On June 23 the Food and Drug Administration posted new and revised versions of the following Import Alerts on the detention without physical examination of:
On June 22 the Food and Drug Administration posted new and revised versions of the following Import Alerts on the detention without physical examination of:
On June 19 the Food and Drug Administration posted new and revised versions of the following Import Alerts on the detention without physical examination of:
The Food and Drug Administration is adding selenium to the list of nutrients required in infant formula, in a final rule that takes effect June 22, 2016 (here). The agency’s final rule also sets minimum and maximum levels of selenium in infant formula. Written objections are due July 23.
On June 18 the Food and Drug Administration posted new and revised versions of the following Import Alerts on the detention without physical examination of:
The Food and Drug Administration issued its weekly Enforcement Report for June 17 that lists the status of recalls and field corrections for food, drugs, biologics, and devices (here). The report covers both domestic and foreign firms.
On June 17 the Food and Drug Administration posted new and revised versions of the following Import Alerts on the detention without physical examination of:
The Food and Drug Administration issued a new guidance for food manufacturers and importers on the process for obtaining exemptions from food allergen labeling requirements. Under FDA regulations, any foods that contain a major food allergen (milk, egg, fish, Crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, wheat, peanuts, and soybeans) or contains protein derived from such foods must declare the presence of each major food allergen on the label. The guidance (here) includes instructions for manufacturers and importers to request exemptions from labeling requirements by submitting petitions that demonstrate the ingredient does not cause an allergic response or contain an allergenic protein.
On June 16 the Food and Drug Administration posted new and revised versions of the following Import Alerts on the detention without physical examination of:
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service announced changes June 15 to Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) electronic manuals. While some changes are minor, other changes may affect the admissibility of the plant products, including fruits, vegetables, and flowers.