On Jan. 6, the FDA posted new and revised versions of the following Import Alerts on the detention without physical examination of:

The FDA published final guidance establishing new action levels for lead in processed foods intended for babies and young children. The guidance, released by the agency on Jan. 6, sets a lead action level at 10 parts per billion (ppb) for fruits, vegetables (excluding single-ingredient root vegetables), mixtures (including grain- and meat-based mixtures), yogurts, custards/puddings, and single-ingredient meats; 20 ppb for single-ingredient root vegetables; and 20 ppb for dry infant cereals. The guidance doesn't cover "infant formula, beverages, or snack foods like puffs and teething biscuits," as the FDA is collecting additional data on these items.

On Jan. 3, the FDA posted new and revised versions of the following Import Alerts (after not having posted new ones for a number of days) on the detention without physical examination of:

The FDA has updated two import alerts that provide guidance on the importation of e-cigarette products and other kinds of tobacco products as part of a broader effort to prevent unauthorized merchandise from entering the U.S.

On Dec. 30, the FDA posted new and revised versions of the following Import Alerts on the detention without physical examination of:

On Dec. 27, the FDA posted new and revised versions of the following Import Alerts on the detention without physical examination of:

On Dec. 26, the FDA posted new and revised versions of the following Import Alerts (after not having posted new ones for a number of days) on the detention without physical examination of:

The FDA has determined that agency-approved labeling for buprenorphine-containing transmucosal products to treat opioid dependence (BTODs) can be modified to clarify dosage recommendations to broaden access to the drug, it said in a notice.

The FDA is considering requiring companies to test talc-containing cosmetic products to prevent consumer exposure to asbestos, according to a Federal Register notice.

On Dec. 23, the FDA posted new and revised versions of the following Import Alerts on the detention without physical examination of: