🌸FDA Expands Use of Butterfly Pea Flower Extract as Food Color Additive
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is amending the color additive regulations to provide for the expanded safe use of butterfly pea flower extract as a color additive in ready-to-eat cereals, crackers, snack mixes, hard pretzels, plain potato chips (restructured or baked), and plain corn chips, tortilla chips, and multigrain chips at levels consistent with good manufacturing practice (GMP). This action is in response to a color additive petition (CAP) submitted by Sensient Colors, LLC (Sensient or petitioner).
Learn More💊Executive Order for Regulatory Relief in Pharmaceutical Production
Executive Order 14293 emphasizes the necessity of regulatory relief to support the domestic production of essential medicines. It outlines measures to streamline the review processes by key agencies like the FDA and EPA, aiming to eliminate barriers to pharmaceutical manufacturing. The order highlights a strategic initiative to secure a resilient domestic pharmaceutical supply chain and enhance national security.
Learn More⚙️Foreign-Trade Zone 102 Notification for Tight Line Composites
The Department of Commerce has issued a notification regarding proposed production activity by Tight Line Composites LLC within Foreign-Trade Zone 102, focusing on carbon fiber profiles for wind turbine spar caps. The notification includes the specifics of foreign-status materials and potential duty exemptions, encouraging public comment.
Learn More🍽️U.S. Trade Commission Determines Harm from Chinese Aluminum Imports
The U.S. International Trade Commission has determined that imports of disposable aluminum containers from China are sold at less than fair value and are subsidized by the Chinese government, resulting in material injury to U.S. manufacturers. This determination could lead to the imposition of antidumping and countervailing duties to protect the domestic industry.
Learn More🐶FDA Proposes New Regulations on Animal Food Additives
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA, Agency, or we) is announcing that a proposed collection of information has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
Learn More💊Bulk Manufacturer Registration Application by Pisgah Laboratories
Pisgah Laboratories has applied to be registered as a bulk manufacturer of basic class(es) of controlled substance(s). Refer to Supplementary Information listed below for further drug information.
Learn More⚖️U.S. Commerce Determines Anti-Dumping Duties on Grinding Media from India
The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that certain high chrome cast iron grinding media (grinding media) from India is being, or is likely to be, sold in the United States at less than fair value (LTFV). The period of investigation (POI) is April 1, 2023, through March 31, 2024.
Learn More💊DEA Notice
Research Triangle Institute has applied to be registered as a bulk manufacturer of basic class(es) of controlled substance(s). Refer to Supplementary Information listed below for further drug information.
Learn More🏗️Opportunities for Business Leaders on Federal Advisory Committees
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST or Institute) and the National Technical Information Service (NTIS) invites and requests nomination of individuals for appointment to ten existing Federal Advisory Committees (Committees): Advisory Committee on Earthquake Hazards Reduction; Board of Overseers of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award; Industrial Advisory Committee; Information Security and Privacy Advisory Board; Judges Panel of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award; Manufacturing Extension Partnership Advisory Board; National Artificial Intelligence Advisory Committee; National Construction Safety Team Advisory Committee; National Technical Information Service Advisory Board; and Visiting Committee on Advanced Technology. NIST and NTIS will consider nominations received in response to this notice for appointment to the Committees, in addition to nominations already received. Registered Federal lobbyists may not serve on NIST or NTIS Federal Advisory Committees in an individual capacity.
Learn More🪨Executive Order on National Security and Processed Critical Minerals
Executive Order 14272 addresses the importance of processed critical minerals for national security and economic resilience. It highlights vulnerabilities in the supply chain due to foreign dependencies and initiates a Section 232 investigation to assess the impact of imports on national security and defense. The order outlines the need for domestic production and potential policy responses to mitigate risks associated with critical minerals.
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