Laws and Regulations Committee Update – May 27 – 28, 2020
Federal Register
Agricultural Marketing Service
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:
USDA Farmers Market Application
Filed on: 05/27/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 05/28/2020
FR Document: 2020-11429 PDF 6 Pages (223 KB) Permalink
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Notices
Petition for Determination of Nonregulated Status:
BASF Corporation; Plant-Parasitic Nematode-Protected and Herbicide Resistant Soybean
Filed on: 05/27/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 05/28/2020
FR Document: 2020-11492 PDF 5 Pages (179 KB) Permalink
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Notices
Petition for Determination of Nonregulated Status:
BASF Corporation; Plant-Parasitic Nematode-Protected and Herbicide Resistant Soybean
Filed on: 05/27/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 05/28/2020
FR Document: 2020-11492 PDF 5 Pages (179 KB) Permalink
Notices
Guidance:
Mitigation Strategies to Protect Food against Intentional Adulteration
Filed on: 05/27/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 05/28/2020
FR Document: 2020-11455 PDF 5 Pages (98.4 KB) Permalink
FDA
Recalls
| Date | Brand | Product | Type | Recall Reason | Company |
| 05/26/2020 | Johnson Sea Products | Crab cakes | Food & Beverages, | Undeclared wheat and soy | Johnson Sea Products |
Warning Letters
| Posted Date | Issue Date | Company | Issuing Office | Subject |
| 05/26/2020 | 05/13/2020 | 88 Special Sweet, Inc. | Division of West Coast Imports | Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) |
| 05/26/2020 | 05/14/2020 | D.K. Grocery Inc. DBA Apna Bazaar Cash and Carry | Division of Northeast Imports | Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) |
| 05/26/2020 | 05/14/2020 | Maspeth Wholesale Corp | Division of Northeast Imports | Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) |
| 05/26/2020 | 04/20/2020 | Humaworm | Office of Human and Animal Foods Operations East 5 | Unapproved New Drugs/Misbranded |
USDA
USDA Approves Program to Feed Kids in Washington
@SteveFDA
- FDA is providing flexibility to farms to allow them to shift food sales to available buyers during the #COVID19 public health emergency.
@FrankYiannasFDA
- Study, future food system dependent on innovations. #SmarterFoodSafety https://anthropocenemagazine.org/2020/05/to-transform-our-food-systems-we-need-to-tap-into-the-agricultural-innovation-thats-at-our-fingertips/
- What do airplane parts & food have in common? They both can strengthen trust, authenticity, and safety with tech-enabled supply chain traceability & transparency. #blockchain [shared as illustration, not an endorsement] https://www.ledgerinsights.com/ge-aviation-expands-blockchain-partners-with-te-food/ …
@SecretarySonny
- Tune in at 7:05am ET on @iHeartRadio – I’ll be live on the Bloomdaddy Show talking @USDA’s Farmers to Families Food Boxes and what we’re doing during COVID-19.
- During this time of national crisis, @realDonaldTrump and @USDA are standing with our farmers and ranchers to make sure they are taken care of. Starting today, producers who have been impacted by coronavirus can now apply for direct relief.
@FDAfood
- Nutritionists! Teach your #clients how to use the Nutrition Facts Label so they can compare foods and make healthier choices. Here’s how with our free toolkit https://go.usa.gov/xVMQ8 #nutrition
- #DYK that the nutrition facts label on packaged foods and drinks has been updated? Be sure to get the latest info to help maintain good dietary practices. https://go.usa.gov/xvYHR
@Nutrition_gov
- Fit fruits and veggies into your budget with thrifty shopping tips from http://Nutrition.gov : https://go.usa.gov/xvWWS #HealthyEating #Budgeting
May 28, 2020
Federal Register
Environmental Protection Agency
Proposed Rules
- Pesticide Petitions Filed for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities
Filed on: 05/28/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 05/29/2020
FR Document: 2020-11636 PDF 7 Pages (89.9 KB) Permalink
Notices
- Pesticide Product Registration; Application:
New Uses
Filed on: 05/28/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 05/29/2020
FR Document: 2020-11585 PDF 5 Pages (87 KB) Permalink
- Pesticide Product Registration; Applications:
New Uses
Filed on: 05/28/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 05/29/2020
FR Document: 2020-11572 PDF 4 Pages (136 KB) Permalink
FDA
- Voluntary Reporting of Temporary Closures or Requesting Assistance for FDA-Regulated Food Establishments During COVID-19 Pandemic
- FDA Extends Comment Period for Third Installment of the Draft Guidance for the Intentional Adulteration Rule
- COVID-19 Update: Daily Roundup May 27, 2020
AskFSIS
Incubation of thermally-processed, commercially-sterile (TPCS) products (9 CFR 431.10 (b))
APHIS
Availability of Petition for Deregulation of Genetically Engineered Soybean
AMS
NIH
NIH releases strategic plan to accelerate nutrition research over next 10 years
@FrankYiannasFDA
- Today, FDA issued guidance to provide FDA-regulated food facilities & farms with a convenient mechanism to voluntarily report if they plan to temporarily cease production and/or to request assistance from FDA during the COVID-19 pandemic. https://t.co/O4y9qkYbzS.
@USDA_AMS
- “Anytime you can step in and fill a gap and provide a service that is going to be helping farmers and families – that’s the American way.” Check out Farmers to Families Food Box vendor, West Group Holdings, video on how the program has helped: https://vimeo.com/423199208
@SecretarySonny
- RT @dairyidfa: Today, IDFA President & CEO @michaeldykesdc joined U.S. Agriculture @SecretarySonny on his visit to Pennsylvania’s @turnerspgh as part of the federal Farmers to Families Food Box Program – packaging fresh produce, meat & dairy products for delivery to families in need. Thank you!
- Days like today make me very proud to be Secretary of Agriculture. This program is the best of America. It’s America coming together to fulfill the USDA motto of doing right and feeding everyone.
- Visited @Turnerspgh Dairy Farm this morning in Pittsburgh where they are packing boxes for @USDA’s Farmers to Families Food Box Program. This innovative @USDA program is helping get food to those impacted by the coronavirus.
@FDAfood
- DYK – seniors & those with compromised immune systems are most susceptible to foodborne illness? Learn more in our food safety guide specifically for older adults >> https://go.usa.gov/xVfjx #NationalSeniorHealthAndFitnessDay