WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Office of the Secretary has issued a notice called: Declaration of Emergency Pursuant to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act for New World Screwworm.

The notice was published in the Federal Register on Aug. 20 by Robert F. Kennedy, Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Summary: The Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) is issuing this notice pursuant to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic (FD&C) Act. On August 18, 2025, the Secretary determined, pursuant to his authority under the FD&C Act, that there is a significant potential for a public health emergency that has a significant potential to affect national security or the health and security of United States citizens living abroad a...