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FDA and OSHA Team Up to Publish Checklist to Assist Food Industry During COVID-19
… Constituent Update August 19, 2020 As part of our national critical infrastructure, the … it operates to ensure supply-chain continuity during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Not only are these stakeholders working to protect their employees from COVID-19, but they are also working to ensure the safety of …
Actualización sobre el COVID-19: El USDA y la FDA enfatizan que la información epidemiológica y científica actual indica que no hay transmisión del COVID-19 a través de los alimentos o de los envases de los alimentos
… año de que el brote de la enfermedad por coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) fuera declarado una emergencia de salud mundial, el … agudo severo 2 (SARS-CoV-2), el virus causante del COVID-19. Nuestra confianza en la seguridad del suministro de …
COVID-19 Update for Food Operations Stakeholders Webinar
… for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to provide a COVID-19 update for food operations stakeholders. The webinar was … Food Safety Checklist for Human Food Operations During the COVID-19 Pandemic . CDC provided an update on testing. FDA …
FDA Encourages Food and Agriculture Workers to Get Vaccinated Against Flu and COVID-19
… October 14, 2021 As influenza (flu) season approaches and COVID-19 remains a threat, protect yourself, your family, and your workplace: Get vaccinated against flu and COVID-19 The FDA encourages food and agricultural workers to …
COVID-19 Supply Chain Update: Importation of Vital Food and Medical Products
… and public health officials across the country, to combat COVID-19. A critical part of the FDA’s work is ensuring the safety … our health care workers and hospitals need to battle COVID-19 come from overseas, which makes the FDA’s Office of …
Unleashing the Power of FDA Data to Support COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution to Food and Agriculture Workers
… that the agency created to help inform our response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, through an important partnership between … While there is currently no evidence to suggest that COVID-19 is transmitted by food, the pandemic has nonetheless …
FDA Shares Resources for the Food and Agriculture Sector about COVID-19 Vaccination
… February 24, 2021 Today the FDA published a new web page, COVID-19 Vaccination & the Food and Agriculture Sector , to share … in the Food and Agriculture sector communicate about COVID-19 vaccination to their workforce. The resources are …
La FDA alienta a los trabajadores de la agricultura y de la industria alimentaria vacunarse contra la influenza y el COVID-19
… que se acerca la temporada de la influenza (gripe) y el COVID-19 continúa siendo una amenaza, protéjase a sí mismo, a su … a su compañeros del trabajo: Vacúnese contra la gripe y el COVID-19 La FDA anima a los trabajadores del sector …
Coronavirus Update: FDA and FTC Warn Seven Companies Selling Fraudulent Products that Claim to Treat or Prevent COVID-19
… warning letters to seven companies for selling fraudulent COVID-19 products. These products are unapproved drugs that pose … their response in protecting Americans during the global COVID-19 outbreak. The warning letters are the first to be …
FDA Issues Federal Register Notice to Announce Status of COVID-19 Guidance Documents When Public Health Emergency Expires
… the Public Health Emergency (PHE) will impact the agency’s COVID-19 guidance documents. On January 30, President Biden … documents to help address the circumstances of the PHE and COVID-19. Most of these guidances state that they are …
FDA Offers Assurance About Food Safety and Supply for People and Animals During COVID-19
… Watch and download FDA’s " What You Need to Know: Food and COVID-19 " public service announcement with Frank Yiannas below … at any point during its journey along the supply chain. COVID-19 is a new frontier for all of us as we deal with the …
FDA Updates Duration of Enforcement Discretion Policies in Two COVID-19 Era FSMA Guidances
… two temporary guidances originally published during the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) for certain regulatory … certain international firms might still be impacted by COVID-19 travel restrictions and advisories. Therefore, the …
FDA To Temporarily Conduct Remote Importer Inspections Under FSVP Due to COVID-19
… shifts to conducting these inspections remotely during the COVID-19 public health emergency. The FSVP rule requires importers … distancing, and other advisories associated with the COVID-19 outbreak, the FDA has determined that most routine …
FDA Issues Guidance for Qualified Exempt Farms that Utilized Temporary Flexibilities During COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
… exempt farms under the Produce Safety Rule during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE). Under the FDA Food Safety … ) per year during the previous three years. During the COVID-19 PHE, state and local governments across the United …
Temporary Policy Regarding Accredited Third-Party Certification Program Onsite Observation and Certificate Duration Requirements Due to COVID-19
… diseases, including the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. FDA is committed to providing timely guidance … examinations. Due to the ongoing, international impact of COVID-19, FDA is issuing this guidance to temporarily provide …
FDA Provides Flexibility Regarding Menu Labeling Requirements for Chain Restaurants and Similar Retail Food Establishments During the COVID-19 Pandemic
… Constituent Update April 1, 2020 As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration today … and Similar Retail Food Establishments During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency , to provide temporary …
FDA Provides Temporary Flexibility Regarding Nutrition Labeling of Certain Packaged Food in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
… Constituent Update March 26, 2020 As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, restaurants and food manufacturers may have food … To facilitate the distribution of food during the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration …
FDA Issues Temporary COVID-19 Policy for Receiving Facilities and FSVP Importers in Meeting FSMA Supplier Verification Onsite Audit Requirements
… Act (FSMA) in response to the global pandemic of COVID-19 . FDA does not intend to enforce the onsite audit … and advisories in an effort to curb the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. For example, the U.S. government issued …
FDA Provides Temporary Flexibility Regarding the Egg Safety Rule During COVID-19 Pandemic While Still Ensuring the Safety of Eggs
… Constituent Update April 6, 2020 As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration today … of 21 CFR Part 118 (the Egg Safety Rule) During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency to provide producers of …
FDA Issues Re-opening Best Practices Checklist and Infographic for Retail Food Establishments that Closed or Partially Closed Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic
… that might have been closed or partially closed during the COVID-19 pandemic in preparing to reopen. The two documents are … by posing critical questions related to food safety and COVID-mitigation efforts. Topic areas on the checklist …
COVID-19 Update: FDA’s Ongoing Commitment to Transparency for COVID-19 EUAs
… EUAs, are an important tool in our country’s fight against COVID-19 and other public health emergencies. While EUAs have received increased attention during the COVID-19 public health emergency, EUAs are not a new tool to …
Multilingual COVID-19 Resources
… English Español (Spanish) CDC COVID-19 Communication Toolkit: For Migrants, Refugees, and Other … Populations in various languages Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Sheets for Recipients and Caregivers in …
FDA’s Perspective on Food Safety and Availability During and Beyond COVID-19
… products are the result of unprecedented demand during the COVID-19 pandemic. At the same time, there are reports of food … or food packaging being associated with transmission of COVID-19. The virus that causes COVID-19 causes respiratory …
FDA Commissioned Corps Officers on the Front Line of COVID-19 Response
… there will be fewer people with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), it will allow our first responders and health care … serving their communities during this coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Some of those first responders and health …
A Perspective on the FDA’s COVID-19 Response
… when it comes to working directly on the coronavirus (COVID-19) response. That said, I’ve been proud to join my FDA … organization work tirelessly for the American people. The COVID-19 pandemic represents a new and significant challenge …