Laws and Regulations Committee Update – November 9 – 10, 2020
November 9, 2020
Federal Register
Notices
Guidance:
Special Considerations, Incentives, and Programs to Support the Approval of New Animal Drugs for Minor Uses and for Minor Species
Filed on: 11/09/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 11/10/2020
FR Document: 2020-24970 PDF 5 Pages (66.1 KB) Permalink
FDA
Recalls
| Date | Brand Name(s) | Description | Product Type | Recall Reason | Company |
| 11/06/2020 | Tanimura & Antle | Single head romaine lettuce | Food & Beverages, | Possible contamination with E. Coli 0157:H7 | Tanimura & Antle Inc. |
FSIS
Constituent Updates
Nov 06, 2020 | PDF
- Tips for Faster Label Approval Process
- FSIS Posts Updated Quarterly Sampling Results
OMB
| AGENCY: USDA-FSIS | RIN: 0583-AD85 | Status: Pending Review |
| TITLE: Maximum Line Speed Under the New Poultry Inspection System | ||
| STAGE: Proposed Rule | ECONOMICALLY SIGNIFICANT: No | |
| ** RECEIVED DATE: 11/06/2020 | LEGAL DEADLINE: None | |
NIH/ODS
ODS at 2020 National Nutrient Databank Conference
NTP
NTP Update – November 2020 now available
@FrankYiannasFDA
- We’ve released additional resources related to FDA’s new, proposed Food Traceability Rule. Check them out, become informed, & provide us with your feedback. We CAN do this, together. https://fda.gov/food/cfsan-constituent-updates/fda-releases-additional-resources-related-food-traceability-proposed-rule… #traceability
- Tanimura & Antle is recalling packaged single head romaine lettuce due to possible contamination with E. coli. The firm is recalling based on results from product sampling & analysis by Michigan Department of Health and Human Services laboratory. https://go.usa.gov/x7XKP
- Officials in Michigan report the strain of E. coli recovered from the product sample is highly related genetically to E. coli causing two recent illnesses in Michigan.
- Consumers, restaurants & retailers, should not eat, sell or serve recalled Tanimura & Antle brand packaged single head romaine lettuce with a pack date of 10/15 or 10/16. We are actively investigating with our partners & will provide additional information as it becomes available
- It is important to note that the E. coli strain identified with this product is NOT related to either outbreak strain that FDA reported investigating on 10/28. FDA continues investigating those outbreaks as well.
@US_FDA
- This Sunday is #AmericaRecyclesDay! Are you doing your part? Find out how we ensure recycled plastics are consumer safe and follow @FDAGoingGreen for recycling tips. https://go.usa.gov/x79zG
November 10, 2020
Federal Register
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Notices
Assessment:
Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.; Plant Pest Risk Similarity Assessment for an Extension of Determination of Nonregulated Status for Maize for Use in the Seed Production Technology for Africa Process
Filed on: 11/10/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 11/12/2020
FR Document: 2020-25037 PDF 5 Pages (92.1 KB) Permalink
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals
Filed on: 11/10/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 11/12/2020
FR Document:2020-25022 PDF 2 Pages (64.9 KB) Permalink
- List of collections approved by OMB under the PRA. Includes Food and Color Additive petitions, Cosmetic Labeling and Registration, Voluntary Qualified Importer Program
Voluntary Disclosure of Sesame as an Allergen
Filed on: 11/10/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 11/12/2020
FR Document: 2020-24727 PDF 8 Pages (114 KB) Permalink
- Announcing availability of draft guidance
FDA
Resources for Food Producers in Areas Flooded from Tropical Storm Eta
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Authorizes Monoclonal Antibody for Treatment of COVID-19
AMS
USDA Issues Correction to Lamb Promotion, Research and Information Order Proposed Rule
USDA Reaches a Consent Decision with Isaiah Michael Perry for Packers and Stockyards Act Violations
USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case against Olague Farms Meat Packing Inc.
USDA Issues a Default Decision Against Amy Knight for Packers and Stockyards Act Violations
USDA Settles a Packers and Stockyards Case Against Ganaderos Borges Inc.
@FDAfood
- ICYMI – a key component of the FDA’s New Era of Smarter Food Safety Blueprint would implement an important piece of #FSMA: [RT @FrankYiannas FDA]: We’ve released additional resources related to FDA’s new, proposed Food Traceability Rule. Check them out, become informed, & provide us with your feedback. We CAN do this, together. https://fda.gov/food/cfsan-constituent-updates/fda-releases-additional-resources-related-food-traceability-proposed-rule… #traceability