Distribution date: 21 April 2010 | Final date for Comment: 01 June 2010

FDA is reopening the comment period for a 1993 proposed rule that proposed establishment of an allowable level in bottled water for the chemical di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP). FDA is seeking further comment on finalizing the allowable level for DEHP in the bottled water quality standard.

Products Covered: Bottled water (HS Code: 2201)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 20 April 2010

The proposed amendments notified in the following documents G/SPS/N/CAN/195 (dated 6 January 2004) G/SPS/N/CAN/266 (dated 23 June 2006) G/SPS/N/CAN/270 (dated 14 August 2006) G/SPS/N/CAN/273 (dated 15 September 2006) G/SPS/N/CAN/278 (dated 8 January 2007) were adopted 23 February 2010 as the Regulations Amending the Food and Drug Regulations (1610 - Food Additives). These amendments to the Regulations enable the use of the enzymes pullulanase, glucose oxidase, invertase and xylanase produced from new genetically modified or conventional sources of micro-organisms, as noted in the Regulations. These Regulations entered into force on 23 February 2010.

Products Covered:

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 20 April 2010 | Final date for Comment: 14 July 2010

Prohibition, notification and period of validity.

Products Covered: Diethylstilbestrol (DES)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 20 April 2010

The proposed amendments notified in the following documents: G/SPS/N/CAN/195 (dated 6 January 2004) G/SPS/N/CAN/266 (dated 23 June 2006) G/SPS/N/CAN/270 (dated 14 August 2006) G/SPS/N/CAN/273 (dated 15 September 2006) G/SPS/N/CAN/278 (dated 8 January 2007) were adopted 23 February 2010 as the Regulations Amending the Food and Drug Regulations (1610 - Food Additives). These amendments to the Regulations enable the use of the enzymes pullulanase, glucose oxidase, invertase and xylanase produced from new genetically modified or conventional sources of micro-organisms, as noted in the Regulations. These Regulations entered into force on 23 February 2010.

Products Covered:

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 19 April 2010 | Final date for Comment: 18 June 2010

EPA is issuing an ANPRM for the use and distribution in commerce of certain classes of PCBs and PCB items and certain other areas of the PCB regulations under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). EPA is reassessing its TSCA PCB use and distribution in commerce regulations to address: The use, distribution in commerce, marking, and storage for reuse of liquid PCBs in electric and non-electric equipment; the use of the 50 parts per million (ppm) level for excluded PCB products; the use of non-liquid PCBs; the use and distribution in commerce of PCBs in porous surfaces; and the marking of PCB articles in use. Also in this document, EPA is also reassessing the definitions of “excluded manufacturing process,” “quantifiable level/level of detection,” and “recycled PCBs.” EPA is soliciting comments on these and other areas of the PCB use regulations. EPA is not soliciting comments on the PCB disposal regulations in this document.

Products Covered: Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) (HS Chapter 29; ICS: 13.020, 71.080

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 13 April 2010 | Final date for Comment: 12 June 2010

Definition of the requirements to be met by establishments seeking to obtain authorization to place on the local market or to export domestically produced guano.

Products Covered: Guano (bat guano and seabird guano)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 09 April 2010 | Final date for Comment: 08 June 2010

PHMSA is considering amendments to the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) as they apply to the transportation of combustible liquids. Specifically, we are considering whether to harmonize the domestic regulations applicable to the transportation of combustible liquids with international transportation standards. In addition, we are examining ways to revise, clarify, or relax certain regulatory requirements to facilitate the transportation of these materials while maintaining an adequate level of safety. The intent of this ANPRM is to invite public comments on how to accomplish these goals, provide an opportunity for comment on amendments PHMSA is considering, and present a forum for the public to offer additional recommendations for the safe transportation of combustible liquids.

Products Covered: Combustible liquids (HS 36, ICS 03.220, 13.300, 75.160)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 07 April 2010

Products Covered: Hair Dyes (HS:  32-US1; ICS:  71.100)

Regulation Type: Addendum to Regular Notification

Distribution date: 07 April 2010 | Final date for Comment: 06 June 2010

Proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for Amisulbrom, Iprobenfos, Tolylfluanid, Pyrifluquinazon, Fluacrypyrim, Cefquinome and Olaquindox.

Products Covered: - Meat and edible meat offal (HS Codes: 02.01, 02.02, 02.03, 02.04, 02.05, 02.06, 02.07, 02.08 and 02.09) - Fish and crustaceans (HS Codes: 03.02, 03.03, 03.04, 03.06 and 03.07) - Dairy (HS Code: 04.01) - Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers (HS Codes: 07.01, 07.02, 07.03, 07.04, 07.05, 07.06, 07.07, 07.08, 07.09, 07.10, 07.12 and 07.13) - Edible fruits and nuts, peel of citrus/melons (HS Codes: 08.03, 08.04, 08.05, 08.06, 08.07, 08.08, 08.09, 08.10, 08.11, 08.13 and 08.14) - Coffee, tea, mate and spices (HS Codes: 09.02, 09.03, 09.04, 09.05, 09.06, 09.07, 09.08, 09.09 and 09.10) - Cereals (HS Code: 10.06) - Oleaginous fruits, miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruits (HS Codes: 12.01, 12.10 and 12.12) - Animal fats (HS Code: 15.02)

Regulation Type: Regular notification

Distribution date: 30 March 2010 | Final date for Comment: 03 June 2010

Health Canada has received a submission to permit the use of caffeine and caffeine citrate as food additives in non-alcoholic carbonated water-based flavoured and sweetened beverages other than cola type beverages. The maximum level of use of caffeine and caffeine citrate (calculated as caffeine), used singly or in combination in these beverages, would be 150 ppm in the finished product. This authorization is intended to provide for the addition of caffeine and caffeine citrate to the beverages commonly referred to as carbonated soft drinks, other than cola type soft drinks. This authorization does not change the provisions for the use of caffeine and caffeine citrate in cola type beverages, which will continue to be permitted at a maximum level of use of 200 ppm in the finished product. Therefore, it is the intention of Health Canada to recommend that the Food and Drug Regulations be amended to permit the use of caffeine and caffeine citrate as food additives in non-alcoholic carbonated water-based flavoured and sweetened beverages other than cola type beverages at a maximum level of use of 150 ppm used singly or in combination in the finished product. As a means to improve the responsiveness of the regulatory system, an Interim Marketing Authorization is being issued to permit the immediate use of caffeine and caffeine citrate, as indicated above, while the regulatory process is undertaken to amend the Regulations. The unstandardized foods described above are exempted from sections B.01.043 and B.16.007 of the Food and Drug Regulations. The proposed regulatory amendments would be enabling measures to allow the sale of the beverages described above containing the food additives caffeine and caffeine citrate. The amendments are supported by the safety assessment and would have a low impact on the economy and on the environment. Consequently, the regulatory amendments may proceed directly to final approval and publication in the Canada Gazette, Part II.

Products Covered: Caffeine and caffeine citrate as food additives in non-alcoholic carbonated water-based flavoured and sweetened beverages other than cola type beverages (ICS Codes: 67.160, 67.220)

Regulation Type: Regular notification