5 Pages (87.9 KB) Permalink
- Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:
Micro-Grants for Food Security Program
Filed on: 05/22/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 05/26/2020
FR Document:2020-11222 PDF 4 Pages (110 KB) Permalink
Environmental Protection Agency
Rules
Pesticide Tolerances:
- Chlormequat Chloride
Filed on: 05/22/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 05/26/2020
FR Document: 2020-10331 PDF 11 Pages (109 KB) Permalink
- Indoxacarb
Filed on: 05/22/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date:05/26/2020
FR Document:2020-10483 PDF 13 Pages (152 KB) Permalink
Notices
Guidance Documents Related to Coronavirus Disease 2019
Filed on: 05/22/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 05/26/2020
FR Document:2020-11238 PDF 13 Pages (220 KB) Permalink
Notices
Emergency Food Assistance Program:
Availability of Foods for Fiscal Year 2020
Filed on: 05/22/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 05/26/2020
FR Document:2020-11249 PDF 5 Pages (94.7 KB) Permalink
FDA
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: Daily Roundup May 21, 2020
Recalls
| Date | Brand | Product | Type | Recall Reason | Company |
| 05/21/2020 | Radhuni | Curry Powder | Food & Beverages, Spices, Flavors & Salts, Foodborne Illness | Salmonella | New Hoque and Sons, Inc. |
FSIS
FSIS and Iowa Sign Cooperative Interstate Shipment Agreement
Though Memorial Day Activities Are Different This Year, Food Safety Remains a Priority
Notices
| Number | Title | Date Issued | Expiration Date |
| 29-20 | Cancellation of FSIS Directives | May 21, 2020 | Jun 01, 2021 |
USDA
USDA to Provide $1 Billion in Loan Guarantees for Rural Businesses and Ag Producers
USDA and USTR Announce Continued Progress on Implementation of U.S.-China Phase One Agreement
APHIS
USDA Market Access Gains for U.S. Products to China Valued At More Than $700 Million: Demonstrates Continued Progress Under the U.S.-China Phase One Agreement
AMS
Producers and Processors of Tart Cherries Vote to Continue Federal Marketing Order
FNS
Blog: Supporting Local Farmers to Feed Children in Hawaii
@FrankYiannasFDA
- Berries on the #blockchain. Great to see tech-enabled traceability increasingly becoming the industry standard of care. [shared for illustration, not an endorsement] https://www.thepacker.com/article/california-giant-blockchain-use-boosts-freshness-food-safety
- As we work together to get through this challenging time, FDA is committed to protecting safety of workers & consumers from foodborne illness. Today, we released our investigation report into the Fall 2019 outbreaks of illnesses tied to #romaine lettuce. https://go.usa.gov/xvhuS
@SecretarySonny
- More progress on – Phase One Agreement: China is a market of tremendous potential for U.S. agriculture and these actions will help U.S. exporters expand their sales there. https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2020/05/21/usda-and-ustr-announce-continued-progress-implementation-us-china …
May 26, 2020
Federal Register
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Filed on: 05/26/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 05/27/2020
FR Document: 2020-11339 PDF 6 Pages (123 KB) Permalink
- Title: Specified Commodities Imported into the United States Exempt from Import Requirements
Environmental Protection Agency
Notices
Pesticide Product Registration:
Receipt of Applications for New Active Ingredients
Filed on: 05/26/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 05/27/2020
FR Document: 2020-11258 PDF 4 Pages (136 KB) Permalink
Food Safety and Inspection Service
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:
In-Home Food Safety Behaviors and Consumer Education: Web-Based Survey
Filed on: 05/26/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 05/27/2020
FR Document: 2020-11269 PDF 11 Pages (147 KB) Permalink
FDA
Press Releases
- FDA Announces Temporary Flexibility Policy Regarding Certain Labeling Requirements for Foods for Humans During COVID-19 Pandemic
- FDA and USDA Release Recommendations for those in the Food and Agriculture Sector Experiencing Shortages of PPE, Cloth Face Coverings, Disinfectants, and Sanitation Supplies
- FDA Extends Application Period for Voluntary Qualified Importer Program to July 31
Guidance / Recommendations
