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Final rule for agricultural commodities impacted by trade

Sharon Spielman

September 15, 2019

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Effective July 29, the Commodity Credit Corporation has revised the regulations to implement a Trade Mitigation Program for producers of 2019 agricultural commodities that have been significantly impacted by trade actions of foreign governments resulting in the loss of exports.

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Draft guidance for sprout seed industry

Sharon Spielman

September 15, 2019

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When finalized, this draft guidance will make the sprout seed industry aware of the FDA’s serious concern with the continuing outbreaks of foodborne illness associated with the consumption of raw and lightly cooked sprouts and provide their recommendations to firms throughout the production chain of seed for sprouting.

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Final guidance issued for added sugars

Sharon Spielman

August 15, 2019

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FDA has issued a final guidance to provide clarity on the labeling of added sugars for single-ingredient packages or containers of pure honey, maple syrup and other single ingredient sugars and syrups as a result of a requirement contained in the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Pub. L. 115-334), known as the Farm Bill.

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FSMA guidance on business size released for preventive control for foods

Sharon Spielman

August 12, 2019

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FDA has finalized guidance to help facilities determine their business size under the Preventive Controls for Human Food and Preventive Controls for Animal Food rules issued in response to the FSMA.

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Draft guidance on potassium chloride salt ingredient label

Sharon Spielman

July 17, 2019

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FDA intends to exercise this enforcement discretion to provide industry with greater flexibility when labeling food products, including those formulated to reduce sodium content.

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Final rule issued for Colorado-grown Irish potatoes

Sharon Spielman

July 15, 2019

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Issued by AMS, this final rule revises the size requirements prescribed under the federal marketing order for Irish potatoes grown in Colorado.

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Mushroom Council membership reallocated per AMS

Sharon Spielman

June 17, 2019

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This rule reallocates the membership of the council under the AMS regulations regarding a national research and promotion program for mushrooms.

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FDA draft guidance to strengthen voluntary recalls

Sharon Spielman

June 17, 2019

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In a new draft guidance, "Initiation of Voluntary Recalls Under 21 CFR Part 7, Subpart C," there are recommendations in three key areas: training, recordkeeping and procedures.

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Shared regulatory approach for livestock, poultry cell-cultured products

May 20, 2019

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USDA's FSIS and FDA released a formal agreement to address the regulatory oversight of human food products derived from the cells of livestock and poultry, which describes the oversight roles and responsibilities for both agencies and how they will collaborate to regulate the development and entry of these products into commerce.

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FDA registrations may be lapsed

Sharon Spielman

May 20, 2019

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Under FSMA, FDA requires food facilities to renew their FDA registrations between Oct. 1 and Dec. 31 of each even-numbered year.

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