FDA Guidance on Closure of Food Facilities Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
FDA has issued guidance for reporting temporary closure or significantly-reduced production by a human food establishment due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
FSIS Issues Directive on Import Applications
The directive is available here.
FDA and FTC Take Enforcement Action Against Amazon Associates Businesses Promoting COVID-19 Treatments
The agencies have issued several warning letters to websites promoting unproven COVID-19 treatments that receive commissions for the purchase of such treatments through Amazon Associates links.
USDA Approves Pandemic EBT for WA, AR, HI, FL and MN
More information here.
FSIS and Iowa Sign Cooperative Interstate Shipping Agreement
More information here.
FDA Provides Temporary Flexibility on FSMA Small Farm Produce Safety Rule Exemption
More details here.
FDA Provides Temporary Flexibility in Labeling of Packaged Food
More details are available here.
FDA Extends VQIP Application Deadline
The deadline has been extended to July 31.
FDA Guidance on PPE and Sanitation in Food Industry During COVID-19 Pandemic
The guidance shares recommendations for addressing shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE), cloth face coverings, disinfectants, and sanitation supplies in the food and agriculture industry in order to help maintain employee safety, continuity of the food supply, food safety, and employee/consumer confidence.
FSIS Notice on Cancellation of Certain Directives
The notice consolidates and cancels certain directives.
FSIS Receives Petition on COVID-19 Testing in Meat Processing Plants and Related Warning Labels
The petition is available here.
FSIS Updates List of Foreign Establishments from Argentina, Germany, Italy and Australia Eligible to Export to U.S.
More information here.
Latest FDA Import Alerts
The latest FDA import alerts are available here and include misbranding, seafood, cheese and more.
Latest FDA Warning Letters:
Please contact Erik Lieberman at elieberman@usfoodimports.com or 202.765.1800 if you have questions or would like additional information. |