- Temporary Policy During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Regarding the Qualified Exemption from the Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption
- Temporary Policy Regarding Certain Food Labeling Requirements During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency: Minor Formulation Changes and Vending Machines
- Food and Agriculture: Considerations for Prioritization of PPE, Cloth Face Coverings, Disinfectants, and Sanitation Supplies During the COVID-19 Pandemic
FSIS
Notices
| Number | Title | Date Issued | Expiration Date |
| 31-20 | Instructions for Face Shields that Attach to Helmets | May 22, 2020 | Jun 01, 2021 |
| 30-20 | Update – Use of Protective Face Coverings by FSIS Personnel to Reduce the Spread of COVID-19 | May 22, 2020 | Jun 01, 2021 |
Recalls
- Conagra Brands, Inc. Recalls Frozen Not-Ready-To-Eat Chicken and Turkey Bowl Products due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Constituent Update:
- May 22, 2020 | PDF
- FSIS and Iowa Sign Cooperative Interstate Shipment Agreement
- COVID-19 FAQs
- Tips for Faster Label Approval Process
- Though Memorial Day Celebrations Are Different This Year, Food Safety Remains a Priority
AMS
Notices to Trade:
- Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Section 32 Purchase of Egg Products
- USDA Section 32 Dried Fruit Purchase Program Announced
- Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Section 32 Purchase of Pollock
- USDA Section 32 Frozen and Bottled Juice (NFC) Purchase Program Announced
- Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Section 32 Purchase of Pork Products
- Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Section 32 Purchase of Fresh & Dehydrated Potatoes
- Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Section 32 Purchase of Canned and Frozen Asparagus
- Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Section 32 Purchase of Sweet Potatoes Products
- Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Section 32 Purchase of Catfish Products
- Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Section 32 Purchase of Turkey Products
- Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Section 32 Purchase of Chicken Products
- Pre-Solicitation Announcement for Section 32 Purchase of Dairy Products
USDA
- WTAS: USDA Delivers Relief to America’s Farmers and Ranchers Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic
- USDA Approves Program to Feed Kids in Arkansas
- USDA to Provide $1 Billion in Loan Guarantees for Rural Businesses and Ag Producers
Food & Water Watch
- Mega-Mergers Are As Guilty As The Pandemic For Our Broken Food Supply Chain
@FrankYiannasFDA
- RT @GS1Connect: #GS1ConnectDigital Edition will feature keynote speakers including @FrankYiannasFDA, deputy commissioner for food policy and response at the @US_FDA, and @rohitbhargava, #innovation and marketing expert and bestselling author. http://ow.ly/5yer30qFDL6
- RT @ProduceBluebook: The @US_FDA released the findings of an investigation into three outbreaks of E. coli last fall, all tied to #romaine lettuce, that suggests the proximity of cattle to produce fields may have been a factor. https://www.producebluebook.com/2020/05/21/fda-issues-report-on-fall-2019-romaine-lettuce-outbreaks/ …
@SteveFDA
- FDA and @USDA released recommendations to help address shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE), cloth face coverings, disinfectants, and sanitation supplies in the food and agriculture industry during the #COVID19 pandemic.
- To help minimize the impact of supply chain disruptions on product availability during the #COVID19 pandemic, FDA is providing additional temporary flexibility in food labeling requirements to manufacturers and vending machine operators. https://www.fda.gov/food/cfsan-constituent-updates/fda-announces-temporary-flexibility-policy-regarding-certain-labeling-requirements-foods-humans …
- First, FDA is providing flexibility for manufacturers to make minor formulation changes in certain circumstances without making conforming label changes, such as changing product ingredients without updating the ingredient list on a packaged food when a minor change is made.
- Second, FDA is providing temporary flexibility to the vending machine industry and will not object if covered operators do not meet vending machine labeling requirements to provide calorie information for foods sold in vending machines during the #COVID19 pandemic.