Laws and Regulations Committee Update – November 16 – 18, 2020
November 16, 2020
Federal Register
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
– Filed on: 11/16/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 11/17/2020
FR Document: 2020-25294 PDF 3 Pages (74.6 KB) Permalink
o National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS) is collecting information from federally and non-federally inspected slaughter plants that will be used to estimate total red meat production
– Filed on: 11/16/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 11/17/2020
FR Document: 2020-25296 PDF 3 Pages (74.5 KB) Permalink
o NASS Bee and Honey survey that will provide data needed to administer programs and set trade quotas and tariffs
FDA
Recalls
| Date | Brand | Description | Product Type | Recall Reason | Company |
| 11/13/2020 | Albright’s | Raw Dog Food Chicken Recipe for Dogs | Animal & Veterinary, Food & Beverages, Pet Food, Foodborne Illness | Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella | Albright’s Raw Dog Food |
FSIS
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Chicken and Pork Tamales Containing FDA-Regulated Diced Tomatoes in Puree That Have Been Recalled Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Constituent Update
Nov 13, 2020 | PDF
- New HACCP Model Now Available
- FSIS to Post Updated Dataset on Import Refusals
- FSIS to Post Individual Category Status and Aggregate Results for Poultry Carcasses, Chicken Parts, and Comminuted Poultry Tested for Salmonella
@US_FDA
- At FDA’s request, the U.S. Dept. of Justice filed a civil complaint alleging Natural Solutions Foundation & its 2 principals unlawfully distributed a misbranded & unapproved new drug for #COVID19. https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/department-justice-acts-stop-sale-nano-silver-product-treatment-covid-19
November 17, 2020
AMS
USDA Amends Tomato Marketing Order
GAO
November 18, 2020
Federal Register
Agricultural Marketing Service
Rules
Tart Cherries Grown in the States of Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wisconsin:
Changes to Subcommittee Size and Addition of Term Limits
Filed on: 11/18/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 11/19/2020
FR Document: 2020-24910 PDF 16 Pages (127 KB) Permalink
FDA
Update: FDA Authorizes First COVID-19 Test for Self-Testing at Home
Recalls
| Date | Brand Name(s) | Description | Product Type | Recall Reason | Company |
| 11/17/2020 | Fresh Express | Fresh Express Kit Caesar Supreme | Food & Beverages, Foodborne Illness | Escherichia coli STEC 026 bacteria | Fresh Express |
Warning Letters
| Posted Date | Issue Date | Company | Issuing Office | Subject |
| 11/17/2020 | 10/08/2020 | WCS Trading, Inc. | Division of West Coast Imports | Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) |
| 11/17/2020 | 10/28/2020 | Ventura Foods LLC | Division of Human and Animal Food Operations East V | Food Labeling/Misbranded |
| 11/17/2020 | 11/03/2020 | World Candy Store LLC | Division of Southwest Imports | Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) |
| 11/17/2020 | 11/04/2020 | E&H Distributors LLC | Division of Southwest Imports | Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) |
| 11/17/2020 | 11/05/2020 | Quten Research Institute, LLC | Division of Human and Animal Food Operations East II | New Drug/Misbranded |
| 11/17/2020 | 11/05/2020 | Etai’s Food, Inc. | Division of Human and Animal Food Operations West IV | CGMP/Food/Prepared, Packed or Held Under Insanitary Conditions/Adulterated |
GRAS Notifications
| GRN No. | Substance | Date of Closure | FDA’s Letter |
| 899 | Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides | Oct 30, 2020 | FDA has no questions (in PDF)8 (624 kB) |
| 900 | Corn oil | Oct 30, 2020 | FDA has no questions (in PDF)9 (540 kB) |
HHS
HHS Launches First-of-its-Kind Regulatory Clean-Up Initiative Utilizing AI
AMS
USDA Webinar to Provide an Overview of the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard
OMB
| AGENCY: USDA-FNS | RIN: 0584-AE81 | Status: Concluded |
| TITLE: Child Nutrition Programs: Flexibilities for Milk, Whole Grains, and Sodium Requirements | ||
| STAGE: Proposed Rule | ECONOMICALLY SIGNIFICANT: Yes | |
| RECEIVED DATE: 10/26/2020 | LEGAL DEADLINE: None | |
| ** COMPLETED: 11/17/2020 | COMPLETED ACTION: Consistent with Change |
@FDAfood
- Diabetes can affect your immune system, making it hard to recognize harmful bacteria. Following these food safety tips can reduce your risk of getting sick: https://fda.gov/food/people-risk-foodborne-illness/food-safety-older-adults-and-people-cancer-diabetes-hivaids-organ-transplants-and-autoimmune… #NationalDiabetesMonth
- [RT @foodsafetygov]: Explore the Nutrition Facts label, from top to bottom, using our Interactive Label tool. This tool provides a detailed look at all information listed on the Nutrition Facts label, helpful tips, and more! https://go.usa.gov/xGhDF