Laws and Regulations Committee Update – September 9 – 10, 2020
September 9, 2020
Federal Register
Notices
Innovative Technologies and Practices for the Agriculture Innovation Agenda
Filed on: 09/09/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 09/10/2020
FR Document: 2020-20020 PDF 7 Pages (110 KB) Permalink
Environmental Protection Agency
Proposed Rules
Petition Filed for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities (July 2020)
Filed on: 09/09/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 09/10/2020
FR Document: 2020-18958 PDF 7 Pages (101 KB) Permalink
FDA
Virtual Town Hall Series – Immediately in Effect Guidance on Coronavirus (COVID-19) Diagnostic Tests
GRAS Notices
| GRN No. | Substance | Date of Closure | FDA’s Letter |
| 907 | Wheat seed oil | Aug 21, 2020 | FDA has no questions (in PDF)8 (593 kB) |
| 884 | Rice bran extract | Aug 19, 2020 | FDA has no questions (in PDF)9 (518 kB) |
Warning Letters
| Posted Date | Issue Date | Company Name | Issuing Office | Subject |
| 09/08/2020 | 08/25/2020 | Nutritional Supplements Corporation Inc | Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) | New Drug/Misbranded |
| 09/08/2020 | 08/25/2020 | Renewal Supplements LLC | Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) | New Drug/Misbranded |
| 09/08/2020 | 08/25/2020 | Savvy Holistic Health dba Holistic Healthy Pet | Center for Veterinary Medicine | Unapproved New Animal Drug Products |
| 09/08/2020 | 08/26/2020 | Hampshire Labs, Inc. | Division of Human and Animal Food Operations West I | New Drug/Misbranded |
FSIS
Notices
| Number | Title | Date Issued | Expiration Date |
| 43-20 | USDA Material Management Service Center End of Fiscal Year Supplies Inventory and Reconciliation Closure | Sep 08, 2020 | Sep 01, 2021 |
| 42-20 | Changes to Exploratory Poultry Sampling Programs | Sep 04, 2020 | Sep 01, 2021 |
AMS
USDA Cites Hunter Bros. Inc. in Pennsylvania for PACA Violations
USDA Announces $6.5 Million to Strengthen Markets for U.S. Agricultural Products
USDA Announces Dates for the South Texas Onion Continuance Referendum
@FrankYiannasFDA
- · [RT @PerishableNews] FDA’s Frank Yiannas to Address at NGA Executive Conference https://www.perishablenews.com/retailfoodservice/fdas-frank-yiannas-to-address-at-nga-executive-conference/
@FDA_ORA
- · Join the “Fight Bac” campaign to reduce the risk of #FoodborneIllnesses and educate yourself on the proper way to clean, separate, cook and chill your foods! LEARN MORE: https://go.usa.gov/xf6FA #FoodSafety
- · Ever wonder, “Do imported cosmetics have to meet the same requirements as those produced in the U.S.?” We thought you might & we’ve got answers to your questions: https://go.usa.gov/xPqaV
- · #ICYMI: The Food Additives Amendment was passed on 9/6/58. This amendment required that food additives, including preservatives, emulsifiers, & other functional additives, be subject to premarket testing. LEARN MORE: http://bit.ly/2O5F891 #FDAHistory
@FDAfood
- · Using frozen foods can be an easy way to cut down meal prep times. FDA’s new infographic has tips on how to handle frozen food items safely. https://go.usa.gov/xfHBa #FoodSafety
September 10, 2020
Federal Register
Agricultural Marketing Service
Proposed Rules
Wheat Flour Foods Promotion, Research, and Information Order
Filed on: 09/10/2020 at 8:45 am Scheduled Pub. Date: 09/11/2020
FR Document: 2020-15861 PDF 113 Pages (295 KB) Permalink
FDA
FDA’s Food and Cosmetics Information Center Answers Your Questions
HHS
Trump Administration Takes Action to Expand Access to COVID-19 Vaccines
FSIS
USDA Modernizes Egg Products Inspection
Docket No. FSIS-2005-0015 (Advance copy of the Egg Products Inspection Final Rule submitted to the Federal Register)
Notices
| Number | Title | Date Issued | Expiration Date |
| 44-20 | Cut-Off Dates for Fiscal Year 2021 Purchases | Sep 09, 2020 | Sep 01, 2021 |
| 43-20 | USDA Material Management Service Center End of Fiscal Year Supplies Inventory and Reconciliation Closure | Sep 08, 2020 | Sep 01, 2021 |
USDA
USDA Supports U.S. Seafood Industry Impacted by Retaliatory Tariffs
OMB
| AGENCY: USDA-FSIS | RIN: 0583-ZA15 | Status: Concluded |
| TITLE: FSIS Import Guidance | ||
| STAGE: Proposed Rule | ECONOMICALLY SIGNIFICANT: No | |
| RECEIVED DATE: 06/09/2020 | LEGAL DEADLINE: None | |
| ** COMPLETED: 09/09/2020 | COMPLETED ACTION: Consistent with Change |
@FrankYiannasFDA
- · [RT @ScottGottliebMD] I’d be very skeptical of this report, and the underlying “science” supporting it. There’s evidence pointing to no risk of transmission through food; and there are no commercial foods that should be considered a risk or merit consideration as a vector for SARS-CoV-2. https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/515412-coronavirus-may-linger-on-chilled-salmon-for-a-week-research
@US_FDA
- · FDA’s Food and Cosmetic Information Center answers questions about nutrition and the safety and labeling of food, dietary supplements and cosmetics. It’s gotten many questions related to #COVID19. Learn more in an FDA Consumer Update. https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/fdas-food-and-cosmetics-information-center-answers-your-questions
@FDAanimalhealth
- · #FoodSafety is important to humans and pets! Pet food can sometimes carry harmful germs that can make you and your pet sick. Always wash your hands before and after handling pet food. Read more tips on safely handling pet food here: https://go.usa.gov/xGB8D