FDA Expands Ban to Cosmetics From Mad Cow Parts
The FDA bans brains spinal cords eyes and nervous tissue from cattle aged 30 months and older in cosmetics and dietary supplements, aligning with Agriculture Dept rules. Tallow remains allowed if impurities stay under 15 percent. The move targets prion risk and follows a Washington state BSE case, with calls for stronger livestock feed rules.
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FDA bans cattle parts to curb mad cow disease spread
The Food and Drug Administration prohibits brain and other high risk parts from cattle 30 months and older, and also bans certain prohibited materials from cattle of all ages. The rule targets feed that could carry prions, aimed at preventing cross species risks even when the product is intended for other species.
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CTFC chair resigns after landing top job at NYME
The head of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission James Newsome resigns to become president of NYMEX in New York. He is a Bush appointee who will depart July 23 ending a tenure since December 2001. The CFTC oversees 500 employees and has faced a probe into natural gas futures price spikes on the NYMEX.
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White House to miss deficit forecast deadline
Washington AP reports the White House will miss the usual July 15 deadline for updating its federal deficit forecast. Budget office spokesman Chad Kolton said the report will appear after the deadline, with a projected shortfall around 450 billion dollars.
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Court upholds Yucca Mountain site plan but questions long term radiation rule
An appeals court ruled the Yucca Mountain project may proceed by endorsing site selection while finding the EPA radiation standard illegal for failing to cover beyond 10,000 years. Nevada and environmental groups warn the ruling jeopardizes the nuclear waste dump with possible delays or demise. Energy Secretary Abraham expressed confidence in resolving the standard and moving forward.
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