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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing a draft guidance for industry on creating sanitation programs for low-moisture, ready-to-eat foods to prevent pathogen contamination. This guidance also advises on corrective actions to take if contamination occurs. It applies to various foods like powdered infant formula and peanut butter and aims to help manufacturers maintain a sanitary food supply. Stakeholders can submit comments on the draft by May 7, 2025, to be considered before finalizing the guidance.

The FAA has issued a final rule requiring inspections for certain Airbus Canada Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 airplanes due to insufficient clearance between fire extinguishing system lines and fasteners, which could lead to a failure in the fire extinguishing system. This rule, effective May 2, 2025, mandates inspections and corrective actions to prevent a possible unsafe condition caused by the fouling of fire extinguishing lines, as outlined in an airworthiness directive from Transport Canada. The FAA addressed comments received during rulemaking and clarified part number corrections and compliance timelines.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new rule requiring certain Bombardier Model BD-700-2A12 airplanes to be inspected due to issues with the pivot door pressure seals on the thrust reverser fixed structure. These seals have been reported as loose or missing, which could lead to engine thrust loss and affect the plane's performance, especially if one engine fails. The rule mandates inspecting and fixing these seals and performing a functional test on the thrust reversers by January 23, 2025. The aim is to ensure aviation safety by addressing this potentially unsafe condition.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new rule that updates and replaces a previous directive concerning the safety of certain airplane and helicopter seatbelt buckles. This change is in response to new information about manufacturing issues that could cause buckles to crack, potentially preventing passengers from unbuckling during an emergency. The rule requires inspections of these buckles, provides guidance for corrective actions, and includes exemption criteria such as buckles made of metal or marked with a blue logo. This action aims to ensure passenger safety by addressing weaknesses in the affected buckle systems.