This post is on an open comment period held by APHIS, an agency within the USDA, titled Movement of Certain Genetically Engineered Organisms. I know it’s a mouthful, which is why I’m going to deconstruct it here. APHIS has been the main regulatory agency for biotechnology and GMOs since 1987. If you need a refresher on…
The USDA has an open comment period titled Identifying Regulatory Reform Initiatives. It comes from an Executive Order signed in February 2017 requiring federal agencies to alleviate unnecessary regulatory burdens. This order requires each agency to establish a Regulatory Reform Task Force and Officer. They evaluate regulations and make recommendations for repeals and modifications. Specifically,…
A lot of my recent posts have covered specific food items, and I feel like the Important Dates sections has been slightly neglected. This may have something to do with the resignation of the FDA Commissioner, but there is a new acting Department Head, and I’m starting to see notices posted by the FDA again….
The FDA has extended a public comment period titled “Use of the Names of Dairy Foods in the Labeling of Plant-Based Products.” If you are wondering what that means, I’m positive you’re not alone. I’ll go into the details here. Dairy foods include things like yogurt, milk, cheese, and kefir. Basically anything that is commonly…
The FDA is considering regulatory action on sesame as an allergen and is taking public comments on the subject until December 31st of this year. Here I’ll give you related information in a digestible format so you can write an appropriate comment. For general background, read my post on allergens. The FDA was petitioned to…
The next set of NOSB meetings will take place in St. Paul, MN from Wednesday, October 24th until Friday, October 26th 2018. The agenda will include substances petitioned for addition to or deletion from the National List, substances due to sunset from the National List in 2020, and guidance on organic policies. The Sunset Review covers…