Laws and Regulations Committee Update – September 14 – 16, 2020
September 14, 2020
Federal Register
Notices
Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals:
Office of Management and Budget Approvals
Filed on: 09/14/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 09/15/2020
FR Document: 2020-20332 PDF 2 Pages (78.7 KB) Permalink
FDA
The FDA’s Scientific and Regulatory Oversight of Vaccines is Vital to Public Health
Recalls
| Date | Brand | Product | Product Type | Recall Reason | Company |
| 09/11/2020 | Goodie Girl | Goodie Girl GF Magical Animal Crackers | Food & Beverages, Allergens, Snack Food Item | May Contain Undeclared Wheat | Goodie Girl Tribeca LLC |
FSIS
Cher-Make Sausage Company Recalls Fully Cooked Meat Sausage Products Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen
Constituent Updates
Sep 11, 2020 | PDF
- FSIS Announces Proposal to Expand Generic Label Approval
- USDA Modernizes Egg Products Inspection
- Tips for Faster Label Approval Process
- FSIS Posts After-Action Review Report for Foodborne Salmonella Dublin Outbreak
- FSIS to Post Updated Dataset on Import Refusals
- FSIS to Hold Animal Raising Claims and Negative Claims Webinar
- Reminder: Upcoming FSIS Public Meetings
AMS
USDA Approves Hemp Production Plans for Utah, Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians
NIH/ODS
Now Available: Fully Updated Vitamin D Fact Sheet for Health Professionals
@FrankYiannasFDA
- · [RT @IAFPFood]: Be sure to attend IAFP 2020, A Virtual Annual Meeting on October 27, for the “U.S. Regulatory Update on Food Safety.” Frank Yiannas with @US_FDA, and Dr. Mindy Brashears with @USDA, will provide insight into the latest information from the two agencies. https://bit.ly/3iiXpOx
- · [RT @foodsafetynews]: It is highly unlikely that SARS-CoV-2 is a food safety risk, according to an international group of scientists. #COVID19 https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2020/09/experts-affirm-that-coronavirus-is-highly-unlikely-to-be-food-risk/#disqus_thread
@FDA_ORA
- · #ICYMI: An #FDAORA panel provided the FDA Regulatory Affairs Update at the @afdonews Virtual Educational Conference. Watch the recording: https://bit.ly/3gMiYqb
September 15, 2020
FDA
GRAS Notices
| GRN No. | Substance | Date of closure | FDA’s Letter |
| 937 | Staphylococcus carnosus DSM 25010 | Pending | |
| 936 | Leuconostoc carnosum DSM 32756 | Pending | |
| 935 | L-carnitine-L-tartrate | Pending | |
| 934 | Algal oil (<35% docosahexanoic acid) derived from Schizochytrium sp. strain CABIO-A-2 | Pending | |
| 933 | Algal oil (≥36% docosahexaenoic acid) from Schizochytrium sp. strain DHF | Pending | |
| 932 | 2′-fucosyllactose | Pending | |
| 931 | Creatine monohydrate | Pending | |
| 930 | Silk fibroin derived from Bombyx mori cocoons | Pending | |
| 929 | 2′-fucosyllactose | Pending | |
| 928 | Dried Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast fermentate | Pending |
NTP
NTP Update – September 2020 now available
AMS
USDA Cites Genaro Produce Incorporated in Florida for PACA Violations
USDA Files Action Against Poblano Fresh Produce Corp. in California for Alleged PACA Violations
USDA Determines Individual Not Responsibly Connected to Texas Violator
USDA Lifts PACA Reparation Sanctions on Texas Produce Business
USDA
Joint Statement from Western Hemisphere Agriculture Leaders
GAO
USDA Market Facilitation Program: Information on Payments for 2019
@SecretarySonny
- · Today, Western Hemisphere agriculture leaders issued a statement expressing their commitment to keep trade flowing & provide reliable food supplies to the world amidst current challenges. The statement follows last wk’s virtual G-20 mtg. #Ag5 http://ow.ly/vzp150BqBZv
@FDAfood
- · The Food & Agriculture Sector asked @US_FDA about the use of respirators, disposable face masks, e.g., surgical/medical masks, & cloth face coverings during the #COVID19 pandemic. Check out our face mask fact sheet, in collaboration with @CDCgov https://www.fda.gov/food/food-safety-during-emergencies/use-respirators-facemasks-and-cloth-face-coverings-food-and-agriculture-sector-during-coronavirus
September 16, 2020
Federal Register
Agricultural Marketing Service
Rules
National Organic Program:
Final Decision on Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices Rule and Summary of Comments on the Economic Analysis Report
Filed on: 09/16/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 09/17/2020
FR Document: 2020-19939 PDF 27 Pages (155 KB) Permalink
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Rules
Brucellosis and Bovine Tuberculosis:
Importation of Cattle and Bison
Filed on: 09/16/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 09/17/2020
FR Document: 2020-20552 PDF 50 Pages (151 KB) Permalink
Proposed Rules
Animal Welfare Act Research Facility Registration Updates, Reviews, and Reports
Filed on: 09/16/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 09/17/2020
FR Document: 2020-20512 PDF 18 Pages (95 KB) Permalink
FDA
FDA’s FY 2018 Pesticide Analysis Demonstrates Consistent Trends
Resources for Food Producers in Areas Flooded from Hurricane Sally
Warning Letters
| Posted Date | Issue Date | Company | Issuing Office | Subject |
| 09/15/2020 | 08/27/2020 | GMS International Foods Inc. | Division of West Coast Imports District Compliance Branch (WCID-CB) | Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) |
@FrankYiannasFDA
- · We will take action against food manufacturers who disregard food safety standards. Today we issued an injunction to an Illinois-based food manufacturer for repeated food safety violations. https://go.usa.gov/xG5m7
@FDAfood
- · #BePrepared for a #NaturalDisaster. Your #SurvivalKit should include food and water during storms. Collect supplies you may need to ensure food safety. During #NatlPrep Month learn how to #PrepYourHealth at https://go.usa.gov/xVgZP