Bill106th CongressFiled Oct 27, 2000Agriculture and Food
H.R. 5591
FDA Food Embargo Authority Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Oct 27, 2000)
FDA Food Embargo Authority Act - Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow an inspections officer or employee to order a food or device detained if, during an inspection of a facility or vehicle, the officer or employee has reason to believe that such food or device is in violation of such Act. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to propose a regulations revision to include food as an article that can be detained.
Allows the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), without regard to business confidentiality requirements, to disclose all information necessary to fully embargo, seize, or recall any adulterated food. Requires all food retailers to register with the FDA to expedite such procedures.
What just happenedNov 8, 2000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10](D-OH)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseOct 27, 2000
- Nov 8, 2000CommitteeH11000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Health and Environment Subcommittee - Oct 27, 2000IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Oct 27, 2000IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Oct 27, 2000IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House